MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
Faculty of Engineering
MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MTE2541 or MTE2101 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MTE3542. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MTE3542
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE3542
2 units list MTE3542 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit deals with structural and chemical changes (phase transformations) at the atomic scale and impacts of such changes on the performance of materials in structural applications. The major strengthening mechanisms involving interactions of dislocations with obstacles are discussed This unit examines the factors that are important in influencing the structural and chemical changes and the principles for microstructrual design. It demonstrates how to use the design principles to manipulate, in a controlled manner, the alloying additions and thermomechanical processing to tailor the properties and thus the performance of materials.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Continuous assessmentsThreshold hurdle30%
- Performance mark in interactive sessionsThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
develop a thorough understanding of the characteristics and mechanisms of solid-state phase transformations in and their impacts on the performance of engineering alloys
- 2
understand the role of dislocations in determining the mechanical properties of metals and alloys
- 3
understand strengthening mechanisms in metals and alloys
- 4
develop a knowledge of basic principles of microstructural design.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours 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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You must bring an internet-enabled device to all classes so that you can interact with MARS (Monash Automated Response System).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Christopher Hutchinson
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Christopher Hutchinson
Common questions
What can I take after MTE3542?
MTE3542 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MTE4573 and MTE4594.
When is MTE3542 offered?
In 2021, MTE3542 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE3542?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE3542 have an exam?
No. MTE3542 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- 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
- 20202021