This course provides coverage of standard materials, processes, procedures, equipment and techniques used in industry for metals and alloys, non-metals including polymers ceramics and composite materials. Manufacturing methods, problem solving, quality techniques and cost analysis will also be covered along with manufacturing plant tours and demonstration tours by the welding, machining and plastics/composite departments at Cerritos College.

This course provides students with background knowledge in the operation of basic ultrasonic testing equipment. Skill development required in understanding and operating basis ultrasonic testing equipment for the inspection of composite and metallic components is emphasized.