HIV — Human Immunodeficiency VirusAIDS — Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeHepatitis A, B and CTetanus — “lockjaw”MRSA — Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus AureusNecrotizing Fasciitis — “flesh-eating disease”1. Student Accident Liability Form2. First Aid Log3. Near-Miss FormWLDG 1434: Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingWelding Technology DepartmentAustin Community CollegeRiverside Office: (512) 223-6443Round Rock Office: (512) 223-0358SYLLABUSCourse DescriptionWLDG 1434: Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. An introduction to the principles of gastungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/ use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions and joint designs. Course Fee: $50.00; Course Type: WCourse ObjectivesStudents take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives: You are pursuing a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology at Austin Community College, and this course is one of your curriculum requirements. You are pursuing a course of study in a related industrial technology offered at Austin Community College, and this course would be helpful in your career objectives.  You have been employed previously in the field of welding technology, but have not had an opportunity to develop skills in the inert gas processes. End-of-Course OutcomesDescribe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various structural materials.Credit and FormatYou will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course. Dur-ing the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the following formats: (1) twice weekly for 2½ hours per class, or (2) once weekly for five hours perclass. During the summer, the course will meet for 8 weeks: (1) two times weekly for 5:00 hoursper class. Regardless of format, the total class time for this course is eighty clock hours.WLDG 1434: Introduction to GTAW Page 2Tuition is charged at the rate posted in the current Course Schedule, depending upon whether youlive in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state. In addition, there is a $50.00 course fee to cover welding electrodes, gases, practice metal and incidental consumables, plus a $3.00 annual fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).Attendance/ Class ParticipationRegular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours required for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class. You will receive the grade of W. If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of thissyllabus. It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.Excessive absences result in (1) your failure to progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from responsible students in or-der to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.Important Information on AdvisingIf you have decided to pursue a degree or certificate in Welding Technology, it is essential that you obtain departmental advising immediately. There are several critical obligations that stu-dents overlook, then later expect the College to make exceptions for their oversight when the time comes to graduate. It is your responsibility to obtain a copy of the ACC College Catalog and stay informed of your obligations:1. Failure to Follow a Degree or Certificate Plan: It is imperative that you adhere to a weld-ing degree or certificate plan outlined in the ACC College Catalog current at the time of your initial enrollment. It is your responsibility to seek out the appropriate departmental advisor to work with you in preparing a degree plan, and to approve restricted electives, course substitutions, and course challenges (if allowed). Failure to do so can result in your graduation application being denied until such time that you comply with College policy.2. Texas Success Initiative (TSI): Texas law created the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), which requires all degree-seeking students to take the Texas Higher Education Assess-ment (THEA) test or an approved alternative. Students may forgo TSI assessment if theymeet one of the waivers or exemptions listed in the ACC College Catalog.3. Inadequate Record Keeping: From the time you first enroll, you should create a home file and keep records of your paperwork each semester. As a minimum, these records should include your degree plan, TSI scores, enrollment records, payment receipts, and semester grade reports.4. Application for Graduation: If you are eligible for graduation with a degree or certificate in Welding Technology, you must submit your application for graduation no later than theposted deadline. This deadline comes early in the semester, so consult the current ACCWLDG 1434: Introduction to GTAW Page 3College Catalog for the exact date. Then, contact your departmental advisor for assis-tance in filling out the Graduation Application. Do not miss this deadline or you will for-feit graduating that semester.5. Failure to Apply for Certificates Before Applying for a Degree: You cannot receive a cer-tificate at the same time (or after) you receive your Associate of Applied Science degree. Certificates are progressive awards received in stair-step fashion on the way to complet-ing your associate’s degree. You should apply for them as soon as you have completed their requirements—not wait until the same semester that you apply for your degree. If you have a question, contact the ACC Graduation Office at (512) 223-7018.Students with DisabilitiesEach ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other