MN 231 - Welding Fabrication, Design, and Testing

Description
This course is a study of the elements of metal fabrication and the methods for destructive and nondestructive testing. The procedures for shop fabrication, welder qualification testing, and practical hands on lab work are part of the course work. All prerequisite courses must be completed to successfully navigate this course.

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 8

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220215T20:20:09
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowlege of the American Welding Society AWS Testing procedures.
Demonstrate proper use of a welding procedure for weld testing.
Complete groove test welds according to AWS codes using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) procedures.
Examine welds for weld defects.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.

Approved for Online Delivery?: No

Course Outline:
I. Students will demonstrate personal and equipment safety considerations that are necessary for welding and testing equipment.

II. Students will demonstrate how to apply welding codes to solve problems.

III. Students will demonstrate proper techniques for destructive and non destructive testing of weldments.

IV. Students will demonstrate proper welding techniques in accordance with American Welding Society Standards.

V. Students will demonstrate design and cost analysis of weldments.

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lectures: 15-20%

Lab demonstration: 10-15%

Student lab projects: 45-55%

Videos: 0-10%

Reading assignments: 5-15%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: D- or Higher in the following courses MN 136 and MN 202
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): MN 203
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 8
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Bachelor’s of Science in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Automotive or related field required.

General Room Request: None

Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: None
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S., Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Welding Technology, A.A.A.S., Welding Certificate
People Soft Course ID Number: 101509
Course CIP Code: 48.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA