SEJ103 - Materials Engineering Project
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.250 |
| Assumed knowledge: | This unit assumes either prior or concurrent knowledge of either VCE Mathematical Methods 3&4 (or equivalent) or SIT190. |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | SEE010 or SEJ010 |
| Incompatible with: | SEE103 and SEM111 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 4 x 2 hour practical experience (laboratories) per trimester, 1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (studio) per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (studio) per week. Students are required to attend and participate in 8 hours of practical activities at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus during the trimester intensive activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
This unit introduces students to various types of materials that are typically used in wide ranging engineering applications. Initially, emphasis will be given on gaining fundamental knowledge related to material science and basic chemistry. Students will learn the significance of mechanical properties that are important in engineering design, including material performance in different environmental conditions, and the impact different materials have on the sustainability of engineering projects.
Students will also gain knowledge on loading, stress calculation techniques, geometrical properties of various cross-sectional shape and relevant engineering design principles. They will learn how to address these stresses by selecting suitable materials and typical structural shapes to attain the most optimum design and sustainability outcomes.
Students shall be individually assessed on their performance through quizzes and design reports. Team participation performance shall be assessed via group work, such as practicals, peer assessments and an oral presentation (typically in week 8).
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve an overall mark of at least 50% of the online quizzes; and a mark of at least 40% in the final assessment task: Design Report for bending (individual).
Unit Fee Information
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