General Information

• Name: Advanced Welding for Art
• Discipline: Welding (WELD)
• Units (Credits): 4
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Technology

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: WELD 111, WELD 211

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Continues WELD 111 with concentration in one or more specific areas explored in the introductory class. Focuses on more complex and intricate art projects.

Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.

II: Course Objectives

Safe conduct in a shop situation where welding and fabrication are performed.

To further develop the manual skills used to set up and operate various welding equipment.

To develop the manual skills required to set up and operate various types of metal forming equipment.

To properly select various metals for use in art projects in order to achieve a variety of appearances and textures.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This course may be chosen to fulfill a degree requirement for the Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree.

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

This course addresses the following AAS degree student learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the welding industry.

2. Are able to do the following:
a. skills essential to performing task within the welding industry.
b. present themselves effectively to a potential employer.
c. effective communication and computation skills appropriate to the welding industry.
d. utilization of appropriate resources to remain current in the welding industry.