Module Descriptors
PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS
MECH30211
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Barnes
Email: P.Barnes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination 2 hours (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Written Assigment (1500 words maximum) (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Written Assigment (1500 words maximum) (50%) assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to system of SI units
atomic and electronic structure of materials
bonding in materials
physical properties - electrical, thermal, mechanical
introduction to relationship between structure and properties
atomic and electronic structure of materials
bonding in materials
physical properties - electrical, thermal, mechanical
introduction to relationship between structure and properties
Module Learning Strategies
Learning takes place with 1 x 3 hour lecture (1:n)3 and 1 x 1 hour tutorial each week (1:n)1
Module Resources
Engineering laboratories.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Foundation Science for Engineers, K. Watson, pb Macmillan 1998 ISBN 033372545X