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 | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS | ||
Code | PHYS487 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor K Durose Physics Ken.Durose@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To provide a science-led understanding of how materials are configured and how they behave. Fundamental concepts surrounding crystalline materials and their defects will be used to explain materials properties and behaviour, and frameworks for describing how materials respond to processing will be described. There will be exemplar case studies. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the principles of bonding and crystal structure in solids |
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(LO2) Understand the types of point defects in solids and the thermodynamic drivers for their presence |
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(LO3) Be able to use phase diagrams to predict the phase, composition and microstructure of solids. |
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(LO4) Know the Phase Rule and be able to apply it. |
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(LO5) Understand diffusion phenomena and be able to solve problems using Fick’s first and second laws. Understand macroscopic diffusion phenomena. |
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(LO6) Have an appreciation of the fundamental drivers for crystal growth including supersaturation, nucleation and heat flow criteria. |
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(LO7) Know the main properties of dislocations in solids and how they influence the properties of materials, including mechanical properties. Understand diffusionless transformations |
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(LO8) Know about key materials classes through case studies. |
Syllabus |
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Review of bonding in solids and the structure of materials. Covalent, ionic and metallic bonding. Orbital hybridisation and bonding in molecules and solids |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 |
2 |
20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Exam Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
essay project | 0 | 20 |
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. |