MECH1750
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Case studies highlighting different aspects of materials science and how it relates to engineering will be used throughout the course to give a fundamental knowledge of materials science in context. By completing this course students will be able to identify engineering materials and their applications. They will be able to investigate engineering design problems and evaluate the range of materials that could be used as part of the solution. A knowledge of manufacturing processes and how these processes can limit or increase the usefulness of selected materials will also be developed.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore)
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): MECH2250. Students who have successfully completed MECH2250 are not eligible to enrol in MECH1750.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the possible material choices for specific design applications and discuss their limitations.
2. Describe the link between internal structure, processing and properties of materials for engineering applications.
3. Apply the materials selection process to novel engineering problems.
4. Explain how manufacturing processes affect materials selection for engineering components.
Content
The course is concerned with the engineering properties of materials, how those properties affect design and the supporting science.The following topics are covered:
- Properties of materials (mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and chemical properties).
- Engineering materials (metals and alloys, ceramic materials, polymers and composites).
- Manufacturing processes (for metals and composite materials, and how this affect design choices)
- Context specific case studies (Structural, robotics, biomechanical and aerospace)
Requisite
Students who have previously successfully completed MECH2250 Materials Science and Engineering 1 cannot take this course.
Assumed knowledge
HSC level knowledge of Physics or Chemistry is recommended but not required or assumed.
Assessment items
Quiz: Weekly Quizzes
Presentation: Weekly Tutorial Presentations
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Exam
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 hours x pre-recorded online lectures per week.2 hours x live and online recap and Q & A per week.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- 2 hours x pre-recorded online lectures per week.2 hours x live and online recap and Q & A per week.
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- MECH1750 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Psb) (PDF, 290.3 KB)
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