I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Metallurgy

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 the effects of welding and heat treatments on them. Metallurgical terminology 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 different types of metals. The range of materials and their usefulness in particular applications will be discussed. Written tests will be completed in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) codes and standards.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level, and Fundamentals of Math Pre-College Level or Math Pre-College Level or Math Introductory College Level or Algebra College Level or Pre-Calculus College Level or Calculus College Level

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

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

This course is offered collaboratively with Central Lakes College, Hennepin Technical College, Lake Superior College, Northland Community & Technical College, Northwest Technical College, Pine Technical & Community College, Riverland Community College, Saint Paul College, and St. Cloud Technical & Community College through the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Courses are transferable within all the listed colleges.

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:

• Summarize using metallurgical terminology the types of tests performed on metals to determine their metal properties;
• Apply knowledge of material properties and the effect of heat treatment in specific welding applications;
• Identify variables to determine the proper metal for specific applications using industry 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