In order for students to achieve the learning objectives described above, they must possess knowledge and skills acquired in the subjects of physics, chemistry, fundamentals of mechanics and thermodynamics, materials science and engineering and strength of materials and others from previous courses, as well as basic skills in the use of instruments and elementary use of computers and new technologies.

 

In Metallurgy, the aim is for the student to acquire knowledge of the processes involved in the transformation of metal, including the treatments applicable to improve its properties.

Course competences
Code	Description
A15	Capacity for the maintenance, preservation and exploitation of the projects, plants and installations in their field,
A16	To carry out in the mining engineering field, according to the acquired knowledge established in section 5 of order CIN/306/2009 (9-02-2009), measurements, layout plans , maps and plans, calculations, assessment, risk analysis, experts¿ reports, studies and reports, work plans, environmental and social studies, restoration plans, quality control systems, prevention systems, analysis and assessment of metallic , ceramic, refractory, synthetic and other materials and properties, ground characterization and rocky mountain ranges and similar works.
CB01	Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge.
CB02	Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area.
CB03	Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB04	Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB05	Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously
CT00	To promote respect and promotion of Human Rights as well as global access principles and design for everybody according to the 10th final order of the Law 51/2003 of December 2nd¿ about equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for people with disabilities.
CT01	To master a foreign language, B1 level following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
CT02	To be acquainted with Information and Communication Technology ICT
CT03	Capacity for written and oral communication skills.
CT04	Capacity to accept ethical and deontological professional responsibility.
E13	Capacity to know, understand and use the principles of metalurgy in physics.

Course learning outcomes
Description
The students will be able to identify the processes of heat treatment, joining, and surface modification of metals and metal alloys
The students will be able to identify the most important non-ferrous alloys and their properties: copper alloys, aluminium alloys, titanium alloys, etc
The students will be able to identify common tools and tests in the field of physical metallurgy
The students will be able to identify the ferrous alloys and their properties: steels and castings, effect of alloying elements, stainless steels, iron based superalloys
The students will be able to identify the processes of casting, forming by plastic deformation, and powder metallurgy of metals and alloys
Additional outcomes
Not established.

• Unit 1: Introduction to Metallurgy.
  • Unit 1.1: Extractive, Physical, Chemical, Mechanical and Adaptative Metallurgy.
  • Unit 1.2: Fundamentals of Extractive Metallurgy. Metallurgical Processes.
  • Unit 1.3: Siderurgy.
• Unit 2: Forming and Joining of Metals.
  • Unit 2.1: Foundry Processes.
  • Unit 2.2: Plastic Deformation Forming. Powder Metallurgy.
  • Unit 2.3: Fundamentals of Welding. Adhesive Bonding.
  • Unit 2.4: 3D Printing of metals.
  • Unit 2.5: In-service Quality and Performance Control Tests.
• Unit 3: Metallurgy of Ferrous Materials.
  • Unit 3.1: Thermal treatments of steels. TTT diagram.
  • Unit 3.2: Martensitic Transformations.
  • Unit 3.3: Low-alloy Steels.
  • Unit 3.4: Stainless Steels.
  • Unit 3.5: Tool Steels. High-speed Steels.
  • Unit 3.6: Iron-based Superalloys.
  • Unit 3.7: Surface Hardening. Carburizing. Nitriding.
  • Unit 3.8: Corrosion Treatments. Coatings.
• Unit 4: Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Materials.
  • Unit 4.1: Copper and Copper Alloys.
  • Unit 4.2: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys.
  • Unit 4.3: Titanium and Titanium Alloys.
  • Unit 4.4: Cobal- and Nickel-based Superalloys.

Training Activity	Methodology	Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021)	ECTS	Hours	As	Com	Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE]	Combination of methods	A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	1.36	34	N	N	The Professor will focus the topic and explain the fundamentals, using blackboard, audiovisual media and chair experiences.
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE]	Practical or hands-on activities	A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	0.6	15	Y	Y	Development of Laboratory Practicals in small groups.
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE]	Problem solving and exercises	A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	0.2	5	Y	Y	Lists of problems -provided to the students in advanced - will be discussed and resolved in the classroom (collective learning). Case studies, or work of further developing concepts, may also be included.
Progress test [ON-SITE]	Assessment tests	A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	0.08	2	Y	N
Final test [ON-SITE]	Assessment tests	A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	0.16	4	Y	Y	The student will take a final exam of the subject that will consist in short-answer questions and application problems.
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE]	Self-study	A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 CT00 CT01 CT02 CT03 CT04 E13	3.6	90	N	N	The student will revise and study his/her classroom notes, completing them with the bibliography provided by the Professor. Also, he/she will work on the resolution of the lists of problems and case studies that will be discussed in the classroom.
Total:			6	150
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4			Total class time hours: 60
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6			Total hours of out of class work: 90

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

Evaluation System	Continuous assessment	Non-continuous evaluation *	Description
Practicum and practical activities reports assessment	25.00%	25.00%	The Laboratory Praticals reports will be assessed, taking into account the theoretical and procedure explanations, the treatment of the data obtained in the laboratory, the elaboration of graphs and figures, and the presentation of the results.
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies	5.00%	5.00%	The presentation of the provided lists of problems solved in full detail will be assessed.
Mid-term tests	35.00%	0.00%	The mid-term test will be passed with a rating of 5/10. It will be necessary to achive independently a 5/10 rating in both problem solving and conceptual issues.
Final test	35.00%	70.00%	The final test will be passed with a rating of 5/10. It will be necessary to achive independently a 5/10 rating in both problem solving and conceptual issues.
Total:	100.00%	100.00%

Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours	hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods]	34
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities]	15
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	5
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests]	2
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests]	4
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	90

Unit 1 (de 4): Introduction to Metallurgy.
Teaching period: Weeks 1-2

Unit 2 (de 4): Forming and Joining of Metals.
Teaching period: Weeks 3-4

Unit 3 (de 4): Metallurgy of Ferrous Materials.
Teaching period: Weeks 5-12

Unit 4 (de 4): Metallurgy of Non-ferrous Materials.
Teaching period: Weeks 13-15

Global activity
Activities	hours

Author(s)	Title	Book/Journal	Citv	Publishing house	ISBN	Year	Description	Link	Catálogo biblioteca
APRAIZ BARREIRO	Tratamientos térmicos de los aceros		Madrid	DOSSAT	84-237-0568-4	1984
Daniel A. Brant, Jarious C. Warner	Metallurgy Fundamentals			The Goodheart-Willcox Company Inc.	1-59070-345-6	2005
F. R. Morral, E. Jiménez, P. Molera	Metalurgia general, Tomo 2			Reverté	978-8429160734	2009
F. R. Morral, E. Jiménez, P. Molera	Metalurgia general, Tomo 1			Reverté	978-8429160727	2009
Fathi Habashi	Handbook of extractive metallurgy (4 Volumes)			Willey - VCH	3-527-28792-2	1997
G. E. Totten	Steel Heat Treatment Handbook (2nd Edition)			CRC Press	978-0-8493-8455-4	2007
José Antonio Puértolas Ráfales, Ricardo Ríos Jordana, Miguel Castro Corella	Tecnología de los materiales en ingeniería Vol 1.			Síntesis	9788490779293	2016
José Antonio Puértolas, Ráfales Ricardo Ríos, Jordana Miguel Castro, Corella, José Manuel Casals Bustos (eds.)	Tecnología de materiales			Síntesis	978-84-907761-1-7	2009
M. K. Groover	Fundamentos de manufactura moderna		Mexico	Prentice Hall	968-880-846-6	1997
PUÉRTOLAS RÁFALES, RIOS JORDANA, CASTRO CORELLA, CASALS BUSTOS (Editores)	Tecnologías de superficies en materiales		Madrid	Síntesis	: 978-84-975668-0-3	2010		http://www.sintesis.com/data/indices/9788497566803.pdf
R. E. Smallman, R. J. Bishop	Modern Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (6th Edition)			Butterworth-Heinemann	0 7506 4564 4	1999
Víctor M. Blázquez Martínez, Vicente Lorenzo Esteban, and Benito del Río López	Ingeniería y ciencia de los materiales metálicos			Dextra Editorial		2014