Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MATERIALS DESIGN | ||
Code | MATS303 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr TJ Bullough Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Eng Timbull@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To develop an understanding of the important factors in materials selection and process selection for engineering components' design and manufacture. To develop skills in communication, investigative research, experimental techniques, and team-working , including presentation skills associated with technical posters and wikis. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of the inter-relationships that exist between materials selection, processing, microstructure and properties. This includes an appreciation that materials design requires a compromise between many factors including geometric design, material and process selection, and costs. |
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(LO2) Develop industry and research experimental and investigatory skills required to "reverse engineer" engineering components |
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(S1) Improve and apply group-work skills including communication and project planning |
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(S2) Develop communication skills using Wikis and posters for presentaing technical information. |
Syllabus |
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The module is a two-stage mini-project in which you work in a group to reverse-engineer an industrially-manufactured artefact (or a number of related engineering artefacts), each made up of a number of component parts. The artefact(s) changes each year. Each group is responsible for planning their experimental work and background research, with the aim of producing experimental evidence (using metallography, optical microscopy, SEM, mechanical testing etc) and background research (Standards, manufacturer’s documents, websites, history, market information etc) to relate the artefact components’ microstructure and properties to its design, operation and materials- and process-selection for manufacture. Training is provided on the use of optical microscopes, mechanical testers and the scanning electron microscope as appropriate. Initial findings are presented in a group poster (50% of the module mark). Usually this will involve presenting results from only a l imited set of components and/or a limited analysis of an artefact. Final findings are presented in a group Wiki (50% of the module mark), with results presented from an expanded range of related artefacts and/or more in-depth analysis. Peer moderation within groups allows credit for individual contributions. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Teaching Method 3 - Group-work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
7 |
18 |
10 |
35 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 40 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Poster Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :about half-way through semester | Poster | 50 | ||||
Assessment 2: Wiki Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) : end of semester | Wiki | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |