Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Module Offerings

7314MECH-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop a wide knowledge of advanced materials and to study the materials development and selection process.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically review the mechanical performance and applications of a range of engineering materials.
2.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the principles and mechanisms of the advanced materials.
3.
Select materials to meet the performance requirements of a range of engineering applications.
4.
Have knowledge of new materials design and developments.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Structure, properties and applications of engineering materials. Advanced materials, mechanisms, functions and applications. The selection and design of materials on the basis of performance requirements. New modern materials developments. Life cycle analysis, degradation of materials related to environmental.
Module Overview:
This module will help to develop a wide knowledge of advanced materials and to study the materials development and selection process.

 
Additional Information:
This module will provide an in-depth understanding of the structures, functions and applications of advanced materials together with techniques available for improving properties of materials. The design and selection of materials based on applications will also be developed. This module includes content which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG8 – This module will consider how to provide youth with skills that match labour market in materials and manufacture field and allow youth attain productive employment.  SDG9 – This module will consider how to promote sustainable industrialisation and poster innovation. SDG12 – This module will consider the issues of materials waste and recycling when designing engineering solutions. 

Assessments

Centralised Exam