Engineering Materials
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
RENG 1005
Undergraduate
No
101754
4.5
Yes
School of Engineering
The aims of Engineering Materials are to provide students with:
The course will introduce you the properties, testing, performance, manufacture and selection of materials in engineering. The course covers the structure and properties of materials, and examines the atomic structure, bonding, micro and macro structures and crystals. It explores the mechanical, electrical and physical properties of materials and investigates the types, properties and strengthening mechanisms of metals and alloys. Additionally, the types and characteristics of polymers, ceramics and composites are studied. Finally, the topics of corrosion, biomaterials, advanced materials and minerals processing are introduced.
William D. Callister and David G. Rethwisch 2010, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 8th, John Wiley & Sons
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 1 hour x 2 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
External (Lecture (self-directed)) | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial (Tutorial (intensive)) | 7 hours x 4 weeks | ||
External (Practical (online)) | 1 hour x 2 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Examination, Group Assignment, Practical Reports, Quizzes
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.