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  • Basic Principles of Metallurgy and Metalworking

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course discusses how to identify the various metals and their properties, how to describe corrosion resistance and identify different types of ferrous / nonferrous metals and alloys, and how to use simple tests to help identify common metals.Also included are basic prinicples of metalworking.

    Topics:

    • History of Metallurgy
    • Metal Properties and Alloys
    • Mechanical Properties of Metals
    • Strength on Metals
    • Corrosion Resistance
    • Types of Iron (Ferrous Metal)
    • Types of Steel
    • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
    • Metalworking Processes
    • Metal Identification and Testing Methods

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide (Mobile Format)

    3.) Test: Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
    (Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate:     A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

    Important Notice:

    Please ensure that a payment has been remitted, prior to completing Step 4 (printing your certificate of completion).
    Additionally, check your receipt to confirm that your plan is active and has not expired. 
    Certificates issued without a completed payment may be considered invalid by your board of licensure.


    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Environmental, Electrical, and other engineers whose job description may require a basic knowledge of metallurgical principles.
    Publication Source: Flashcard Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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