2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80

Jul 14, 2025

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2019-2020 Catalog Vol. 80 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Welding Technology, AAS

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(CIP Code: 48.0508)

The Blinn College Welding Technology Program provides a variety of educational pathways to prepare graduates for careers in a multitude of positions such as a welder in the fabrication, construction, and manufacturing industries. The Program offers course options in both workforce training (non-credit) and Applied Sciences (for credit) awards. The hands-on, skills development curriculum includes basic metallurgy and inspection procedures, in addition to various welding techniques and processes.

More information is available online through the Welding Technology Program website. Applied Sciences award plans.

1st Year

1st Semester: 15 Credit Hours

WLDG 1425 Introduction to Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1313 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 16 Credit Hours

WLDG 1457 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 2447 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) Welding Credit Hours: 4
QCTC 1446 Testing and Inspection Systems Credit Hours: 4

2nd Year

1st Semester: 14 Credit Hours

BUSI 1301 Introduction To Business Credit Hours: 3
OR
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 3
WLDG 2451 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Credit Hours: 4
WLDG 1435 Introduction to Pipe Welding Credit Hours: 4
ENGL 1301 Composition I Credit Hours: 3

2nd Semester: 15 Credit Hours

WLDG 2288 Internship - Welding Technology/Welder Credit Hours: 2
WLDG 2453 Advanced Pipe Welding Credit Hours: 4

Blinn College Core Curriculum Course: 3 Credit Hours

Any Blinn College core curriculum course in Creative Arts, Language, Philosophy and Culture, including as listed:

ENGL 2322 Survey of British Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2323 Survey of British Literature II Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2327 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2328 Survey of American Literature I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 2333 Survey of World Literature I Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction To Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1301 Architectural History I Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1302 Architectural History II Credit Hours: 3
ARCH 1311 Introduction to Architecture Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit Hours: 3
ARTS 1304 Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2362 History of the Theater II Credit Hours: 3
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1301 Introduction To Music Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3
MUSI 1310 History of Rock and Popular Music Credit Hours: 3

Blinn College Core Curriculum Course: 3 Credit Hours

Any Blinn College core curriculum course in American History, Government/Political Science, or Social and Behavioral Sciences, including as listed:

HIST 1301 United States History I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 United States History II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2301 Texas History Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2346 Introduction to Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2301 Principles Of Economics (Macro) Credit Hours: 3
ECON 2302 Principles Of Economics (Micro) Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1302 Human Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 1303 World Geography Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 2312 Economic Geography Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 1306 Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
SOCI 2301 Marriage And Family Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Mathematics: 3 Credit Hours

Any Math course as listed:

MATH 1314 College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1324 Math for Business and Social Sciences I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3

Program Totals: 60 Credit Hours

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