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Archived Version 2020 - 2021

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

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

None

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