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Engineering Materials
Undergraduate | USA-ENR116 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
Assemble and strengthen your relationships with structure, materials, process and usage. Consider environmental aspects. Bond with polymers, ceramics and composites. Examine supporting roles of metals and alloys. Prevent materials corroding.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Engineering Materials
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe the atomic structure of elements and the nature of bonding and its relationship to properties
- describe the characteristics of the major groups of engineering materials: metals/alloys; polymers; ceramics and composites; and explain their behaviour under stress
- give an account of the strengthening mechanisms in both metals and non-metals
- identify common failure types and evaluate methods of failure prevention
- demonstrate a knowledge of the principles of corrosion and their methods of prevention
- describe basic crystal structures and mechanisms of diffusion
- describe the mechanical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Introduction, classes of materials and chemical bonding
- Crystal structure and diffussion
- Mechanical properties
- Ceramics
- Polymers
- Metals and alloys
- Composites
- Corrosion
- Fracture
- Advanced materials and biomaterials
- Minerals
The subject aims to provide students with an introduction to the relationships between the structure of a material and its properties, processing and usage. The unit covers structure and properties of materials, and examines the atomic structure, bonding, micro and macro structures and crystals. It explores the mechanical, electrical and physical properties of materials and investigates the types, properties and strengthening mechanisms of metals and alloys. Additionally, types and characteristics of polymers, ceramics and composites are studied. Corrosion, advanced materials, biomaterials and mineral processing are examined.
- Online quizzes (20%)
- Invigilated Exam (50%)
- Practicals (20%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio headset with microphone are required to access weekly consultation and help desk facilities.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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