MTE3101 Materials in a complex world 1: People, projects and data
Faculty of Engineering
MTE3101 Materials in a complex world 1: People, projects and data is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs (ENG1060 and ENG1003); or (ENG1014 and ENG1013) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE3101
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After MTE3101
1 unit list MTE3101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITE: Completion of 24 credit points of MTE-coded units at Level 2 or higher (which includes ENG2005)
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 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for MTE3101.
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
- 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE3101?
You need (ENG1060 and ENG1003); or (ENG1014 and ENG1013) before you enrol; and ENG2005 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MTE3101?
MTE3101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MTE4101.
When is MTE3101 offered?
MTE3101 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is MTE3101?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE3101 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.