Description
Materials and Manufacturing
| Module title | Materials and Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT1104 |
| Academic year | 2018/9 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Andrew Mackenzie Robertson (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Description - summary of the module content
Module description
The material components of a product determine how efficiently it works. This module will keep you up to date with the latest developments in materials and manufacturing by relating basic theory to current technology such as carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites and rapid manufacture techniques. You'll be introduced to the fundamental material solids that engineers use such as metals, polymers, composites, glasses and ceramics; exploring why they behave the way they do, how they differ and what we can do to manipulate them to create products. As well as studying the behaviour of materials, you'll also take part in lab work to make and test different kinds of polymer and study common manufacturing techniques by practically trying and testing them. By the end of this course you will be able to explain how any single component is manufactured, why it was the cheapest and best method of making it, what the properties of that material are, how they behave and how they arise.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The material components of a product determine how efficiently it works. If the manufacturers of a railway carriage wheel use the incorrect combination of material components, this can cause it to break and spell disaster for passengers.
You will learn how to relate basic theory to current technology such as carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites and rapid manufacture techniques. Furthermore, the module will introduce you to the fundamental material solids that engineers use, such as metals, polymers, composites, glasses and ceramics. You will also have the chance to explore why materials behave the way they do, how they differ and what we can do to manipulate them to create products. Moreover, you will take part in lab work to make and test different kinds of polymer, and study common manufacturing techniques by practically trying and testing them.
Prerequisite module: INT1108
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the properties of materials relevant to their use in engineering applications and manufacturing methods.
- 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of economic and sustainability issues in materials and their manufacture
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Use laboratory equipment, correctly and safely, to make measurements
- 4. Record and interpret the results of observed practical experiments and demonstrations.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Write clear accounts (of laboratory experiments and demonstrations)
- 6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Health and Safety issues in the workplace
- 7. Carry out directed private study using textbooks and other provided resources
- 8. Communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Materials: Mechanical properties of materials and how they arise.
Lifecycle issues: Manufacture, use and disposal/re-use/recycling of materials.
Manufacturing: Microstructure of materials, how microstructure is changed during manufacture and how this affects properties. Economics and sustainability in materials and manufacturing.
Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 102 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 26 | Lectures. These introduce concepts, provide a broad background, introduce methods and give general guidance. |
| Scheduled learning and Teaching activities | 16 | Tutorials. These sessions will explore particular topics in greater depth and provide students with an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge by solving problems. |
| Scheduled learning and Teaching activities | 6 | Laboratory sessions. The sessions develop practical skills and awareness of practical application of the subject material. |
| Guided independent study | 102 | Directed reading, assigned problems and web-based activities on ELE will develop learning at a pace appropriate for the individual student. |
Assessment
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial examples | In tutorials | 1, 2, 7, 8 | Verbal feedback on review |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 70 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Report | 10 | 3 Hours | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| 2 TMA | 10 | 3 Hours each | 1, 2,7, 8 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| Written examination | 70 | 2 Thour closed book | 1, 2, 8 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| Written examination | 10 | 1 hour in-class test | 1, 2, 8 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| 0 |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | Written exam (referral) | 1, 2, 8 | Usually taken in next exam period |
| Written exam | Written exam (deferral) | 1, 2, 8 | Usually taken in next exam period |
Re-assessment notes
If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Ashby, M & Jones, D. (2005) Engineering Materials Vol. I, 3rd edition [online], Available:
http://lib.exeter.ac.uk/search~S6?/aAshby/aashby;T=Engineering+Materials/1,8,0,B/l856~b1817897&
Ashby, M. & Jones, D. Engineering Materials, Vol II, 3rd edition [online], Available: http://lib.exeter.ac.uk/search~S6?/aAshby/aashby;T=Engineering+Materials/1,8,0,B/l856~b1817898&
Callister, W. (2007) Materials Science and Engineering: an introduction, 8th edition, Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-0470505861 (set)
Kalpakjian, S. (2007) Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, 5th edition, New Jersey: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780132272711 (set)
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Module has an active ELE page
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | INT1103 Core Engineering (Mechanics, Materials and Electronics) |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 17/11/2011 |
| Last revision date | 04/05/2018 |