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2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog
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MFG 167 - Non-Destructive Evaluation Techniques


Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the student to a variety of non-destructive testing methods that the college currently offers, including Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing, Radiographic Testing, Visual Inspection, and Ultrasonic Testing. Students will give a brief introduction of each technology with opportunities to have some hands-on activities. Arrangements will be made to visit local companies currently employing these technologies and time speak with the technicians.  No

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SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge level of each of the following non-destructive testing methods: liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing, Radiographic Testing, Visual Inspection, and Ultrasonic Testing.
  • Identify three companies using multiple non-destructive testing methods.
  • Identify two discontinuities on a test part using at least two non-destructive testing methods. 



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