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Welding Technology AAS

WLT.AAS

Available at Abilene, East Williamson County, Fort Bend County, Harlingen, Waco

Welding Technology AAS Credits:
Semester 1			Credits
Complete the following
WLDG	1313	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders	3
WLDG	1407	Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes	4
WLDG	1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
ACGM	3MNS	Gen Ed Math/Natural Science Elective	3
Semester Total 14

Semester 2			Credits
Complete the following
WLDG	1417	Introduction to Layout and Fabrication	4
WLDG	1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding	4
WLDG	1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 15

Semester 3			Credits
Complete the following
WLDG	2413	Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes	4
WLDG	2435	Advanced Layout and Fabrication	4
WLDG	2443	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)	4
ACGM	3GED	Gen Ed Elective	3
Semester Total 15

Semester 4			Credits
Complete the following
WLDG	1327	Welding Codes and Standards	3
NDTE	1310	Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Testing	3
WLDG	2432	Welding Automation	4
ACGM	3HFA	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
ACGM	3SBS	Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Elective	3
Semester Total 16

Degree Plan Credits 60