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Materials Modelling and Characterisation (MCEN90062)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Assoc. Prof. Zhe Liu
Overview
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Students will develop an understanding of phase equilibria and transformations. Fundamental concepts in crystallography will be covered. Materials characterisation including phase analysis such as XRD and microstructure analysis including electron microscopy will be described. Students will be introduced to topics covering the mechanisms of corrosion and approaches to prevent it. Discussions on materials processing including casting, forging, extrusion, and heat treatment will be covered. Fabrication technologies including joining, welding, machining and additive manufacturing are described. Materials modelling including Integrated Computational Materials Engineering will be taught. Finally, students will be introduced to materials selection, design and safety.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- ILO 1 - Explain the concept of processing-structure-property relationships;
- ILO 2 - Identify and use materials characterisation techniques;
- ILO 3 - Link phase equilibria to development of microstructure;
- ILO 4 - Apply advanced concepts in materials science and engineering to tackle advanced topics in the field including ceramics, semiconductors, polymers and metals;
- ILO 5 - Explain and apply the concepts important to materials engineering such as corrosion, processing and fabrication;
- ILPO 6 - Apply materials modelling techniques;
- ILO 7 - Select materials for particular designs in a safe and sustainable manner.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Fundamental concepts in materials science and engineering.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Exam - One end of semester written examination. Assesses Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 7.
| During the examination period | 70% |
Written Assignment - Practical Assignment of no more than 5 pages (not including diagrams, graphs and raw data). ILOs 2-3 assessed in the assignment.
| Week 8 | 10% |
Written Assignment - Written Assignment 1, no more than 5 pages (not including diagrams, graphs and raw data). Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-7 assessed in the assignment.
| Week 4 | 10% |
Written Assignment - Written Assignment 2, no more than 5 pages (not including diagrams, graphs and raw data). ILOs 1-7 assessed in the assignment.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Zhe Liu Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures per semester (3 hours per week) and 12 hours of tutorials per semester (1 hour per week) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Assoc. Prof. Zhe Liu
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Materials Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 31 January 2024