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WLDG 1337: Introduction to Welding Metallurgy.  A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the ore to the finished product.  Emphasis on metal alloys, heat treating, hard surfacing, welding tech­niques, forging, foundry processes, and mechanical properties of metal, including hardness, ma­chinability, and ductility.  Fee: $50.00 Course Type: W

At least five tests and three math test on Blackboard will be given, and these are announced on the course schedule below.  Grade points will be assigned as follows:

Participation.................................................................................................... 20%

Lab(Unexcused absence during field trip will be minus 2 points)................ 20%

Homework (Lowest grade homework will be dropped)................................ 20%

Exams (5 each) (3 Math Test Add A add 9pnts; B add 6 pnts; C add 3 pnts

D-F -3 to test grade total) …….………………………………………………40%

B.J. Moniz, Metallurgy, American Technical Publishers, Inc. current edition

This is an excellent textbook that provides a great deal of specific instruction and reference material on welding metallurgy. It can be purchased at the Campus Bookstore in Building G on the Riverside Campus, the Campus Bookstore in Building 2000 on the Round Rock Campus, or at one of the textbook suppliers west of the Riverside campus on Riverside Drive. 

The purpose of this course is to present practical knowledge of the structure and properties of metals and how these properties are affected by the heat of welding, brazing, and hard surfacing. The problems encountered in welding various metals and metal alloys are reviewed in detail. Students who take this course will learn

(1) the testing methods and specimen preparation for evaluating metals,

(2) the principles of nondestructive methods for evaluating metals, and

(3) the number systems used to identify metals and their alloys.

Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives: You are pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology at Austin Community College, and you are using this course as an elective to apply towards your degree. You are pursuing a course of study in a related industrial technology offered at Austin Community College, and this course would be helpful to your career objectives.  You have been employed previously in the field of welding technology, but have never had the opportunity to study metallurgy. This course is designed for all that want a better understanding of what takes place when welds are made. It is well suited for students, craftsmen technicians, and engineers who deal with metals, welding, and their related problems.

Describe technical terms used in the various phases of metallurgy, from early history to classification of steel; discuss ferrous and nonferrous metals and how they are processed and used in industry; and describe mechanical and physical properties, surface treatments, and heat treatment of metals. 

This class is a hybrid class we will meet at class schedule times. On most Thursdays on Blackboard collabrition, in person at the campus 5 times once for introductions and 4 labs. Homework will be self passed but due the day of review. All test are on blackboard. When we meet the class will be divided into two groups a Tuesday and Thursday group. I will email week before class starts to assign you to your group. If you have questions please email me  memrick@austincc.edu