Module: Materials Engineering

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Materials Engineering
Module Code	EM115 (ITS) / EEG1006 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
Module Co-ordinator	Owen Clarkin
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Resit Assignment

Description

This is an introductory module for 1st year engineering students to the area of engineering materials. The module aims to introduce the structure and application of engineering materials used in all areas of engineering including, mechanical, manufacturing, bioengineering and electronic.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the properties of engineering materials (metals and non-metals), how they are measured, and how they relate to material microstructure
2. Read a phase diagram, and determine structure from the composition and thermal history of an alloy
3. The learner will be familiar with the characteristics of metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, diodes, biomaterials, electrochemistry and basics of solid mechanics
4. Conduct material performance related experiments, collect and analyse data and write technical reports.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Weekly lectures on Materials Engineering
Tutorial	24	Tutorials in Materials Engineering
Laboratory	42	Lab work for Materials
Independent Study	47	Research and revision
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Materials Engineering
Introduces the structure and application of engineering materials and the properties and selection of materials for manufacturing products. The structure and properties of metals, ceramics, alloys and polymers are covered along with materials used in applications such as bioengineering, electronics, electrochemistry and solid mechanics. Selection is also based on ethical and recyclability functions.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	Laboratory experimentation and calculations correlating tensile properties to hardness and toughness	40%	n/a
Loop Quiz	A series of 4 quizzes	60%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

James F. Shackelford: 0, Introduction to materials science for engineers, 0-13-127619-0
William D. Callister, Jr: 2003, Materials science and engineering, Wiley, New York, 0-471-22471-5
Vernon John: 0, Introduction to Engineering Materials, 0-333-94917-7

Other Resources

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