Computing & Communication

MATS15501 Computing & Communication 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 4 Kun Yan Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The unit provides a basic introduction into Materials Science and Engineering, followed by the development of practical skills such as scientific report writing, computing, experimental analysis, design problems and group work and oral presentations. The work is carried out in groups so you must attend all sessions. The unit provides a basic introduction into Materials Science and Engineering, followed by the development of   practical skills such as scientific report writing, computing, experimental analysis, design problems and group work. The work is carried out in groups so you must attend all sessions. If for any reason you are late to arrive and miss a session please let me know (Kun Yan, <a href="mailto:eric.prestat@manchester.ac.uk">kunyan.callaghan@manchester.ac.uk</a>,)For the first two weeks of the teaching semester you will be working on the beam challenge and you will write a scientific report (worth 15%).In parallel to this you will have general introductory lectures, six of which form the basis for you to tackle an online test (15%).Also in the first two weeks of the teaching semester you will work on the artefact disassembly task and you will prepare a poster on this.  In weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 and 11 you will be carrying out computing exercises (worth 40%). You will have a lecture in week 3 to introduce python programming.In weeks 4, 5, 8, 10 you will be analysing a failed material examined by microscopy and mechanical testing. In week 12, you will be presenting your analysis with results (worth 30%).    <ol> <li> Introduce students to materials science as a science and engineering discipline;</li> <li> Introduce transferable computational skills required for general scientific enquiry and some specific to the materials discipline.</li> <li> Reinforce essential experimental skills for Materials Scientists.</li> <li> Develop good practice in the communication of scientific ideas via reports and presentations.</li> <li> Introduce students to the university’s systems for accessing scientific literature and referencing and develop an awareness of academic malpractice.</li> <li> Develop analytical skills to analyse and draw critical conclusions from an experiment based on logical arguments from your own observations, previous literature and a knowledge of the accuracy and precision of the methods.</li> <li> Encourage self-motivation through group work and student-led learning.</li></ol>  A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections: <ul> <li> Knowledge and understanding</li> <li> Intellectual skills</li> <li> Practical skills</li> <li> Transferable skills and personal qualities</li> </ul> <ol> <li> Show an awareness of breadth of materials and biomedical materials science</li> <li> Demonstrate an understanding of experimental design</li> <li> Understand simple programming concepts like variable assignment and iteration</li> <li> Demonstrate an understanding of error handling </li> <li> Knowledge of academic malpractice and ethics</li></ol><div>  </div> <ol> <li> Demonstrate awareness of significance of measurement errors </li> <li> Develop the ability to plan a solution to a technical/scientific problem using computation </li> <li> Learn to assess, analyse and evaluate data</li></ol><div>  </div> <ol> <li> Proficiency with library and information sources. </li> <li> Know how to use Jupyter notebook and Python to analyse and visualise data and carry out simple analysis </li> <li> Develop and execute simple routines using Python</li></ol><div>  </div> 1. Prepare technical reports and presentations that effectively communicate fundamental materials science concepts such as stiffness, Young’s modulus and materials failure.2. Obtain and interpret information from various media/sources to provide scientific context for data and results generated.  3. Conduct group assignments to demonstrate proficiency in communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and task delegation.  4. Conduct group and individual projects to effectively apply and communicate fundamental materials science concepts such as failure analysis.5. Organise and present technical/scientific information in a logical and concise manner when writing reports and giving presentations.6. Communicate professionally and respectfully in all forms of communication, such as in person, via email and through feedback, with an active consideration of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how the language we use affects others. This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures, labs, discussions, tutorials, computer based activities, group activities and independent study. Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Feedback given (written) N Engineering materials 1: an introduction to properties, applications and design” M.F. Ashby and D.R.H. Jones, 2005.“Materials science and engineering” W.D. Callister, 2011.http://www.scipy-lectures.org/ https://github.com/jrjohansson/scientific-python-lectures  Lectures 32 0 168