TRAN 125 Mechanical Principles

5 credits

This course focuses on the principles and safety of welding and refrigeration.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or equivalent placement score for ENGL 093 or higher) and ABED 040 (or equivalent placement score for MATH 087 or higher)

Corequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, and TRAN 113

Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify the relationship of welding as an industry to the transportation trades and apply this knowledge to making career and future training decisions.
Use the appropriate types of common and specialized welding techniques in the transportation industry
Determine the proper welding technique for each type of metal.
Follow safety laws, shop safety rules and use safety equipment properly.
Follow hazardous materials laws, and regulations and handle hazardous properly.
Set up and perform the following tasks:
- Gas Welding
- Mig Welding
Follow the certification laws and standards of the mobile refrigeration industry
Follow the laws and rules of safety in the handling of refrigerant and other hazardous materials.
Apply knowledge of the laws and principles of refrigeration such as heat cold, change of state, and temperature-pressure relationships