ENG1006 : Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Adrian Oila
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Stevin Pramana
- Lecturer: Professor Nick Wright, Dr Alasdair Charles, Dr Sadegh Nadimi, Professor Katarina Novakovic, Dr Colin Davie, Professor Anthony O'Neill
- 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: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce the basic concepts used in materials science and engineering, materials classification, structure at different length scales and how the structure influences materials properties.
Outline Of Syllabus
- Introduction to materials science and engineering
- Structure of solids: crystalline and amorphous, defects
- Mechanical properties of materials: elastic and plastic deformation
- Diffusion and phase diagrams, solubility
- Metal and alloys: ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, common heat treatments for Fe and Al alloys
- Failure of metals and alloys: fracture, fatigue, corrosion and oxidation
- Fundamentals of ceramic materials
- Fundamentals of polymers and plastics
- Introduction to composite materials: particulate and fibre composites
- Construction materials: concrete and soils
- Electronic materials and electronic properties
- Magnetic materials and magnetic properties
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 25:00 | 50:00 | Exam revision and completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Lecture |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Practical |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Tutorial |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 53:00 | 53:00 | Review lecture notes and recommended textbooks |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Recorded lectures will be used to introduce the main topics.
Lectures will be used to revise the content of recorded lectures and present relevant examples.
The tutorials are sessions in which the students apply the knowledge that they gain during lectures and private study, and they can discuss their progress with the instructor.
Practical sessions enable students to attain hands-on experience in experimental techniques.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | M | 50 | Online Multiple Choice and Numerical Exercises via Canvas. |
| Digital Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Online Multiple Choice and Numerical Exercises via Inspera. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Materials for International Year One Engineering | 1 | N/A |
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 | Weekly quizzes with feedback, throughout the module |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examinations provide an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem-solving skills. The multiple choice and numerical exercises will assess the basic knowledge through definition, discussion and recall approach and will test the ability of a student to calculate and categorise the concepts of the module.
The formative assessment will provide the students with an early experience of the exam format, creating awareness of the expected depth of learning and associated workload.
A single A4 sheet (two-sided) may be prepared in advance and taken into the exam as a study support.
AHEP 4 learning outcomes C1, C2, C3, C12 and C13 covered throughout assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1006's Timetable