Master Syllabus CT1103, Introduction to Corrosion

Credits 3 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course identifies the causes and common remedies for corrosion and prepares the student for a career in corrosion mitigation. An introduction to the basic understanding of all aspects and causes of common corrosion problems in industry, and general remedies such as cathodic protection, protective coatings, material selection, and chemical treatments.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Course Outcomes
  1. Students will identify and define the various types of corrosion using the correct terminology.
  2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of corrosion control methods that are appropriate for student circumstances.
  3. Students will apply corrosion theory to assess at least one corrosion problem and recommend a suitable remedy.
  4. Students will match corrosion processes to the appropriate materials which include metals, plastics, ceramics, bricks, stoneware, porcelain, clay, glass, concrete, graphite, wood, etc.
  5. Students will identify the major job markets in corrosion technology and recall the types and levels of certification in each field.
Course Outline
  1. What is Corrosion
  2. Electrochemistry
  3. Atmospheric Corrosion
  4. Corrosion by Water and Steam
  5. Corrosion in Soils
  6. Forms of Concrete
  7. Instrumentation
  8. Cathodic Protection
  9. Ground Bed
  10. Protective Coatings
  11. Stray Current Corrosion
  12. Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion
  13. Construction Practices
  14. Maintenance Procedures
Instructional Methods

Demonstrations

  1. Assigned Reading
  2. Class Lecture
  3. Equipment & Procedure
  4. Peer Feedback Discussion.
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Corrosion Basics, an Introduction. 2nd Edition book by Pierre R. Roberge, This book provides a general coverage of the wide field of corrosion control. It'�s designed to be helpful to those being initiated into the work, and consequently attempts to present each corrosion process or control procedure in the most basic terms.
  2. NACE International Standards, and Industry Directed Topics.
Methods of Assessment

exams, homework assignments, and

projects

class discussions, power point

presentations, and projects

  1. Outcome 1 will be assessed through
  2. Outcome 2 will be assessed through
  3. Outcome 3 will be assessed through
  4. Outcome 9 will be assessed through

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