WELD 1070 - Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding4.000 CreditsIntroduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniquesrequired for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the overheadposition. Qualification tests, overhead position, are used in theevaluation of student progress toward making industrial standardwelds. Topics include overhead SMAW safety and healthpractices, selection and applications of electrodes for overheadSMAW, overhead SMAW joints, and overhead SMAW tospecification.WELD 1090 - Gas Metal Arc Welding4.000 CreditsProvides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment andtechniques required for successful gas metal arc welding.Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation ofstudent progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topicsinclude GMAW safety and health practices; GMAW theory,machines, and set up; transfer modes; wire selection; shielded gasselection; and GMAW joints in all positions.WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding4.000 CreditsProvides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas,equipment, and techniques required for successful gas tungstenarc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in theevaluating of student progress toward making industrial standardwelds. Topics include GTAW safety and health practices; shieldinggases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and set up;selection of filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and production ofGTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.WELD 1120 - Preparation for Industrial Qualifications3.000 CreditsPrerequisites: WELD 1040; WELD 1070; WELD 1090; WELD1110Introduces industrial qualification methods, procedures, andrequirements. <strong>Student</strong>s are prepared to meet the qualificationcriteria of selected national welding codes and standards. Topicsinclude test methods and procedures, national industrial codesand standards, fillet and groove weld specimens, and preparationfor qualifications and job entry.WELD 1150 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding3.000 CreditsPrerequisites: WELD 1000Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas,equipment, and techniques required for successful advanced gastungsten arc welding (GTAW). Qualification tests, all positions,are used in the evaluation of student progress toward makingadvanced level industrial standard welds. Topics include GTAWsafety and health practices; shielding gases: metal cleaningprocedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection offiller rods; GTAW weld positions; and advanced production ofGTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.WELD 1151 - Fabrication Processes3.000 CreditsPrerequisites: WELD 1030Presents practices common in the welding and metal fabricationindustry. Topics include metal fabrication safety and healthpractices and metal fabrication procedures.WELD 1152 - Pipe Welding3.000 CreditsPrerequisites: Regular StatusProvides the opportunity to apply skills to pipe weldingoperations. Topics include pipe welding safety and healthpractices, pipe welding nomenclature, pipe layout and preparation,pipe joint assembly, horizontal welds on pipe (2G), vertical weldson pipe (5G), and welds on 45 degree angle pipe (6G).WELD 1153 - Flux Cored Arc Welding4.000 CreditsPrerequisites: WELD 1000Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, andtechniques required for successful flux cored arc welding(FCAW). Qualification tests, all positions, are used in theevaluation of student progress toward making industrial standardswelds. Topics include FCAW safety and health practices, FCAWtheory, machine set up and operation, shielded gas selection, andFCAW joints in all positions.WELD1154 - Plasma Cutting3.000 CreditsPrerequisites: WELD 1000Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, andtechniques required for plasma cutting. Topics include safetypractices, plasma torch and theory, plasma machine set up andoperation, and plasma cutting techniques.WELD 1330 - Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques2.000 CreditsThis course provides instruction in the fundamentals of metalwelding and cutting techniques. Instruction is provided in safetyand health practices, metal fabrication preparation, and metalfabrication procedures.266<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>. May 1, <strong>2011</strong>
Faculty & Staff CredentialsFacultyAusman, ShirleeBusiness Administrative Technology; M.B.A., University of PhoenixBailey, JohnRadiologic Technology; R.T. (R), M.A., State University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Bales, RobertEnglish; B.A., LaGrange <strong>College</strong>Barbee, WandaRadiologic Technology; M.Ed., University of <strong>Georgia</strong>Barker-Floyd, Dorothy Patient Care Assisting; Diploma, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>College</strong>Barkley, BrianMathematics; M.S., Jacksonville State UniversityBeard, Sandee Kirk Dental Assisting; B.S., University of <strong>Georgia</strong>Benefield, RayCommercial Truck Driving; CDL LicenseBiagi, JimIndustrial Mechanical; M.S., University of KentuckyBishop, JeremyScience; D.C., Life UniversityBlackman, Amina Cosmetology; B.B.A., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Blackwood, Laurie Adult Education; B.A., State University of New YorkBlake-King, Phyllis Adult Education; B.A., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Bledsoe, JuneHealth Science; R.N., <strong>Georgia</strong> Baptist HospitalBlue, NormanMathematics Instructor, M.Ed, <strong>Georgia</strong> State UniversityBradley, LeeComputer Information Systems; M.S., Strayer UniversityBrazier, Christina Registered Nursing; M.S.N., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Britt, Marsha D.Adult Education; B.S., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Brown, EugeneAutomotive Technology; B.S.Ed, University of MichiganBrown, GoldaCosmetology; A.A.S., <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>College</strong>Brown, OliviaManagement & Supervisory; M.S.M., Troy State UniversityBurke, SandraRegistered Nursing; M.S., <strong>Georgia</strong> State UniversityBurns, PamelaCommercial Truck Driving; M.S., University of New Orleans, CDL LicenseButts, LeveretteCriminal Justice; M.S., University of PhoenixByrd, TanyaBusiness Administrative Technology; M.Ed., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Cato, StephaniePractical Nursing; Diploma, A.A.S., Southern Union State Community<strong>College</strong>Carpenter, Karen Business Administrative Technology; M.Ed., Auburn UniversityChaffin, AmyCulinary Arts; A.A., The Art Institute of AtlantaClements, Donna English and Reading; M.A., North Carolina Central UniversityCody, LourdesRegistered Nursing; M.S.N., University of PhoenixConaway, GailCosmetology; A.A.S., <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>College</strong>Coulter, DeeMathematics; M.Ed., Auburn UniversityCummings, Tawanna Radiologic Technology; B.S., University of St. FrancisDennis, GingerAccounting; M.B.A., Troy State UniversityEason, Jeremy M. Business Administrative Technology; M.Ed., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Eaves, LarryAir Conditioning Technology; B.S., Mississippi State UniversityEidson, JoeyWelding Technology; Certified Associate Welding InspectorEidson, ScottWelding Technology; Diploma, <strong>Georgia</strong> Northwestern <strong>College</strong>Fain, JoycePatient Care Assisting; A.S., Miami Dade <strong>College</strong>Fleming-Gibson, Crystal Criminal Justice; M.S.; <strong>Georgia</strong> State UniversityFord, WillieWelding; <strong>Technical</strong> Diploma, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>Technical</strong> <strong>College</strong>Freeman, KarenEarly Childhood Education; M.Ed., LaGrange <strong>College</strong>Frost, TamaraComputer Information Systems; B.S., University of <strong>West</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>Gannage, George Marketing Management; Ph.D., North Central UniversityGarner, BillyAir Conditioning Technology; <strong>Technical</strong> Diploma,267<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong>. May 1, <strong>2011</strong>
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