ems2em engineering materials
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
EMS2EM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers the underlying fundamentals of materials science and engineering with emphasis on structure and properties of materials utilised in the practice of engineering. Content includes a study of atomic and molecular bonding, structure-property relationships, mechanical behaviour (elastic and plastic deformation, and fracture), phase diagrams and manufacturing processes and applications. The materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIng Kong
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHE2MES
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Materials Science and Engineering | Recommended | Callister, W.D. (Jr) and D.G. Rethwisch, 9th edition, 2014 | Wiley Publishers |
Readings | Engineering Materials 1: An Introduction to Properties | Recommended | Ashby, M. F. and Johnes, D. R. H. (2011) | Elsevier Science |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Compare the fundamental differences and general properties of key engineering materials: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites.
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02. Describe atomic structure of materials and how it influences the macroscopic properties of materials.
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03. Interpret the concepts of stress and strain and the mechanics of the various failure mechanisms in structures.
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04. Interpret phase diagrams and the correlation between microstructure and mechanical properties of materials.
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05. Differentiate fabrication techniques and processing procedures of engineering materials to achieve the required properties.
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIng Kong
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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One 2-hour central written exam (2000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Two written assignments (each equivalent to 500 words, total 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Two online quizzes ((each equivalent to 250 words, total 500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
Two written laboratory reports (each equivalent to 500-words, total 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAvinash Baji
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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One 2-hour central written exam (2000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Two written assignments (each equivalent to 500 words, total 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Two online quizzes ((each equivalent to 250 words, total 500 words) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
Two written laboratory reports (each equivalent to 500-words, total 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |