I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) / Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

2. Course Prefix & Number:
CMAE 1566

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 1.5

Lab Hours: 0.75

4. Course Description:

Students will study and demonstrate safety practices with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). The GMAW and FCAW processes will be discussed in depth including the different type of modes of transfer available, shielding gases, and the different types of materials that can be welded. The differences in the electrode types of gas-shielded wires and self-shielded wires will be discussed, along with the types of shielding gases that are used. There will be discussions on the importance of how the welding process intersects with arc welding symbols and codes. There will also be a review of procedures used in visual inspections of welds. Time will be spent in the lab developing skills using GMAW and FCAW processes. Welds will be made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Written and fundamental tests will be completed in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) codes and standards.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level, and Fundamentals of Math Pre-College Level or Math Pre-College Level or Math Introductory College Level or Algebra College Level or Pre-Calculus College Level or Calculus College Level

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6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

This course is offered collaboratively with Central Lakes College, Hennepin Technical College, Lake Superior College, Northland Community & Technical College, Northwest Technical College, Pine Technical & Community College, Riverland Community College, Saint Paul College, and St. Cloud Technical & Community College through the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Courses are transferable within all the listed colleges.

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Welding Technology, Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Apply the appropriate power settings to specific types of modes of transfer.
Utilize appropriate technology	Operate GMAW and FCAW equipment according to industry standards and practices.
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Demonstrate safety habits consistent with industry standards and college policy.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during welding;
• Demonstrate safety habits consistent with industry standards and college policy;
• Operate GMAW and FCAW equipment according to industry standards and practices;
• Apply the appropriate power settings to specific types of modes of transfer;
• Differentiate GMAW and FCAW setup requirements and techniques from other welding processes;
• Identify the common shielding gases, metals, and electrodes utilized with GMAW and FCAW processes;
• Interpret arc welding symbols and codes in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards;
• Determine weld quality by following procedures for visual inspections of welds in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards;
• Perform welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions utilizing GMAW and FCAW;
• Examine the GMAW and FCAW applications used in current industry practices.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.