ME0080 Material Science v5

Modular Block Outline
Modular Block Title Co-ordinator Credit value HECoS

Code Materials Science Dr Brian McKay. 20 Code
ME0080 100184
Division responsible for

Level Pre-requisites: Co-requisites Additional Tutors teaching and assessment:
Foundation None None Dr Svetlana Ignatova Department of Mechanical
Year and Aerospace
Engineering/Division of
Mechanical Engineering
Version Date Notes – Q&S USE ONLY QSO

No.
1.0 ? Original module ?
1.1 6 August Minor modification to block with the removal of the fracture/microscopy lab JP
2015 and the replacement of the materials selector lab by fatigue testing. In
addition tutorials are introduced in smaller groups to familiarise students
with problem solving in materials engineering.
1.2 Nov 2015 Added logo KC
2.0 6 June Minor modification to Indicative Content and assessment pattern change JP
2017 and weighting.
3.0 Dec 2017 Updated Department/Division details to align to CEDPS structures from BT
2017/8
4.0 7 August Update to teaching team, Prof Jim Song replaced by Dr Brian McKay. JP
2018
5.0 18 Block checked against Programme Changes Spreadsheet for 2020/21 JP
December delivery.
2020
MAIN AIMS:
To introduce students to materials engineering theory through looking at a range of materials topics.
The laboratories will reinforce the theory introduced to students in Semester 1 through structured laboratory
experiments. To allow students to gain experience in materials characterisation techniques. To give students
experience in report writing and develop written technical skills.
LEARNING OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED
This Modular Block provides opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding (K) cognitive
(thinking) skills (C) and other skill s and attributes (S) in the following areas:
Categories (K, C , S)
K 1. Fundamentals of the structure and properties of engineering materials
K 2. Fundamentals of mechanical testing techniques for materials
K 3. Fundamentals of material characterisation
C 4. Explain and analyse how the structure of a material influences material properties
and processing.
C 5. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of an engineering material when used

in a specified application.
C 6. Interpretation of stress/strain curves for different types of material
S 7. Use of laboratory equipment
S 8. Report writing skills
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
1. Atomic Bonding: metallic, covalent, ionic and secondary bonding in materials. Atomic arrangement:
body centred cubic and faced centred cubic unit cells.
2. Mechanical properties: Young’s modulus, yield strength, tensile strength (ultimate tensile strength),
stress/strain curves. Types of fracture: brittle, ductile fractures. mechanism of fatigueCreep
4. Ceramics: general description of ceramics. Glasses. semiconductors.

5. Metals: General description of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. General properties.
6. Composites: general description, types of composite,
Materials and their Uses

Distinguish between different materials and their purposes: metals and alloys, polymers,
semiconductors, graphene, timber, stone, brick, concrete, ceramics and glasses, composites.
Atoms and Molecules

Atomic structure. Atomic Bonding: metallic, π-bonds, Van der Waals, hydrogen bonding, covalent, and
ionic in materials. Atomic arrangement: body centred cubic and faced centred cubic unit cells,
dislocations and impurities. Molecules and intermolecuar forces. Distinguish between phases (states)
of matter: solid, liquid, gas, liquid crystal, plasma. Phase change: condensation, solidification,
sublimation.
Properties of Matter
Describe the basic properties of materials.
Mechanical – brittle, ductile, strong, plastic, soft, hard, stiff, malleable. Elasticity: Hooke’s law, Stress
and strain,Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, shear modulus, yield strength, tensile strength (ultimate
tensile strength), stress/strain curves. Fatigue and creep fractures.
Electrical – conductor, insulator, semiconductors: intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p-type and n-
type materials, the band theory of conduction, the p-n junction, diodes, transistors, basic operation of a
solar cell.
Magnetic – classification of magnetic materials, self-magnetisaton and hysterisis, dia-, para-, ferro-
magnetism, uses of ferro-magnetic materials, domain theory of ferro-magnetism.
Thermal – conductive / insulating, thermal expansion of solids.
Introduction to Process Engineering

Mass and energy balances using an industrially relevant case study.
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES AND METHODS USED TO ENABLE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF
LEARNING OUTCOMES: these might include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, workshops, laboratories,
distance learning, projects, formative assessment or other methods (please specify)
Lectures will deliver definitions, concepts and theory.

Seminars will apply theory to practical engineering systems to consolidate understanding.
Laboratory work is to reinforce understanding of the concepts and theory delivered in lectures.
Laboratory experiments will be assigned to students according to their programme of study.
CONTACT HOURS
Number of hours
Scheduled Contact Hours
54 hours
NB: This includes tutorials, lectures, workshops etc
Independent Study Hours
146 hours
TOTAL OVERALL STUDENT LEARNING HOURS
200 hours
NB: This must add up to the credit value of the module multiplied by
10. i.e. 20 credits = 200 hours
Elements of Summative Assessment
ASSESSMENT SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH ENABLE STUDENT WEIGHTING

NUMBER TO DEMONSTRATE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES (please provide
the length/duration of each assessment listed):
1
Laboratory reports 40%
Final
Examination – 2 hours 60%
Assessment
INDICATIVE READING LIST
All University reading lists are now held on Talis Aspire. To search for the reading list of this module click on the
hyperlink and follow the instructions. http://readinglists.brunel.ac.uk/index.html
The following information is required:
COMPULSORY modular block on the following

programmes (please list): Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year
OPTIONAL modular block on the following

programmes (please list): n/a

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Modular Block Outline

Modular Block Title Co-ordinator Credit value HECoS

Division responsible for

Version Date Notes – Q&S USE ONLY QSO

1.0 ? Original module ?

LEARNING OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED

K 1. Fundamentals of the structure and properties of engineering materials

K 2. Fundamentals of mechanical testing techniques for materials

K 3. Fundamentals of material characterisation

C 5. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of an engineering material when used

C 6. Interpretation of stress/strain curves for different types of material

S 7. Use of laboratory equipment

S 8. Report writing skills

4. Ceramics: general description of ceramics. Glasses. semiconductors.

Materials and their Uses

Atoms and Molecules

Thermal – conductive / insulating, thermal expansion of solids.

Introduction to Process Engineering

Lectures will deliver definitions, concepts and theory.

Elements of Summative Assessment

ASSESSMENT SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS WHICH ENABLE STUDENT WEIGHTING

INDICATIVE READING LIST

The following information is required:

COMPULSORY modular block on the following

OPTIONAL modular block on the following

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