Comprehensive Course Table
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WELD-101 | Introduction to Welding Technology | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WELD-102 | Basic Metallurgy | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WELD-103 | Engineering Mathematics I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WELD-104 | Applied Physics | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WELD-105 | Workshop Practice | 0-0-6-3 | - |
| 2 | WELD-201 | Welding Processes | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-101 |
| 2 | WELD-202 | Materials Science | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-102 |
| 2 | WELD-203 | Engineering Mathematics II | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-103 |
| 2 | WELD-204 | Computer Applications in Welding | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 2 | WELD-205 | Welding Inspection Techniques | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 3 | WELD-301 | Automated Welding Systems | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-201 |
| 3 | WELD-302 | Advanced Welding Metallurgy | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-202 |
| 3 | WELD-303 | Design of Welded Structures | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 3 | WELD-304 | Non-Destructive Testing | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-205 |
| 3 | WELD-305 | Mini Project I | 0-0-6-3 | - |
| 4 | WELD-401 | Robotics in Welding | 3-0-2-4 | WELD-301 |
| 4 | WELD-402 | Marine and Offshore Welding | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WELD-403 | Renewable Energy Applications | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WELD-404 | Environmental Impact of Welding | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WELD-405 | Final Year Project | 0-0-12-6 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These courses are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and specialized skills required for advanced careers in welding technology:
- Automated Welding Systems: Covers automation principles, control systems, robot programming, and integration of sensors in welding processes.
- Marine and Offshore Welding: Focuses on underwater welding techniques, corrosion protection, pipeline joining, and offshore platform fabrication methods.
- Advanced Welding Metallurgy: Explores microstructure evolution during welding, phase transformation behavior, and mechanical properties of welds.
- Non-Destructive Testing: Involves ultrasonic testing, radiographic inspection, magnetic particle testing, and liquid penetrant methods.
- Welding in Renewable Energy Sector: Studies solar panel mounting structures, wind turbine blade fabrication, and hydroelectric plant welding practices.
- Quality Assurance in Welding: Addresses international standards like ISO 9606, ASME codes, and quality control systems used in manufacturing.
- Welding in Aerospace Applications: Concentrates on precision welding techniques for aircraft engines, fuselage components, and satellite structures.
- Sustainable and Green Welding Practices: Focuses on reducing emissions, using recyclable materials, and implementing eco-friendly welding methods.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our department believes that practical experience is fundamental to mastering welding technology. The project-based learning approach ensures students are not just passive recipients of information but active creators of knowledge. Mini-projects in the third semester introduce students to problem-solving, teamwork, and technical documentation.
The final-year capstone project allows students to choose a topic relevant to their interests or industry needs. They collaborate closely with faculty mentors who guide them through literature review, methodology, experimentation, data analysis, and presentation preparation. The projects often result in patents, publications, or real-world implementations that benefit local industries.
Project selection is based on student preferences, faculty availability, and resource constraints. Students participate in a structured process involving proposal submission, progress tracking, peer reviews, and final presentations before a panel of experts. This ensures transparency, accountability, and high-quality outcomes.