WELDENG 4003
Transcript Abbreviation:
Prn Weld Pro Cntrl
Course Description:
Study of principles and practical application of control systems and control elements of welding processes.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
Hybrid Class (25-74% campus; 25-74% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4001, and enrollment in the WeldEng-BS or MatScEn-BS major; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 605.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Rudimentary understanding of welding as a process
Acquaintance with the various technologies used to implement industrial process controls
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to welding processes & control | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Relay logic controls | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Servo motors | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Programmable logic controls | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Sensors | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Computer data acquisition | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| MT 1 | 35% |
| HW | 15% |
| Labs | 15% |
| Final | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WELDENG 4003 Lecture Notes | Richardson, R.W., Farson, D.F. |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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