2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE3780 Materials for the Built Society

20 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Professor Andy Brown
Email: A.P.Brown@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will cover the science and engineering of materials such as steel, aluminium alloys, cement, plastics and silicon.There will be a XJMS3780 version from 26/27

Objectives

The aim of this module is to develop a working knowledge of the science and engineering of materials that underpin the built society. Materials specific lectures, tutorials and student presentations will be used to develop this knowledge.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Understand the principle of materials development and their engineering application for the built society, including understanding the historical development to satisfy the needs of different industrial sectors.
2. Understand the traditional limitations on the properties which may be obtained in specific materials for the built society and how engineers may seek to circumvent these.
3. Be able to recognise and interpret microstructures in a range of materials for the built society and account for their development.
4. Understand the exploitation of the process-microstructure-properties relationship in the design of materials for the built society with an appropriate combination of properties.
5. Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Much of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study and informed by a critical awareness of new developments and the wider context of engineering.
6. Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems.
7. Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts.
8. Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks.
9. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems.
10. Discuss the role of quality management systems and continuous improvement in the context of complex problems.
11. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Communication
b. Problem solving and critical thinking
c. Technical skills

Syllabus

-Materials property requirements for different industrial sectors.
-Process-microstructure property relationships for materials such as steel, aluminium alloys, cement, plastics and silicon.
-Properties, limitations and advantages of materials and the relationship to the design for engineering applications in the built society.

Methods of Assessment

We are currently refreshing our modules to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full assessment details for this module are not available before the start of the academic year, at which time details of the assessment(s) will be provided.

Assessment for this module will consist of:

Maximum 2 x Coursework
Maximum 1 x Exam

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	40	1.00	40.00
Practical	2	3.00	6.00
Seminar	5	2.00	10.00
Private study hours			144.00
Total Contact hours			56.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 15/04/2024

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