Core Module Information
Module title: Materials and Manufacture

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MEC08701
Module leader: Dongyang Sun
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

NONE

Description of module content:

Structure, properties and applications of ceramics, polymers and metals. Processing and its effect on properties (including phase diagrams and heat treatments). Commodity and engineering thermoplastics, fundamentals principles of mixing and 2D forming processes (compounding, extrusion and thermoforming), 3D forming (casting, moulding, machining), materials selection, process selection.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Explain the structure and properties of materials;
LO2: Determine the basic mechanical properties of materials;
LO3: Outline the processing characteristics and properties of materials;
LO4: Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes for given applications.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CHINA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Dongyang Sun
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 36 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 12 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 138 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 2 9 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000 Contact Module Leader
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1,2,3,4 1 HOURS= 02.00, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Materials and Manufacture