2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

WELD 1114 Basic Welding
4 credits
Principles of oxy-acetylene welding, cutting and
brazing, basic principles, procedures, safety and
experience in using electric arc welding
equipment.
WELD 1214 Arc Welding
4 credits
Knowledge of equipment, safety precautions, and
shop practice for electric arc welding. Students
make basic types of welds in most positions and
study welding nomenclature, design of joints, and
electric classifications.
WELD 1314 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
4 credits
In-depth study and practice of gas tungsten arc
welding. Student develops manipulative skills
through the media of oxyacetylene welding then
progresses to similar applications with TIG welds
in the standard positions. Joint designs are
mastered on carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless
steel.
WELD 1414 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
4 credits
In-depth study and practice of gas metal arc
welding. Principles of constant voltage power
source and the mechanics and maintenance of the
wire feeding system are included.
WELD 1502 Applied Welding
2 credits
Continuation of inert gas shielded arc welding,
MIG and TIG. Study of procedures, defects, and
quality control. Practical experience through a
four-hour laboratory (shop) experience. Safety is
emphasized.
WELD 1513 Pipe Welding
3 credits
Development of skills used in the welding of
transmission pipeline and piping systems.
WELD 1400 Welding Lab (Optional)
0 credit
Lab experiences that allow the student to apply
operation skills learned in the classroom.
WLD
(Welding)
WLD 1102 Introduction to Welding
2 credits
Basic arc welding and metal cutting with the
oxyacetylene torch. Designed for students
enrolled in programs requiring a basic knowledge
of welding. Safety is emphasized.
WLF Courses
(Wildlife)
WLF 2112 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
2 credits: 2 hours lecture
Offered: Fall
An introduction to the major aspects of wildlife
biology, ecology and management. The programs
of various wildlife conservation and management
agencies and organizations are discussed in detail.
WLF 2121 Wildlife Laboratory
1 credit: 3 hours laboratory
Offered: Fall
An overview of wildlife ecology and management.
Field trips to observe and discuss the programs of
various wildlife conservation and management
agencies and organizations.
WLF 3314 Ichthyology/Herpetology
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Offered: Spring, odd years
Prerequisites: BIOL 1153, 1161
NOTE: Same as BIOL 3314
Taxonomy and natural history of fishes,
amphibians, and reptiles, emphasizing the local
fauna.
WLF 3324 Ornithology/Mammalogy
4 credits: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Offered: Spring, even years
Prerequisites: BIOL 1153, 1161
NOTE: Same as BIOL 3324
Taxonomy and natural history of birds and
mammals, emphasizing the local fauna.
WLF 3333 Contemporary Forest Resource
Issues
3 credits: 3 weeks during Summer Camp
Offered: Summer I
Prerequisite: Junior standing
NOTE: Same as FOR 3333
Introduction to major resource issues, emphasizing
field presentations of timber and non-timber
forest resource management themes in both
conifer and hardwood ecosystems. One and two
week field trips are required.
WLF 3343 Human Dimensions in Natural
Resources
3 credits: 3 hours of lecture
Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: PSY 1013 or SOC 2213 and Junior
Standing
NOTE: Two weekend field trips required.
NOTE: Same as FOR 3123
Foundations of human dimensions as it relates to
natural resources and natural resource management.
Includes the history, current trends, and
future of human dimensions as a discipline.
Stresses the management, leadership, and
problem solving skills necessary to manage the
human relations/natural resource interface.
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