2011-2012 Welding and Metal Fabrication
Technology
Associate of Applied Science
This is a Fall start program only.
| Required Courses | Credits |
| CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMT 109 Human Relations | 3 |
| M 114 Extended Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| WLDG 117 Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols | 3 |
| WLDG 124 Welding Theory, Technology and Safety | 3 |
| WLDG 125 Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding Lab | 5 |
| WLDG 126 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Lab | 4 |
| WLDG 152 Layout Pattern Making | 3 |
| WLDG 153 Metal Fabrication Basics | 2 |
| WLDG 154 Metal Fabrication Basics Lab | 3 |
| WLDG 156 Semi-Automatic Welding | 2 |
| WLDG 157 Semi-Automatic and SMAW Lab | 5 |
| WLDG 205 Applied Metallurgy | 2 |
WLDG 212 Pipe Welding and Layout |
3 |
| WLDG 213 Pipe Welding I Lab | 5 |
| WLDG 215 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLDG 251 Specialty Welding Processes | 5 |
| WLDG 255 CNC Burn Table Programming and Operation | 5 |
| WLDG 280 Weld Testing Certification | 2 |
| WLDG 281 Weld Testing Certification Lab | 3 |
| WRIT 122 Introduction to Business Writing | 3 |
| Total minimum credits required | 72 |
| Suggested Elective |
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| WLDG 298 Internship/Cooperative Education | 3-9 |
| In order to take the first semester of WLDG courses, students must prove their skills in Reading Comprehension and Writing. For more information, please contact the Advising Office. | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology
Associate of Applied Science
| First Semester | Credits |
| WRIT 122 | 3 |
| WLDG 124 | 3 |
| WLDG 117 | 3 |
| WLDG 125 | 5 |
| WLDG 126 | 4 |
| Total | 18 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| M 111 | 3 |
| WLDG 152 | 3 |
| WLDG 153 | 2 |
| WLDG 154 | 3 |
| WLDG 156 | 2 |
| WLDG 157 | 5 |
| Total | 18 |
| Summer | Credits |
| WLDG 298 (optional) | 3-9 |
| Total | 6 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| CAPP 120 | 3 |
| WLDG 212 | 3 |
| WLDG 213 | 5 |
| WLDG 215 | 5 |
| WLDG 205 | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| COMT 109 | 3 |
| WLDG 251 | 5 |
| WLDG 255 | 5 |
| WLDG 280 | 2 |
| WLDG 281 | 3-6 |
| Total | 18 |
NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.
