WELD-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)
Catalog Course Description

This course covers the mechanical and physical properties and the crystalline structures of ferrous metals. This course also explores the methods to hardening and softening 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.
  5. Explores the effects of alloying of steel.
  6. Explores the effects of annealing and tempering of steel.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Quizzes

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2022