NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Pipe Welding
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Course Prefix & Number:
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WLDG 1435
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Section Number:
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101
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Semester/Year:
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SP2/2024
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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24
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Lab Hours:
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48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on various welding positions and electrodes.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
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Welding Principles and Applications 9th Edition ISBN 978-0-3573-7765-9
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Mario Aquirre
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Campus/Office Location:
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2302 Gainesville Campus
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731-Ext. 4406
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E-mail Address:
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maquirre@nctc.edu
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Office hours for students: 3-5PM Monday - Wednesday
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
Final grade scale:
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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A
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100-90
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B
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89-80
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C
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79-70
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D
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69-60
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F
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0-59
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Late work policy:
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 22nd
Student Learning Outcomes:
(From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe equipment & required pipe preparation & perform welds using various positions & electrodes
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Core Objectives:
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Chapter 16
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General Welding Safety
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Chapter 2
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Essentials of SMAW
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Chapter 3
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Heat Input & Distribution
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Chapter 4
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Preparation of Pipe Joint
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Chapter 5
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Root Bead
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Chapter 6
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Butt Weld
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Chapter 7
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Intermediate & Cover Passes
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Chapter 8
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Welding Thin Wall Pipe
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Chapter 9
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Horizontal Pipe Weld
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Chapter 10
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Welding Complicated Pipe Joints
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Chapter 11
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Introduction to Welding Metalurgy
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Chapter 12
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Distortion Pipe Welding
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Chapter 13
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Pipe Welding Defects
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Chapter 14
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Fitting up Pipe
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Chapter 15
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Qualification of Welding Procedures & Welders
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COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Victor Drayton
Office location: Gainesville Bldg 2100
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 x4401
E-mail address: vdrayton@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Darrell Smith
Office Location: Gainesville CTC 2110
Telephone Number: 940-668-7731 x4426
E-mail address: ddsmith@nctc.edu