Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Noushin Nasiri
Contact via noushin.nasiri@mq.edu.au
Room 358, Level 3, E6A, 7-9 Wally's Walk
Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm
Nicholas Tse
Contact via nicholas.tse@mq.edu.au
Level 1, 50 Waterloo Road, School of Engineering
Wed 11:30am-12:00pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MECH1001 or ENGG150 or ENGG1050
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
The purpose of this unit is to develop an understanding and insight into the design and utilisation of engineering materials; these materials include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Students will develop knowledge of the mechanical properties of different materials in relations to the physical and chemical phenomenon. Topics covered in this unit will include physical and chemical nature of materials, the effects of nano-, micro- and macro- structures in material properties, considerations in modifying mechanical properties in metallic systems, composite design and materials selection.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grading and Passing Requirement
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD). For further details about grading, please refer to the policies and procedures section below.
Late Submissions
- Up to 12 h late: 10% of the maximum marks available for the assessment item will be deducted. - 1 working day late: 20% of the maximum marks available for the assessment item will be deducted. - 2-4 working days late: 50% of the maximum marks available for the assessment item will be deducted. - 5 working days late (or more): The assignment can be perused, but no marks will be awarded
Final Examinations
- Final examinations will take place at the end of the semester. For further information, please refer to the Examination Timetable website on www.mq.edu.au
Other Relevant Information
- Only in-class assessments should be handwritten, in blue or black ink; all other assessments should be typed. - Diagrams should be drawn neatly and be presented in a legible manner. Any work that is deemed untidy may not be marked or marks may be deducted. - All numerical answers must have correct units and an appropriate number of trailing digits. A mark deduction will be made for answers without appropriate units and trailing digits. - All citations should be referenced appropriately. - Do not exceed the maximum length requirement. Any work that exceeds the specified word or page limit may not be marked or marks may be deducted. - Your name, your student number, your tutor's name and your workshop class time should be clearly indicated on your assignment. Assignments without this information may not be marked or marks may be deducted. - All submitted assignments should have the Faculty coversheet attached. Assignments without coversheet will not be marked. - All submitted assignments should be submitted on iLearn via Turnitin.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Assignments | 20% | No | Week 6 and Week 9 |
Final Exam | 40% | No | See Exam Timetable |
Quiz | 40% | No | Weeks 4, 7, 10 and 12 |
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 6 and Week 9
Weighting: 20%
This assessment consists of two individual assignments, which will build students' progressive understanding of the unit content.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: See Exam Timetable
Weighting: 40%
The final examination will cover the entire unit
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 7, 10 and 12
Weighting: 40%
This Assessment Task is a fortnightly in-class quiz that will cover the information of the preceding 2 Lectures. It aims to build an environment of progressive learning and enhance students' understanding of relevant course materials being delivered in the lecture.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Unit details can be found on iLearn, https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
Useful reading and websites will be posted to iLearn.
Useful urls www.materialsaustralia.com.au www.engineersaustralia.org.au
Databases Macquarie Library has a collection of various databases available to MQ students.
http://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/library
How to find a government report
This short video provides you with tips and tricks for finding government reports easily using Google
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grCZuGLkpg
Acknowledging the words and ideas of others
This video introduces Referencing the ideas and works of others, copyright and creative commons licencing.
Week |
Date |
Lecture Topic |
Lecturer |
Remarks |
1 |
26 Jul |
Course Welcome. Introduction to Engineering Materials |
N.Nasiri |
No Tutorial |
2 |
2 Aug |
Atomic Bonding, Crystalline Structure and Imperfections in Solids |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 1 |
3 |
9 Aug |
Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations in Metals |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 2 / Practical 1/ Issue Assignment 1 |
4 |
16 Aug |
Mechanical Properties of Metals |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 3 /Quiz 1 |
5 |
23 Aug |
Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 4 |
6 |
30 Aug |
Fracture and Fatigue Failures |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 5 / Practical 2/ Submit Assignment 1/Issue Assignment 2 |
7 |
6 Sept |
Mid Review |
N.Nasiri |
No Tutorial / Quiz 2 |
8 |
27 Sept |
Microstructure-Property Relationship and Microstructural Control |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 6 / Practical 3 |
9 |
4 Oct |
Steels |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 7/ Submit Assignment 2 |
10 |
11 Oct |
Light Alloys |
N.Nasiri |
Tutorial 8 / Quiz 3 |
11 |
18 Oct |
Polymers |
S. Wu |
Tutorial 9 / Practical 4 |
12 |
25 OCt |
Composites |
S. Wu |
Tutorial 10 / Quiz 4 |
13 |
1 Nov |
Final Review and Course Summary |
N.Nasiri |
No Tutorial |
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook