Discipline: Welding Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Welding 25


COURSE DESCRIPTION
25 Introduction to Oxacetylene Welding Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
An introductory course in basic oxyacetylene welding, industrial safety, and common metals and materials used in welding. 27 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Basic course in oxyacetylene welding, including safe handling of gases, torches, and other equipment related to gas welding processes.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify safe working habits, shop practices, and standards.

2.   Demonstrate the safe use and operation of the oxyacetylene welding
      equipment.

3.   Describe in detail the complete set-up and shut-down procedures on the
       oxyacetylene manifold system.

4.   Identify the various types and sizes of welding tips.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1.  Introduction to oxyacetylene welding
  2.  Oxyacetylene cutting procedures
  3.  Oxyacetylene welding in all positions
  4.  Brazing and bronze welding
  5.  Final examination
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Classroom lecture and demonstrations
  • Students selected project or projects
  • Films and slides
  • Field trips
  • Information and assignment sheets
  • Homework assignments
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Grades are based on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter
  • Project evaluation
  • Evaluation of class discussions and shop talk
  • Evaluation of student's care and use of shop facilities
  • Evaluation of student's ability to handle assignments
  • Written examination
  • Written report
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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