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ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

EMS5AM

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will understand the fundamental principles of advanced engineering materials and their applications in modern industry. They will be able to use materials selection databases (e.g. MMPDS) and apply underlying principles of materials science together with risk and safety management to make informed decisions in materials selection. Students will consider materials requirements for modern manufacturing enterprises with a particular emphasis on cost, performance, recyclability, sustainability, ease of processing and manufacturing. They will systematically examine the advantages and limitations of advanced materials and the associated processes. They will gain an understanding of methods engineering and standards compliance. This subject content includes a study of processing-structure-property-design relationships, mechanical behaviour (elastic and plastic deformation, and fracture), functional behaviour, degradation and corrosion. The materials covered include metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: James Maxwell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENC, SMENCB, SMENE, SMENEB, SMENM or SMENMB

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of specialist knowledge of the relationship between Processing, Microstructure, Properties, Design and Performance.
02. Demonstrate professional, effective technical written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
03. Proactively determine materials requirements for manufacturing which incorporates creativity, innovation, risk management and compliance, while considering and incorporating customers requirements and viewpoints.
04. Work effectively in a team, and apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility
05. Demonstrate an in depth appreciation of sustainability issues with regard to materials available for manufacturing including processing-structure-property-design relationships, mechanical behaviour, functional behaviour, degradation and corrosion

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Maxwell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour workshop per week on weekdays from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1-hour mid-semester test.

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1

Two Group Reports (each 750 words/student total)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

One Individual report (1,250 words)and 5 min oral presentation (100-words equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO5

One 2-hour Final Examination

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO5