ENG1006 : Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Module Leader(s): Dr Adrian Oila
- Lecturer: Dr Katarina Novakovic, Dr Philip Hyde, Dr Colin Davie, Dr Jinju Chen, Professor Anthony O'Neill, Dr Alasdair Charles, Professor Nick Wright, Dr Stevin Pramana
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
Aims
The aim of this module is to introduce the basic concepts used in materials science and engineering, materials classification, structure at different lengthscales 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, concrete
- Electronic materials and electronic properties
- Magnetic materials and magnetic properties
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | PiP session (Lecture) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 25:00 | 50:00 | Assessment preparation and completion |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | Non-synchronous online |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | PiP session (Practical) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Virtual Laboratory |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Synchronous online (QA sessions via Zoom) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 52:00 | 52:00 | Review lecture notes and recommended textbooks |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Recorded lectures will be used to introduce the main topics.
PiP lectures will be used to revise the content of recorded lectures and present relevant examples.
The synchronous online sessions are workshops 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.
Plan B: In case of Covid-19 disruption:
- PiP sessions will switch to non-synchronous online learning (material in Canvas)
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Examination | 90 | 1 | M | 50 | Online Multiple Choice and Numerical Exercises. |
| PC Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Online Multiple Choice and Numerical Exercises. |
Formative Assessments
| 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG1006's Timetable