MATS16402
Materials - Shaping the World
20
Semester 2
Undergraduate
Level 4
Dirk Engelberg
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
<p>This unit provides an overview of the application of different types of materials, and how they perform in extreme conditions, to reinforce the knowledge learnt in first semester units by a combination of taught examples and self-learning through applying concepts in the form of case studies.</p><p> </p>
<div>This unit provides an overview of the application of different types of materials, and how they perform in extreme conditions, to reinforce the knowledge learnt in first semester units by a combination of taught examples and self-learning through applying concepts in the form of case studies. </div><div> </div><div>The unit includes: </div><ul> <li>5 x 4 lecture topics emphasising and linking together the course specialisations (e.g. polymers & composite, corrosion and degradation, technical textiles, bio & natural materials and advanced metal alloys) in the form of multifaceted case studies connecting, materials design with performance, and durability (e.g. bullet proof vests, off-shore wind farms, gas turbines etc.). Topics will be chosen to also allow consideration of the commercial cost of production and to highlight environmental issues (e.g. energy saving, sustainability). </li> <li>Student led case studies, in small teams, on a chosen material topic area to research and test multiple properties. Group project clinics to support the case study will be offered.</li> <li>Preparation of a report for a lay audience with peer review of article. </li> <li>Case study in the form of an e-book and a group presentation with peer review/peer marking.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reinforce the basic knowledge and theories learnt in first year units.</li><li>Improve confidence in the use of skills, team working, peer review and communication of ideas.</li><li>Provide an overview of the applications of different types of materials, why they are selected and how they are designed to perform in extreme conditions.</li><li>Make students familiar with using engineering practices and techniques to solve a given challenge.</li></ul><p> </p>
<p>A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:</p>
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Knowledge and understanding</li>
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Intellectual skills</li>
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Practical skills</li>
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Transferable skills and personal qualities</li>
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<ul> <li> Discuss the general factors driving new materials developments</li> <li> Understand the thought processes and complexities involved in balancing a range of material property requirements for a demanding application, including mechanical performance, degradation in the environment, cost, environmental issues and the production process.</li> <li> Apply basic materials’ concepts to understanding in developing new materials for demanding applications.</li> <li> Discuss the unique microstructure and property balance that determines the applications of different types of important advanced structural and functional materials.</li> <li> Discuss of the unique property balance that has evolved in natural materials and underpins their biological function.</li></ul>
<ul> <li> Show improved logical reasoning and problem solving.</li> <li> Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of changing the chemistry and microstructure/architecture of a material on its properties </li></ul>
<ul> <li> Research literature sources</li> <li> Design and créate an e-media file / e-book </li></ul>
<ul><li>Work effectively in a team with defined roles to solve problems.</li><li>Plan, prioritise, delegate/distribute and deliver a programme of work within a team.</li><li>Succinct communication and translation of discussions and ideas to different audiences (technical, lay, etc.).</li></ul>
<div><p>Lectures, group excises, guided team work case studies, recommended textbooks, web resources, electronic supporting information (Canvas), peer-assisted study sessions (PASS), peer review.</p><p> </p></div><p> </p>
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
100%
<p>Feedback given verbal + written</p>
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<ul> <li> “Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World”. M. Miodnownik, Penguine, 2013.</li> <li> “Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction”, W. D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Pub. Wiley, 2010.</li> <li> “Materials engineering, science, processing and design”, M.F. Ashby, H.R. Shercliff and D. Cebon. Butterworth-Heinemann, 3rd edition, 2013.</li> <li> “Materials and Design: The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design” M.F. Ashby, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.</li> <li> “Corrosion Engineering”, M.G. Fontana, McGraw-Hill, 2005.</li></ul><p> </p>
Lectures
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