Technology - Welding
This program provides opportunities to practice and prepare for welding certification exams and allows students to explore other industrial skills that are used in a variety of occupations and businesses.
Mission
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary as a professional in a chosen field of study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Technology are expected to:
- Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
- Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. (WNC SLO 2)
- Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
- Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
- Developed an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
- Developed an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning.
Required Courses
| Total Requirements | 60 Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 36 Units | |
| DFT 110 | Blueprint Reading for Industry | 3 |
| WELD 211 | Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 212 | Welding I Practice | 2 |
| WELD 221 | Welding II | 3 |
| WELD 222 | Welding II Practice | 2 |
| WELD 231 | Welding III | 3 |
| WELD 232 | Welding III Practice | 2 |
| WELD 241 | Welding IV | 3 |
| WELD 242 | Welding IV Practice | 2 |
| WELD 250 | Welding Certification Preparation | 1-12 |
| Choose 1-12 units from the following program electives: | ||
| AIT 101 | Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology | 4 |
| ET 131 | Dc for Electronics | 4 |
| ELM 143 | Wiring Techniques | 2 |
| MTT 105 | Machine Shop I | 3 |
| WELD 151 | Metallurgy I | 3 |
| WELD 224 | Welding Projects | 1-6 |
| WELD 290 | Internship in Welding | 1-4 |
| WELD | Related Welding Courses | 1-3 |
| General Education Requirements | 24 Units | |
| English/Communications Requirement: Recommend: Bus 107 Must include a writing course |
6 | |
| Human Relations: Recommend: BUS 110 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Social Science Requirements | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirements: Recommend: MATH 110 | 3 | |
| Science Requirement | 3 | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements. | ||
Suggested Course Sequence
| WELDING - Associate of Applied Science | |||
| First Semester | Units | Third Semester | Units |
| WELD 211 | 3 | WELD 231 | 3 |
| WELD 212 | 2 | WELD 232 | 2 |
| English (BUS 107 Recommended) | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Human Relations | 3 | Humanities/Social Science | 3 |
| Science | 3 | Program Elective | 3-5 |
| Second Semester | Units | Fourth Semester | Units |
| English/Communication | 3 | WELD 241 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | WELD 242 | 2 |
| DFT 110 | 3 | WELD 250 | 4 |
| Program Elective | 1-3 | Program Elective | 3-5 |
| WELD 221 | 3 | U.S./NV Constitution | 3 |
| WELD 222 | 2 | ||