Courses & Units

Materials Engineering ENG223

Introduction

The unit introduces civil and mechanical engineering students to the engineering properties of materials and manufacturing processes. It aims to develop a basic understanding of the properties of engineering materials, including metals, metal alloys and non-metallic materials.

Summary

Unit name Materials Engineering
Unit code ENG223
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Eric Sivret
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Determine the mechanical properties of materials by using standard test procedures.
  • Evaluate the mechanical properties of materials on the basis of their micro-structures.
  • Explain the manufacturing processes of materials.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030900 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,798.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KAA110 OR ENG103 OR JEE135

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KNE210

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Lecture (2 hour) – Weekly: 13 times (delivered asynchronously with a 1 hour live workshop to review/discuss material)

Tutorial (1 hour) – Weekly: 12 times

Laboratory (1 hour) – 4 times

AssessmentIn Semester Test (20%)|Exam (Invigilated) (30%)|Laboratory Reports (30%)|Material Selection Project (20%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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