CIMWD-142: Weld Metallurgy (Weld Testing)

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
  1. Bend Testing
  2. Break Testing
  3. Macroetch
  4. Utrasonic Testing
  5. X Ray Testing
  6. Magnaflux Testing
  7. Heat Affected Zone
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify and explain bend and break tests as destructive weld tests.
  2. Identify and explain various non destructive weld tests.
  3. Demonstrate destructive weld test procedures.
  4. Demonstrate non destructive weld test procedures.
  5. Evaluate destructive and non destructive weld test results.
  6. 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

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

Test and competency

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2020
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2020