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Welding
This concentration is designed for you if you are interested in learning welding or upgrading your skills in the various processes. Novices and advanced-level students can benefit from the individualized competency-based program offered. This concentration offers a variety of skill levels in oxyacetylene, arc, MIG, TIG, and welding/cutting processes, using both manual and semi-automatic applications.
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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 20 CREDITS
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Intermediate Algebra 3
    Geometry-Trigonometry 3
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
    Technical Physics 4
    or  
    Physics I 4
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 CREDITS
    Introduction to Print Reading 3
    Introduction to the Workplace and Safety 3
    Basic Electricity 3
    Problem Solving and Teamwork 3
    Computer Fundamentals for Technology 3
    Introductory Welding 3
    or  
    Processes and Materials 3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 3
    Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding 3
    Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding 3
    Welding Fabrication I 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 12)
TOTAL CREDITS 62

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Roy Mitchell
MIT,  '06
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Industrial Technology
Concentrations
Electric Line
  Construction
HVAC
Maintenance
Machining
Natural Gas
Process Control and
  Automation
Power Plant
Welding
   
Certificates
Fluid Power
Heating and Air
  Conditioning
Industrial Electrician
Machine Tool
Structural Welding