The objectives of this course are to introduce to the students the methodology, theory, and procedures of ferrous metal test. The course also introduces to the students the application practices in ferrous metal testing field. With the background, a course topic on the plain heat treatment of ferrous metal is presented. Students are expected to gain the related practical knowledge and will become their critical skill in the future. This course will enable students to explore the characteristics of ferrous metal and improve their ability by doing research and writing reports. Main topics of this course include: plain heat treatment experiment, tensile test, impact test, hardness test, and metallography.