Materials (MCEN90014)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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AIMS

This subject introduces the concept of microstructure and explores its relationship with processing and properties in the context of basic types of engineering materials and their applications. Topics covered include: diffusion, phase equilibrium and diagrams, phase transformation, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, surface and other selected non-mechanical properties.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Diffusion, phase equilibrium and diagrams, phase transformation, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, surface and other selected non-mechanical properties.

 

 

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)


Having completed this subject the student is expected to be able to:



  • Perform analysis of equilibrium phase diagrams and use transformation diagrams to deduce microstructures resulting from specific heat treatments
  • Relate processing, microstructure and properties
  • Describe various engineering materials and their application.

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.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MCEN30017 Mechanics & Materials
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR admission into the 200 point program of the Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • One three-hour end of semester written examination (80%)
  • 2 laboratory sessions (20%) during the semester with reports (totalling not more than 4000 words) due throughout the semester, requiring 25 - 30 hours of work in total

Hurdle requirement: Attendance at the labs and submission of written lab reports as required are compulsory.

The exam and laboratory sessions are all associated with ILOs 1-3.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorKenong Xia
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours of lectures, 9 hours of tutorials, and 4 hours of laboratory work
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    k.xia@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Callister WD Jr, Materials Science and Engineering – an Introduction.

  • Subject notes

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

     

    Students will have access to the following textbooks and lecture notes.

    1. W. D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering - an Introduction.

    2. Lecture Notes on LMS.

     

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical
    Specialisation (formal)Mechanical with Business
    Specialisation (formal)Mechatronics
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022