COVID-19 Campus Updates and Resources: Wearing a face mask and practicing physical distancing are required. Visit our Stay Healthy, Stay Safe. Navigating COVID-19 Together website for more information.

Beginning November 16, most lecture-based classes are moved to an online format through the end of the semester. See full announcement

Attention MET Transit riders: MET Transit has made some adjustments to Route 10 Hawkeye due to COVID-19. In order to get a ride to or from Hawkeye Community College you will need to contact Dispatch. See full announcement.

Search Menu
Section Navigation

Advanced Manufacturing Welding Diploma Option Courses

Award: Diploma (Diploma)
Required number of credits: 48
Program Start: Fall

2020–2021 Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program in the academic year listed. Part-time students should visit with a program advisor for a modified sequence of study.

When registering for classes refer to your Academic Evaluation to see your specific program requirements and ensure proper registration.

Courses are subject to change.

Semester 1
MAT-772 Applied Math -OR- 3 ▣
MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra -OR- 4 ◆
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts ► -OR- O E 3 ◆
Math Elective 3
WEL-228 Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Welders: SENSE1 8WK1 1
WEL-233 Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation: SENSE1 8WK1 3
WEL-245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 ► 8WK2 2
WEL-262 Thermal Cutting Processes I - Manual and Mechanized OxyFuel Cutting: SENSE1 ► 8WK2 2
WEL-263 Thermal Cutting Processes II - Plasma and Carbon Steel Arc: SENSE1 ► 8WK2 2
WEL-274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1 ► 8WK1 3
WEL-345 GMAW Developmental II ► 8WK2 2
WEL-374 SMAW Developmental I ► 8WK1 2
Total Credits 20

Semester 2
PSY-102 Human and Work Relations -OR- 3 ◆ ▣
PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology -OR- O E 3 ◆
SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology O E 3 ◆
WEL-244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 ► 8WK1 2
WEL-275 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1 ► 8WK2 3
WEL-280 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self-Shielded): SENSE1 ► 8WK1 2
WEL-281 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas-Shielded): SENSE1 ► 8WK1 2
WEL-344 GMAW Developmental I ► 8WK1 2
WEL-375 SMAW Developmental II ► 8WK2 2
Total Credits 16

Semester 3
SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication O E 3 ◆
WEL-251 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1 ► 8WK1 2
WEL-252 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Aluminum: SENSE1 ► 8WK1 1
WEL-253 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Austenitic Stainless Steel: SENSE1 ► 8WK1 1
WEL-254 Welding Inspection and Testing Principles: SENSE1 ► 8WK2 1
WEL-303 Pipe Welding SMAW ► 8WK2 3
WEL-353 GTAW Developmental ► 8WK1 1
Total Credits 12

Math Electives
MAT-121 College Algebra ► 4 ◆
MAT-128 Precalculus ► 4 ◆
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry ► 3 ◆
MAT-156 Statistics ► O E 3 ◆
MAT-210 Calculus I ► 4 ◆
MAT-216 Calculus II ► 4 ◆
MAT-219 Calculus III ► 4 ◆

Back to top