Intermediate Manufacturing Welding: GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and Robotics Diploma Option Courses

Program Details
Award Diploma
Credits 36
Program Start Fall

2024–2025 Suggested Sequence of Study

The following suggested sequence of study is for new full-time students starting the program Fall 2024.

When registering for classes refer to Self-Service > Student Planning to view your specific program requirements, your progress, and ensure proper registration. See Registering for Credit Classes for registration information and instructions.

Courses and costs are subject to change. See what's included in the cost calculation.

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Term 1 — Fall
MAT-772 Applied Math 3 credits $675.00 or
Math Elective 3 credits
WEL-228 Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Welders: SENSE1 8WK1 1 credits $225.00
WEL-233 Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation: SENSE1 8WK1 3 credits $675.00
WEL-245 Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 8WK2 2 credits $465.00
WEL-262 Thermal Cutting Processes I - Manual and Mechanized OxyFuel Cutting: SENSE1 8WK2 2 credits $555.00
WEL-263 Thermal Cutting Processes II - Plasma and Carbon Steel Arc: SENSE1 8WK2 2 credits $570.00
WEL-274 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1 8WK1 3 credits $1355.00
WEL-346 GMAW Developmental I 8WK2 2 credits $450.00
WEL-374 SMAW Developmental I 8WK1 2 credits $665.00
Total Credits: 20
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $5,635.00
Remaining course fees after the Last-Dollar Scholarship is applied: $1,135.00

Term 2 — Spring
WEL-244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 8WK1 2 credits $465.00
WEL-275 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1 8WK2 3 credits $690.00
WEL-280 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Self-Shielded): SENSE1 8WK1 2 credits $640.00
WEL-281 Flux Cored Arc Welding (Gas-Shielded): SENSE1 8WK1 2 credits $450.00
WEL-347 GMAW Developmental II 8WK1 2 credits $450.00
WEL-375 SMAW Developmental II 8WK2 2 credits $695.00
WEL-701 Robotic Welding 3 credits $700.00
Total Credits: 16
Total Tuition + Course Fees: $4,090.00
Remaining course fees after the Last-Dollar Scholarship is applied: $490.00

Math Electives
MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra 4 credits $900.00
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts 3 credits $675.00
MAT-121 College Algebra 4 credits $900.00
MAT-128 Precalculus 4 credits $900.00
MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 3 credits $675.00
MAT-156 Statistics 3 credits $675.00
MAT-210 Calculus I 4 credits $900.00
MAT-216 Calculus II 4 credits $900.00
MAT-219 Calculus III 4 credits $900.00

Cost Calculations

Calculations are based on 2024–2025 resident tuition and fees and course fees.

Cost calculations are provided for informational purposes only and are not a guarantee of charges.

Course Cost Calculation

Resident tuition and fees per credit hour × course credits + course fee (if applicable).

Total Tuition + Course Fees Calculation

Sum of tuition and course fees for all courses for the term.

If more than one course can be taken to fulfill the requirement, the first course listed is used in the total tuition and fees calculation.

Remaining course fees after the Last-Dollar Scholarship is applied Calculation

Remaining course fees after tuition has been subtracted.

Students must apply for, be awarded, and meet the ongoing eligibility requirements for the Last-Dollar Scholarship.

See the Last-Dollar Scholarship Award Calculation

Additional costs not included in the cost calculations:

Contact Information

Academic/College Success Advisor

Natasha Ceaser
Bremer Hall 136C
319-296-4014 ext.1062
Email Natasha Ceaser

Faculty Advisors

Last Names A – M

Jeff Jantzen
Buchanan Hall 155B
319-296-2329 ext.1432
Email Jeff Jentzen

Last Names N – Z

Patrick Hollaway
Buchanan Hall 155A
319-296-2329 ext.1398
Email Patrick Halloway

Administrative Assistant

Connie Smith
Buchanan Hall 128
319-296-4009
Email Connie Smith

Dean

Applied Technologies

Dave Grunklee
Butler Hall 131A
319-296-4042
Email Dave Grunklee

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