I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Metallurgy and Mechanical Properties of Materials

2. Course Prefix & Number:
CMAE 1570

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 0

4. Course Description:

This course covers the study of metals and how the effects of welding and heat treatments affect them. Terminology dealing with metallurgy will be an important part of the course. Physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals will be covered along with the classifications of the different types of metals. By understanding the mechanical properties of metals, you will gain an understanding of the range of usefulness of the materials in the metal working community. Written tests will be done in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) codes and standards.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Welding Technology, Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow defined welding safety procedures, follow proper welding set-up procedures
Utilize appropriate technology	Analyze weldment requirements to select and utilize the proper equipment
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Apply safe work habits around all welding equipment and co-workers

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Develop an understanding of the terminology used in the study of metals;
• Gain an understanding of the evolution of metals and how their use has affected our lives;
• Describe the types of tests that are performed on metals to determine their range of usefulness;
• Gain an understanding of the importance of selecting the proper metal for specific applications;
• Determine the difference between ferrous and nonferrous metals, and how the applications will vary;
• Explain how the heat of the welding process and heat treatments will affect various metals, and how the addition of alloys will change the effect of heat;
• Identify the variables that determine the properties of the different metal classifications.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Structure of Metals
2. Mechanical Properties of Metals
3. Physical Properties of Metal
4. Metal Manufacturing
5. Metal Classifications
6. Ferrous Metals and Alloys
7. Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys
8. Heat Treatment of Steel