Course Requirements

 

Welding Technology Department	Office: (512) 223-6220
Austin Community College	Austin, Texas  78741

SYLLABUS

 

Course Description

NDTE 1454: Intermediate Ultrasonics. Basic theory and applications of the ultrasonic tech­niques of materials testing, covering the theoretical material from the certification test for Ultra­sonic Levels I and II of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing.  Prerequisites: NDTE 1405: Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing, or instructor approval.  Course fee: $50.00. 

Required Supplies:  There are a number of tools required for this course.  Please see the supply list in this syllabus.

 

Prerequisites

NDTE 1405 Introduction to Ultrasonics.

 

Corequisite

NDTE 2411 Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam.

 

Course Rationale

• Students take this course typically to satisfy one of the following objectives:
•     You intend to enter the field of welding inspection and nondestructive testing, and need to satisfy the training requirements of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for Level II Ultrasonics personnel.
• You are pursuing the Certificate in Welding Inspection offered by Austin Community Col­lege.  This is the second of two ultrasonics courses required in the four-course inspection cur­riculum.
• You are pursuing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Inspection at Austin Community College and this course is one of your curriculum requirements.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the characteristics of discontinuities in materials using ultrasonic testing; location and plotting of discontinuities in components; write a procedure for conducting ultrasonic testing; evaluation of discontinuity to a code or standard.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Inspection Certificate and AAS

• Demonstrate preparedness for the American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination. 
• Apply destructive and nondestructive testing methods and procedures to evaluate weldments in accordance with the training criteria of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
• Interpret codes and safety standards pertaining to the welding industry.
• Demonstrate work attributes and ethics that contribute to personal success and towards employment goals.

Additional Outcomes for Welding Inspection AAS

• Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry criteria for certified welders. 
• Use proper hand, measuring, and layout tools, to fabricate welded projects and certification coupons.

 

SCANS Competencies

The U.S. Department of Labor appointed a Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to determine the general academic and workforce skills needed to succeed in the workplace.  The Commission's purpose has been to encourage a vital national economy based on a highly skilled workforce.  The Welding Technology Department at Austin Community College incorporates these SCANS competencies into its course offerings by means of classroom instruction, lab exercises, student interaction, and specific work-related assignments.  A listing of the SCANS competencies for each welding course is as follows:

 

Program:  Welding Technology- Code Welding
List of All Courses Required and Identified Competencies
Competencies								Course	CIP:  48.0508
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Number	Course Title
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-1405	Introduction to Ultrasonic Testing
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-2401	Advanced Ultrasonics
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	NDTE-2411	Preparation for Certified Welding Inspector Exam
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1337	Introduction to Welding Metallurgy
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1413	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1417	Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1427	Welding Codes and Standards
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1430	Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) & (FCAW)
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1435	Introduction to Pipe Welding- API 1104
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2179	Welder Qualification
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2288	Internship-Welding Technology/ Welder
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2431	Advanced Blueprint Interpretation and Cost Analysis
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2450	Orbital Tube Welding
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2451	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2453	Advanced Pipe Welding- ASME Section IX
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	WLDG-2471	Structural Connections
								COMPETENCY REFERENCES
							8. PERSONAL QUALITIES
						7. THINKING SKILLS
					6. BASIC SKILLS
				5. TECHNOLOGY
			4. SYSTEMS
		3. INFORMATION
	2. INTERPERSONAL
1. RESOURCES

Further information about SCANS can be found at the following ACC website:

http://www.austincc.edu/mkt/scans.php

 

Required Texts/ Materials

Supplies

The department supplies most equipment, but you will need to purchase the following per­sonal items:

6-inch long steel scale            It must be marked in 10ths of an inch on one side and                                                       fractions of an inch on the other side.  You will use it                                extensively for mapping flaws with soundpaths up to six                                       inches.

12-inch long steel scale          It must also be marked in 10ths of an inch on one side and fractions of an inch on the other side.  You will use it ex­tensively for mapping flaws with soundpaths up to twelve inches.

Calculator                               It must have the capacity to calculate (1) trigonometric                          functions, e.g., sine/cosine/tangent, and (2) scientific                                 notation, e.g., 5.25 x 105.

The 6-inch and 12-inch long steel scales can be purchased from the following sources.  Tele­phone them first, because supplies can get depleted at the beginning of a school semester:

The University Co-Op            (central)                                 Miller Blueprint Company (central)

2244 Guadalupe Street                                               501 West 6th Street

476-7211                                                                     478-8793

On Guadalupe Street "The Drag" west                       On Sixth Street five blocks west

of the University of Texas central tower                    of Congress Avenue

Dixie Tool Crib, Inc. (south)                                     

613 Industrial Boulevard                                           

447-4107                                                                    

Take St. Elmo west from I-35 at Luby's                      

Cafeteria and bear right when road forks                    

Your calculator can be purchased at most discount stores.  You may want to invest in a more ex­pensive programmable calculator later, but it is not required for your course.  Professional ultra­sonics technicians use programmable calculators as cost-effective means for making repetitive cal­culations quickly in the field, but ask your instructor's advice first before making this pur­chase.

 

Textbooks

The textbook for this course is available through the American Soci­ety for Nondestruc­tive Testing (ASNT):

Paul T. Marks: Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book, Product Code: 1642, ISBN: 978-1-57117-119-1, published 2007, Nonmember price: $26.50, Member price: $19.50

This text is an industry standard for ultrasonic training and is reasonably priced.  It is recommended that you also become an ASNT student member to qualify for the dis­count price.  A student membership costs considerable less that a full membership, and as a student member, you will also receive the monthly journal Materials Evaluation:

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

4153 Arlingate Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43228

1-800-222-ASNT

 

Instructional Methodology

You will receive four hours of college credit when you successfully complete this course.  Dur­ing the fall and spring semesters, the course will meet for sixteen weeks scheduled in one of the fol­lowing formats: (1) twice weekly for 2:35 hours per class, or (2) once weekly for 5:20 hours per class.  During the summer, the course will meet 16 times: (1) twice weekly for 5:10 hours per class.  Regardless of format, the total class time for this course is eighty clock hours.  

Tuition is charged at the rate posted in the current Course Schedule, depending upon whether you live in-district, out-of-district, or out-of-state.  In addition, there is a $50.00 course fee to cover welding electrodes, gases, practice metal and incidental consumables, plus a $3.00 annual fee which provides you with an accident insurance policy ($25.00 deductible).

 

Grading Policy

Your final grade will be based on your progress throughout the semester, as assessed by (1) five examinations covering each of the five chapters in the first volume of the General Dynamics/ Convair Division textbook cited below, and (2) a series of three, final qualifying examinations, in accordance with the certification re­quirements of the American Society for Nondestructive Test­ing (ASNT).  These examinations will consist of the parts shown below.  The ASNT requires that you pass all three examinations with a minimum grade of 70%, and that the average of your three grades be a minimum of 80%:

1... General Examination—ultrasonic and acoustic theory............................ 40 questions

2... Specific Examination—calculations encountered in field testing............ 20 questions

3... Practical Examination—oscilloscope operation and flaw detection.... 20 checkpoints

Upon successful completion of the course and ASNT examinations, you will be issued a frame­able certificate and a cover letter verifying that you have met the ASNT training requirements for Level I Ultrasonics technician.

When calculating final grades, the following grading system is used at Austin Commu­nity Col­lege:

A—Excellent................. 90% - 100%.............. Grade Points 4

B—Good......................... 80% - 89%.................................... 3

C—Satisfactory............... 70% - 79%.................................... 2

D—Minimum Pass.......... 60% - 69%.................................... 1

F—Fail............................. 59% - 00%.................................... 0

NOTE:  A grade of D or below may not be applied toward any Welding Technology award.

 

Attendance/ Class Participation

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.  If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours re­quired for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class.  You will receive the grade of W.  If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.

Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of this syllabus.  It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.

Excessive absences result in (1) your failure to progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from respon­sible students in or­der to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

 

Withdrawal from Classes

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises. 

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

Makeup Work

If you must make up work at a class time other than that for which you are scheduled, you must comply with the following rules:

1. You must sign in using the sheet found in the tool room at Round Rock, or in the white notebook posted on the wall next to the hall door leading into Welding Labo­ratory 3122 at Riverside.  This is a liability insurance requirement.
2. You must have the approval and supervision of a faculty member at all times while you are working.  You must notify that person when you arrive and leave.  You must not work unattended.
3. When you have finished working, you must clean up your work area, sign out, and in­form the faculty member on duty that you are leaving.

 

Incomplete Grades

Strive to complete your work on time.  The grade of Incomplete is given only if you can substan­tiate why assignments were not completed due to an insurmountable schedule conflict that oc­curred after the final date for withdrawing from the course.  The Incomplete grade must be re­moved before the deadline during the following semester, or it will automatically convert to a fi­nal grade of F.  Consult the calendar in the current College Catalog for the removal date deadline during the following semester.  It is not your instructor's re­sponsibility to remind you of this date.

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 may complete remaining course requirements and convert the I to a completion grade during the Summer or Fall 2020 semesters.  The final date for conversion of spring and summer semester incompletes is November 19th, 2020, the published final fall conversion date for Incompletes.

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2020 or Summer 2020 who have not completed course requirements by the November 19th, 2020 extended conversion date may request that the I be converted to a W and that they receive a voucher to take the course in Spring 2021.  These requests will be considered by the COVID-19 Spring 2021 Hardship Review Committee.  Approval would require extenuating circumstances that did not allow the student to complete the course requirements during the extended completion time.  

Students may request an Incomplete from their faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant.  The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not.  The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade. 

1.    Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date.  This meeting can occur virtually or in person.  The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2.    The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student.  The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.   

3.    The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.  

4.    Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.  

5.    When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F. 

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.”  Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

Course Outline/ Calendar

A list of projects is included in this syllabus.  You will move through the projects for this course at your own pace; however, advancement is at the discretion of your professor.  Your professor will provide test dates and deadlines.

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as a Blackboard Announcement (or other resource faculty is using to communicate).

Campus Operations

To limit the spread of COVID-19, ACC campuses remain closed to all but faculty, essential staff, and students who are enrolled in certain Career and Technical Education courses.   Face-to-face classes and services are limited.

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

All ACC campuses and centers have one entrance for students and employees. The college is limiting facility access to faculty, essential staff, and students who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education courses.  Each person is required to take the following steps: 

1. Self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms using the ACC Health Screening App. There are three secure ways to use the app — 1) download it on your phone (recommended), 2) download the web link, or 3) you may use an iPad that is available at the door. It is easy to download and use. Answer a series of quick questions and the app will give you results. Save the results to show at the door upon entry. Get the app here at:

https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/acc-health-screening-app

2. ACC ID badges or Student ID cards will be required for all employees and students upon entry. Employees and students must display their I.D. at all times.

3. Temperature checks will be conducted with a no-touch thermometer. If you have a fever 100 degrees Fahrenheit or greater, you will not be admitted to the building. 

4. ACC Health Screen App results will be requested at the door. If you are unable to download the app, an iPad will be provided at the door so that you may answer a series of questions to determine if you have COVID-19 symptoms which include:
      Cough
      Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
      Chills
      Repeated shaking with chills 
      Muscle pain
      Headache
      Sore throat
      Loss of taste or smell
      Diarrhea
      Fever
      Have you come into contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19 with 14 days?

If you do not pass the pre-screening, you will receive specific information on healthcare procedures and instructions for what you need to know to be able to return to campus.

5. Facial coverings/masks are required for anyone entering an ACC building. You must wear a facial covering/mask at all times. In private spaces such as an individual office, your facial covering may be removed if you are alone. These guidelines are consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which makes clear that facial coverings and social distancing are among the most effective measures for limiting the spread of COVID-19. 

TIP—Students should arrive to campus early to ensure enough time to get through the screening line. 

 

On-Campus Protocols

• Wash and sanitize your hands prior to entering a classroom, office, or facility. Hand sanitizing stations, disinfecting wipes, soap, and water are readily available.
• Continue to practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently for 20 seconds.
• Practice social distancing with all individuals by maintaining at least six feet of separation.
• Follow floor stickers that are placed throughout the campus to help guide social distancing in high traffic areas.
• A maximum of two people at a time will be allowed in elevators.
• Facial coverings/masks must remain on at all times. A facial covering may only be removed as allowed by the course safety plan (i.e., when alone in private spaces such as an individual office).
• For the safety of all who are on-campus, water fountains will be turned off, vending machines will have limited services, all food services will be suspended, and common area furniture will be removed. Please plan accordingly.

Classroom Protocols

• Schedules are staggered and courses have been divided into smaller sections to minimize contact with individuals.
• Seating for standard classrooms is limited to nine students and one instructor unless the classroom is deemed large enough to handle more by the Safety & Operations Office.
• Faculty will assign seats to students to keep them at a safe distance from one another. It's imperative that students follow seat assignments in order to track any contamination or the possible spread of COVID-19.
• Plexiguards are installed on faculty desks if there is not at least nine-feet between the desk and the first row of students. 
• Once inside the classroom, facial coverings must continue to be worn.
• ACC encourages students to wipe down their desks before class begins. Supplies will be provided in each classroom.

Deep Cleaning Protocols

• ACC's Campus Operations Quality Control staff will regularly and frequently disinfect any and all high touch surfaces such as door knobs, tables, chairs, and restrooms.
• Staff will disinfect classrooms as soon as classes are over.
• Students and employees will be reminded to disinfect personal electronics on a regular basis.
• Hand sanitizer will be available in or near every classroom.
• Sufficient disinfecting supplies are available to maintain hygienic standards throughout the day.
• These disinfectant procedures will occur after each class and at the end of every day.

Illness & Travel Protocols

• If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus or office.
• You will need to get tested for COVID-19 and report the results (positive or negative) to ACC's COVID-19 Liaison (see below). 
• If you become ill in the classroom or inside an ACC facility, you will be asked to go into an isolation room to take the state's online self-assessment.
• Isolation rooms are available on each campus and center with resources and information to help you learn about the next steps and where to go for a COVID-19 test. 
• All areas used by anyone who is sick or tests positive for COVID-19 will be immediately closed, waiting for the appropriate period of time before it is thoroughly deep cleaned, disinfected, and deemed safe to reopen. 
• If you have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days, you must self-report. ACC's Self-Report form is available online.
• ACC has identified a primary COVID-19 Liaison responsible for communicating and coordinating with local health departments. Our liaison is Michael Garcia, Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs, sem-helpdesk@austincc.edu. 

A training video is available here at: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/health-and-safety-protocols

Illness

Any ACC student or employee with symptoms or exposure to the COVID-19 virus should inform their professor(s) or supervisor and complete the college’s self reporting form:  https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AustinCC&layout_id=124

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s

information technology resources. Further information is available at https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

 

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state and federal laws. www.austincc.edu/srr

 

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. https://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student-standards-of-conduct

 

Senate Bill 212 And Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

 

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online:  https://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling . 

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

 

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

 

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students/students-rights-andresponsibilities/student-complaint-procedures

 

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

 

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard Collaborate or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

ACC Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester. All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an illness outbreak, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

 

Campus Carry Notification

Statement for classroom courses with physical activity (non-exclusion zone):

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC-sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campuscarry.

IMPORTANT: Welding inspection classes may involve considerable physical activity. Bending, stretching, lifting, and other rigorous activities associated with welding inspection occur regularly in class. Such activities may expose concealed weapons and place the license holder in violation of state law. Therefore, it is recommended that concealed weapons be stored in a secure place as defined by college policy prior to entering the classroom, studio, or learning space.

 

Please note:  When you enter the Welding labs, you are in an exclusion zone and may not carry a concealed handgun.  You may not store your handgun in the classroom.

Statement for classroom courses in exclusion zones:

IMPORTANT: Welding classes are held in an area designated as an exclusion zone as defined by state law or the college’s concealed handgun policy. Concealed carry is prohibited in exclusion zones. Concealed weapons must be stored in a secure place as defined by college policy prior to entering the classroom, studio, or learning space.

Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campuscarry.

 

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance. Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

Use of ACC Email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at  http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

Use Of The Testing Center

All testing is currently online.  While campuses are closed, exams for courses will be online tests that students can take from home.  For more information about online testing at ACC, visit the Online Testing resource page: https://www.austincc.edu/academic-and-career-programs/acconline/testing.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services

to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and

personal growth.

 

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these campus services and resources is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/students.  A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/remote-student-support 
 

Student Accessibility Services

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). SAS offices are located at each major campus. Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations will be provided.

Accommodations will not be provided retroactively. Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can only be made after he or she receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

 

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at

https://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistivetechnology

 

 

 

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here: https://de.austincc.edu/bbsupport/online-tutoring-request/

Additional tutoring information can be found here: austincc.edu/onlinetutoring

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Technology Support Services

In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm.  Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi

Students who submit the Student Technology Access Form and indicate they need help accessing their online learning environment to successfully complete their courses are eligible to check out an ACC iPad for use during the semester.  You must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course.

Library Services

ACC Library Services is operating online while campuses are closed during the current pandemic. Libraries continue to support ACC courses and programs and provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians. ACC students have full rights and privileges to access Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website, and students must use their ACCeID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos. ACC Libraries provide the “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach a librarian 24/7 through online chat or complete an online form for in-depth questions.  Faculty librarians are available via email and virtually to meet with you by appointment seven days a week. Students can also contact the Library for questions about their library account, registration holds, and technology/device distribution options.

 

• Library Website: http://library.austincc.edu
• Library Information & Services during COVID-19: https://researchguides.austincc.edu/LSinfoCOVID19
• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php
• Library Hours of Operation by Location: https://library.austincc.edu/loc/
• Email: library@austincc.edu

 

 

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities. They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else. Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at http://sites.austincc.edu/sl/.

 

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:   

• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here:

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now

• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center: http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center.
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes: http://www.austincc.edu/SEF.
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office: http://sites.austincc.edu/money/.  

A full listing of services for student parents is available at: https://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care

• The CARES Act Student Aid will help eligible students pay expenses related to COVID-19: https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/cares-act-student-aid.   

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns:

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling

If an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis. They will alert appropriate personnel. You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After Hours:

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help. However if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24 hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)

• The Williamson County 24 hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255

• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755

• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741

o Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

 

Important Information on Advising

If you have decided to pursue a degree or certificate in Welding Technology, it is essen­tial that you obtain departmental advising immediately.  There are several critical obliga­tions that stu­dents overlook, then later expect the College to make exceptions for their oversight when the time comes to graduate.  It is your responsibility to obtain a copy of the ACC College Catalog and stay informed of your obligations:

1. Failure to Follow a Degree or Certificate Plan:  It is imperative that you adhere to a weld­ing degree or certificate plan outlined in the ACC College Catalog current at the time of your initial enrollment.  It is your responsibility to seek out the ap­propriate departmental advisor to work with you in preparing a degree plan, and to approve restricted electives, course substitutions, and course challenges (if al­lowed).  Failure to do so can result in your graduation application being denied until such time that you comply with College policy.
2. Texas Success Initiative (TSI):  Texas law created the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), which requires all degree-seeking students to take the Texas Higher Education Assess­ment (THEA) test or an approved alternative.  Students may forgo TSI as­sessment if they meet one of the waivers or exemptions listed in the ACC College Catalog.
3. Inadequate Record Keeping:  From the time you first enroll, you should create a home file and keep records of your paperwork each semester.  As a minimum, these records should include your degree plan, TSI scores, enrollment records, payment receipts, and semester grade reports.          
4. Application for Graduation:  If you are eligible for graduation with a degree or cer­tificate in Welding Technology, you must submit your application for gradua­tion no later than the posted deadline.  This deadline comes early in the semester, so consult the current ACC Academic Calendar for the exact date.  Then, apply for graduation through your student Online Services account.  Do not miss this deadline or you will for­feit graduating that semester.
5. Failure to Apply for Certificates Before Applying for a Degree:  You cannot re­ceive a cer­tificate at the same time (or after) you receive your Associate of Ap­plied Science degree.  Certificates are progressive awards received in stair-step fashion on the way to complet­ing your associate’s degree.  You should apply for them as soon as you have completed their requirements—not wait until the same semester that you apply for your degree.  If you have a question, contact the ACC Graduation Office at (512) 223-7018.
6. Minimum Grades for Graduation:  Only grades of C or better may be applied toward any degree, certificate, or award in Welding Technology.  This applies to courses taken at ACC and to credits transferred from any other institution. 
7. Transferability:  Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.

 

 

For More Information

It is your responsibility to stay informed regarding the policies and deadlines that affect you as a student.  This information can be found in the following sources, which can be found online or obtained in the Admissions Office of Building G on the Riverside Campus:

1.   Course Schedule (online)

2.    Academic Calendar (online)

3.   Student Handbook (free; also available online)

4.   College Catalog (nominal charge; also available online)

Annual Course Offerings

You should note that not all courses are offered each semester and should arrange your schedule ac­cordingly.  Advanced courses with low demand are generally scheduled only once an­nually.  Be aware of prerequisites as you plan your semesters. 

You may contact the Welding Department office (512-223-6443) with questions.

 

Laboratory Policy

1.   You must attend class at the time for which you are enrolled.

2.   When you complete a project, request approval from your instructor.  You will not be cred­ited for unproved projects.

3.   Cleanup time is ten minutes before the end of class.  Sweep your immediate work area and re­turn equip­ment to the tool room.  Surrounding work areas must be cleaned with the com­bined efforts of all stu­dents.

4.   Do not waste metal.  Cut away practice welds and consolidate pieces.  Do not remove metal from the shop.  This will help keep lab fees reasonable in the face of rising costs for steel.

5. If there is an equipment malfunction, inform your instructor immediately so that it can be re­paired and returned to service.
6. Smoking is not permitted on campus.

NOTE:  Persistent violation of these procedures as well as specific procedures outlined by your instructor may cause you to be considered a safety risk and be removed from the class or withdrawn for the semester.

 

Safety Regulations

Welding can become very dangerous—even fatal—if you are careless and neglect safety precautions.  Most accidents occur when people get in a hurry, so learn to pace yourself and move cautiously and deliberately.  The College endeavors to provide you with proper training and a safe environment, but you must also do your part by abiding by the following rules.  If you per­sistently violate these rules, you will be considered a safety risk and will be withdrawn from class:

1. Wear your safety glasses at all times. 
2. Wear your ear plugs in areas of high noise levels.
3. Wearing earbuds or headphones is prohibited while in the laboratories.
4. Know the locations and proper use of fire extinguishers.  They are located at the exit to every classroom and laboratory.
5. Do not weld or grind near oxy-fuel tanks, manifold connections, or other potential sources for gas leaks.
6. Beware of the signs of dehydration, especially during warm months: disorientation, confusion, light-headedness, flushed appearance, headache, exhaustion.  Do not wait until these signs appear—drink fluids and take breaks regularly.                                                                          
7. Be mindful of proper ventilation in your work area.
8. When using portable grinders, be sure that you direct sparks away from others.
9. When using stationary pedestal grinders, be sure that the tool rest is adjusted as close to the grinding wheel as possible without touching it (1/16”).  Always wear safety glasses when grinding and wire brushing.  Do not wear gloves when using pedestal grinders.
10. Do not handle oxy-fuel equipment with oil or grease on your hands or clothing.
11. Do not wear loose or dangling clothing, jewelry, or hair when welding or handling materials.
12. Be sure that you have the proper shade of filter lens in your welding helmet or face shield.
13. Do not attach your ground lead to water pipes or electrical conduit.
14. When welding in a booth, keep your door closed.  When welding in an open area, shield your arc with welding curtains.  Always consider the line-of-sight between your arc and the eyes of bystanders.
15. To avoid burns to others, do not discard hot metal without first quenching it.  Write “HOT” on objects too large to bring to the quench tank.
16. Read Chapter 2:  “Safety in Welding” in your textbook by Larry Jeffus, Welding Principles and Applications, mentioned later in this syllabus.
17. Report all accidents to your instructor without delay.  If you suspect an unsafe condition or an equipment malfunction, bring it to you instructor’s attention IMMEDIATELY.

 

Special Warning about Bloodborne Pathogens

A number of very serious Bloodborne Pathogens lurk in today’s public environments that can be devastating to your health—even fatal:

• HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• AIDS — Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
• Hepatitis A, B and C
• Tetanus — “lockjaw”
• MRSA — Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
• Necrotizing Fasciitis — “flesh-eating disease”

If you sustain a nick, cut, puncture, abrasion, or any wound in which blood surfaces—however minor—cease all activity immediately and proceed to a First Aid Kit to apply antiseptic and a protective bandage.  Time is critical in treating Bloodborne Pathogens.  Notify your instructor, who will call Campus Police for further assessment, and if necessary, Austin Emergency Medical Services will be notified.

You will need to fill out the following forms, as appropriate, to activate your student liability insurance.  If your injury requires emergency room treatment, it is much easier to have your forms with you at the time of admittance.  It is infinitely more tedious getting signatures from treating physicians and hospital personnel days after the occurrence.  These forms are attached to the cabinet doors of the First Aid Kits:

1. Student Accident Liability Form
2. First Aid Log
3. Incident Reporting Form

 

 

Course Topics

These topics follow the "Recommended Training for Level I Ultrasonic Testing," Recommended Practice SNT-TC-1A, current edition, American Society for Nondestructive Testing.  Topics vary slightly from the SNT-TC-1A curriculum to allow for more comprehensive training in the inspec­tion of weldments, in accordance with AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code—Steel. 

 

Review of Ultrasonic Technique Course................................................................ August

 

            Principles of ultrasonics

            Equipment

            Testing techniques

            Calibration

 

Evaluation of Base-Material Product Forms........................................ August-September

 

            Plate rolling process defects

            Types and orientation of discontinuities

            Response of discontinuities to ultrasound

            Applicable codes and standards

 

Evaluation of Weldments.................................................................................. September

 

            Welding processes

            Weld geometry

            Welding discontinuities

            Origin and orientation of discontinuities

            Response of discontinuities to ultrasound

            Applicable codes and standards

            Straight Beam and Angle Beam Testing       

            Beam Divergence

 

Discontinuity Detection......................................................................................... October

 

            Sensitivity to reflections

            Size, type and location of discontinuities

            Techniques used in detection

            Resolution of standard reference comparisons

            Type of discontinuity

            Determination of discontinuity size

            Signal patterns

            Location of discontinuity

            CRT display

            Search technique

 

Evaluation.......................................................................................................... November

 

            Comparison procedures

            Amplitude, area and distance relationship

            Existing and applicable code interpretation

            Completion of AWS ultrasonic evaluation form

           

Final Examination............................................................................ November-December

 

            General

            Specific

            Practical

 

 

 

 

DATA AND FORMULAS

 

The following data and formulas were used in the prerequisite course, WLDG 1473: Longitudi­nal-wave Ultrasonics, and are reproduced here for your convenience and reference:

 

      VSL = 5.85x105 cm/sec............................................ Velocity in Steel - Longitudinal

      VST = 3.23x105 cm/sec................................................ Velocity in Steel - Transverse

      VP = 2.67x105 cm/sec............................................ Velocity in Plastic - Longitudinal

      VW = 1.49x105 cm/sec............................................ Velocity in Water - Longitudinal

      VA = 0.33x105 cm/sec................................................. Velocity in Air - Longitudinal

      F = 2.25x106 Hz...................... Frequency of typical AWS transducer - 2,250,000 Hz

      D = .625"....................... Diameter of typical AWS transverse-wave transducer - 5/8"

      =     V / F............................................. Wavelength (Greek letter for L = lambda)

      NF =   D2 / 4..................................................... Near Field, also called Fresnel Zone

      sin ½BD = 1.22 x / D................................... Half-angle of Beam Divergence in the

                                                                                    Far Field, also called Fraunhofer Zone

 

The following formulas are new for this course, and are used for performing weld examinations in accordance with AWS D1.1: Structural Welding Code—Steel for static and dynamically loaded struc­tures:

 

MAPPING FLAWS

     

      SD = sin RS x SP                       Surface Distance

      DL1 = cos RS x SP                    Depth in Leg 1

      DL2 = 2T - (cos RS x SP)         Depth in Leg 2

      DL3 = (cos RS x SP) - 2T         Depth in Leg 3

      AF = (SP-1”) x 2 dB                     Attenuation Factor

      RS = 70º                                        Refracted Shear angle of 70º for most AWS examinations

      T = ? [varies with weld test]         Thickness of base metal        

 

PLOTTING BEAM ANGLES

 

      L1 = T / cos RS                          Length of Leg 1

      SK = 2T x tan RS                      Skip distance

      Snell's Law                                   Used to calculate the angle of refraction that results when                                                                            an incident angle of ultrasound in a transmitting medium is          introduced into a receiving medium.  There are two versions of Snell's Law, depending upon      whether we want to calculate the refracted longitudinal wave or the refracted transverse         wave:

 

1.   The first version of Snell's Law is used for calculating the refracted longitudinal wave.    However, it is given more for explanatory and theoretical purposes, because until the First Critical Angle is reached, there are both longitudinal and transverse refracted waves trav­eling through the receiving medium, and it would be highly impractical for the ultra­sonics technician to try to locate weld flaws using two search beams simultaneously:

 

SL = sin I / sin RL = VLTM / VLRM

     

2.   The second version of Snell's Law is more practical, because it allows us to calculate the refracted transverse wave in the receiving medium.  The ultrasonics technician uses this formula when considering the purchase of transducers and angle wedges for weld testing:

 

SL = sin I / sin RT = VLTM / VTRM

 

 

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WARNING—READ CAREFULLY!  If you accumulate unexcused absences exceeding 10% of the total eighty clock-hours re­quired for this course by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, you will be dropped from class.  You will receive the grade of W.  If the final semester withdrawal date has passed, you will receive the grade of F.

 

Your absences will be recorded on the last page of your Projects List presented at the back of this syllabus.  It is your responsibility—not your instructor’s—to keep track of your absences.

 

Excessive absences result in (1) your lack of progress towards the objectives of the course, (2) unfair demands on your instructor's time by taking him/her away from respon­sible students in or­der to catch you up on missed assignments, and most important (3) you become an increased safety risk due to your diminished familiarity with hazardous equipment and safety protocols.

 

If it becomes necessary for you to withdraw yourself from this course, consult the calendar in the current Course Schedule for the last day to withdraw and still receive the grade of W (approxi­mately two weeks before the end of the semester).  It is not your instructor's responsibility to re­mind you of this date.  If you are failing and do not withdraw in time, you will be locked in with no way to avoid the final course grade of F.

 

Fall or Spring classes which meet two times per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second Absence______________________________

Third and Final Absence______________________

 

Fall or Spring classes which meet one time per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second and Final Absence_____________________

 

Summer classes which meet two times per week:

 

First Absence_________________________________

Second and Final Absence_____________________

 

 

 

Welding Technology Department	Office: (512) 223-6443
Austin Community College	Austin, Texas  78741
	Round Rock, Texas 78665

 

SAFETY AGREEMENT

 

By signing my name below, I am attesting that my instructor has made me aware that welding is dangerous if I ignore applicable safety regulations and laboratory policies.  I under­stand that I will acquire the knowledge of these regulations and policies by (1) reading the course syllabus attached to Safety Agreement, (2) reading the applicable chapters on safety in my text­book (if applicable), (3) ob­serving all safety and warning signs posted in the laboratories and classroom, and (4) attending in-class safety demonstrations on equipment and shop practices given by my instructor through­out the course.  I understand that it is my responsibility to attend class regularly, be alert to my surroundings, and remain constantly vigilant to the risks of working in an industrial envi­ronment.  I understand that “safe practice” is the discretionary interpretation of my instructor, and that if I fail to adhere to these requirements—including the attendance policy outlined in the syllabus—I will be considered a safety risk to myself and others and I may be withdrawn or possibly fail the course.

By signing this form, I also attest that I will acquire all required tools and supplies as listed within the course syllabus.

By signing this form, I also attest that I will comply with the requirements developed by Austin Community College District (ACC) due to Covid-19. (1) Practice social distancing by keeping 6 feet distance from others, (2) facial coverings are required at all times while in the classrooms and labs, (3) washing hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds, (4) avoid touching your face especially your eyes, nose, and mouth, (5) cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, (6) do not enter an ACC building if you have any signs or symptoms of possible Covid-19. Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, fever over 100.0 degrees, or known close contact with a person who has been lab confirmed to have Covid-19.

 

Student (print name)_______________________ Student (signature)__________________

 

Address ___________________________________________________________________

 

Student Phone____________________________ Student Email_____________________

 

Instructor________________________________ Year_____________________________

 

­­Emergency

Contact Person____________________________ Emergency Phone__________________

 

Readings

 

Textbooks

The textbook for this course is available through the American Soci­ety for Nondestruc­tive Testing (ASNT):

Paul T. Marks: Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book, Product Code: 1642, ISBN: 978-1-57117-119-1, published 2007, Nonmember price: $26.50, Member price: $19.50

This text is an industry standard for ultrasonic training and is reasonably priced.  It is recommended that you also become an ASNT student member to qualify for the dis­count price.  A student membership costs considerable less that a full membership, and as a student member, you will also receive the monthly journal Materials Evaluation:

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

4153 Arlingate Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43228

1-800-222-ASNT

 

Course Subjects

 

Textbooks

The textbook for this course is available through the American Soci­ety for Nondestruc­tive Testing (ASNT):

Paul T. Marks: Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book, Product Code: 1642, ISBN: 978-1-57117-119-1, published 2007, Nonmember price: $26.50, Member price: $19.50

This text is an industry standard for ultrasonic training and is reasonably priced.  It is recommended that you also become an ASNT student member to qualify for the dis­count price.  A student membership costs considerable less that a full membership, and as a student member, you will also receive the monthly journal Materials Evaluation:

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

4153 Arlingate Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43228

1-800-222-ASNT

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

 

Textbooks

The textbook for this course is available through the American Soci­ety for Nondestruc­tive Testing (ASNT):

Paul T. Marks: Ultrasonic Testing Classroom Training Book, Product Code: 1642, ISBN: 978-1-57117-119-1, published 2007, Nonmember price: $26.50, Member price: $19.50

This text is an industry standard for ultrasonic training and is reasonably priced.  It is recommended that you also become an ASNT student member to qualify for the dis­count price.  A student membership costs considerable less that a full membership, and as a student member, you will also receive the monthly journal Materials Evaluation:

American Society for Nondestructive Testing

4153 Arlingate Plaza

Columbus, Ohio 43228

1-800-222-ASNT