School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Welding
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Welding
Course Number
142
Course Title
Weld Metallurgy (Weld Testing)
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
31.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
31.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIMWD-141 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description
Introduces the destructive and non-destructive testing equipment and procedures used in the evaluation of welds. Covers how to evaluate the results against a welding standard and write a report on those findings.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Bend Testing
- Break Testing
- Macroetch
- Utrasonic Testing
- X Ray Testing
- Magnaflux Testing
- Heat Affected Zone
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Identify and explain bend and break tests as destructive weld tests.
- Identify and explain various non destructive weld tests.
- Demonstrate destructive weld test procedures.
- Demonstrate non destructive weld test procedures.
- Evaluate destructive and non destructive weld test results.
- Explain the heat affected zone in a welded joint.
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 and competency
Effective Term
Fall 2020