Engineering Materials
Contact hours
- 56 hours plus blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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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)
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).
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Lecture Tutorial Specialised Lab | 3 1 1 | 12 10 10 | 36 10 10 |
Online Contact Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Examination | Individual | 60% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Presentation | Group | 15% | 2,3,5,6 |
Online Quiz | Individual | 25% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Lab Report | Individual | 25% | 2,3,4,7 |
Content
• Materials for engineering
• 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
• 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
- Reading materials and references.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.