ENG2022 : Materials Science II
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Chuan Cheng
- Lecturer: Professor Brian Shaw, Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte
- 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: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module aims to provide basic knowledge of typical failure mechanisms found in materials, the calculations necessary to design engineering components with these in mind, and awareness of methods which can be used to improve material performance.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will provide an understanding of material properties and failure modes. The main topics will be:
• A review of basic material properties.
• Yield criteria and strengthening mechanisms.
• Failure modes such as Fracture, Fatigue and Creep.
• Case studies of failures.
• Examples of common material inspection techniques.
• Non-metallic materials, for example Polymers and Composites.
• Examples of relevant calculations to assist in component design and assessment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 52:00 | 52:00 | Revision of lecture material, attempting tutorial questions and background reading. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Online materials/resources. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Completion and review of Canvas Quizzes |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Tour of mechanical test laboratory |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Revision for exam |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module uses lectures as an efficient way to introduce the students to new subjects and is the primary means of meeting the intended knowledge outcomes. The understanding is further developed and applied in practical and tutorial sessions highlighting some of the lectured topics to meet the intended skills outcomes.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | Inspera invigilated open-book exam. Paper resources are allowed, no digital resources except for provided Inspera resources. |
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 | Canvas quiz to check module knowledge |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quiz to check module knowledge |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quiz to check module knowledge |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment approach ensures that students have a level of formative feedback as the course progresses. Combined with tutorial sessions, these will assist students to focus their guided independent study.
The in-class quizzes will also provide examples of the question types that will be utilised in the Inspera exam that will attract 100% of the available marks.
The open-book Inspera exam will be invigilated, on-campus, allowing the students to demonstrate the application of the knowledge they have been taught. This exam will assess the intended knowledge and skills outcomes through varying question types such as multi-choice, calculations and essay.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ENG2022's Timetable