Michael Farley

Residential Faculty - Welding

Program Director:

Welding

Applied Sciences and Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology

Office: 52 - Room: DW 109

480-461-7131

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	8:00 AM - 10:30 AM		8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
	Online		Online
	By appointment		By appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

WLD106AA	Introduction to SMAW					5 Credits
Introduction to arc welding with emphasis in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to cut and prepare weld joints utilizing current technology. Develops hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: For further program information contact the program director at 480-461-7131 or email [email protected] to be placed on a wait list if the class is closed
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16844	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Class Started
16844	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
16112	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
16112	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
17118	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available

WLD106AB	SMAW 6010 Plate					5 Credits
Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E6010 (fast-freeze) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds for structural steel and open root groove weld joints. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16845	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Class Started
16845	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

WLD106AC	SMAW 7018 Plate					5 Credits
Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E7018 (low hydrogen) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds and groove weld joints with backing to prepare students for welding code certification testing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Course Notes: Wait lists are available for closed WLD106AC classes. Contact Program Director at 480-461-7135 or email [email protected] for further enrollment information.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16846	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Class Started
16846	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
16113	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
16113	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
17119	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available

WLD106AD	SMAW Introduction to Pipe					5 Credits
Advanced training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on pipe welding using E6010 and E7018 electrodes in various pipe joint positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G). Focus is on the open root groove pipe weld joints to prepare students for industry code certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Course Notes: In addition to taking the WLD106AA as a prerequisite, it is strongly suggested that the student also completes WLD106AB and WLD106AC prior to enrolling into this pipe welding course.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17736	Dobson Campus DW 2	In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
17193	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
17193	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Spring 2027

WLD106AA	Introduction to SMAW					5 Credits
Introduction to arc welding with emphasis in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to cut and prepare weld joints utilizing current technology. Develops hands-on skills through sequenced lab experiences. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11783	Dobson Campus DW 2	In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Open 4 of 15 Seats Available
10904	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
10904	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
11758	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Open 9 of 15 Seats Available
11758	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

WLD106AB	SMAW 6010 Plate					5 Credits
Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E6010 (fast-freeze) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds for structural steel and open root groove weld joints. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
10905	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
10905	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

WLD106AC	SMAW 7018 Plate					5 Credits
Continued training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on using E7018 (low hydrogen) electrodes in all joint positions. Focus is on fillet welds and groove weld joints with backing to prepare students for welding code certification testing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11784	Dobson Campus DW 2	In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	7:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Open 4 of 15 Seats Available
10906	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
10906	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
11759	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	2:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Open 9 of 15 Seats Available
11759	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

WLD106AD	SMAW Introduction to Pipe					5 Credits
Advanced training in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) with emphasis on pipe welding using E6010 and E7018 electrodes in various pipe joint positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G). Focus is on the open root groove pipe weld joints to prepare students for industry code certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WLD106AA or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
10907	Dobson Campus DW 2	Hybrid In-Person Lecture/Lab	01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027	TuTh	10:30 AM – 1:30 PM	Closed No Seats Available
10907	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

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