2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PEME1710 Materials Science
10 creditsClass Size: 120
Module manager: Dr S J Milne
Email: s.j.milne@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
A-level entrance requirementsThis module is mutually exclusive with
| PEME1730 | Materials Science and Engineering |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Introduction to the basics of crystallography and structure-property relationships in materials science.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- understand the fundamentals of metal, ionic and covalent crystal structures;
- understand the relationship of crystal structure to the properties of materials;
- be able to interpret X-ray powder diffraction patterns.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will gain knowledge and understanding of the structure-property relationships in materials science.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module the students will be able to understand:
- atomic packing in metal crystal structures
- basics of ionic crystal structures
- how to interpret X-ray powder diffraction patterns
Other skills outcomes include Close Reading (Practiced and Assessed)
Syllabus
- Construct crystal structure models and use Crystalmaker software to analyse structures
- Describe salient features of common crystal structures (metallic, ionic and covalent)
- Label lattice planes and directions
- Understand basics of X-ray powder diffraction
- Interpret X-ray powder diffraction patterns
- Relate crystal structure to mechanical and electrical properties of materials
- Case studies of structure-property relationships in engineering applications.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 61.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 39.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Review of lecture notes each week- Directed reading supporting lectures
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- 1 x Illustrated report- 1 x Formative class test
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Formative Class Test | 0.00 |
| Report | Illustrated Report | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/03/2015
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