Welding, A.T.S.

Location(s): Main Campus

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Major Code: (94216)

Associate of Technical Studies Learning Outcomes

In addition to the Learning Outcomes for the Certificate, the successful manufacturing technology student earning the ATS in Welding will:

Demonstrate a sound foundation in Mathematics, Composition, and Speech.
Demonstrate knowledge of dangers within an industrial setting through OSHA 10 certification.
Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Demonstrate knowledge of hydraulic fluid power systems and their principles.
Demonstrate knowledge of both AC and DC electrical principles and how the two systems differ

Degree Requirements

Major Area required courses:

COM 11103 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Semester Hours: 3
ELE 10103 - Basic Electricity/Electronics Semester Hours: 3
ENG 11103 - Composition I Semester Hours: 3 *
ENG 21403 - Business and Technical Writing Semester Hours: 3
HIS ***** Any 3-Hour History Course Semester Hours: 3
HPE 24302 - Safety & First Aid Semester Hours: 2
LA 10001 - Gateway to Success Semester Hours: 1
MFG 10103 - Basic Welding Semester Hours: 3
MFG 10203 - GMAW Processes Semester Hours: 3
MFG 11102 - Blueprint Reading for Industry Semester Hours: 2
MFG 12103 - Weld Testing & Inspection Semester Hours: 3
MFG 12403 - Manufacturing Processes Semester Hours: 3
MFG 16102 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Semester Hours: 2
MFG 20103 - Advanced Welding Semester Hours: 3
MFG 20203 - GTAW Processes Semester Hours: 3
MFG 22203 - Basic Pipe Welding Semester Hours: 3
MFG 23103 - Advanced Pipe Welding Semester Hours: 3
MFG 24103 - Materials & Metallurgy Semester Hours: 3
MFG 27102 - Occupational Safety and Health Semester Hours: 2
PSY 11103 - General Psychology Semester Hours: 3
TEC 11704 - Applied Technical Mathematics I Semester Hours: 4 *
TEC 11804 - Applied Technical Mathematics II Semester Hours: 4
3-hour computer course Semester Hours: 3

Total required hours for ATS degree: 65

* Placement determined testing.

To receive the ATS Welding degree, student must achieve a 2.00 overall grade point average in all Manufacturing/technology-related courses and a 2.00 overall grade point average in all coursework.

NOTE: This degree is a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology (BSIT)