METL 1301 - INTRODUCTION TO METALLURGY
A study of refining, mechanical, and physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials including the theory of alloys, heat treatment, and testing.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define the physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Describe the steel making process
Describe methods of destructive and nondestructive testing
Explain the effects of hot working, cold working, welding, machining, and heat treating on metal properties
Define metallurgical terms and processes
Recognize defects and their causes
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0