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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Advanced Flux Core Arc Welding
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Course Prefix & Number:
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WLDG2352
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Section Number:
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Term Code:
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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1
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Lab Hours:
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6
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Advanced concepts of flux cored arc welding of structural and fabricated steel products. Skill development in multi-pass fillet and v-groove welding.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x- WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Mario Aguirre
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville CTC 2115
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Telephone Number:
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940-668 4406
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E-mail Address:
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maguirre@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Kenny Smith
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Office Location:
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CTC2110
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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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ksmith@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Modern Welding 11th Edition (ISBN 978-1-60525-795-2)
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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2
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Chapter 1 Read and study this chapter as a assignment
answer and turn in all the Test Your Knowledge question on General Shop Safety Test and, Safety Test for Arc Welding and Cutting
Test over Welding Safety
Perform a open root weld on 1 inch ASTM A36 plate
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The grade from the assignment and the test will be averaged together for the grade for this element. The grade for the element counts for 25% of your final grade.
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2
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Chapter 9, Read and study this chapter, as a assignment answer and turn in all the Test Your Knowledge questions at the end of chapter 9
Test over chapter 9
Perform a closed root weld on 1 inch ASTM A36 plate
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The grade from the assignment and the test will be averaged together for the grade for this element. The grade for the element counts for 25% of your final grade.
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2
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Chapter 31 Read and study this chapter and as an assignment, answer and turn in all the questions at the Test Your Knowledge questions at the end of chapter 31. Test over chapter 31
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The grade from the assignment and the test will be averaged together for the grade for this element. The grade for the element counts for 25% of your final grade.
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Final Exam over Chapters 1, 9 , and 31
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The final exam counts for 25% of your final grade for the course.
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Grading Policy
Letter Grade for this course will be assigned in accordance with NCTC standard grading policy.
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Letter Grade
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Percentage
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A
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90-100
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B
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80-89
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C
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70-79
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D
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60-69
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F
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0-59
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END OF COURSE OUTCOMES (WECM)
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Student Learning Outcome
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Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories
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Perform multi-pass fillet and v-groove welds in various positions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Safety in the Welding Shop
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Identify several common causes of accidents; recognize possible safety hazards in the welding shop or other work environments. Select and properly use safety equipment appropriate
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Gas Metal and Flux Core Arc Welding
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Contract the various mixes of shielding gases used for FCAW. Selecting the proper arc welding machine, wire feeder, shielding gad, flow rate, contact tube, nozzle size and welding type to produce an acceptable weld. Correctly prepare metals for welding. Identify the potential safety hazards associated with FCAW processes in a working environment and describe ways of safely dealing with these hazards.
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Procedure and Welder Qualifications
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List several governmental agencies that use and produce various types of welding codes. Understand and relate the reasons for welding codes and specifications. List the essential and nonessential welding variables. Define “Welding procedure specification””welding procedure qualification record” and “welding performance qualification”. List the weld qualification test positions, describe what test specimens is cut form a weld sample and describe the type of test made on each specimen.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Students absent (excused or unexcused) for 15% of the classes scheduled or more may receive an “F” for the course or may be dropped from the course. Students who are late for class or leave early twice will count for one absence. Class participation assignments and exams will be used to determine regular attendance for online students. A student that is compelled to be absent when a test is given, will petition the instructor, in advance, for permission to take the exam early. A student will be allowed to drop one exam from the required exams given during the course. Required work not completed by due dates will not be allow to be turned in without instructor approval.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the summer 3 semester of 2019, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is July 17, 2019.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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