Undergraduate Course: Polymers and Composite Materials 4 (MECE10009)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Mechanical |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/teaching/mech/ |
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| Course description |
This course offers an overview of the applications and uses of polymeric and composite materials putting the subject in the context of the needs and advancements of society, industry and national well-being. It is primarily focused on their (thermal, rheological, mechanical) properties, processing and characterisation. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 14:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Rm 6301 James Clerk Maxwell Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the Course, students should be able to:
1. Explain methods for determining the microstructure and
molecular weight of polymers and describe the
significance of polymer solubility, melting point and glass
transition temperature;
2. Explain the relationship between polymer properties
(thermal, rheological, mechanical), and polymer
microstructure and molecular weight; Relate polymer
properties to their processing and uses;
3. Explain the structure of composite materials and
determine their mechanical properties |
Assessment Information
| Final Examination 100% |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Vasileios Koutsos
Tel: (0131 6)50 8704
Email: Vasileios.Koutsos@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Laura Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5690
Email: laura.smith@ed.ac.uk |
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