Undergraduate Course: Polymers and Composite Materials (MECE10009)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
65 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Examination 80%
Coursework 20% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Polymers and Composite Materials | 120 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Polymers and Composite Materials | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain methods for determining the microstructure and molecular weight of polymers and describe the significance of polymer solubility, melting point and glass transition temperature;
- Explain the relationship between polymer properties (thermal, rheological, mechanical), and polymer microstructure and molecular weight; Relate polymer properties to their processing and uses;
- Explain the structure of composite materials and determine their mechanical properties
- Develop an understanding of the selection of polymers for mechanical engineering applications.
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/teaching/mech/ |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) learning outcomes are assessed as follows:
Assignment: Materials and Manufacturing : M1 Science, mathematics and engineering principles; M2 Problem analysis; M3 Analytical tools and techniques; M4 Technical literature; M6 Integrated/systems approach; M7 Sustainability; M8 Ethics; M13 Materials, equipment, technologies and processes
Exam: M1 Science, mathematics and engineering principles; M2 Problem analysis; M3 Analytical tools and techniques; M6 Integrated/systems approach; M7 Sustainability; M13 Materials, equipment, technologies and processes
The following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) learning outcomes covered, but not assessed: M9 Risk; M14 Quality management; M18 Lifelong learning
The following Skills for Success areas are covered: Critical thinking; Problem solving; Curiosity; Reflection; Adaptivity; Data and Digital Literacy; Individuality |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Dipa Roy
Tel: (0131 6)50 5682
Email: Dipa.Roy@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Catherine Davidson
Tel:
Email: c.davidson@ed.ac.uk |
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