MTE3103 Materials life cycle
Faculty of Engineering
MTE3103 Materials life cycle is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MTE2101 or MTE2541 and unlocks 2 units.
- 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 MTE3103
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE3103
2 units list MTE3103 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit will cover different aspects related to an industrial material’s lifecycle, from its production to application in service, and culminating in its end-of-life. It will delve into fundamental sciences that govern interactions of materials with environments, and compare methods typically used to extend service lives of common industrial materials. Various methods used to process materials after their service, such as recycling, biodegradation, downcycling and landfill will be compared in the context of environmental/economic sustainability.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Laboratory reportsWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- QuizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- 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
Discuss different aspects of a material’s lifecycle from synthesis to application to degradation.
- 2
Analyse scientific mechanisms underpinning the interaction of materials with service environments.
- 3
Formulate appropriate methods to enable life extension of materials in service based on contextual information.
- 4
Assess the end-of-life effects of materials and their impact on the environment.
- 5
Discuss methods used to enhance the sustainability of different materials at various stages of their service life.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories6 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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.
You will be exposed to various industry-relevant problems (and their solutions) in the applied Classes and assignments.
The applied classes and laboratory sessions will provide you with a more ‘hands-on’ appreciation of the concepts covered in lectures.
Where it fits
MTE3103 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Sebastian Thomas
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sebastian Thomas
Common questions
What can I take after MTE3103?
MTE3103 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MTE4101 and MTE4595.
When is MTE3103 offered?
In 2027, MTE3103 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE3103?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE3103 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE3103?
MTE3103 is part of Materials engineering.