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Core Module Information
Module title: Plastics Materials
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11116
Module leader: Reza Salehiyan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you should expect to cover the following topics; Structure, properties and applications of commodity, engineering and high performance thermoplastics and thermosets. This will include Polymer blends, materials & process selection and manufacturing with polymers including Injection moulding, thermoforming and extrusion.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: You will explore various polymer structures and critically relate this to the properties of plastics materials.

LO2: Be able to evaluate plastics and determine their properties [mechanical & chemical].

LO3: Critically assess the effect of additives on the processing and service properties of polymer materials.

LO4: Be proficient at justifying the selection of suitable plastic materials & processing methods for specified applications.

LO5: You will engage in critical dialogue and argue the latest developments, or social issues, related to plastics and their use, reuse, recycling and disposal.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Reza Salehiyan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 The lecture consists 2 hours of teaching per week where students learn the weekly topics via different interactive modes including open discussions, illustrations, videos etc.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials contain both fundamental and critical questions which encourages students to participate in a more open discussion activities and put their learned topics under evaluation through iterative arguments and verifications.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 3 Hour closed book exam covering all learning outcomes.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 4 Working as a group during practical sessions students get hands-on experiences and get themselves familiar with real-world challenges related to the subject being thought.
Online Guided independent study 151 A learning approach where students take responsibility for their own learning process, with support and direction from academics through tutorials and research assessments. This method combines the independence of self-directed study with the guidance of a structured framework provided by academic staff.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 30 4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 Research essay. [M4]Students are asked to produce a research essay addressing the impact of plastics on current environment and societies and required to propose a tangible solution. The essay has to cover the areas improvements are essential and need to critically discuss the role of plastic in daily based lives of citizens considering the substantial role of plastic in certain areas. [M5]
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Hour 3 Hour closed book exam covering all learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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