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  • 4.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to practice the basic principles of machining as well as the setup and operation of machines. This course is a hands-on course that will include the use of lathes, mills, drills, saws, grainders, cut-off and other types of equipment. Machine tool safety will be emphasized throughout the course. 2 hrs. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify basic welding positions and explain, list, sketch, draw, use or describe current American Welding Society (AWS) welding symbols and weld joint configurations. The student will be introduced to several methods of producing welding blueprints, object representatives, and specific meanings of selected lines, surface features, sectional views and basic math formulas used in the welding industry. The student will be able to identify the symbols used for fillet welds and groove welds made with and without backing. Topics such as pipe welding representations, pipe welding connections, pipe welding classifications, welder certification, metallurgical effects of heat on metals and the importance of weld quality and welding safety will be studied. 4 hrs. lecture/wk.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: MFAB 130 Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify the theory of gas metal arc welding (GMAW). The student will weld with the GMAW process in the flat, horizontal, vertical up and overhead positions on both fillet and groove welds. The GMAW welds will be made on aluminum and stainless steel AWS U-bend test will be made on overhead and horizontal weldments. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs. lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Metallurgy is the study of the science and technology of metals. This course covers the extractive, mechanical and physical phases of metallurgy. Topics include the identification of metals, types and classification of metals, heat treatment procedures and common steel manufacturing processes. AWS terms and definitions will be emphasized throughout the course. 2 hrs. lecture-demonstration/wk.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Metal Fabrication Combination Welder Certificates I and II or have earned the Metal Fabrication Vocational Certificate or equivalent advanced welder training course work to be approved by program administrator/facilitator Upon completion of this class, the student should be able to work from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock building section using already acquired skills. This class is a capstone course and is intended to serve all MFAB graduate students who have completed the fundamental skills coursework within the metal fabrication certificate or degree programs. The Fabrication Practices I class is part one of an advanced comprehensive class intended to put to practical use the skills obtained throughout the existing Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology Career program. This class will put emphasis on structural steel, its erection and assembly. The coursework will focus on modern welding fabrication techniques and practices used in the manufacturing and installation of structural steel, piping systems, and miscellaneous welded mechanical items. Students will work in teams from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock building section using already acquired skills. Completers of this class may elect to test to the AWS Entry Level I Welder program and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accreditation and national registry. 1 hr lecture, 6 hrs lab/wk.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Metal Fabrication Welder Certificates I and II, or have earned the Metal Fabrication Vocational Certificate or equivalent advanced welders training coursework to be approved by program administrator/facilitator Upon completion of this class, the student should be able to work from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock building section using already acquired skills. This class is intended to serve all MFAB graduate students and current MFAB students who have completed the fundamental skills coursework within the metal fabrication certificate or degree programs. The Fabrication Practices II class is part two of an advanced comprehensive class intended to put to practical use the skills obtained throughout the existing Metal Fabrication and Welding Technology Career program. This class will put emphasis on pressure holding tanks and pressure vessels. Coursework will focus on modern welded fabrication techniques and practices used in the manufacturing and installation of steel pipe, tank and vessel systems, and miscellaneous welded mechanical structural items. Students will work in teams of three or four persons. Teams will work from discipline specific drawings to manufacture and assemble a mock tank/vessel section using skills already acquired. Completers of this class may elect to test to the AWS Entry Level II Welder program and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accreditation and national registry. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs lab/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Program facilitator approval Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. The internship will provide advanced students with on-the-job experience under the supervision of professionals in the industry. The work will be developed cooperatively with area employers, college staff and each student to provide a variety of actual job experiences directly related to the student's career goals. 1 hrs. lecture, 15 hrs. minimum on-the-job training/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe and analyze retail store organization and operation including customer markets, store location and design, human resource management, merchandise planning and control, and retail promotion. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to define and contrast the three main areas of selling -- direct, wholesale and retail -- and explain the selling process. In addition, the student should be able to define the steps of selling and identify their appropriate application. The student should also be able to demonstrate selling skills through role play and presentations. Students who have received credit for MKT 134 may not receive credit for MKT 133. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe the process of successful selling in the retail environment. In addition, the student should be able to define the steps of selling and identify appropriate application. The student should also be able to apply selling principles through role-play. Students who have received credit for MKT 133 may not receive credit for MKT 134. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.
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