Overview
An introduction to the computational/modelling approaches currently available in materials science and engineering is provided. The reasons for using modelling approaches are discussed and the different types of models available are outlined. For each of the length scales important in understanding material behaviour (nano-, micro-, meso- and macro-), the available … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Nikhil Medhekar
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Nikhil Medhekar
Teaching approach
Problem-based learning
Peer assisted learning
Active learning
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.
Assessment
1 - Minor assignment
2 - Major assignment
3 - Final assessment
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Practical activities
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Other unit costs
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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Availability in areas of study
Minor: Computational engineering