MTE2204 Materials in a complex world 1: People, projects and data
Faculty of Engineering
MTE2204 Materials in a complex world 1: People, projects and data is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs (ENG1013 or ENG1003) and (ENG1014 or ENG1060).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE2204
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After MTE2204
No unit lists MTE2204 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit will explore the importance and use of quantitative data and modelling in materials engineering, including experimental design, data acquisition, interpretation and communication of results. It also launches a program of professional skills training, aimed at preparing and equipping you for professional careers in engineering and related fields. These skills are developed through performing an extended experimental modelling and data analysis project.
Attention will be given to handling imperfections within datasets and dealing with error and uncertainty, including frequentist and Bayesian statistics. You will develop programming skills and learn how to use key computational tools and programming techniques. Professional skills aspects will include interpersonal skills, intercultural awareness, giving and receiving constructive feedback, effectively working in diverse teams with clear roles and planning, and managing successful projects. The key area of appropriate ethical professional conduct will also be addressed. Work carried out in this unit will begin to form the basis of a portfolio of materials project work.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Individual assignmentsWrittenThreshold hurdle25%
- Major project: Team proposalWrittenThreshold hurdle10%
- Major project: Journal and interviewDemonstrationThreshold hurdle15%
- Major project: Team final reportWrittenThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle20%
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
Formulate and execute simple experiments that properly gather and record data.
- 2
Effectively use a range of computational tools, software packages, programming techniques and statistical methods to collect and ethically analyse and present quantitative data.
- 3
Discuss the use of simple models of materials engineering systems, construct such models using appropriate tools (including software), and use these models to draw appropriate conclusions from data.
- 4
Discuss theories of how teams operate and what it means to act responsibly and professionally in an engineering role.
- 5
Manage workload and communications effectively as a team member, and reflect on the effectiveness of a team's work during an extended project.
- 6
Apply standard management methods to allocate resources to an open-ended project and track project progress and quality.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- 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 3-4 hours of scheduled learning activities and 8-9 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.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Concepts taught throughout the unit will be applied to a major project.
Where it fits
MTE2204 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lutfi Putri
- Dr Andrew Rodda
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Andrew Rodda
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE2204?
You need (ENG1013 or ENG1003) and (ENG1014 or ENG1060) before you enrol; and ENG2005 before or alongside it.
When is MTE2204 offered?
In 2026, MTE2204 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MTE2204?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE2204 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE2204?
MTE2204 is part of Materials engineering.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20262027