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Welding and Fabrication, A.O.S.

Associate in Occupational Studies
HEGIS #5308.00
Department Chairperson: Joseph Dana
Hudson Hall, Room 129, (518) 629-4867

This degree program will provide students with the skills for a careeer in welding with a focus on metal fabrications. With coursework in CAD, Metrology and Metallurgy, in addition to fabrication and welding courses, the student will receive instruction in advanced topics not available in other welding programs.

This advance coursework will allow students to enter the workplace with skills needed in industry. This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
Algebra or 1 unit of equivalent academic math (70 or above in the course)	Fall only	Additional math courses recommended.	70 or above

Total Credits Required: 64

Major Requirements

* Required of first-time, full-time students

FORM 101 College Forum Credits: (1) *
MFTS 100 Print Reading for Manufacturing Credits: 2
MFTS 115 Introduction to Computer Applications in Manufacturing Credits: 2
MFTS 120 CAD for Manufacturing with Solidworks Credits: 3
MFTS 211 Manufacturing Processes Credits: 2
MFTS 214 Advanced Dimensional Metrology Credits: 3
MFTS 215 Industrial Relations, Safety and Health Credits: 1
MFTS 232 Industrial Maintenance Credits: 4
MFTS 241 Practical Metallurgy Credits: 2
WELD 103 Introduction to Welding Lab I Credits: 8
WELD 104 Introduction to Welding Lab II Credits: 8
WELD 203 Applied Welding Techniques Lab I Credits: 7
WELD 204 Applied Welding Techniques Lab II Credits: 7
WELD 213 Fixture Design for Sheet Metal Credits: 2
WELD 223 Repair Welding Techniques Credits: 4
(1) Restricted English Elective Credits: 3
(2) Restricted Mathematics Electives Credits: 6

(1) Restricted English Elective Credits:3

Recommended ENGL 110

ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 110 Technical Communication Credits: 3

(2) Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 6

Recommended MATH 105 and MATH 106

MATH 105 Applied Technical Mathematics I Credits: 3
MATH 106 Applied Technical Mathematics II Credits: 3
MATH 110 Intermediate Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 150 College Algebra with Trigonometry Credits: 4
MATH 165 Basic Calculus with Analytic Geometry Credits: 4
MATH 170 Precalculus Credits: 4
MATH 180 Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 190 Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 210 Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus with Linear Algebra Credits: 4
MATH 220 Calculus IV: Differential Equations Credits: 4

Total Credits Required: 64

Suggested Course Sequence For Full-Time Study:

First Term

FORM 101 College Forum Credits: (1)
MFTS 100 Print Reading for Manufacturing Credits: 2
MFTS 115 Introduction to Computer Applications in Manufacturing Credits: 2
WELD 103 Introduction to Welding Lab I Credits: 8
(2) Restricted Mathematics Electives Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

MFTS 120 CAD for Manufacturing with Solidworks Credits: 3
WELD 104 Introduction to Welding Lab II Credits: 8
(1) Restricted English Elective Credits: 3
(2) Restricted Mathematics Electives Credits: 3

Term Total: 17

Third Term

MFTS 211 Manufacturing Processes Credits: 2
MFTS 214 Advanced Dimensional Metrology Credits: 3
MFTS 215 Industrial Relations, Safety and Health Credits: 1
MFTS 241 Practical Metallurgy Credits: 2
WELD 203 Applied Welding Techniques Lab I Credits: 7

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

MFTS 232 Industrial Maintenance Credits: 4
WELD 204 Applied Welding Techniques Lab II Credits: 7
WELD 213 Fixture Design for Sheet Metal Credits: 2
WELD 223 Repair Welding Techniques Credits: 4

Term Total: 17