WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Welding 259B
Course Description and Outline |
WELD 259B: Ultrasonic Testing Level II
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
Welding
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| Academic Division |
Technology |
| Prerequisites |
WELD 159B |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with a 'B' Designator after the number: This course may apply toward a WNC degree or certificate program depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may not transfer or apply to programs at four-year universities within Nevada (UNR, UNLV). In some cases, this course may transfer and apply to programs at two and four year colleges within Nevada and may transfer to out of state schools. For information about how this course may transfer or apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Meets the need and requirements of today's industry standards for thickness testing and weld evaluation of base materials, discontinuity detection/evaluation, mathematical solution, and extended practical application. Practical application includes extensive lab work using the latest in equipment technology, scanning techniques and evaluation of flawed weld specimens of various geometries. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive an Ultrasonic Level II Certification. The course will meet the requirements recommended in SNT-TC-1A and the MIL-Std 410 for Level II certifications in ultrasonics. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Understand International units and become familiar with ultrasonic theory.
Familiarize with sound wave propagation and fundamentals of Sound Distribution.
Familiarize with fundamentals of Transducer Design and ultrasonic testing methods.
Familiarize with ultrasonic testing equipment and ultrasonic techniques. |
| III : Course Linkage |
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| 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 in which the successful student will be able to demonstrate:
1. Knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to the Welding Technology.
2. Are able to do the following:
a. acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement in the welding field.
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. |
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