Module Descriptors
PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS
XXAT30333
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Neil Hart
Email: N.A.Hart@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%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Examination 2 hours (50%)
Coursework (50%)
Coursework (50%)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Engineering laboratories.
Module Learning Strategies
Learning takes place with 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial each week
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 Texts
Foundation Science for Engineers, K. Watson, pb Macmillan 1998 ISBN 033372545X