Undergraduate Course: Materials Engineering 5 (MECE11003)
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 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| 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 will give insight into advanced materials science and engineering through the unifying theme of Deformation, Fracture and Failure. The module will be taught through the analysis of real engineering case-studies. Much of the course will be closely connected to research activities within the School. |
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 1, 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 | | 10:00 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 10:00 - 13:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Classroom 1, Sanderson Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Be familiar with, and able to use, the terminology of deformation, fracture and failure in materials and engineering (via the glossary), and develop an awareness of the need to use terminology precisely.
2. Be aware of the importance of microstructure in deformation and fracture of materials.
3. Understand deformation mechanisms of metals (glide, diffusion mechanisms), and the specifics of deformation of superalloys.
4. Be able to compare the deformation behaviour of metals and ice.
5. Understand how the molecular structure and microstructure of polymers relate to the mechanical and rheological properties and fracture mechanisms.
6. Know how to approach failure analysis in engineering: the importance of understanding application of component, common sense, appreciation of complexity, know when to consult an "expert". |
Assessment Information
Assignment 50%
Final Examination 50%
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jane Blackford
Tel: (0131 6)50 5677
Email: jane.blackford@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Laura Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5690
Email: laura.smith@ed.ac.uk |
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