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Master of EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2018
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Overview
Materials engineers use processing-structure-property relationships to design, produce, characterise and apply materials including, metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors and composites in a wide variety of applications such as structural, functional, electronic and thermal. Career opportunities are extensive and include materials production, manufacturing, biomedical, infrastructure, transport and defence.
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Have a sound fundamental understanding of the processing-structure –property relationships underlying materials science and engineering technology
- Possess a broad knowledge base in metals, polymers, ceramics semiconductors and composites, and their relationship to chemical, mechanical, infrastructure and electrical engineering, so as to facilitate effective communication with those other professionals with whom materials engineers routinely communicate
- Have acquired the educational and professional standards of the professional institutions and boards with which the School's courses are accredited
- Understand the basic principles underlying the management of physical, human and financial resources
Skills
- Possess analytical, problem-solving, materials selection and design skills and materials modelling skills including those appropriate for sustainable development
- Have verbal and written communication skills that enable them to make a meaningful contribution to the changes facing our society
- Have an appreciation of the interpersonal and management skills required by engineers in undertaking professional activities
Application of knowledge and skills
- Have developed professional ethics and responsibility towards the profession and the community
- Have acquired the mathematical and computational skills necessary for the solution of materials science and engineering problems for further professional development and for meeting future changes in technology
- Understand the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Last updated: 19 April 2024