- Department: Electronic Engineering
- Module co-ordinator: Mr. Martin Coulton
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
An introduction to the physics and properties of metals, ceramics & polymers. Through a series of lectures and laboratory classes, this module will provide a fundamental understanding of the electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of materials used in electronic and electrical equipment.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Subject content aims:
To develop an understanding of the fundamental structures of engineering materials.
To introduce the wide range of materials used in electronic/electrical engineering and their fundamental, physical properties.
To introduce an understanding of how material properties can be used in practical engineering applications
To facilitate materials selection in project design.
To utilise specific physical properties for use as sensors providing feedback for control of systems
To provide reinforcement of learning using laboratory investigations
Graduate skills aims:
To develop an appreciation of materials science
To develop an understanding of materials selection and applications
To instil professional laboratory working practice
Subject content learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
describe how the structures of materials affect their mechanical, thermal, electrical and optical properties
Describe a wide range of materials found in electrical engineering, including metals, semiconductors, ceramics and polymers
Apply knowledge of material properties to design selection in electrical equipment
Describe the fundamental operation of a range of materials used as sensors
Describe the limitations of materials in operation such as thermal effects
Describe reasons for and best practice in professional laboratory working practices (safety, use of logbooks, experimental record keeping and measurement techniques)
Graduate skills learning outcomes
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify and select materials appropriately for a task
Be able to describe the operation of a range of components based on what they are made of
Plan and manage their time in a laboratory setting
Professional Practice embedded into this module:
Health and Safety, assessing risk
Competence in laboratory Practice
Written communication skills
Personal and Group Skills
Improved communication of technical concepts
Engineering standards and Regulation
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Fundamentals of Materials Exam |
2 hours | 70 |
Essay/coursework Lab Related Coursework |
N/A | 30 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) Fundamentals of Materials Exam |
2 hours | 70 |
Essay/coursework Lab Related Coursework |
N/A | 30 |
The Department of Electronic Engineering aims to provide some form of feedback on all formative and summative assessments that are carried out during the degree programme. In general, feedback on any written work/assignments undertaken will be sufficient so as to indicate the nature of the changes needed in order to improve the work. Students are provided with their examination results within 20 working days of the end of any given examination period. The Department will also endeavour to return all coursework feedback within 20 working days of the submission deadline. The Department would normally expect to adhere to the times given, however, it is possible that exceptional circumstances may delay feedback. The Department will endeavour to keep such delays to a minimum. Please note that any marks released are subject to ratification by the Board of Examiners and Senate. Meetings at the start/end of each term provide you with an opportunity to discuss and reflect with your supervisor on your overall performance to date
W.D. Callister Jr; “Materials Science and Engineering and Introduction”, 7th Edition, J. Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ (2007). ISBN 0471736961