Advanced Engineering Materials

Subject MCEN40015 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Twenty-four lectures and 24 hours of project work
Total Time Commitment: Estimated 120 hours
Prerequisites: Both of:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

OR both of:

436285 Eng Design and Materials 1
436286 Eng Design and Materials 2

Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Coordinator

Prof Kenong Xia

Contact

k.xia@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: Unit 1- Advanced Metallic Materials: Introduction to advanced materials. Advanced light alloys, Superalloys, Metal matrix composites, Intermetallic alloys, Ultrafine and nano structured materials.

Unit 2 - Advanced Non-Metallic Materials: Polymers, Ceramics, Composites (polymer and metallic based), Biomaterials, and Functional materials.
Objectives:

Upon completion, students should be -

  • Familiar with a selection of advanced materials and related processes;
  • Have a basic understanding of the scientific and technological aspects of these materials and processes;
  • Appreciate the use of these advanced materials in engineering applications.
Assessment:

Unit 1: One written report of up to 6000 words with no more than 20 pages of supporting material (appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output) to be submitted in the second half of the semester (40%) and a 15 minute oral presentation of major findings before an audience of students and teaching staff to be held in the final weeks of the semester (10%).

Unit 2: Two written reports, each up to 3000 words, with no more than 10 pages of supporting material (appendices, diagrams, tables, computations and computer output) to be submitted throughout the semester (40%) and a 15 minute oral presentation of major findings before an audience of students and teaching staff to be held in the final weeks of the semester (10%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

* Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
* Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
* Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
* Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering (EngineeringManagement)Mechanical&Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical &Manufacturing)& Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical &Manufacturing)/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) and Bachelor of Computer Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: B-ENG Mechanical Engineering stream

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