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<p>For all engineering disciplines a fundamental understanding of how materials behave is core to being able to effectively select and design solutions to the challenges that are faced by the world. This unit will introduce you to the basic properties of the most commonly used materials in engineering. To develop your understanding both the micro-structural and macroscopic behaviour of materials and fundamental chemistry will be studied, so that an understanding of how a material can be used safely is developed. In addition you will be introduced to the common processing methods, life cycle assessment and material selection techniques.</p>
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<p>•Material Properties, including atomic number, atomic mass, stoichiometry, crystal structure, mass and density.<br>
•Introduction to materials commonly used in engineering applications steel and other major metals,concrete,ceramics,polymers,composites<br>
•For each material, the following issues will normally be covered - manufacture introduction to their microstructure material properties main tests conducted most common engineering applications<br>
•Introduction to stress and strain and their measurement,modulus of elasticity,ductility, brittleness and hardness, electrical and magnetic properties, fracture, fatigue and creep, corrosion mechanisms.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>For all engineering disciplines a fundamental understanding of how materials behave is core to being able to effectively select and design solutions to the challenges that are faced by the world. This unit will introduce you to the basic properties of the most commonly used materials in engineering. To develop your understanding both the micro-structural and macroscopic behaviour of materials and fundamental chemistry will be studied, so that an understanding of how a material can be used safely is developed. In addition you will be introduced to the common processing methods, life cycle assessment and material selection techniques.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Material Properties, including atomic number, atomic mass, stoichiometry, crystal structure, mass and density.<br> •Introduction to materials commonly used in engineering applications steel and other major metals,concrete,ceramics,polymers,composites<br> •For each material, the following issues will normally be covered - manufacture introduction to their microstructure material properties main tests conducted most common engineering applications<br> •Introduction to stress and strain and their measurement,modulus of elasticity,ductility, brittleness and hardness, electrical and magnetic properties, fracture, fatigue and creep, corrosion mechanisms.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin1003">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ENCOR1110" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=GPENG1003" target="_blank">GPENG1003</a>"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify and explain how material properties and behavior are dependent on the crystallinity, microstructure, and phase composition and how these can be controlled by processing.</p>
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<p>Outline the interface between the design process, materials selection and manufacturing.</p>
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<p>Review the common manufacturing processes available for engineering materials and the role of life cycle analysis.</p>
S1
<p>Apply the processes of materials and manufacturing process selection to practical problems in design.</p>
S2
<p>Solve problems relating to material properties in a clear, logical and concise way.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork techniques for laboratory experiments.</p>
A1
<p>Interpret information of engineering significance to material selection and present them in a professional manner</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate knowledge and practical problem-solving skills in materials engineering by preparing a technical report based on laboratory exercises.</p>
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<p>An examination covering all or some of the material covered in the unit.</p>
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<p>40 - 50%</p>
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<p>A range of laboratory and other exercises will be undertaken to support the theoretical development during lectures.</p>
<p>Report/Presentation</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin1003">View unit fees</a>
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