Engineering Materials
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 84 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2024 teaching periods
| Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit of study aims to introduce you to the basics of materials engineering, including their microstructure, properties, structure, failure modes and sustainable use.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the difference in atomic/molecular structure between the major classes of materials that result in different material properties. (K1)
2. Analyse the material response to mechanical and physical stimuli. (K1, S1)
3. Determine mechanical properties of all major classes of materials on the basis of experiment. (K1, S1)
4. Determine physical properties of materials. (K1, S1)
5. Describe the suitability of different methods of strengthening of materials and their potential for material degradation. (K1, S1, A2)
6. Select materials using appropriate methods that consider microstructure, manufacture, performance and sustainability. (K1, S1)
7. Safely execute experiments, formulate conclusions and generate laboratory reports. (K6, S1, A2).
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the difference in atomic/molecular structure between the major classes of materials that result in different material properties. (K1)
2. Analyse the material response to mechanical and physical stimuli. (K1, S1)
3. Determine mechanical properties of all major classes of materials on the basis of experiment. (K1, S1)
4. Determine physical properties of materials. (K1, S1)
5. Describe the suitability of different methods of strengthening of materials and their potential for material degradation. (K1, S1, A2)
6. Select materials using appropriate methods that consider microstructure, manufacture, performance and sustainability. (K1, S1)
7. Safely execute experiments, formulate conclusions and generate laboratory reports. (K6, S1, A2).
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: Class (36 hours), Tutorials (24 hours), Laboratory Work (12 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (12 hours)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (6 hours)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 60 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (12 hours)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (6 hours)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study (approx. 60 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 40%-50% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Laboratory Works | Individual | 15%-25% | 2,3,4,7 |
| End of Chapter Problems | Individual | 10%-15% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Mid Semester Test | Individual | 15%-20% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Mini Project | Group | 10%-15% | 2,3,5,6 |
Minimum requirements to pass this unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the final exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a conceded pass.
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Atomic bonding and structure
• Crystal structure, unit cells, planes and direction, x-ray diffraction, density
• Amorphous structures, composition
• Crystal defects, imperfections, dislocation theory
• Recovery, recrystallization, grain growth
• Electrical & magnetic properties of metals
• Mechanical behavior of metals, polymers, ceramics;
• Failure of materials; fatigue, ductile, brittle, impact, tensile, creep, corrosion
• Properties of polymers
• Electrical & magnetic properties of polymers
• Properties of concrete, composites, ceramics
• Electrical & magnetic properties of ceramics
• Materials selection strategies,
• Sustainability of materials
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.