Advanced Materials
Subject MCEN90020 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2011. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures, 24 hours of project work Total Time Commitment: 120 hours |
| Prerequisites: | Prerequisite as below - Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: |
| Corequisites: | N/A |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | N/A |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | As below - Subject |
| 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. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
| Subject Overview: | This subject focuses on advanced materials and their engineering applications. Selected metallic, ceramic and polymer materials and their composites are analysed in the context of particular applications. Wherever possible, the topics will be reinforced by introducing the latest development in research. The selected advanced materials may include light alloys, ferrous alloys, superalloys, intermetallic alloys, ultrafine and nano structured alloys, amorphous alloys, metal matrix composites, structural and functional ceramics, and structural and functional polymers. Students are required to study engineering cases of their own selection by researching literature and/or conducting experiments in laboratory. |
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| Objectives: | At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to: • Apply advanced engineering materials through applications and case studies. • Describe emerging engineering materials and their potential applications. • Write a research manuscript in the area of materials engineering. |
| Assessment: | Two project reports (50% each) of up to 3,500 words each in addition to supporting material such as figures and tables, to be submitted at the end of the semester. |
| Prescribed Texts: | TBA |
| 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 science and engineering fundamentals • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution • Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance • Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large |
| Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
B-ENG Mechanical Engineering stream Master of Engineering (Mechanical) |
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