Introduction to Welding Metallurgy Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

WLDG-1337-001 Introduction to Welding Metallurgy

Prerequisites

Corequisite: WLDG 1175

Course Description

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.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET

Young/Glover

Published by Sequoia

ISBN 1-885071-29-9

Class Handouts and Website

Supplies

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• \ Safety glasses
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• \ Scientific Calculator
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• \ Tool Kit per department list
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• \ Three-ring Notebook
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• \ Storage media
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• \ Flashlight
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• \ Vernier calipers
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Student Performance

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1. \ Demonstrate knowledge of materials science and quantum mechanics.
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2. \ Explain atomic structure and bonding and their affect on material properties.
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3. \ Understand crystal structure and crystal geometry.
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4. \ Explain solidification, crystal imperfections and diffusion in solids.
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5. \ Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical properties of metals and other materials.
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6. \ Interpret binary phase diagrams, stress strain diagrams, solid solution diagrams, Eutectic diagrams, and Continuous Transformation Curve.
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7. \ Explain structural and mechanical property alterations caused by plastic deformation, and annealing; solidification phenomena.
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8. \ Demonstrate knowledge of fatigue and failure analysis.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Textbook,Workbook,Notebook & Class Equipment

Students are required to have the specified learning materials and equipment no later than the third class session.The student is required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook. These notes need to be on three ring bound note book paper for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain syllabus, handouts, formula sheets, tests, assignments, and task list. 

 

Safety Policy, PPE and attendance.

Safety is everyone's job,and it starts before you enter the shop area. A machine shop has rotating machinery,high voltage electrical equipment,hot metal,sharp metal and chemicals,all of which can harm or even kill you.Professionlism is another habit that we must excell at. That is why the rules described below are needed.

Rule#1. All students are required to have signed the attendance sheet and be setting at table at the start of class.

Rule#2. No headgear of any type are allowed in classroom, hats or caps may be worn in lab.

Rule#3. Break time will be set by instructor

Rule#4. Instructor will set break time for class. When break is over all students must be back at work assignments.

Rule#5. All students will participate in clean up, instructor will assign duties to each student.

Rule#6. All students will respect other student and instructors.

Rule#7. No food or drink in shop.

Rule#8. If you make a mess you clean it up.

Rule#9. No tobacco products of any type will be used in classroom or lab.

Rule#10. Students will have all required tools and classroom materials each day class meets.

Rule#11. Only Safety glasses' with side shields, that meet or exceed ANSI Z87.1 spec will be allowed.

Rule#12. Only long pants are allowed.

Rule#13. Only College approved short sleeved close or long sleeved shirts rolled up past the elbow are allowed in both the classroom and lab. 

Rule#14. No open toed shoes are allowed,students should wear work boots or work shoes.

Rule#15. Hair over shoulder length needs to be secured safely with a hat, cap or hairnet.

Rule#16. No necklaces, bracelets, dangling earrings, rings or watches are to be worn in shop.

Rule#17. No horseplay of any type will be tolerated.

Rule#18. Any vandalism or theft will not be tolerated.

Rule#19. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Failure to comply with rules #1-#16 will result in the following disciplinary actions.

First offense. The student will receive a verbal reprimand from instructor and, be withdrawn from the class for that period receiving no grade for that day.

Second offense. The student will receive a written reprimand from instructor, removed from the class for two class periods reviving no points for either day. Any quizzes or test that occur during those classes cannot be made up and will counted as zero points.

Third offense. The student will be suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receive a FAILING grade for that class.

Failure to comply with rules #17 thru #19 will result in the student being immediately  suspended from the class for the remainder of the semester and receiving a FAILING grade for that class.

 

Tools, Equipment,

Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Machining Technology Curriculum are to be furnished by the student and be with the student during all lab activities. failure to have tools will result in the student receiving no lab grade for that class period.  All student tools should marked with the students initials for easy identification, these tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

 

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Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:
Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
 

Projects		12 Projects	50%
Shop Test		4 Shop Test	30%
Written Test		2 Test	10%
Final Exam		1 Exam	10%
			100%

1000 Total Possible Points
 
100.00% -  92.00% = A
91.99% -   82.00%  = B
81.99% -   70.00%  = C
69.99% -   62.00%   =D
61.99% -   0.00%    = F

 

Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.
 

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.
 
See additional Information below for more details.

Calendar

Class 1

Discuss Syllabus.  Introduce textbook and it application.  Tool requirements.What are metals.

Class 2

Non-ferrous metals, their classifications and uses.

Class 3

Ferrous metals, their classifications and uses.

Class 4

Hardness compared to toughness.

Class 5

Tensile strength.

Class 6

Machiniablity ratings.

Class 7

Work hardining.

Class 8

Mid-Term Exam. No Excused Abscenses and No Make Up Exams.

Class 9

Toolsteel classifications.

Class 10

Heatreating and Tempering.

Class 11

Annealing.

Class 12

Carburizing.

Class 13

Start final lab project.

Class 14

Continue with final lab project

Class 15

Performance test

Class 16

Final Exam. No Excused Absences and No Make Up Exams.

 

Additional Information

Student Conduct/Class Rules

I try to keep a friendly, non-hostile environment in the class. I apply all rules and regulations evenly and fairly.

     Attendance

1. There are no make ups for missed classes.
2. There are no final exam make up tests.

     Conduct

1. The main thing to remember is to respect each other. 
2. Cell phones are to be silenced during class. You may use your cell phone calculator in class but never on tests. Texting, gaming, taking non-emergency calls, and etc is not permitted. Students who choose not to follow this rule will have the option of surrendering their phone to me for the class or leaving the class for the day.
3. It is permissable to bring in food or drinks. No food or drinks are allowed in the labs or computer labs. If a student does not pick up and properly dispose of food wrappers, cans, and bottles, then the food and drink privilege will be revoked for all students.
4. No smoking in the building. There is an area north of the class room that you may smoke during breaks. Use the ash trays and do not throw butts or trash on the grounds or parking lot.
5. No chewing tobbacco, dip, snuff, sunflower seeds, or anything else that requires a spit cup.
6. During class lecture I encourage open discussion; however, when a student asks a direct question to me, I need everyone else to be quite and let me respond. After I have answered the question, anyone wanting to add to or question the answer is welcome to jump in. This fair to all students and will prevent confusion as to what is the proper answer.
7. Please be considerate of other classes going on in the building and keep your voices down when you are in the hallways during break.
8. Anyone that causes a disruption will be asked to leave the class.
9. Bring text book to class every session.
10. Infractions of any of the above will result in grade reduction for the day and/or disciplanary action.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM