Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The academic objectives of this unit are (1) to equip students with the fundamental knowledge of materials science and engineering; (2) to equip the students with the knowledge of engineering material processing and the processing/structure/properties/performance relationships as demonstrated by the Fe-C alloy system; (3) to equip students with the fundamental and practical knowledge of metal corrosion and basic skills for corrosion prevention, and the knowledge of degradation of non-metallic materials; and (4) to establish a general ability for selecting materials for engineering applications.
This unit builds upon ENSC1004 Engineering Materials and covers important fundamental topics of materials science and engineering including diffusion in solids, strengthening mechanisms in metals and phase diagrams. This prepares students to learn and appreciate how microstructure can be developed and controlled to achieve desired mechanical properties of engineering alloys. It teaches the knowledge of industrial thermal processing of engineering alloys, using Fe-C system as a central example. The unit also introduces to students the common forms of corrosion and corrosion prevention techniques, and degradation of polymers and ceramics. It concludes on engineering materials for application in mechanical design and engineering structures.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 core unit in the Biomedical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering major sequences
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain mechanisms of diffusion in metals and solve simple diffusion problems for alloy heat treatment; (2) interpret common types of binary phase diagrams and to describe solidification processes and
microstructures of binary alloys; (3) use Fe-C phase diagram, and isothermal and continuous cooling transformation diagrams to
describe microstructure development of steels and cast irons through heat treatment; (4) design heat treatment processes to control microstructures and alter mechanical properties of
alloys; (5) explain strengthening mechanisms of alloys; (6) explain electrochemical fundamental principles underlying industrial corrosion of alloys; and (7) design basic cathodic protection systems for engineering structures against corrosion.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) quizzes; (2) assignments; and (3) exams. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Mr Bobby Gillham
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degreeand Successful completion ofENSC1004 Engineering Materials
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.