CIMWD-140: Weld Metallurgy (Ferrous Metals)

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
  1. Ferrous metals
  2. Crystal Structure
  3. Iron/Carbon Phase Diagram
  4. Heat Treating
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe different types of ferrous metal.
  2. Describe the crystal structure of carbon steels.
  3. Describe the effects of heat treating on carbon steel.
  4. 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

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Test

Effective Term
Fall 2020