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Learning outcomes
Identify the impact of materials science and engineering on issues relating to energy and sustainability.
Describe processing-structure-property relationships for a wide range of materials.
Identify how the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of materials are important in energy and sustainability applications.
Select an appropriate material for a given application based on appropriate selection tools and appreciation of the properties of a range of material classes.
Record experimental observations and undertake further research in order to prepare a report.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 50%
Final assessment: 50%
This unit contains a hurdle requirement that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.