MTE4102 Advanced materials processing and manufacturing
Faculty of Engineering
MTE4102 Advanced materials processing and manufacturing is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MTE3546; or (MTE2201 and MTE3203) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE4102
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MTE4102
1 unit list MTE4102 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite and corequisite rules if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit covers advanced processing and manufacturing technologies of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. The first part of this unit introduces the processing of cast and wrought metals, including casting, thermomechanical processing, welding and additive manufacturing of metallic materials. It also includes processing-microstructure-property relationships in the products produced by each of these processing technologies. The second part of the unit introduces ceramic processing technologies including green body shaping, solid-state sintering, liquid phase sintering and hot-pressing. It also examines additive manufacturing, sol-gel processing and thin-film growth for ceramic materials and the processing-microstructure property relationships for each of the technologies included. The third part deals with the processing and properties of polymers and shows how these aspects determine their use in particular applications. The rheology of polymers is discussed and the factors controlling viscosity are described and related to polymer processing. Designing with polymers for specific properties, processes and applications is included. For composites, the types of matrices and fibres/fillers are described as well as composite fabrication and the effect of reinforcement on properties.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- LaboratoriesDemonstrationThreshold hurdle40%
- AssignmentsWrittenThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle30%
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
Appraise a range of materials processing and manufacturing technologies across the major material classes (including metals, polymers, ceramics and composites).
- 2
Justify the selection of appropriate processing and/or manufacturing technologies for complex applications.
- 3
Assess the results of processing and/or manufacturing processes via analysis of appropriate characterisation methods, and justify that assessment.
- 4
Draw on the relationships between processing/manufacturing, material structure and properties, as well as characterisation data and contextual factors, to suggest appropriate improvements for flawed processes.
- 5
Demonstrate advanced laboratory skills in the domain of materials processing, including the ability to plan experiments and justify methods.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- 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 3-4 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.
Processing/manufacturing-oriented laboratories and assignments that are worth 70% of the final mark.
Where it fits
MTE4102 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jian Nie
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jian Nie
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE4102?
You need MTE3546; or (MTE2201 and MTE3203) before you enrol; and MTE3102 or MTE3542 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MTE4102?
MTE4102 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MTE4101.
When is MTE4102 offered?
In 2027, MTE4102 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MTE4102?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE4102 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MTE4102?
MTE4102 is part of Materials engineering.