MTE2201 Plastics and the planet: Health, impact and sustainability
Faculty of Engineering
MTE2201 Plastics and the planet: Health, impact and sustainability is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE2201
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MTE2201
1 unit list MTE2201 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will focus on the relationships between processing, structure and properties in polymeric materials. Beginning with the mechanisms for the formation of polymeric chains, the molecular‐scale structures will then be described in detail and the links to important mechanical properties explored. There will be coverage of how the properties change with temperature and timescale, and the important technological applications of a wide range of polymeric materials will be described as well as environmental aspects. Finally, the unit will introduce a number of analysis methods which are crucial for characterising the properties of polymers.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Pre-class quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- AssignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- AssignmentPresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- LabsWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- 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
Describe the structures of common polymers and appreciate how polymer chains are formed.
- 2
Describe the common processing techniques for polymeric materials and understand how they affect bulk morphology and properties.
- 3
Describe how polymer structure and morphology influences thermal and mechanical properties.
- 4
Describe a range of thermal analysis techniques which are commonly used to characterise polymeric materials, understand how these techniques are carried out, and interpret the experimental data which they generate.
- 5
Use basic laboratory skills to study polymeric materials, be able to work effectively within a team in carrying out laboratory work, be able to keep appropriate laboratory records and develop skills to communicate the results and conclusions of practical work.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories9 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
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.
Where it fits
MTE2201 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Laurence Meagher
- Dr Lutfi Putri
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Laurence Meagher
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE2201?
MTE2201 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after MTE2201?
MTE2201 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MTE4102. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is MTE2201 offered?
In 2027, MTE2201 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MTE2201?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE2201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE2201?
MTE2201 is part of Materials engineering.