Non-destructive testing is a course that mainly gives you theoretical, but also certain practical knowledge of this field. The course is carried out in close cooperation with the industry, which gives a foundation in reality. Labs in NDT.
MG1012 Non-Destructive Testing 3.0 credits

To provide basic knowledge about the methods for nondestructive testing of welded joints.
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Course syllabus MG1012 (Spring 2020–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course with a passing grade the student should be able to:
- account for and understand the application of common methods for non-destructive testing (NDT) of welded joint
- describe which types of defects that can be detected with different NDT methods
- suggest an appropriate NDT method or combination of NDT methods for quality assurance
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General entry requirements and a minimum of 120 credits in technology.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic eligibility and 120 cr in Engineering plus basic course in Welding Technology, MG1010 or equivalent
Literature
Kompendium "Oförstörande provning", KTH.
Nondestructive testing of welds, Raj Subramanian Jayakumar.
Studenten väljer själv vilken av ovanstående litteratur han/hon vill använda.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- DEL1 - Participation, - credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Written exam, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.