An introduction to common welding technologies used in anything from prototype development to creative endeavors to manufacturing. Students taking this course will be introduced to and will practice common welding techniques including arc, MIG, TIG, oxy-acetylene welding (gas welding), oxy-acetylene cutting, and manual plasma cutting to gain an understanding of how they work, appropriate situations where each should be used, and how engineering design might affect welding fabrication. No prior experience in welding is expected.