James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

EG2010 - Materials Science and Engineering

Subject Description

This subject comprises an overview of materials science and engineering, classification, properties and applications of materials. The materials science part is more related with the structure and properties of materials while the materials engineering analyses the impact of these structural properties and processing techniques on the final materials performance. Understanding the interrelationship between processing, structure, properties and performance is the ultimate objective of this subject. Topics covered in this subject are: metals including alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites, atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures, mechanical properties, phase diagrams, electrical and optical properties.

Learning Outcomes

• describe and summarise key properties of metal, ceramic, polymer and composite materials
• examine phase diagrams and crystal structure of different materials
• analyse material properties (mechanical, thermal, optical and electrical) and their implications on process selection and final application
• combine knowledge on materials science and engineering with experimental and analytical skills

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (15%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (25%) - Group

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  ME2518

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