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Materials (MCEN90014)
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 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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.
The topics covered in this subject include diffusion, phase equilibrium and diagrams, phase transformation, metallic alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, surface and other selected non-mechanical properties.
Intended learning outcomes
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN90043 | High Performance Materials | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MCEN30017 | Mechanics & Materials |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One written examination
| End of semester | 80% |
2 laboratory sessions during the semester with reports (totalling not more than 4000 words)
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Additional details
The exam and laboratory sessions are all associated with ILOs 1-3.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kenong Xia Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures, 9 hours of tutorials, and 4 hours of laboratory work Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Mechanical with Business Specialisation (formal) Mechanical 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.
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: 31 January 2024