Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding

  
  • WLD 11105 WPQR Test-SMAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Completing an AWS, WPQR Qualification Test using S.M.A.W. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11104 .
  
  • WLD 11201 GMAW-Constant Voltage

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety and mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab. G.M.A.W. in the flat position using 0.045 wire and G.M.A.W. in the Vertical Down position using 0.045 wire. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11105 .
  
  • WLD 11202 GMAW-Spray

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W.-Spray in the flat and horizontal position on steel and stainless steel and G.M.A.W. in the flat and horizontal position using metal core wire. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11201 .
  
  • WLD 11203 GMAW-Pulse

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W.-Pulse in the flat and horizontal position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11202 .
  
  • WLD 11204 GMAW-Aluminum

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.M.A.W – C.V. and Pulse in the flat and horizontal position on aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11203 .
  
  • WLD 11205 WPQR Test-GMAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete an AWS-WQPR Welder Qualification Test. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11204 
  
  • WLD 11300 Non-Destructive Testing

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: W
    This course will teach the skills necessary to perform visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle inspection and eddy current and ultrasonic testing on welds. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11000 .
  
  • WLD 21201 GTAW-Flat

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety rules and operation of the mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab. Set-up, operation and shutting down of the G.T.A.W. equipment. G.T.A.W. in the flat position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 11205 .
  
  • WLD 21202 GTAW-Horizontal

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the horizontal position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 21201 .
  
  • WLD 21203 GTAW-Vertical

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the vertical position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21202 .
  
  • WLD 21204 GTAW-Overhead

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    G.T.A.W. in the overhead position on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21203 .
  
  • WLD 21205 WPQR Test-GTAW

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete an AWS WPQR Welder Qualification Test using G.T.A.W. Prerequisite or co-requisite: WLD 21204 .
  
  • WLD 21301 Flat & Horizontal Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Safety rules and operation of the mechanical equipment in the Welding Fabrication Lab, set-up and operation of the pipe beveler and welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W., & G.T.A.W. in 1GR, 2G positions on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21205 .
  
  • WLD 21302 5G-Up Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 5G-up position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21301 .
  
  • WLD 21303 5G-Down Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 5G-down position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21302 .
  
  • WLD 21304 6G-Up Pipe Welding

    (1 cr.)
    Offered: F,W,S
    Welding pipe with G.M.A.W., S.M.A.W. & G.T.A.W. in 6G-up position on steel pipe. Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21303 .
  
  • WLD 21305 WPQR Test - Pipe

    (1 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 0.5-1
    Offered: F,W,S
    Complete the AWS standard qualification test called WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORD (WPQR). Prerequisite or co-requisite:  WLD 21304 .
  
  • WLD 21400 Welder Qualification Testing

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
    Offered: F,W,S
    This course will teach the skills necessary to weld and test to AWS standards. This course includes developing and qualifying by testing, 6 welding procedure specifications and corresponding procedure qualification records and welder performance qualification records.
  
  • WLD 21501 Welding Fabrication Level 2

    (5 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-5
    Offered: F,W
    The student will use various fabrication techniques and apply them to intermediate and advanced fabrication projects. Prerequisites: WLD 10501 or WLD 10502   and WLD 11000 . Prerequisite or corequisite:  WLD 11101 .
  
  • WLD 28000 OSHA/MIOSHA

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: Varies

    Designed to teach workplace safety and jobsite hazards, this OSHA/MIOSHA course is a convenient way for students to prepare to be workers, learn about hazard avoidance, workers’ rights, filing an OSHA complaint and more.


Wood Science Technology

  
  • WST 10100 Wood Science

    (2 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-0
    Offered: V
    Basic structure of wood, its anatomy, the identification of commercial wood species, species strengths and uses. Students will learn principles of wood seasoning, wood-water relationships, and species variation that affect the production of defect-free, dried lumber. Students will study industry safety practices and policy. Tours of industry will provide a broad perspective of the forest and wood products industry.
  
  • WST 10300 Lumber Manufacturing and Grading

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: V
    This course covers forest harvesting techniques, basic sawmilling practices, the breakdown of logs into lumber, processing equipment, dry kiln operation, lumber yield, air-drying of lumber, wood seasoning practices, and principles of wood preservation. An introduction to lumber grading and purchasing will be included.
  
  • WST 10600 Machine Woodworking Lab I

    (4 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-4
    Offered: V
    Students will learn basic machine maintenance, setup, adjustment, jig fixtures, tooling, and production time lines, with an introduction to tool sharpening while manufacturing precision wood or composite components. Students will measure components to .0001 inches. Tool design and tooling variances related to wood species, chip load, quality of cut and manufacturing method will be introduced. This course is closely connected to the course, CNC Application for Wood Industry.
  
  • WST 10900 CNC Application for Wood Industry

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: V
    Students will learn the use of CNC routers and machines with an emphasis on manufacturing methods found in the wood industry.
  
  • WST 12100 Machine Woodworking Lab II

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: V
    Introduction to mass production concepts while manufacturing cabinets and other components. Practical mass production problems involving contemporary materials and production techniques will be incorporated into the laboratory projects. The course will also cover sanding operations, planning, layout and design, estimating, production sequences, and joinery.
  
  • WST 12500 Overlay and Laminate Materials Lab

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: V
    This course will cover the characteristics, processes, and applications of decorative laminates and other overlay materials utilized in wood industries. Emphasis will be placed on adhesives, substrates, and fabrication techniques. Students will manufacture components in laboratory projects.
  
  • WST 12700 Production Techniques in Wood

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 2-2
    Offered: V
    Students will study various techniques used in mass production for wood products. They will select and justify equipment needed, write basic predictive maintenance plans, gain an understanding of SCADA practices, create production sequences and processes, and manufacture a product in a team production project. Included are MI OSHA regulations, a study of industry safety practices and policy, and an introduction to Lean Manufacturing.
  
  • WST 13100 Wood Glue and Finishing Lab

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 1-4
    Offered: V
    This course will cover basic concepts of sanding and surface preparation in preparation for gluing and finishing wood components. Students will perform a variety of gluing and finishing operations using mass production equipment in laboratory projects.
  
  • WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading

    (3 cr.) Lecture-Lab: 3-0
    Offered: V
    Students will use computer aided design software to produce blueprints of components. Students will also learn to read blueprints common to the wood products industry.
 

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