Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program provides entry-level as well as upgrading skills in welding technology.
This program is offered on an open-entry basis: students may complete some of the courses, enter the workforce, then return at any time either to complete the program or to upgrade specific skills.
Requirements
All courses applied to the degree or certificate must be completed with a grade of “C” or above.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who are reading at college-level and place into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
New welding students may contact the welding program for advising in Room RP120 at Larimer, or call 970-204-8621.
Required Courses
| MTE 110 | Manufacturing Communication and Teamwork | 3 |
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| WEL 100 | Safety for Welders | 1 |
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| MTE 105 | Safety for Manufacturing Environments | 1 |
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| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 106 | Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 250 | Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
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| WEL 289 | Capstone | 1 |
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| an elective in: ART, ASE, CAD, ENT, HVAC, OR WEL | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
Required General Education Courses
| MAT 107 | Career Mathematics | 3 |
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| PHY 105 | Conceptual Physics with Lab | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences or Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 |
| General Studies Elective | 3 |
Choose one of the following courses
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
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