Materials and Manufacturing
| Module title | Materials and Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT1104 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Andrew Mackenzie Robertson (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
|---|
Module description
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.
The changing research interests of lecturers keep this module fresh, meaning you can keep up to date with the latest developments in materials and manufacturing.
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.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module is designed to help you develop an awareness of principal engineering materials, their fabrication and technical/economic/environmental considerations. By the end of it, you will be able to explain how to manufacture any single component, the cheapest and best method of making it, what the properties of that material are, how they behave and how they arise. The knowledge you acquire in this module will stand you in good stead in future study.
Prerequisite module: INT1108
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Understand the properties of materials relevant to their use in engineering applications and manufacturing methods
- 2. Comprehend economic and sustainability issues in materials and their different manufacturing processes
- 3. Identify and choose the most appropriate issues in materials and their different manufacturing processes
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Use laboratory equipment, correctly and safely, to make measurements
- 5. Record and interpret the results of observed practical experiments and demonstrations.
- 6. Gain first-hand experience of facilities for materials property testing and manufacturing
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Write clear accounts (of laboratory experiments and demonstrations)
- 8. Demonstrate an awareness of health and safety issues applicable to working in a supervised laboratory
- 9. Carry out directed private study using textbooks and other provided resources
- 10. Communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing
- 11. Work as a group member to share and explore practical problems
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 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. |
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 | 3-8, 10, 11 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| 2 TMA | 10 | 3 Hours each | 1-3, 9, 10 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| Written examination | 70 | 2 Hour closed book | 1-3, 9, 10 | Written feedback on formal submission |
| Written examination | 10 | 1 hour in-class test | 1, 2, 8-10 | Written feedback on formal submission |
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) | All | Usually taken in next exam period |
| Written exam | Written exam (deferral) | All | Usually taken in next exam period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for reasons judged legitimate by the Mitigation Committee, the applicable assessment will normally be deferred. See ‘Details of reassessment’ for the form that assessment usually takes. When deferral occurs there is ordinarily no change to the overall weighting of that assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to take a re-sit exam. Only your performance in this exam will count towards your final module grade. A grade of 40% will be awarded if the examination is passed.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
|
Type |
Author |
Title |
Edition |
Publisher |
Year |
ISBN |
Search |
|
Set |
Callister, WD |
Materials Science and Engineering: an introduction |
8th |
John Wiley & Sons |
2007 |
978-0470505861 |
|
|
Set |
Kalpakjian S |
Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials |
5th |
Prentice Hall |
2008 |
9780132272711 |
|
|
Set |
Ashby & Jones |
Engineering materials 1 : an introduction to their properties, applications and design |
Electronic |
|
2012 |
0750663812 |
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
| 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 | 24/08/2019 |
