MET 160 - Introduction to Metallurgy

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 20 or designated placement.

Recommended Prerequisite(s):

MFG 101

Course Description: Studies basic metallurgy as it relates to manufacturing processes. The course introduces the identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the manufacturing industry. This course also covers mechanical and physical properties, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, alloying, crystalline structures, effects of machining, and testing processes.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify basic components and manufacturing processes of carbon (ferrous) materials.
CLO#2: Demonstrate safe and proper shop practices.
CLO#3: Validate the usefulness of the tempering process.
CLO#4: Differentiate between basic metallurgical compositions of steels and alloys.
CLO#5: Identify proper application based on material composition. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Pen/pencil, notebook, USB flash drive

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture-lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.