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EG1012: FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

Engineering design depends on materials being shaped, finished and joined together. Design requirements define the performance required of the materials. What do engineers need to know about materials to choose and use them successfully? They need a perspective of the world of materials. They need understanding of material properties. They need methods and tools to select the right material for the job. This course will help you develop knowledge and skills required for the successful selection and use of engineering materials. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Peter Dunning

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Engineering (EG)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course starts with a broad introduction to materials and processing and their importance to engineering design.  A number of important materials properties are then defined and their relevance to engineering is placed in context.  Methods for measuring these properties are given, along with the origin of these properties.  The relationships between properties and microstructure, and properties and processing are also examined.  CES Edupack material selection software is used throughout the course to enhance the learning experience.

 

 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 80
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Feedback

There will be a scheduled feedback session on the exam paper/performance which will be announced within 4 weeks of the publication of the exam results.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Computer Lab Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 5
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Feedback

Individual feedback will be given to students via MyAberdeen for submitted coursework reports, within 3 weeks of the submission deadline. Feedback for online tests will be in the form of the correct answers, provided on MyAberdeen, within 2 weeks of all students completing the test.

Learning Outcomes
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Computer Lab Test

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 5
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Feedback

Individual feedback will be given to students via MyAberdeen for submitted coursework reports, within 3 weeks of the submission deadline. Feedback for online tests will be in the form of the correct answers, provided on MyAberdeen, within 2 weeks of all students completing the test.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Practical Lab Report

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Feedback

Individual feedback will be given to students via MyAberdeen for submitted coursework reports, within 3 weeks of the submission deadline. Feedback for online tests will be in the form of the correct answers, provided on MyAberdeen, within 2 weeks of all students completing the test.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

Computer Lab Report, Computer Lab Test, 5 x Tutorial Sheets

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Learning Outcomes
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Resit Assessments

To retake failed elements, with others grades being carried through

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Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

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