School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
140
Course Title
Weld Metallurgy (Ferrous Metals)
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Catalog Course Description
Covers the mechanical and physical properties and the crystalline structures of ferrous metals. Also explores heat treating of ferrous metals.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Ferrous metals
- Crystal Structure
- Iron/Carbon Phase Diagram
- Heat Treating
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Describe different types of ferrous metal.
- Describe the crystal structure of carbon steels.
- Describe the effects of heat treating on carbon steel.
- Explain the effects of heating and cooling of steel using the Iron/Carbon phase diagram.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
• Post exam
• Lab evaluation utilizing a standard evaluation matrix
Texts
Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the Welding Technology department faculty.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Test
Effective Term
Fall 2020