ENG2505 : Materials Science
ENG2505 : Materials Science
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s): Mr Deepak Makwana
- Lecturer: Dr Matthew Armstrong
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ENG1501 | Engineering Mathematics 1 |
Pre Requisite Comment
ENG1501 Engineering Mathematics 1
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To extend ENG1506 Materials 1 in the areas of processing and microstructure in dictating the mechanical properties of materials and design of components by taking into account fatigue, fracture and creep.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Overview of materials, with yield and failure mechanisms.
- Principles of Linear Elastic Fracture mechanics.
- Fatigue: mechanisms, S-N curves, methods for improving fatigue performance.
- Creep of engineering materials.
- Statistical basis of design.
- Use of the above in design of metallic, polymeric and composite components.
- Failure of polymers and composites.
- Case studies on metallic, polymeric and composite components.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
After completing this module students will be able to
- Critique and select materials in the design and lifetime of engineering components.
- Recognise the microstructure and mechanical properties of engineering materials.
- explain the concept of Fracture, fatigue and creep.
- explain the concept of 'fitness for purpose'.
- demonstrate awareness of Limit State Design and Statistically-based Design.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Successful completion of this module will enable the students to:
- Select appropriate materials for the design and lifetime of engineering components.
- In design, apply techniques to control failure mechanisms such as fracture, fatigue and creep
- Apply 'fitness for purpose' questions based on materials science and engineering science principles.
- Use limit state design and statistically based design. [M1][K1]
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Present in-person lectures and module talks |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 17 | 1:00 | 17:00 | Revision and completion of all assessments |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Lectures (non-synchronous pre-recorded) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Present in-person (non-essential, formative learning) Laboratory. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Present in-person tutorials to support independent study and reinforce skills practice. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | Private study - Distance Learning - Work Based Degree Apprenticeship |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Student study time of non-synchronous pre-recorded material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
- Lectures convey the underlying engineering science and the approaches required to apply this to the discipline- specific problems identified.
- Tutorials support the students' self-study in reading around the lecture material and learning to solve the practical engineering problems posed by the Tutorial Questions.
- Laboratory work enables students to gain hands-on experience in experimental methods and relate to the theory taught during the lectures.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | Inspera invigilated closed-book Exam Inspera invigilated open-book exam. Paper resources are allowed, no digital resources except for provided Inspera resources. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Short formative Assessment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment approach ensures that students have a level of formative assessed feedback as the course progresses. Combined with tutorial sessions, these will highlight to lecturing staff if any learning issues exist.
The in-class quizzes will also be used as a way of providing examples of the question formats that will be utilised in the Inspera exam that will attract 100% of the available marks.
The open-book Inspera exam will be invigilated, on-campus, allowing the students to demonstrate the application of the knowledge they have been taught. This exam will assess the intended knowledge and skills outcomes through varying question types such as multi-choice, calculations and essay.
These assessments meets following AHEPv4 learning outcomes:
C1; C2; C13
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG2505's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ENG2505's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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