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MSE-4314: Bladesmithing

Description: Introduction to bladesmithing processes. Hands-on experience with heating metal, visual temperature measurement, manual hammer forging, forge welding, cooling metal, and heat treatment. Emphasis on safe forging and bladesmithing practices.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: MSE-3304, MSE-3354

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 3.23 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 0.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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