I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Metallurgy

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MTTS 2112

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 1

Lecture Hours: 1

4. Course Description:

In this course, students will gain deep understanding of the material types and applications used in the machining industry. Testing of materials and finished products will be emphasized. Students will analyze metal parts produced through various industry processes.

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

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• American Council on Education
• Military Experience
• Demonstration

III. Course Purpose

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

CNC Technologies Diploma
CNC Technologies AAS
CNC/Tool Making Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Utilize industry reference materials to determine how to machine a specific metal part.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Explain the processes used to produce metal parts.

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

• Explain the different types of steel and their applications;
• Utilize industry reference materials to determine machinability of materials;
• Understand the principles of heat treatment and why it is used; and
• Explain the processes used to produce metal parts.

V. Topical Outline

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

1. Lecture Sessions

1. 1. Understand Steel Types and Their Applications
• Ferrous
• Nonferrous
• Machinability
• Alloys
• Carbon content
2. Heat treatment
• Rockwell scale and equipment 
• Hardenin
• Direct
• Surface
• Case
• Flame
• Inductiong
3. Utilize Industry Reference Materials
• Utilize charts to distinguish hardness scales from unlike metals
• Rockwell
• Machinability
4. Recognize Processes to Produce Metal Parts
• Weldments
• Forging
• Casting
• Machine bar stock
• Extrusions
• Powdered metals
5. Material Stresses
• Effects of clamping
• Effects of machining
• Relief
6. Safety
• Safety Data Sheets
• Spill containment
• Injury procedures
• Identify safety hazards
• Personal protective equipment