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23 courses with the subject WEL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

WEL 120Introduction to Welding2

Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment, and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
SAF 130 or SAF 195
WEL 123Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)3

Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
SAF 130 or SAF 195
WEL 124Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Advanced)3

Continues instruction on operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Course has a
WEL 125Shielded Metal Arc Welding Capstone1

Continues instruction on operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 123
WEL 126Pipe Welding I3

Teaches metal arc welding processes including the welding of pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and horizontal- fixed positions in accordance with section IX of the ASME Code.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 127Pipe Welding II3

Provides practice in the welding of pressure piping in the horizontal, vertical, and fixed positions. Independent Study Only: (for Business Interests as requested).

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Course has a
WEL 129Pipefitting and Fabrication3

Reviews basic mathematical skills necessary for the pipefitting trade. Teaches basic methods for fabricating piping offsets, miter-turn fittings, tees, odd angle elbows, 90 degree elbows, and the use of pipefitting and layout tools. May be taken with WEL 126 . Lecture Hours per Week: 3 Lab Hours per Week: 0 Total Hours per week 3

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 138Pipe and Tube Welding2

Develops entry level skills for the inert gas tungsten welding process (TIG) with emphasis upon thin and thick wall carbon and stainless piping and tubing.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission
WEL 141Welder Qualification Tests I3

Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and non-destructive testing. Part I of II.Independent Study Only (for Independent Study at Student request or for Business Interests as requested. Lecture Hours per Week: 2 Lab Hours per Week: 3 Total Hours per week 5

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 142Welder Qualification Test II3

Studies techniques and practices of testing welded joints through destructive and non-destructive testing. Part II of II.Independent Study Only - for Independent Study as Student Request of for Business Interests as requested. Lecture Hours per Week: 2 Lab Hours per Week: 3 Total Hours per week 5

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 145Welding Metallurgy3

Studies steel classifications, heat treatment procedures, properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Discusses techniques and practices of testing welded joints and destructive/nondestructive, visual magnetic and fluorescent testing. Lecture Hours per Week: 3 Lab Hours per Week: 1 Total Hours per week 4

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 150Welding Drawing and Interpretation3

Teaches fundamentals required for successful drafting as applied to the welding industry. Includes blueprint reading, geometric principles of drafting and freehand sketching, basic principles of orthographic projection, preparation of drawings and interpretation of symbols.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
SAF 130 or SAF 195
WEL 160Gas Metal Arc Welding3

Introduces semi-automatic welding processes with emphasis on practical application. Includes the study of filler wires, fluxes, and gases.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
SAF 130 or SAF 195
WEL 161Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)3

Introduces flux cored semi-automatic welding processes with emphasis on practical application. Includes the study of filler wires, fluxes, and gases.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
SAF 130 or SAF 195
WEL 164Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)3

Introduces practical operations in the use of tungsten arc welding and equipment. Studies equipment operation setup, safety, and practice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). Lecture Hours per Week: 2 Lab Hours per Week: 3 Total Hours per week 5

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 166Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)3

Continues practical operations in the use of tungsten arc welding and equipment. Studies equipment operation setup, safety, and practice of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Prerequisite
WEL 164
WEL 190Coordinated Internship1-5

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Lecture Hours per Week: 1-5 Total Hours per week Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 195Topics in NCCER Pipefitting Level 13

Provides training in NCCER Pipefitting Level 1. Introduces the pipefitting trade, covering safety, hand and power tools, and oxyfuel cutting. Includes instruction on the safe use of ladders and scaffolds and the operation of motorized equipment.

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
Corequisite
BLD 195 , Topics in NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
WEL 199Supervised Study2

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture Hours per Week: 0 Lab Hours per Week: 6 Total Hours per week 6

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 250Welding Quality Control & Inspection3

Teaches techniques and practices of inspection, and interpretation of tests and measurements. Includes weld chemistry, destructive testing and nondestructive examination. (for Business Interests as requested). Lecture Hours per Week: 2 Lab Hours per Week: 2 Total Hours per week 4

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 290Coordinated Internship1-5

Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Lecture Hours per Week: 1-5

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 297Cooperative Education1-5

Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college’s cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Lecture Hours per Week: 1-5

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu
WEL 299Supervised Study2

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Lecture Hours per Week: 0 Lab Hours per Week: 6 Total Hours per week 6

Subject
WEL
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.mgcc.edu

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