Course Title: Select common engineering materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: PROC5277C
Course Title: Select common engineering materials
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bill Chau
Ph: +61 3 9925 4070
Email: bill.chau@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit covers recognising common materials used in engineering, assisting in the selection of a material for a specific application, and using test results to evaluate the properties of materials.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MEM30007A Select common engineering materials |
Element: |
1. Identify common engineering materials by their principal properties |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. The principal properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are identified. 1.2. The principal properties of thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are identified. 1.3. The principal properties of ceramics and composite materials are identified. 1.4. The effects of different types of bonding in materials are identified. 1.5. The effects of mechanical and thermal processes on the principal properties of materials are identified. |
Element: |
2. Select materials for specific applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. The engineering requirement for the specific application is determined in consultation with others. 2.2. Material is selected based on the requirement and consideration of principal properties and further processing. 2.3. Selection is confirmed according to standard operating procedures. |
Element: |
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified. 3.2. Testing of materials is arranged with appropriate persons, if necessary. 3.3. Test results are analysed and material choices are confirmed or modified as appropriate. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Projects/practical laboratory work
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction and overview of the subject, chemical bonding, grain structures | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
| 2 | Stress and strain behaviour of materials | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 3 |
Stress, strain, tensile testing. Writing technical reports review |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 4 |
Hardness testing, fatigue testing, impact testing Assessment 1: Unit Test |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 5 |
Practical on tensile and hardness testing of mild steel materials lab report assignment is handed out and discussed Properties of Materials |
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 6 | Properties of Materials. Feedback from 1st assessment | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 7 | Ferrous materials, Heat treatment of steel | 1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 8 | Heat treatment of steel. Non-Ferrous Metals - applications and properties |
1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 9 | Assessment 2: Practical - Tensile and Hardness testing of mild steel
Practical report is to be submitted to Canvas week 11 |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 10 | Composite Materials, Ceramic materials | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3 |
| 11 |
Polymers - applications and properties Joining of materials: soldering, brazing, welding, adhesives, surface finishes Recrystallization, welding Assessment 2: Practical report is due to be submitted to Canvas week 11 |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 12 | Extrusion, powder metallurgy, other processing technologies |
1.1,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 13 | Industry visit: to be announced | 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 14 |
Casting, forging, rolling processes Student feedback for laboratory assessment |
1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 15 | Corrosion fundamentals and prevention, degradation of materials | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 16 |
Hazards and control measures for materials, safe work practices and procedures Student feedback, revision and review of this competency |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.39 |
| 17 | Assessment 3: Final Test | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 18 | Student Feedback | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 15 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Materials Science and Engineering, Callister. W. D 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2010. |
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Unit Test
Weighting towards final grade (%):10%
Assessment 2: Practical Report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40%
Assessment 3: Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50%
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
| MEM30007A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 |
1.2 | 1.3 |
1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Lab Practical | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Unit Test, Week 4 Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%) 10 Assessment 2: Practical Report, Week 11 Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%) 40 Assessment 3: Final Test, Week 17 Once deemed competent weighting towards final grade (%) 50
Laboratory report must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on Due Week. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs MEM30007A Elements & Performance Criteria
| MEM30007A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 |
1.2 | 1.3 |
1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Unit Test | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Lab Practical | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Final Test | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Other Information
Private study hours are approximately 15 hours for this course.
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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