This course prepares the student to take any/all of the American Welding Society Filler Welder Qualification Tests (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G).
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
General Education Outcomes
The general education program at KCC is designed to enable students to acquire communication and reasoning skills at a level reflecting college-level learning. Students who complete the general education program will be able to examine complex topics and apply systematic processes to form conclusions. The specific general education objectives addressed in this course are:
Communication: Students will communicate with precision, clarity, fluency, accuracy, and coherence through their reading, writing, and verbal communications.
Quantitative Reasoning: Students will reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts.
Ethical Reasoning: Students will apply skills in ethical reasoning and come to understand the ways ethical issues affect individual behaviors, individual lifestyles, and public life.
Inquiry and Analysis: Students will examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions.
Faculty Contact Information
MITC Office hours appointment only.
Faculty
Instructor Tim Marcotte – Program Coordinator
Office Phone: 815-802-8874 Cell: 815-953-9343
E-mail: tmarcotte@kcc.edu
Division Phone: 815-802-8850
Course Information
All supplies are obtainable at Pratts except for high-top shoes or boots.
- Welding hood - #10 or 11 lens
- Leather welding gloves/work gloves
- TIG welding gloves
- Mild steel wire brush
- Stainless wire brush
- Mill jacket – green/blue
- Heavy pliers
- Additional clear lens for welding hood
- Safety glasses (Clear – not reflective)
- Welding beany
- Above ankle work boots (NO TENNIS SHOES)
- Black fine point Sharpee permanent marker
- Tape measure – minimum 16’
4 – 3/32 E-3 ™ (Purple) Tungstens if Tig welding
11R Vise Grip
90% - 100% of all available points = A
80% - 89% “ “ = B
70% - 79% “ “ = C
69 % and below = F
Business, Technology & Human Services
Dean, Paul Carlson; 815-802-8858; V105; pcarlson@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8650
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If a student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, the instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records. Attendance is taken at the beginning and end of class. Attendance for the entire class period is mandatory.
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance at all scheduled class sessions is expected. If a student has missed more class hours than the number of credit hours to be earned in the class, the instructor may record the grade of “F” for the course. Failure of the student to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. The student must make a formal written withdrawal through the Office of Admissions and Records. Attendance is taken at the beginning and end of class. Attendance for the entire class period is mandatory.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL WELDING STUDENTS WEAR JEANS AND WORK BOOTS TO EVERY CLASS.
WELDING LAB PRACTICES: It is expected that all students will clean up their personal workspace, any equipment he/she used and surrounding areas prior to leaving the lab. Clean up and personal productivity is mandatory and will be reflected in the Lab Practices & Weld grade. No practice welds will be accepted by the instructor prior to clean up. Open toe shoes of any kind are not acceptable in any areas of the welding lab at any time. It is at the instructor’s discretion to remove any student from class that does not have the proper personal protection equipment and that class would be considered an unexcused absence. Any intentional disregard for personal safety of the students, or any person in the lab, is subject for immediate removal from the class.
College Policies
Withdrawals
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date without receiving a punitive final grade. Students should use Change of Schedule forms which are available in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms to Student Services or through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of “W” in this course, is July 18, 2024
Code of Conduct
Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog.
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation
KCC complies with state law and federal financial aid policy. If you receive an attendance grade of F or are institutionally withdrawn from a course, it will affect your eligibility for financial aid. (1) You must attend at least one class, or participate at least once for an online course (logging in without participation is not attending), by the 10th day of 16 week courses or within the first 10% of shorter term classes. Non-attendance will result in an attendance grade of F. If you have excessive absences and no reasonable chance of passing the course at midterm (or after), your instructor may give you a WX grade and have you institutionally withdrawn from the course.
College Resources
Academic Skills Center
Tutorial Assistance – The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L335/339, is the location of most tutorial services. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring
Learning Laboratory – The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring
Office of Disability Services – KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For disability services, go to room L326, Tel: 815-802-8632.
Miner Memorial Library
The Miner Memorial Library provides a variety of services free to students, including books, computer access, WiFi access, and numerous research databases available online. Reference librarians are also available to assist in locating information. The library is open Monday through Saturday and online resources are available 24/7. For additional information go to http://www.kcc.edu/library
Tuesday and Thursday evening. Timeslot to be determined by student.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.