Metallurgy

This subject introduces the fundamentals of metallurgy, focusing on the types, structures, and properties of metals and alloys, especially steels. It covers both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and how alloying affects metal properties. Students ...

Last modified 24/09/25

Course content

8 Sections • 39 Activities

  • Introduction to Metallurgy
  • About Instructor
  • Useful links
  • References
  • Topic 1 Assessment
  • Topic 2 Discussion Forum
  • Topic 2 Reading Material
  • 2.1 Introduction to how metals are made and shaped
  • Required Activiti Topic 2.1
  • 2.2 Why we mix metals (alloying) and how it helps
  • Required Activiti Topic 2.2
  • Require Activiti 2 Topic 2.2
  • Topic 2 Assesment
  • Topic 3 Discussion Forum
  • Topic 3 Reading Material
  • 3.1 Why Test? Making Sure Metal Measures Up
  • Required Activiti Topic 3.1
  • 3.2 Tough or Toast? Strength, Hardness & Impact Tests
  • Required Activiti Topic 3.2
  • Topic 3 Assessment
  • Topic 4 Discussion Forum
  • Topic 4 Reading Material
  • 4.1 Looking at metal surfaces (basic microstructure)
  • Required Activity Topic 4.1
  • 4.2 Beneath the Surface: The Art of Exposing Microstructures
  • Required Activity Topic 4.2
  • Topic 4 Assesment
  • Topic 5 Discussion Forum
  • Topic 5 Reading Material
  • 5.1 The "Why" and "How": Fundamentals of Heat Treatment
  • Required Activity Topic 5.1
  • 5.2 From Fire to Function: Methods and Performance
  • Required Activity Topic 5.2
  • Topic 5 Assesment
  • Course Summary : The 5-Topic Takedown!
  • Final Assesment
  • Thank you, sincerely, from your metal instructor
  • Course Evaluation Survey
  • Course Feedback Survey