ADVANCED MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
EMS5AM
Not currently offered
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.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoger Lumley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMENC, SMENCB, SMENE, SMENEB, SMENM or SMENMB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of specialist knowledge of the relationship between Processing, Microstructure, Properties, Design and Performance.
- Activities:
- lecture, workshop, reports
02. Demonstrate professional, effective technical written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Activities:
- workshops, reports
03. Proactively determine materials requirements for manufacturing which incorporates creativity, innovation, risk management and compliance, while considering and incorporating customers requirements and viewpoints.
- Activities:
- lecture, workshop
04. Work effectively in a team, and apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility
- Activities:
- workshop
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
- Activities:
- lecture, workshop, reports
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