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Welding Technology Program

BAKT111

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Course Code
BAKT111
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Have knowledge about welding applications in industrial facilities.
  2. Knows the advantages and disadvantages of welded production.
  3. Understands the impact of the sector on the selection of welding types and methods.
  4. Knows the welding methods preferred in mass production.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce the fundamental principles of welding technologies and their importance in manufacturing, while presenting the application areas of various welding methods. Within the scope of the course, welding types, industrial welding environment conditions, and commonly used welding methods such as electric arc, MIG/MAG, TIG, oxy-gas, resistance, solid-state, thermite, laser, and induction welding are examined. In addition, robotic and computer-assisted modern welding applications are introduced to provide students with a general understanding of current welding technologies.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the Course, General Information on its Purpose and Content
2nd Week Types of Weldings, Importance of Welding in Production, Advantages-Disadvantages
3rd Week Welding Environment Characteristics in Industrial Facilities
4th Week Electric Arc Welding Application Areas
5th Week MIG/MAG Welding Application Areas
6th Week TIG Welding Application Areas
7th Week Oxy-Gas Welding Application Areas
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Resistance Welding Application Areas
10th Week Solid State Welding Application Areas
11th Week Termite Welding Application Areas
12th Week Laser Welding Application Areas
13th Week Induction Welding Application Areas
14th Week Application Areas of Robotic and Computer Aided Welding Method
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5
Individual or group work 10 1 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load62
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.06
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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