Courses numbered 1100-4399 are college-level credit courses. A credit course is a part of an approved educational program or major. The second number in the four-digit sequence represents the number of semester credit hours (SCH) awarded for a particular course. For example, COMM 1307 is a 3 semester credit hour course in Communication, and ACNT 2401 is a 4 semester credit hour course in Accounting.
Developmental Education Courses
Courses numbered 0100-0499 are offered for credit but do not count toward completion of a program or major. These are designed for students who score lower than college-level on English, Math, and Reading placement exams. For each student who fails to meet passing standards on placement exams, Midland College has established a program to advise the student and determine a plan regarding the sequence of development education courses necessary to assure the readiness of that student in performing freshman-level academic course work.
Course Descriptions
Numbers in parentheses identify the number of classroom and lab hours per week. For example, (3-2) indicates three hours in the classroom plus two hours in the lab.
When present, a third number indicates clinical,practicum or internship hours.
Welding Technology
WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
4 Hours(2-4) A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. Identify welding symbols; identify and select measuring instruments and tools for fabricating projects; recognize correct layout and fabrication terminology; and identify structural shapes and materials.
4 Hours(2-4) An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-acetylene welding (OFW-A) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. The student will demonstrate safety procedures associated with equipment; and identify ferrous and nonferrous metals.
WLDG 1425 - Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
4 Hours(2-4) An introduction to oxy-fuel welding and cutting, safety, setup and maintenance of oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment and supplies. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1421 and WLDG 1457.
WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
4 Hours(2-4) Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Corequisite(s): WLDG 1421.
WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
4 Hours(2-4) Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including set-up and GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1421.
4 Hours(2-4) An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 2443.
4 Hours(3-2) A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding techniques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metal including hardness, machinability, and ductility. Safe use of Metallurgy and Chemical equipment.
4 Hours(2-4) An intermediate course in layout and fabrication. Includes design and production of shop layout and fabrication. Emphasis placed on symbols, blueprints, and written specifications. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1417.
WLDG 1457 - Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
4 Hours(2-4) A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions. Corequisite(s): WLDG 1421.
WLDG 2331 - Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
3 Hours(3-0) An advanced course on interpretation, and blueprint reading with emphasis placed on inspection, cost analysis, and estimating, including instruction in basic drafting skills.
3 Hours(1-0-20) The student will be exposed to the application of career-related activities encountered in the Welding area of specialization. The student is required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in a paid job in a welding trades cooperative position under the supervision of the college and training sponsor.
3 Hours(1-0-20) The student will be exposed to the application of career-related activities encountered in the Welding area of specialization. The student is required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in a paid job in a welding trades cooperative position under the supervision of the college and training sponsor.
4 Hours(2-4) A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Welding will be done using various positions. Capstone course. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1457.
4 Hours(2-4) An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1417 and WLDG 1457.
WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
4 Hours(2-4) Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1457.
4 Hours(2-4) Advanced topics involving welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Capstone course. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 2443.