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
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: D- or Higher in the following courses MN 136 and MN 202
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): MN 203
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Industrial Maintenance Technology, A.A.A.S., Industrial Maintenance Certificate, Welding Technology, A.A.A.S., Welding Certificate

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.

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.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
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
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:

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
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 8
People Soft Course ID Number: 101509
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 12
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

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

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