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GPENG1003 - Materials in Engineering
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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 course will introduce students to the basic properties of the most commonly used materials in engineering. The micro-structural and macroscopic behaviour of materials and fundamental chemistry will be studied to develop an understanding of how a material can be used safely. In addition the common processing methods, life cycle assessment and material selection techniques will be introduced.</p>
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<p>This may include:<br>
•Material Properties, including atomic number, atomic mass, stoichiometry, crystal structure, mass and density.<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.<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</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 course will introduce students to the basic properties of the most commonly used materials in engineering. The micro-structural and macroscopic behaviour of materials and fundamental chemistry will be studied to develop an understanding of how a material can be used safely. In addition the common processing methods, life cycle assessment and material selection techniques will be introduced.</p>
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<p>This may include:<br> •Material Properties, including atomic number, atomic mass, stoichiometry, crystal structure, mass and density.<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.<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</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:
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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 understand how material properties and behaviour are dependent on the crystallinity, microstructure and phase composition and how these can be controlled by processing.</p>
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<p>Recognise 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>
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<p>Apply the processes of materials and manufacturing process selection to practical problems in design.</p>
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<p>Solve problems in a clear, logical and concise way.</p>
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<p>Exercise problem solving and team work techniques for laboratory experiments.</p>
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<p>Develop the appropriate English language and academic skills to successfully study at an undergraduate level.</p>
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<p>Interpret information of engineering significance to material selection and present them in a professional manner</p>
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<p>Use a technical report as a means to demonstrate knowledge and skills in materials engineering.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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>
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/gpeng1003">View unit fees</a>
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