ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability
Faculty of Engineering
ENG1051 Materials for energy and sustainability is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ENG1051
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ENG1051
No unit lists ENG1051 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITES:
Australian VCE Mathematical methods (Units 3 & 4) or VCE Specialist mathematics (Units 3 & 4) or equivalent
AND
Australian VCE Chemistry (Units 3 & 4) or Australian VCE Physics (Units 3 & 4) or equivalent
Overview
The key engineering challenge in the 21st century and beyond is the efficient use of energy and the Earth's resources. Energy supply drives our daily life, and there exist challenges in all of clean energy, renewable energy, energy transmission, energy storage, light materials, and energy-efficient manufacturing. In addition, the physical infrastructure on which our daily lives depend requires the sustainable use of the finite resources at our disposal. All of these issues are Materials Engineering issues.
In this unit, the fundamentals of the structure, design, and application of materials are covered. Attributes such as modulus, strength, toughness, chemical stability, electrical, magnetic, and thermal properties are explained in terms of atomic bonding, crystal defects and polycrystalline microstructure - and how this relates to end users.
A particular focus will be given to "processing-structure-property" relationships, which is at the core of Materials Engineering, with the subjects' concepts elaborated in the context of materials for the efficient use of energy and other resources. Examples will include aerospace materials and functional materials, amongst others.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWrittenThreshold hurdle28%
- Weekly tasksExerciseThreshold hurdle10%
- Test(s)Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle12%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the impact of materials science and engineering on issues relating to energy and sustainability.
- 2
Describe processing-structure-property relationships for a wide range of materials.
- 3
Identify how the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of materials are important in energy and sustainability applications.
- 4
Select an appropriate material for a given application based on appropriate selection tools and appreciation of the properties of a range of material classes.
- 5
Record experimental observations and undertake further research in order to prepare a report.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories21 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor John Forsythe
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor John Forsythe
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ENG1051?
ENG1051 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ENG1051 offered?
In 2027, ENG1051 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ENG1051?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ENG1051 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.