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Learning outcomes
understand the role (and potential role) of modelling and simulation in understanding material behaviour
appreciate the different types of modelling approaches that can be used (empirical, semi-empirical, physically-based, etc) and the advantages and disadvantages of each
understand the methodology used to construct and test models in materials science and engineering
understand the general principles, advantages and disadvantages underlying the most common modelling techniques used in materials science and engineering and the time and length scale at which they are applicable
experience formulating a model, simulating results and analysing outcomes for a given problem in materials science and engineering.
Teaching approach
Assessment summary
Continuous assessment: 70%
Final assessment: 30%
This unit contains hurdle requirements 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.
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