Overview

Engineering Materials: Atomic structure and bondingStructure of metals, ceramics, polymers and compositesMaterial propertiesMaterials testing and reportingApplication of MaterialsEconomic, environmental, and societal Issues Systems Engineering: Introduction to systems and requirement definitionSystem architecture and subsystemsBasic system modellingSystem connections and integration

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with:

  • A basic understanding of the underlying science and the engineering performance of materials used in engineering applications
  • An introduction to Systems Engineering with a focus on fundamentals, and establishing a framework for designing engineered systems, taking into account various subsystems, and their design and functionality requirements

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate a deep understanding on the classification, structure and application of engineering materials
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Determine and evaluate the mechanical properties of materials with elastic and plastic deformations
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Analyse the economic, environmental, and societal Issues related to materials use
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Recognise engineered systems and identify their key components and functionalities for design and analysis
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Distinguish various requirements, assumptions and constraints associated with advanced engineered systems
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Develop advanced skills to model system components and their associated behaviours
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Apply systems engineering fundamentals to a complex system as part of a team
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Apply research skills and conduct a research project on an advanced topic related to engineering materials

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Other topic information

Practical training in the use of the equipment related to mechanical testing and microstructure examination will be provided on an ad hoc basis.