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Core Module Information
Module title: Metallic Materials
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC11115
Module leader: Neil Shearer
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:

Metallic Structures: slip systems, imperfections, dislocation production and movement, diffusion. Phase Diagrams and Transformations: eutectic, solid solution, partial, peritectic, intermediate compounds; structural transformations, hardenability; heat treatments.Deformation: formability, superplasticity, hot and cold working processes; hardening and strengthening mechanisms.Metal Processing: Extraction and physical metallurgy, involving various metals and alloys. bulk deformation processes included in this module.Coatings and protection methods for metallic materials, such as electroless deposition.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise the importance of crystal structures and their imperfections to metallic materials.

LO2: Interpret phase equilibrium diagrams and discuss the importance of cooling rate on phase changes.

LO3: Compare strengthening mechanisms for metallic materials.

LO4: Compare the processing techniques for common metallic materials.

LO5: Relate the properties of metallic materials to specific applications.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Neil Shearer
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 149
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 4
Face To Face Tutorial 20
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 30 2,3,5 10 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 3000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1-5 14/15 HOURS= 03.00, WORDS= 0
Oral Presentation 20 4 6 HOURS= 00.15
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MEC11115 - Metallic materials
 

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