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Mar 18, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Credits: (3)
This course covers the theory and use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, in the flat and horizontal positions. Topics include safety procedures, equipment set up, shut down, electrode selection, positions, materials, and applications. Students will learn to make quality shielded metal arc welds through hands-on muscle memory training and testing. 1 lecture hour and 4 lab hours per week are required for this course. This course requires a set of tools/supplies, if not already owned, to be purchased by the student and brought to the first class.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and operation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety standards for SMAW and common metalworking equipment.
- Understand the properties of common materials and filler metals used in Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
- Execute Shielded Metal Arc Welding on ferrous and non-ferrous materials in the flat and horizontal positions.
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