ENN531 Advanced Materials and Engineering Applications
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| Unit code: | ENN531 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,044 |
| International unit fee | $5,652 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ENN531 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Cheng Yan | c2.yan@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The unit introducing recent development of materials and their potential applications. The advances in microanalysis and modelling techniques will be also covered. The unit teaches the inter-relationships amongst the microstructure, properties and processing so that the fundamental principle of structure-property relationship and materials selection can be understood. The unit also provides students an opportunity to apply the knowledge to analyze a typical material problem through project work and practice class. Understanding of the fundamental relationships between the microstructure and properties in materials is critical to development of robust designs and/or manufacturing methods. This unit provides knowledge in advanced materials, their properties, application, processing, characterization and simulation. This is an advanced unit which is relevant and built on other materials and manufacturing units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- The ability to describe the fundamental structure-property relationship in materials.
- Analysis and selection materials for different applications.
- The ability to discuss several groups of novel materials and potential applications.
- Application of modern characterization and simulation techniques.
- Effective written and oral communication in the field of materials.
Content
The major topics to be covered in this unit and their consequent skills acquired include:
- Introduction of advances in materials science and engineering
- Fundamental principles of structure-property relation in materials
- Selection of materials
- Nanomaterials
- Biomaterials
- Smart materials
- Composites
- Materials for energy and environment
- Advanced characterization and simulation techniques
Learning Approaches
The technical content of the unit will be taught using the following teaching tools:
Online lectures: will cover the theory with emphasise on some practical applications of advanced material. Additional learning will be achieved by reading the recommended reference texts. Lecture slides and some additional readings will be made available on-line using the Canvas website prior to lectures.
Project: One major assignment related to materials selection or development of new materials will be given in week 3/4. This assignment will be done in groups and will involve writing a report of about 2000 words on a selected topic. Submission of final report will be in week 12.
Laboratories: There are two online prac demonstrations. You will be introduced to materials characterisations (such as XRD, AFM, electron microscopy, optical, etc) and/or testing of some advanced materials. You will be provided with experimental data for the final report.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Assessment in this unit is based on Criterion Referenced Assessment. Formative oral feedback will be provided in lab and project meetings and written feedback will be given on the project report, laboratory reports (and final examination on request).
Assessment
Overview
This unit incorporates three items of assessment:
Pracs (20%): You will do 1 prac that consists of 3~4 tasks for this unit. You need to write a final report and submit by week 12.
Project (30%): You will be provided a list of projects to select. A small team will be form to work on the selected project for the whole semester. Your written report will be assessed. Your collaborative work and contribution to your team are important and group members are expected to make equivalent contributions. Marks will be deducted if your contribution is significantly lower. Each group must fill in the 'Statement of Contribution Form'. Final submission of the report is on Friday in week 12.
Final Exam (50%): The final (close book) exam will be given at the end of the semester. Any portable electronic calculators to calculate numerical values will be allowed to use on the examination.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Laboratory/Practical
You are required to engage in laboratory practical demonstration, take notes or measurements and write a report using data provided.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
Assessment: Project
You will be involved in a group project on a typical materials problem (e.g. selection of materials for a particular application or development of a novel material), write a report, and present your research finding in a class.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions
Assessment: Examination
You will answer questions and solve problems related to key concepts in materials and characterisation techniques covered in this unit.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no prescribed text book for this unit. The relevant lecture slides and handouts will be posted in the Canvas for easy access.
A list of reference books and other useful websites will be provided in week 1. The Cambridge Engineering Materials Selector Software (EDUPACK2019) is available to the students for project and lecture learning.
Risk Assessment Statement
You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the remote mode via online resources. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
You will be required to undertake practical sessions in an online or virtual laboratory environment. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components.
You are encouraged to complete a health and safety induction to gain the knowledge for using a real lab for materials characterisation and testing.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN50 Master of Engineering
- Apply advanced discipline knowledge, concepts and practices in engineering systems and processes.
Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Examination - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering problems to achieve research informed solutions.
Relates to: Project, Examination - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage an engineering project.
Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Project - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non-specialist audiences.
Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Project - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering decision making and professional accountability.
Relates to: Project
EN55 Master of Professional Engineering
- Apply advanced and specialist knowledge, concepts and practices in engineering design, analysis management and sustainability.
Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Project, Examination - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering problems to achieve research informed solutions.
Relates to: Project, Examination - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage an engineering project.
Relates to: Project - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non specialist audiences.
Relates to: Laboratory/Practical, Project - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering decision making and professional accountability.
Relates to: Project