SFY0013 : Materials Science 0
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Adrian Oila
- Lecturer: Dr Alasdair Charles, Dr Serkan Turkmen
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module aims to:
• Introduce the basic concepts used in materials science, materials classification, structure at different length-scales, how the structure influences materials properties and principles of materials selection;
• Develop a general understanding of the relationship: processing - structure - properties - performance for crystalline and amorphous materials.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Basic concepts: states of matter, atoms and molecules, energy and entropy, phase diagrams, basic crystallography, defects in solids;
• Materials classification: crystalline vs. amorphous, metals, ceramics, polymers, composites;
• Properties of engineering materials: stress and strain, elastic modulus, strength, hardness, fracture of materials, fatigue of materials, corrosion of metals, thermal properties;
• Principles of materials selection.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Written Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 4:00 | 8:00 | 2 In course assessment (problem solving exercises) each requiring: 2 hour preparation 2 hours completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | PPiP session (Microscopy and Tensile Testing) and Synchronous online (CES EduPack) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 37:00 | 37:00 | Independent study around subject |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 59:00 | 59:00 | Review lecture notes and recommended texts; Calculation sheets; Lab reports and Exam Revision |
| Total | 145:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures are essential for communicating the basic concepts of materials science.
Tutorials are sessions in which the students apply the knowledge gained during lectures and private study and they can discuss their progress with the instructor.
Practical sessions (Microscopy, Tensile Testing and Materials Selection) enable students to attain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques, to observe microstructure, measure mechanical properties and to select materials using digital databases.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 30 | 3 lab reports |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | Lab practical |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Both, formative and summative assessments are included.
The written exam will assess knowledge and understanding.
Practical skills are assessed by laboratory worksheets and the ability to calculate is assessed via written exercises
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SFY0013's Timetable