Welding Syllabus
by Kevin Anderson
April 12, 2006
Course: Welding
Instructor: Kevin L. Anderson
Length: Semester
Elective
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Course Description:
This course will include arc, wire, and oxy-acetylene welding units as well as use of the cutting torch and metal preparation. The principles of metal fusion, identification of electrodes, identification of gasses, and melting points of metal will all be presented. Proper equipment set up, care, and maintenance will be demonstrated. Practical experience will be gained through laboratory work.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- Students will develop through observation and demonstration of safety rules and regulations a basis for positive safety attitudes and responsible behavior. AE 12.2.1
- Students will interpret future implications on employment opportunities in mechanical systems careers as a result of emerging technologies. AE 12.2.6
- Identify, explain, and correctly use arc, wire, and oxy-acetylene welding machines and a cutting torch
- Identify, explain, and correctly use arc, wire, and oxy-acetylene welding machines for different welds
- Demonstrate the correct use of each machine through assigned exercises
State Standards Supported:
Reading/Writing: 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.6, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.5, 12.3.1, 12.3.2
Science: 12.1.3, 12.7.1, 12.7.5
Grading:
Grades will be determined through quizzes, tests, student participation, work habits, class assignments, presentations, and other projects. The semester test will be worth 10% of your final semester grade. The rest will follow the weighting below:
Tests and quizzes 35%
Daily work 30%
Class Participation 20%
Experiential Points 15%
