The student will gain knowledge and skills needed to produce drawings and understand basic drafting theory. Topics developed on the board will include sketching, lettering, instruments, scaling, applied geometry, orthographic projection, dimensioning, applied technical mathematical relations, primary auxiliary views, sections, threads, and weld symbols.
An introductory course covering care and use of arc and oxyfuel welding equipment, regulators, torches, cylinders, power sources, electrodes, characteristics of operation, welding of steels and special applications. Introduction to techniques of welding mild steel. Mechanical properties of metals and types of joints are also covered.
A continuation of METL 140, additional training in welding horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions of mild steel. Emphasis is placed on alloys and special applications.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $50.00
Setup and operation of equipment and control of welding variables, types of power sources, and characteristics of operation, shielding gases, filler materials, quality assurance, and weld defects in metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and flux cored arc welding.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $50.00
Theory and practice in repair and maintenance of commonly used metals using oxygen fuel, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes. Students work on practice exercises and “live” projects.
Prerequisites: METL 140 and consent of instructor Course Fee: $30.00
A study and utilization of the principles and techniques of oral communication. Problems of research, preparation, content, organization, argument, and delivery are examined.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
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Course Fee: $15.00
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course
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