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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsMaterials Science and EngineeringRecommendedCallister, W.D. (Jr) and D.G. Rethwisch, 9th edition, 2014Wiley Publishers
ReadingsEngineering Materials 1: An Introduction to PropertiesRecommendedAshby, 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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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
One 2-hour central written exam (2000-words equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04
Two written assignments (each equivalent to 500 words, total 1,000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Two online quizzes ((each equivalent to 250 words, total 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Two written laboratory reports (each equivalent to 500-words, total 1,000 words)2001, 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 elementComments%ILO*
One 2-hour central written exam (2000-words equivalent)5001, 02, 03, 04
Two written assignments (each equivalent to 500 words, total 1,000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04
Two online quizzes ((each equivalent to 250 words, total 500 words)1001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Two written laboratory reports (each equivalent to 500-words, total 1,000 words)2001, 02, 03, 04, 05