MTE2201 Polymers
Faculty of Engineering
MTE2201 Polymers is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
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
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Laboratories9 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 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Laurence Meagher
- 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 MTE4572.
When is MTE2201 offered?
In 2021, MTE2201 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE2201?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MTE2201?
MTE2201 is part of Materials engineering.