Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MKM-23-107Elective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Learn welding methods, examine weld zones, get familiar with weld defects and possible remedies for these defects
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Learn how to join materials by welding
2Get familiar with welding methods
3Understand weld microstructure and mechanical properties
4Learn weld defects and possible remedies for these defects
5Learn hot crack formation during welding
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Gas and electrode welding
2Mig tig and saw
3Electroslag and plasma welding
4Laser and electron beam welding
5Friction stir solid state welding
6Heat flow in welding
7Chemical reactions in welding
8Midterm
9Fatigue
10Solidification microstructure
11Solidification cracking
12Pmz formation
13Pmz cracking
14Defects in welding stainless steels
15Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination160
Self Study135
Homework15
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14242
Report Preparation111
Report Presentation111
Self Study14040
Individual Study for Homework Problems11010
Individual Study for Mid term Examination12525
Individual Study for Final Examination13030
Homework14040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)193
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