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Learning outcomes
Describe in detail the properties and processing methods of commonly used industrial and emerging ceramics.
Describe how the properties of ceramics are correlated to their structure.
Critically discuss the use of traditional ceramics within common industrial applications.
Appraise the use of modern ceramics within emerging application areas.
Appreciate the properties of ceramics and their suitability for given applications through laboratory work.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 60%
Final assessment: 40%
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.
Assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
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The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.
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Protective clothing and equipment:
• Laboratory coat - approximately $35 to $50
• Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350
• Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)
Costs are indicative only.
Availability in areas of study
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Materials engineering