Mechanical Engineering & Management MSc
Materials Engineering ENG5052
- Academic Session: 2024-25
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
Short Description
Developments in metals and polymers; design and manufacturing of polymeric composites; stress analysis of composites; advances in adhesive bonding and surface engineering; sandwich constructions; ceramics-properties, processes and reliability.
Timetable
2 lectures per week
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
100% Written Exam
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the engineering potential of various advanced engineering materials, processing and relevant design tools.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
■ further their knowledge on engineering materials and processing; surface engineering, composite failure and sandwich structural design;
■ assess the applicability of advanced material application to existing engineering products which incorporate conventional materials.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must attend the degree examination and submit at least 75% by weight of the other components of the course's summative assessment.