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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Engineering Materials | |||
| Reference | EN1703 | Version | 4 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | March 2021 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an understanding of the structures and properties of engineering materials and metal alloys. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the different types of crystals and the internal structure of atoms and molecules. |
| 2 | Identify the bonding and imperfections in solids and how these affect the properties of materials. |
| 3 | Summarise the important properties of engineering materials including mechanical, physical, electrical and thermal. |
| 4 | State the properties and heat treatment of alloy steel, cast iron, non-ferrous metals and alloys. |
| 5 | Define the mechanical properties of different materials. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The structure of metals: types of atomic bonds, crystal structure of metals, deformation and strength of single crystals, grain and grain boundaries, recovery and grain growth, cold, warm and hot working. Imperfections in solids: point defect, miscellaneous imperfections, microscopic examination. Material properties: mechanical (tensile strength, toughness, hardness and ductility), physical (density, melting point and specific heat), thermal conductivity and expansion, electrical properties and corrosion resistance. Introduction to engineering materials: metals and their alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Metal alloys: phase diagram, main types of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, surface hardening techniques for steels used by industry with reference to engineering applications. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered using lectures and laboratory work supported by tutorial sessions and directed study. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 80 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 220 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | A portfolio of lab activities covering material and mechanical properties of engineering materials. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| To Pass the module a minimum of D Grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | CALLISTER W.D., RETHWISCH, D. G., 2014. Materials Science and Engineering. 9th Edition SI Version, New York: Wiley |
| 2 | KALPAKJIAN, S. and SCMID, S., 2014. Manufacturing engineering & technology. 7th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |
| 3 | GROOVER, M.P., 2016. Principles of modern manufacturing. Global Edition SI Version, New York: Wiley. |