Apr 20, 2024  
2016-17 BTC Catalog 
    
2016-17 BTC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Welding

  
  • WLD 223 GMAW Practices TP

    2 CR
    GMAW process in various positions on various thicknesses of material for the beginner or advanced welder. This is a Tech Prep articulated course.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 224 Advanced GMAW Practices

    2 CR
    GMAW welding practice on steel in all positions.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 130 
  
  • WLD 225 GMAW Aluminum Practices TP

    2 CR
    GMAW aluminum welding practices in the 2F and 3F positions on various thickness of aluminum for the beginner or advanced welder. This is a Tech Prep articulated course.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 226 Advanced Aluminum Welding Practices

    6 CR
    Guided & self-guided Instructor-approved practices in GMAW or GTAW on aluminum.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 230 FCAW II

    3 CR
    Advanced FCA welding techniques in all positions; in the weld booth and in work simulated difficult positions such as the welding module. Lab practice will include preparation for WABO certification testing.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 215  or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 231 FCAW Practices TP

    2 CR
    Students will practice FCAW process using .”, .” & 1” Steel Plate in the 1F, 2F, and 3F positions. Focus is on skill development for the beginner or advanced welder.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or instructor permission
  
  • WLD 232 FCAW Practices II

    3 CR
    FCAW process in various positions for advanced welding techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100 courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 233 FCAW Practices III

    3 CR
    Advanced FCA welding techniques in all positions for Steel and Structural Steel Welding Applications. Welding will be in the booth, on the module, and or on the column. May also be used in preparation for WABO certification testing.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 230  or WLD 232 , or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 242 GTAW & GMAW Alloy

    5 CR
    This course focuses on GTAW with fillet and groove welds in all positions on aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100 level courses or Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 243 GTAW Steel Practices TP

    2 CR
    GTAW process in 2F and 3F positions on sheet metal for the beginner or advanced welder. This is a Tech Prep articulated course.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 244 Alloy Pipe Welding

    9 CR
    SMAW & GTAW welding applications for alloy pipe, including primarily medium carbon, chrome-moly, and stainless steel.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 271  and 295  or Instructor permission.
  
  • WLD 245 Advance GTAW Practices

    6 CR
    Lab focuses on proper joint preparation, fit-up and welding of alloy plate, including stainless steel GTAW welding, open root butt welds and various alloys and carbon steel.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 246 GTAW Aluminum Practices TP

    2 CR
    GTAW aluminum welding practice in 2F and 3F positions on 1/8” aluminum plate. This is a Tech Prep articulated course.
  
  • WLD 247 Advance GTAW Aluminum Practices

    3 CR
    Advanced GTA welding of aluminum alloys in all positions and confined spaces.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 248 GTAW III

    5 CR
    Advanced GTA welding on steel and stainless steel.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses or instructor permission
  
  • WLD 252 Alloy Fabrication

    5 CR
    This course covers advanced fabricating techniques for the job site, including material handling practice and safety, crane & hoist operation & safety, confined spaces and fresh air training. In position welding utilizing GMAW and GTAW on fillet and groove welds on Alloys in all positions, cutting and air carbon arc gouging, techniques in the Modular Training Facility. Fall protection & scaffold safety, and use of large shop equipment (brake, shear, power rolls) are covered.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100 level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 254 Steel Fabrication II

    6 CR
    This course covers advanced fabricating techniques for the jobsite, including material handling practice and safety, crane & hoist operation & safety, confined spaces and fresh air training, In position welding utilizing proper SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW technique in all positions, and cutting and air carbon arc gouging techniques in the Modular Training Facility. Also includes fall protection & scaffold safety, and use of large shop equipment (brake, shear, power rolls) Steel Fabrication.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 252  or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 255 Structural Steel Fabrication

    6 CR
    Students will learn advanced fabricating techniques for industrial jobsite applications. In-position welding utilizing proper SMAW and FCAW technique in all positions, and cutting and air carbon arc gouging techniques in the Modular Training Facility (Module). Also includes fall protection & scaffold safety and use of large shop equipment.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100-level courses
  
  • WLD 256 Pipe Fabrication I

    7 CR
    Advanced Fabrication techniques for Pipe, including basic trade math, measuring tools and techniques, pipe welding layout and fit-up techniques for large-bore and small-bore steel pipe; pipe materials and fittings; pipe fitting safety, tools and techniques; and preparation of beveled pipe joints for welding. Welding is to WABO structural, AWS and ASME Pressure pipe welding standards, and Fabrication to accepted Industry Standards. This course will be based extensively on The Pipe Fitter’s Blue Book by Graves and BTC’s Pipe Welding and Pipe Fitting, Volumes I & II from NCCER Pipefitting Levels 1-4.
    Prerequisite(s): All WLD 100 level courses or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 257 Pipe Fabrication II

    5 CR
    Advanced Fabrication techniques for Pipe per Piping Industry accepted codes and standards. Will include trade math in laying-out angles and offsets; pipefitting calculations; special pipefitting problems, including branch connections, headers; and fabrication piping systems involving reducers, and fabrication of offsets. Also pipe support systems and rigging for piping installations in the Fabrication Module. This course will be based extensively on The Pipe Fitter’s Blue Book by Graves and BTC’s Pipe Welding and Pipe Fitting, Volumes I & II from NCCER Pipefitting Levels 1-4.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 256  or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 258 Special Fabrication Projects

    6 CR
    Guided and self-guided steel or aluminum fabrication projects by instructor permission. Offered in Summer only.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 271  or Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 259 Alloy Fabrication Projects

    9 CR
    Guided alloy and steel fabrication projects for the advanced welder. Primarily stainless steel and other common steel alloys. SMAW & GTAW welding applications for alloy pipe or plate, including primarily medium carbon, chrome-moly, and stainless steel.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 271  and WLD 295  or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 262 GTAW Pipe Welding

    5 CR
    GTAW open root welding on carbon steel will be discussed. Pipe fitting techniques; for GTAW remote amperage adjustment and scratch-arc techniques. Welding in the booth and in the fabrication shop or Fabrication Module will be demonstrated and practiced.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 215 or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 267 Marine Welding

    4 CR
    Topics covered will include: ship yard safety and hazards, confined spaces, inclement weather, flame cutting, carbon arc gouging, and out-of-position welding (wire-feed and stick processes). Ideal for students preparing to job hunt or professionals looking to transition trades. Basic welding experience and personal protective equipment required. This class is physically demanding and will require kneeling, crouching, and crawling in awkward positions, standing on ladders, and working in tight spaces. This class is not recommended for inhibited individuals or those with severe claustrophobia.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 271 Welder Testing

    6 CR
    This course requires successful completion of at least one AWS/WABO Certification Test (SMAW or FCAW) on 1” plate or 8” Schedule 80 Pipe. Proof of industry certification may substitute for this requirement by Instructor permission.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 220  and WLD 232 ; or WLD 230  and WLD 215 ; or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 273 Testing II

    6 CR
    Guided Lab practice in preparation for WABO/ASME/ABS/in-house testing. Welder qualification and certification testing. Processes may include FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW in all positions, including fit-up, and NDE principles.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 271  or Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 274 Testing III

    9 CR
    Guided Lab practice in preparation for WABO/ASME/ABS/In-house testing. Welder qualification and certification testing. Processes may include FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW in all positions, including fit-up, and NDE principles.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 271  or Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 281 Welding Upgrade 20hr

    1 CR
    Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 20-hour upgrade in one credit. May be taken multiple times.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Permission
  
  • WLD 282 Welding Upgrade 50hr

    2 CR
    Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 50-hour upgrade in 2 Credits. May be taken multiple times.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 283 Welding Upgrade 70hr

    3 CR
    Self-guided welding practice in the welding booth. A 70-hour upgrade is 3 Credits. May be taken multiple times.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 290 Advanced Welding Practice III & IV

    2 CR
    Open lab will focus on individual advanced welding skills or pipe welding needs. Students must supply their own tools and materials. Contact instructor for tool list prior to class.
    Prerequisite(s): Welding II or equivalent on-the-job experience.
  
  • WLD 293 Welding Internship I

    3 CR
    Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice. May be taken multiple times.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 295 Capstone Project

    3 CR
    A culminating project consisting of a portfolio, resume and job search element, and a culminating fabrication project under the direction of staff.
    Prerequisite(s): WLD 254  or WLD 257 ; or Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 298 Welding Internship II

    6 CR
    Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
  
  • WLD 299 Welding Internship III

    6 CR
    Industry on-the-job experience per individualized opportunities under guided practice.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 310 Professional Ethics

    5 CR
    This course aims to raise students’ awareness of ethical dilemmas that might occur at work, to show how such ethical issues are subject to management analysis and decision-making action, and to provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to identify and then develop an acceptable resolution of these dilemmas. The course will include the presentation of ethical arguments to groups, and debate on their merits.
    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the BASOPS program
 

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