Course Title: Select common engineering materials
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: PROC5277C
Course Title: Select common engineering materials
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)
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
Dr. Frank (Yanan) Wang
Phone: +61 3 9925 4310
Email: yanan.wang@rmit.edu.au
George Zouev
Phone: +61 3 9925 4935
Email: george.zouev@rmit.edu.au
Sergei Eljaste
Phone: +61 3 9925 4661
Email: sergei.eljaste@rmit.edu.au
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. |
Element: |
2. Select materials for specific applications |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. The engineering requirement for the specific application is determined in consultation with others. |
Element: |
3. Verify selected material as fit for purpose |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Appropriate tests for the required properties are identified. |
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
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.
EA2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM30007A in the Assessment Matrix.
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: Test- Held March 3-7, 2014 |
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 | 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 Assessment 2: Practical Report is to be submitted, March 3-7, 2014 |
1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 8 |
Non-ferrous metals - applications and properties, composite materials Student feedback of laboratory: tensile testing |
1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 9 | Ceramic materials, polymers – applications and properties | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| 10 | Joining of materials: soldering, brazing, welding, adhesives, surface finishes | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3 |
| 11 | Lab demonstration heat treatment | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
| 12 | Recrystallization, welding, extrusion, powder metallurgy | 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 | 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, 3.3 |
| 17 | Assessment 3: Final Test – Closed book exam, held 10-13 June, 2014 | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Materials Science and Engineering, Callister. W. D 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2010. |
Other Resources
Tutorial materials posted on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1:Unit Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 10
Assessment 2: Laboratory Practical
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Final Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 50
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
|
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Test |
Lab Practical |
Final Test |
1.1 |
X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
|
X |
1.4 |
X |
|
X |
1.5 |
X |
|
X |
2.1 |
|
X |
X |
2.2 |
|
X |
X |
2.3 |
|
X |
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
X |
3.3 |
|
X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1. Test – Week 4, 10% weighting
Assessment 2. Laboratory Practical – Week 7, 30% weighting
Assessment 3. Final Test – Week 17, 60% weighting
Laboratory report must be submitted by 5 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:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: 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 |
| Assessement 1 | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Assessement 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Assessement 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| MEM30007A Competencies | EA 1.1 | EA 1.2 | EA 1.3 | EA 1.4 | EA 1.5 | EA 1.6 | EA 2.1 | EA 2.2 | EA 2.3 | EA 2.4 | EA 3.1 | EA 3.2 | EA 3.3 | EA 3.4 | EA 3.5 | EA 3.6 |
| Assessment 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Assessment 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Assessment 3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS MEM30007A |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element |
Other Information
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, 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 20 hours outside the class time.
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.
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit .
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 lodgement 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.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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