Course Structure Overview
The Welding program is structured over 6 semesters, with a blend of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to ensure comprehensive understanding and practical mastery.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEL-101 | Basic Welding Principles | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WEL-102 | Applied Mathematics I | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WEL-103 | Engineering Physics | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WEL-104 | Basic Mechanical Engineering | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 1 | WEL-105 | Workshop Practice | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| 2 | WEL-201 | Advanced Welding Processes | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-101 |
| 2 | WEL-202 | Applied Mathematics II | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-102 |
| 2 | WEL-203 | Materials Science | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 2 | WEL-204 | Welding Metallurgy | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-103 |
| 2 | WEL-205 | Computer Aided Drafting | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| 3 | WEL-301 | Automation in Welding | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-201 |
| 3 | WEL-302 | Non-Destructive Testing | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-204 |
| 3 | WEL-303 | Quality Control in Manufacturing | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 3 | WEL-304 | Welding Codes and Standards | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-201 |
| 3 | WEL-305 | Advanced Workshop Practice | 0-0-6-2 | WEL-105 |
| 4 | WEL-401 | Welding in Renewable Energy | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-301 |
| 4 | WEL-402 | Structural Engineering Fundamentals | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WEL-403 | Project Management | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WEL-404 | Environmental Impact Assessment | 3-0-2-4 | - |
| 4 | WEL-405 | Research Methodology | 0-0-6-2 | - |
| 5 | WEL-501 | Welding Quality Assurance | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-303 |
| 5 | WEL-502 | Specialized Welding Techniques | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-201 |
| 5 | WEL-503 | Robotics in Manufacturing | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-301 |
| 5 | WEL-504 | Capstone Project I | 0-0-12-6 | WEL-405 |
| 6 | WEL-601 | Advanced Materials Joining | 3-0-2-4 | WEL-203 |
| 6 | WEL-602 | Capstone Project II | 0-0-12-6 | WEL-504 |
| 6 | WEL-603 | Internship | 0-0-0-12 | - |
| 6 | WEL-604 | Seminar & Presentation Skills | 0-0-6-2 | - |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Several advanced departmental elective courses are offered to provide depth in specialized areas:
- Welding Simulation and Modeling: This course introduces students to simulation tools such as ANSYS and AutoCAD for predicting weld behavior, optimizing parameters, and reducing trial-and-error in real-world applications.
- Advanced Welding Metallurgy: Focuses on the metallurgical transformations that occur during welding, including solidification patterns, microstructure evolution, and mechanical properties of weld joints.
- Welding Automation & Control Systems: Covers programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensor integration, and feedback mechanisms used in automated welding systems to improve consistency and reduce human error.
- Robotic Welding Technology: Students learn how to program and operate industrial robots for complex welding tasks, including path planning, trajectory control, and safety protocols.
- Welding Inspection Techniques: Teaches various inspection methods such as radiography, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, and liquid penetrant testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Nuclear Welding Applications: Explores the unique challenges and requirements of welding in nuclear power plants, including material selection, stress analysis, and long-term durability under high radiation environments.
- Underwater Welding Technology: Provides knowledge on specialized techniques for welding submerged structures, covering safety measures, equipment limitations, and environmental considerations.
- Welding in Aerospace Industry: Focuses on lightweight materials used in aircraft construction, including titanium and composite alloys, and the specialized welding processes required for aerospace-grade components.
- Energy-Efficient Welding Techniques: Examines methods to reduce energy consumption and emissions in welding operations while maintaining performance and quality standards.
- Welding Risk Management: Addresses safety hazards associated with welding, risk assessment strategies, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe working environments across industries.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of education. Mini-projects are assigned in the third and fourth semesters to encourage independent research and practical application. These projects typically involve designing, fabricating, and testing small-scale welding components based on real-world problems or industry requests.
For the final-year thesis/capstone project, students work closely with faculty mentors selected from relevant fields. The process involves proposal development, literature review, experimental design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings. Students can choose topics aligned with their interests or propose innovative solutions to existing challenges in welding technology.
Evaluation criteria include technical depth, innovation, adherence to timelines, documentation quality, and oral defense performance. The department encourages collaboration among students and interaction with industry experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.