BYG407 IWE 1 - Welding Processes and Equipment
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Tor John Rødsås
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Bachelor's Programme
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Civil and Structural Engineering, Master's Programme
- Master's Programme in Renewable Energy
- Master's Programme in Mechatronics
Course contents
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General introduction to welding technology
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Review of electric terms
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Fundamentals of the electric arc
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Power sources for arc welding
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Characteristics of welding methods
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Properties of welding equipment including mechanized processes
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Cutting and other edge preparation processes
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Surface treatment
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Brazing and soldering
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Joining processes for plastics
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
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Understand and be able to explain in detail the characteristics of welding and cutting methods
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Understand and be able to explain in detail the properties and functionality of welding and cutting equipment
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Select the appropriate welding method for a given construction taking into account basic quality and productivity requirements
Examination requirements
To get access to the written exam, students must have a minimum of 90% attendance during lectures. All interactive exercises for the module must be assessed to a pass.
Teaching methods
One week-end session on campus with lectures. Online interactive exercises and self-study.
Estimated work load for the average student is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Higher Education Entrance Qualification including mathematics R1 and R2 and physics 1, or a pass in the preliminary course examination for engineers (which is also offered at University of Agder).
Assessment methods and criteria
A written, individual exam of two hours' duration. The exam is evaluated as "Passed" or "Not passed". A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
Other information
The course will not be offered in 2022.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| BYG902 – IWE 1 - Welding Processes and Equipment | 5 |