MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling
Faculty of Engineering
MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MTE2541 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTE3547
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE3547
2 units list MTE3547 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MSC3142
Prerequisites: Or MSC2011 or PHS2011
Overview
Metals, ceramics and polymers may be characterised using a number of techniques, and some of these will be explored in this unit. The techniques can be broadly split into direct (imaging, chemical analysis) and indirect (scattering) techniques. The principles underlying techniques such as x-ray diffractometry, electron microscopy, photoelectron or mass spectroscopy are explained. You will investigate the design of experiments, testing for relationships among variables and curve fitting. Models will be related to the characterisation techniques studied by the application of appropriate models to real data.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical activities and related workThreshold hurdle30%
- Assignment(s)Threshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the interaction of ionising radiation with materials and the resultant secondary effects; derive the structure factor and extinction law in diffraction events.
- 2
Account for the optics in optical and electron microscopy and types of lens defects and the limit of resolution.
- 3
Understand the electron inelastic mean free path and the escape depth and their significance in surface analysis.
- 4
Interpret results of basic characterisation techniques which include XRD, SEM and TEM.
- 5
Recognise the capabilities of a range of other characterisation techniques including XPS/UPS, AES, RBS and SIMS.
- 6
Identify significant interactions among variables in an experiment, and design an experiment to extract those interactions.
- 7
Use a difference equation to model simple dynamical systems.
- 8
Propose and analyse an appropriate model for given scenarios.
- 9
Construct a simple simulation using a probabilistic model.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories10 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-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.
The teaching approach of this unit is based around lecture material to be viewed live or consumed on catch up. The applied class each week is a chance to discuss this back and forth, and work through problem sets and concepts to reinforce the lectures.
There are three experimental classes linked to the characterisation component (2/3) of the course, these are timed to tie into the relevant sections of the course. The other two experimental classes are computer laboratories for the modelling portion of the course. All the labs are designed to be viewed, taken part in remotely.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Assoc Professor Matthew Weyland
- Unit Coordinators
- Assoc Professor Matthew Weyland
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE3547?
You need MTE2541 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MTE3547?
MTE3547 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MTE4590 and MTE4598.
When is MTE3547 offered?
In 2020, MTE3547 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE3547?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE3547 have an exam?
No. MTE3547 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
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021