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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Welding Vocational Technology KMP101 Compulsory Associate degree 1 Fall 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa TÜMER
Lecturer Ahmet ÇALIŞKAN
Lecturer İsmail Kalkan

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) List the differences between each major type of welding process, e.g. arc, resistance, flame, forge, etc.
2) Differentiate between processes with reference to standards.
3) Recognise a welding process by the common abbreviation.
4) Explain the historical evolution of welding.
5) Recognise workshop layout principles for improved productivity, safety and comfort.
6) Explain the advantages of using fixtures, jigs and positioners.
7) Select the type of fixture, jig or positioner to be used for a particular welded fabrication.
8) Select the type of auxiliary equipment to be used in a particular welded fabrication, including fume extraction, and cables, heat treatment and temperature control equipment.
10) Recognise the special requirements of facilities for handling and storing welding consumables.
11) Recognise the special requirements related to joint fit up and tack welding.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Learning Outcomes
1 Low Low Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
2 Middle Middle Middle Low Low Low Low Low
3 Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
4 Low Low Low Low Low Middle Middle Middle
5 Middle Middle Middle Low Middle Middle Middle Middle
6 Low Low Low Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
7 Middle Middle High High High High High Middle
8 Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
10 Middle Middle High High High High Middle Middle
11 Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

This course covers the following subjects: 1. History 2. Definitions 3. Schematic presentation of welding processes 4. Terminology 5. Picture and brief description with characteristics 6. Applicability of the most common welding processes 7. General applications for welding 8. Abbreviations used for welding processes 9. Hints in use for welding processes 10. Classification of welding processes 11. Layout of production line 12. Auxiliary equipment 13. Fume extraction (type of equipment, air flow) 14. Joint fit up 15. Tack welding and their removal 16. Storage, distribution and handling of consumables 17. Equipment for preheat, postheat, and other heat treatments, also temperature control including furnace and local heat treatment

Weekly Schedule

1) History, Definitions
2) Schematic presentation of welding processes, Terminology
3) Picture and brief description with characteristics
4) Applicability of the most common welding processes
5) General applications for welding
6) Abbreviations used for welding processes
7) Hints in use for welding processes, Classification of welding processes
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Layout of production line
10) Auxiliary equipment, Fume extraction (type of equipment, air flow)
11) Joint fit up, Tack welding and their removal
12) Tack welding and their removal
13) Storage, distribution and handling of consumables
14) Equipment for preheat, postheat, and other heat treatments, also temperature control including furnace and local heat treatment
15) Equipment for preheat, postheat, and other heat treatments, also temperature control including furnace and local heat treatment
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Project Based Learning


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

50%

Quiz

1

50%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required