MN 203 - TIG / Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Description
This course emphasizes proper usage and assembly of the equipment used in the TIG (GTAW) welding process. The course content includes the theory behind the process, safe operation, proper welding procedures and techniques used in welding steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Student performances are held to the American Welding Society standards of performance in the welding of coupons and testing.

This course along with MN 136 , and MN 231 prepares students to take tests and complete laboratory work leading to the American Welding Society Sense Level 1 Credential.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 4
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
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, Welding Skills Certificate

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

Performs safety inspections of GTAW equipment.
Makes minor external repairs to GTAW equipment and accessories.
Sets up for GTAW operations on carbon steel.
Operates GTAW equipment on carbon steel.
Makes fillet welds in multiple positions on carbon steel.
Know and use active listening skills.
Identify the best solution to a problem or issue.

Course Outline:

Students will demonstrate proper shop safety techniques.
Students will be able to properly assemble a TIG (GTAW) system for welding.
Students will understand what shielding gases do and how they affect the welding process.
Students will properly set up and weld the five basic welding joints on steel in all positions using TIG (GMAW) welding.
Students will be able to troubleshoot TIG (GTAW) equipment.
Students will identify the different Tungsten types used in industry.
Students will identify the AWS numbering system for steel and stainless steel filler metals
Identify the AWS numbering system for aluminum electrodes.
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail.
Know and use active listening skills.

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lab demonstrations: 5-15%

Student lab projects: 40-55%

Videos: 15-25%

Reading assignments: 15-25%
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
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

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: 4
People Soft Course ID Number: 104637
Course CIP Code: 48.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 18
General Room Request: None

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Careerline Tech Center, Mecosta-Osceola Career Center, Tassell M-TEC & Job Training
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: Job Training
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: Welding/Fabrication Technician

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Manufacturing
Discipline: MN
First Term Valid: Fall 2015 (8/1/2015)
1st Catalog Year: 2015-2016
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Bachelor’s of Science in Welding Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Automotive or related field required.

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-17 10:57:00
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026