Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term4 | Term4 |
| Lismore | Term4 | Term4 |
| Online | Term4 | N/A |
Unit description
Develops an understanding of how the physical and chemical properties of a material can affect its behaviour under load. This knowledge is then applied in evaluating the suitability of different types of materials for use in different engineering applications.
Unit content
Module 1: Types of materials used in engineering
Module 2: Physical properties of materials
Module 3: Chemical properties of materials
Module 4: Industrial coatings and treatments
Module 5: Structural materials in engineering
Module 6: Composite materials in engineering
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate an understanding of basic chemical concepts relevant to engineering materials |
| 2 | apply knowledge of basic physical and chemical properties to explain behaviours of engineering materials |
| 3 | explain how industrial coating and treatments can be used to improve the durability of engineering materials |
| 4 | select appropriate materials for a simple engineering application |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of basic chemical concepts relevant to engineering materials
- apply knowledge of basic physical and chemical properties to explain behaviours of engineering materials
- explain how industrial coating and treatments can be used to improve the durability of engineering materials
- select appropriate materials for a simple engineering application
Prescribed Learning Resources
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Teaching and assessment
Fee information
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