College of Technology

Department of Industrial Technology

James Lizotte, Chair

The instruction for the four A.A.S. degree programs and five certificate programs of the Industrial Technology Department is delivered at the West Campus, 3639 South Avenue West.

Special Certificate and Degree Requirements

The related studies requirements are included in the following courses of study. Refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for the specific requirements.

Course Fees, Tools, and Supplies

All programs in the Industrial Tech­nology Department include cours­es with course fees and special tools and supplies requirements. To obtain a complete listing of these additional items and costs, call the College of Technology Admissions Office at 406-243-7882.

Building Maintenance-Certificate

Students in the Building Maintenance program are trained as building maintenance personnel who take care of commercial buildings. Classes include plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and heating/air conditioning. While in school, students learn physical and electrical theories, allowing them to understand building systems. In addition, they study building cleaning, landscape maintenance, pool care, computers, and boiler operation. Water treatment is discussed in both the pool and boiler corses.

Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successfully completing the program.

Autumn and Spring Entry:

Building Maintenance Engineering A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Building Maintenance Engineering program train to be building maintenance personnel who take care of commercial buildings including plumbing, painting, electrical work, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, troubleshooting, welding and more. While in school, they study the physical and electrical theory that allows understanding of building systems. In addition, they study preventive maintenance, building cleaning, roofing and flooring repair, interior wall repair, lawn care and pruning techniques, and swimming pool and boiler system water treatment. Students learn how a building is constructed and how to maintain control systems. Heating and air conditioning systems are studied in-depth. They learn the rules and regulations of building codes and specifications and how to read blueprints. They gain related skills needed on the job such as familiarity with data processing and the use of computers, communication skills, and personnel supervision and management. Most courses are half-semester in length.

The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

*Autumn Entry:

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.

Carpentry - Certificate and A.A.S. Degree

The Carpentry program provides an opportunity for students to learn carpentry skills in a competency-based environment based on national standards from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. This program is articulated with area schools and provides an opportunity for students attending secondary schools as well as traditional and non-traditional university students to work hand in hand with professionals at the College, construction trades business persons and the NCCER.

Students learn the various steps of becoming a carpenter including safe practices. They complete supporting general education courses as well as take advantage of internship opportunities and hands on projects. Student earn a national certification after each module and a one-year certificate or a two year associate of applied science degree from The University of Montana-Missoula.

Program courses are offered primarily during evening and weekend schedules though some courses may be offered during a regularly scheduled day. Contact the Building Maintenance Engineering program director for specific scheduling information.

Successful completion of the courses listed above result in the award of a Certificate of Completion in Carpentry.

Diesel Technology A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Diesel Technology program train to be diesel mechanics who repair diesel powered trucks and heavy equipment. Students study hydraulics, electrical systems, fuel systems, power trains, air conditioning, brak­es and suspension, engine theory, and engine diagnosis, beginning with basic principles and proceeding to an advanced level of system technology. Along with these core courses, students take classes in welding, machining, computers, physics, communications, and math.

Students who complete the program successfully are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Credit for independent study is available to those desiring additional instruction in diesel mechanics. Contact the program director, Jim Headlee, at 406-243-7648 for more information.

*Autumn Entry:

*Spring entry allowed with program director's consent.

Power Generation Option

Power generation has become a major industry within the overall diesel industry with many companies needing qualified generator technicians to service, test and repair gaseous powered systems. A University of Montana-Missoula College of Technology diesel technology student may enroll in the power generation option upon successful completion of the two year diesel program or a perspective student with industry related experience may petition to get into the program. The power generation student can expect to be introduced to the concept of gaseous powered generators, controls, general set-up/testing and troubleshooting techniques. Generator tear down and assembly is experienced enhancing the student = s ability to understand the operation and overhaul principles of a power generator. Students also will experience operation, set-up and adjustment of typical fuel systems as found on gaseous powered generator systems including diagnostic principles. Common types of control units also will be covered with control safety of the system being the primary consideration.

Summer Session

Heavy Equipment Operation Certificate

Students in the Heavy Equipment Operation program are trained to safely and properly operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment. They learn to operate equipment including crawler-tractors, graders, scrapers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Students develop an understanding of basic surveying techniques, receive extensive training in safety regulations and procedures, and learn how to handle controls precisely and judge distances accurately.

A Certificate of Completion is award­ed after the program is successfully completed.

The program often has a waiting list for admittance. Interested persons are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance.

Autumn Entry:

Recreational Power Equipment- Certificate

Welding Technology - Certificate and A.A.S. Degree

Students in the Welding Technology program study welding as it relates to manufacturing, fabrication, building construction, and repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities. They learn to make layouts according to blueprints and specifications. Students also learn to prepare material prior to welding and to apply proper filler metal according to national standards and specifications. Welding students develop skills in six different welding processes--oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux core arc, submerged arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. They study the design and fabrication of jigs and related fixtures and learn how to test for, inspect, and repair defective welds. In addition, students study metallurgy and understand how the heating and cooling cycles of welding affect the properties of metals.

Welding technology students have the opportunity to become certified to American Welding Society specifications and receive documentation stating qualifications.

Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successfully completing the two-year program. Students who successfully complete the first year of the program are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Students seeking only the one year certificate in Welding Technology are required to take PSY 105T, Work Attitudes.

For more detailed information including program costs, tool lists, class schedules, and course syllabi, visit our web site at: www.cte.umt.edu/department/industrial/welding_technology.

Autumn Entry:

Successful completion of the courses listed above result in the award of a Certificate of Completion in Welding.

Courses

U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.

Building Maintenance Engineering (BME)

U 122T Electricity 6 cr. Offered spring. The electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits. Includes current, voltage, resistance, power, load, panels, feeders, lamps, motors, and fuses. Introduction to wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Includes installation and replacement of light fixtures, heaters, GFCI = s, switches, receptacles, and electrical thermostats.

U 123T Carpentry 6 cr. Offered autumn. Application of carpentry principles and techniques. Construction and maintenance of foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes safe use of tools and materials common to the industry. Additional topics are painting, masonry, insulation, and ventilation of commercial buildings.

U 127T Low Pressure Boilers 3 cr. Offered spring. The fundamentals of low pressure boiler operation and maintenance. Covers steam, feed-water, fuel, and draft systems. Includes boiler water treatment and hot water heating systems. Introduces safe mechanical operating procedures used in the industry.

U 128T Maintenance 6 cr. Offered autumn. Maintenance principles pertaining to lawns, groundcovers, trees, swimming pools, plumbing, and building cleaning. Emphasis is placed on safe application of chemicals; maintenance frequency; and the identification and safe uses of associated tools and materials.

U 130T Heating and Air Conditioning 6 cr. Offered spring. The fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Covers heating and refrigeration cycles, gas furnaces, refrigerants, system evacuation and charging, and components used in associated systems. Introduces the basic mechanical service procedures used in the industry.

U 221T Blueprint Reading 2 cr. Offered autumn. The fundamental working drawings used in the trades and crafts. Emphasizes recognition of various types of draw­ings and the development of interpretation skills. Introduction to drafting equipment, lettering techniques, sketching, basic dimensioning, sca­le reading, and geometric construction.

U 222T Building Construction 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BME 123T. The design and construction of foundation, flo­or, wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes platform and balloon framing, headers, jois­ts, studs, rafters, sheathing, trusses, and roof types. Includes an overview of Uniform Building Code.

U 223T Basic Motors and Controls 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BME 122T, BME 130T. A survey of the various types of motors and protective devices. Included are single-phase capacitor start, capacitor start and run, shaded-po­le tap-wou­nd, permanent split-capacitor, and three-pha­se motors. Emphasis is placed on motor control problems and protective devices.

U 224T Pumps and Piping 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME 123T. Overview of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Discussion of plumbing installation too­ls, safety, materials, fittings, sizing, fixtures, and basic design. Covers centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, and special service pum­ps. Includes single and multistage pum­ps, cavitation, balancing, bearings, packin­gs, clearances, mechanical seals, and problem troubleshooting. The piping section covers hot water, cold water, gas, compressed air, fire protection, was­te, drain, and specialty piping.

U 227T HVAC Control Systems 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BME 130T. Introduction to bimetallic, bourdon tube, remote bulb, CAB, thermocouple, therm­istor, RTD, and thermop­ile measuring devices. Tem­perature and pressure control devices are related to the operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Two-position and proportional pneumatic control systems are presented, as well as pneumatic trans­mission. Computerized management systems for energy conservation are discussed.

U 228T Machine and Equipment Installation 2 cr. Offered spring. Tools and procedures for installing, leveling, and aligning equipment and machinery. Mechanical advantage formulas presented in physics are demonstrated. Included are safe loads for ropes, jacks, slings, and blocks and tackles. Skills pertaining to the proper use of ladders, scaffolds, safety belts, and life nets used in maintenance work are discussed.

U 229T Heating and Air Conditioning II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME 130T. Advanced study of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning principles. Includes refrigeration process, heat flow, temperature mea­surements, gas laws, system evacuation and charging, cooling towers,­ and chilled water systems. Includes overview of Uniform Mechanical Code.

U 230T Preventive Maintenance 1 cr. Offered spring. Concepts of equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and unscheduled downtime. Includes equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling, and nondestructive testing methods.

Carpentry (CAR)

U 110T Carpentry Core 2 cr. Introduction to basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprints, and basic rigging. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools, read blueprints, demonstrate overhead crane hand signals, and rig loads in the laboratory.

U 120T Carpentry Level 1 4 cr. Introduction to the carpentry trade, including history, career opportunities, and requirements. Building materials, fasteners, adhesives, hand tools, and power tools are covered. Students build a small building with a floor, walls, ceiling, roof, window and exterior door.

U 130T Carpentry Level 2a 2 cr. Advanced blueprint reading, material estimating, site layout, measurement, and differential leveling. Study of concrete and reinforcing materials including volume estimates, concrete testing, reinforcing bars, and welded wire fabrics. Concrete forms are constructed, including continuous, pier, grade beam, slabs, and footings.

U 131T Carpentry Level 2b 3 cr. Study and construction of wall, column, slab-and-beam, and stair forms. Demonstration of form application and construction methods. Cutting, bending, splicing, and typing of reinforcing steel required. Methods for handling, placing, and finishing concrete. Introduction of manufactured forms for walls, columns, deck slabs, roof slabs, beams, and girders.

U 150T Job Simulation 3 cr. Working internship on a construction site. Students apply skills and knowledge learned to an actual building project.

U 210T Carpentry Level 3a 3 cr. Study of various types of siding, gutter systems, roof venting requirements, and framing with metal studs. Installation of sheathing, exterior siding, roofing felt, shingles, insulation vapor barriers, and stairs on small building constructed in Carpentry 1.

U 211T Carpentry Level 3b 4 cr. Installation of wood and metal doors including frames, locksets, and closers. Demonstration of materials, layout and installation of suspended ceilings. Selection and installation of countertops, base cabinets, and wall cabinets. Window, door, floor, ceiling trim, and drywall are installed in the small building.

U 220T Carpentry Level 4a 3 cr. Trigonometric leveling to layout foundations and determine project elevations. Use of lasers, transits, theodolites, and electronic distance measuring devices. Installation of standing seam, lap seam, and built-up roofing systems; concrete, vinyl, wooden, tile, and carpeted floors as well as radiant heating; paneling, wainscoting, movable partitions, curtain walls and fire-rated commercial wall construction.

U 221T Carpentry Level 4b 3 cr. Advanced stair systems and introduction to various construction equipment such as forklifts, generators, compressors, trenchers, compactors, and loaders. Steel cutting, shielded metal arc welding; metal building construction including structural components, fastening methods, and assembly techniques; project planning, scheduling, estimating, and management skills included.

U 250T Job Simulation 3 cr. Working internship on a construction site. Students apply skills and knowledge learned to an actual building project.

Diesel Equipment Technology (DET)

U 120T Electrical Systems 8 cr. Offered spring. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, wiring diagrams, and circuit analysis. Starting, charging, and related systems are covered in-depth using test equipment commonly found in heavy equipment repair facilities. Electronic systems are reviewed and tested using common electronic test equipment.

U 128T Engine Service I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to the construction and operation of internal combustion engines with the diesel engine being examined in detail. The use of measuring tools and related special tools is covered extensively along with common manufacture rebuild procedures. Start-up and running practices are demonstrated on various running diesel engines.

U 135T Power Trains 7 cr. Offered autumn. Chassis and drive train components used in light and heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. Clutches, manual transmissions, differentials, and final drives are covered.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term.

U 221T Brakes, Suspension, and Undercarriage 6 cr. Offered autumn. Air brake design, construction, and operating principles including an in-depth study of diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting and repairing brake systems. Suspension systems and undercarriage design and repair are covered along with common axle alignment procedures found in industry.

U 225T Hydraulics 6 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and application of hydraulics relative to mobile construction equipment and industrial hydraulic systems. Includes valves, pumps, motors, actuators, and related hydraulic components, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

U 229T Engine Service II 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 128T. A continuation of Engine Service I with a major emphasis placed on the rebuilding of a diesel engine. Engine components repair and failure analysis are reviewed along with tune-up and running of diesel engines commonly found in the heavy equipment trade. Shop flat-rate procedures, work order procedures, and warranty requirements are covered.

U 230T Air Conditioning 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 120T, DET 225T. Principles, theories, and the hazards of working with R-12 and R-34, including laws governing these refrigerants. An in-depth study of the com­ponents of an air conditioning system including hands-­on practice. Discharging and charging principles are discussed, including leakage testing and other general diagnostic principles found in the field.

U 231T Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. A com­prehensive study of diesel fuel injection systems to include: Cummins, Roosa Master, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, and Bosch. Disassembly and repair of these systems are covered in-depth along with calibration practices. Installation, timing, and on-engine adjustments are made on diesel engines. On-engine diagnosis of the fuel systems using special diesel engine diagnostic tools is re­viewed.

U 235T Advanced Power Trains 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 135T. A continuation of DET 135T with an emphasis on heavy automatic transmission, torque converters, and powershi­ft transmission. In-depth coverage of component review troubleshooting and repair.

U 270T Diesel and Gaseous Fueled Engines 3 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of an accredited diesel program or consent of instr. Overview of the diesel engine and its operating principles including the fuel systems found in the power generation field. Both mechanical and electronic type systems studied in depth. Gaseous/spark ignited internal combustion with in-depth look at both the ignition system and fuel system. Emission systems, preventive maintenance and general tune-up included.

U 271T Power Generators 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of accredited diesel program and DET 270T. Introduction to generators as found in the power generation field including the review of electrical laws that pertain to A/C and D/C current. The operation of a typical internal combustion powered generator will be covered in depth including troubleshooting and rebuilding practices found in the power generation field. Generator mounting/alignment practices and generator installations, including flow requirements for combustion and cooling.

U 272T Power Generation Controls 4 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of accredited diesel program and DET 271T. Operation of the generator and controls including governing devices and other specialized devices such as reverse power relays and volt/amp reactive power factor (VAR) controllers. Intensive troubleshooting including in depth coverage of service and repair of control systems.

Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO)

U 140T Basic Surveying 2 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles of surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Calculation of angles and distances to determine grade elevations. Introduction to Global Positioning Systems, lasers and their relationship to the heavy equipment operator.

U 142T Basic Surveying II 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 140T. Students plan and layout projects undertaken by the program within the community. The students participate in staking and controlling the project by using skills acquired in HEO 140T. Empha­sis is on earthwork surveying.

U 146T Safety and Basic Controls 5 cr. Offered autumn. Orientation to the safe operation and basic control of crawler-tracto­rs, scrapers, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, trucks, and other heavy equipment units. Sufficient time is allowed for the development of basic machine operational skills.

U 148T Operational Skill Building 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HEO 146T. Advancement of basic skills. Proper understanding and operation of heavy equip­ment is pursued. Time is allowed for development of proper operational techniques.

U 150T Job Simulation 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 146T, HEO 148T. Incorporates learned skills into entry-level, industrial situations. Emphasis is on advanced equipment usage, problem definition and resolution, project-type earth moving assignments, proper equipment, and safety regulations. Course may allow participation in cooperative project efforts within the community.

U 151T Service and Maintenance 2 cr. Offered autumn. Different types of lubricants and their applications, scheduled and preventive maintenance procedures, and importance of periodic services and maintenance. Also included are safety procedures and regulations.

U 153T Construction Theory and Specialized Equipment 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 110T. Study of construction principles, specialized equipment, production estimates, and various related subjects.

Metals Processes (MPR)

U 112T Related Metals Processes 1 cr. Offered spring. Use of hand tools and machines which relate to the repair of heavy equipment. Instruction covers fasteners, layout, bench metal, threa­ds and threading, drills and drilling, and tool sharpening.

U 114T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn. Instruction and use of drills, files, threads and threading processes, basic lathe, drill press, and band saw operation, including precision measuring instruments. Fasteners, layout procedures, and basic hand tools are covered.

U 115T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A basic metalworking course covering fasteners, layout, bench metal, heat treating, threads and threading, drills and drilling, basic machining, and tool sharpening.

U 214T Advanced Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MPR 114T or 115T. Advanced skill development using machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses, emphasizing safety and providing greater complexity than provided in MPR 114T. Welding and machining are used together demonstrating how sequencing work improves quality and productivity.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.

Small Engine Technology (SET)

U 160T Basic Electricity 3 cr. Offered autumn. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm = s Law, magnetism, series circuits, parallel circuits, the use of meters, and electrical test equipment. Includes electrical symbols, soldering, storage batteries, cranking motors, and electrical safety.

U 176T Motorcycle/ATV Engines, Suspension, and Chassis 3 cr. Offered autumn. Study of the design and function of several types of engines, transmissions, suspension, and brake systems.

U 177T Motorcycle/ATV Electrical and Fuel Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 160T. Principles of ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Design and function of carburetor, fuel injection, and lubrication systems. Hands-on diagnosis of problems and testing of systems.

U 178T Marine Electrical and Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 160T. Theory of and testing and troubleshooting of problems with ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Includes the design, testing, and troubleshooting of marine carburetion and fuel injection systems.

U 179T Marine Powerheads and Lower Units 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 178T. Theory of design, function and components of outboard motor powerheads and lower units. Includes basic rigging, power trim and tilt, propping, and personal watercraft design, function, and maintenance.

U 180T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 177T. The repair and maintenance of air cooled and liquid cooled engines. Includes clutch, track, and rear suspension service and maintenance.

U 181T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair II 2 cr. Offered spring.Prereq., SET 180T. Principles and theory of snowmobile electrical, fuel, front suspension, and brake systems.

U 182T Computer Applications for Motorsports Professionals 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 101. Use of recreational power equipment software for parts retrieval, invoicing and payment methods. Students build, query, and create reports using database software, and create a business plan for a hypothetical dealership.

U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

Truck Driving (TRK)

U 106T Commercial Driver = s License (CDL) Training 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual schedule. Truck safety, operation, and maintenance review. Schedule and obtain Class A Commerical Driver = s License (CDL).

Welding (WEL)

U 111T Welding 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic and intermediate processes of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding are covered in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions in a variety of joint configurations. Instruction in the oxyacetylene cutting process.

U 139T Welding Maintenance and Repair 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR115T, WEL 111T. Combines the skills gained in welding and machine shop for practical applications such as repairing a broken cylinder block. Major emphasis is placed on repair techniques. Common repair procedures using machine shop and welding equipment is demonstrated.

U 180T Welding Metallurgy 4 cr. Offered autumn. Covers the manufacturing of iron and steel. Examination of physical and mechanical properties. Phase chang­es with the application of heating and cooling cycles. Ferrous crystal types and properties. Suggested weld­ing procedures for low, medium, and high carbon steels, alloy steels, and cast iron.

U 181T Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Plate) and Thermal Cutting 4 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and safe operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon steel on plate and structural components in all positions to industry standards. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to determine acceptability based upon industry standards (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code-Steel). Power sources and electrodes are covered in depth. Materials are prepared using mechanical plate shears and thermal cutting techniques. Thermal cutting techniques are examined relative to theory of operation and safe practices. Processes used are oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting. Theory and operation of oxyacetylene welding examined..

U 182T Blueprint Reading and Development 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 183T. Practical experience in reading and drawing orthograp­hic pro­jections, interpreting dimensions, notes, scales, and welding symbols. Isometric projection (pictorial), sections, and auxiliary views with practical experience using conventional drafting tools and computer aided drafting (CAD).

U 183T Layout Techniques 2 cr. Offered autumn. Encompasses layout on material of various shapes using blueprints and practical layout techniques on pipe and struc­tural steel. Use of con­tour markers and a review of geo­metric construction. Computation of approximate costs is included.

U 184T OSHA Rules and Regulations 1 cr. Offered spring. Study of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations that affect the welding and construction industries.

U 185T Flux Core Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Theory, practice, and safe operation of flux core arc welding equipment. Coupons are welded in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions to industry standards using a variety of welding electrodes, diameters, and power sources, which prepare students for welding qualification to the American Welding Society Structural Welding Code specifications.

U 189T Metal Fabrication I 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T; WEL 181T; coreq., WEL 182T, 185T. Conception, design, and construction of a metal structure to industry standards using shears, presses, and other machine tools common to the welding industry. Skills are developed in the areas of shielded metal arc welding and flux core arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting.

U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 280T Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered autumn. The theory and safe operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Examination of power source controls and operation along with associated consumables such as gasses, electrode filler materials for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding skill development according to industry standards using these materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.

U 281T Metal Fabrication II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T, MPR 214T; WEL 181T, 185T, 182T, 183T, 280T, 283T.Students combine all knowledge and skills developed in the welding program to design and draw a full set of plans (blueprints) for an instructor-approved project using extensive welding, metal fabrication equipment, machining processes and automation. High quality performance, consistent with business and industry required.

U 282T Pipe Welding-SMAW and GTAW 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., WEL 181T; coreq., WEL 280T. Emphasis on skill development in the welding of pipe sections to extremely high quality levels as required by national codes and standards. Pipe welding using GTAW for the root pass and SMAW for the remaining passes in all positions. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to evaluate work according to industry standards.

U 283T Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 185T. Theory and safe operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Theory of flux core arc welding applied to GMAW. Primary focus on application, practical skill development, and producing welds that meet industry standards. Metals welded are low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Short circuit arc and spray arc transfer used. Examination of gas and electrode selection.

U 285T Automation in Welding 3 cr. Offered spring. Application of the welding process to automation. Examination of simple automation techniques such as tools, clamping, and fixturing to aid in the rapid joining of production runs. Increasing complexity is examined leading into equipment that carries the welding gun, tractors, and carriages by fully-automated systems with the student performing set-up and troubleshooting (Submerged Arc Welding) and automated parts processing (optical tracer torch). Programmable controllers are investigated and used. Programming and use of a PUMA 650 Industrial Robot..

U 286T Welding Certification and Codes 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 181T, 185T. Fundamental concepts and requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) are examined. Through laboratory experience students are provided the opportunity to qualify (certify) under the two codes mentioned above.

U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.