Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. name, describe and compare heat treatment processes; 2. name and describe key parameters of specific heat treatment process; 3. analyze given part and in accordance with required mechanical properties, part geometry and quantity select adequate heat treatment processes and determine all necessary parameters for the selected processes; 4. select appropriate heating and cooling equipment and atmosphere required for specific heat treatment process; 5. show the type of microstructure material will have after heat treatment; 6. calculate heating and cooling time for simple geometry elements; 7. analyze given part and in accordance with required mechanical properties and part geometry select adequate part material, which can meet required properties through heat treatment; 8. name basic safety measures in heat treatment.