Module Descriptors
MATERIALS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS
MECH50285
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Barnes
Email: P.Barnes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours lecture x 10 (1:n)
1 hour tutorial x 10 (1:20)
3 hour practical activity x 2 (1:20)
1 hour tutorial x 10 (1:20)
3 hour practical activity x 2 (1:20)
Module Additional Assessment Details
End Examination 2 hours weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 and 3.
Materials Selection Assignment report 1500words +CES files and group presentation weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3
Materials Selection Assignment report 1500words +CES files and group presentation weighted at 50% assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3
Module Indicative Content
Material properties and formal techniques for selection of materials for technological applications.
Failure mechanisms in materials.
Engineering materials and their applications.
Processing techniques for materials
Advances in materials esp 'smart' materials for design
Failure mechanisms in materials.
Engineering materials and their applications.
Processing techniques for materials
Advances in materials esp 'smart' materials for design
Module Texts
Callister WD Materials Science & Engineering 7th Edn Wiley 2006 ISBN 0471736961
Ashby M Materials Selection & Mechanical Design 2nd Edn BH 2001 ISBN 0750643579
Ashby M & Johnson K Materials and Design BH 2002 ISBN0750655542
DTI /Foresight reports various www.foresight.gov.uk
Ashby M Materials Selection & Mechanical Design 2nd Edn BH 2001 ISBN 0750643579
Ashby M & Johnson K Materials and Design BH 2002 ISBN0750655542
DTI /Foresight reports various www.foresight.gov.uk
Module Resources
Tensile/hardness/impact testers
CES software
CES software
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Level 1 CE00432-1 Essential Mechanics and Fluids or equivalent.