WELD-132 - Print Reading Welders/Fabric. - Ryan Seymour

Introduction

My name is Ryan Seymour, and I will be your instructor for Print Reading for Welders and Fabricators.

In the world of manufacturing, drawings and prints are essential tools used to communicate information from designers and engineers to the individuals responsible for creating the final product. Being able to accurately read and interpret these documents is a critical skill for anyone pursuing a career in welding or manufacturing.

On a personal note, I’m a proud graduate of the College of the Canyons welding program. Looking back, this was one of the classes I’m most grateful to have taken. Understanding how to read drawings not only helped me in the field but also made it much easier when I began designing my own parts for production.

I look forward to helping you build a strong foundation in this important area and supporting your journey into the trades.

Course Description

This course covers the interpretation of prints and drawings commonly used in the welding and metal fabrication industries. Students will gain exposure to standard drawing types, symbols, views, lines, dimensions, and tolerances. Emphasis is placed on analyzing welding symbols in accordance with standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

What to Expect in this Course

 This class will meet for 3 hours and 5 minutes a week. There is no lab portion for this class. Class time will be spent on lectures and in class assignments. Homework and quizzes will be completed on line in the canvas portal which requires reliable internet access.

Types of Assessments

This class consists of in person assignments done in class individually as well as in groups. All homework and quizzes will be done and graded online in the canvas portal.

Textbook Information

Students must have the required textbook with online access to fully participate in the course.

Textbook Information:

• Title: Welding Print Reading - With Access
• SKU: MBS_9279814_new
• Edition: 8th (2024)
• Publisher: G/W
• ISBN-13: 979-8888170922

Other Relevant Course Information

In addition to the physical or virtual text book, I would advise students have a way to take notes whether physically or on an electronic device (lab top or tablet etc...). Please bring your all of these to class the first day as we will be jumping right into things on the first day of class.   I look forward to meeting all of you and having a productive semester.

Regards,

Ryan Seymour

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

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Last updated: 08/16/2025 Sub#: 1961 Sub ID: 200428