MTE5190 Advanced materials modelling
Faculty of Engineering
MTE5190 Advanced materials modelling is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MTE5190
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MTE5190
No unit lists MTE5190 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Overview
An introduction to the computational/modelling approaches currently available in materials science and engineering is provided. The reasons for using modelling approaches are discussed and the different types of models available are outlined. For each of the length scales important in understanding material behaviour (nano-, micro-, meso- and macro-), the available modelling techniques are outlined and their principles, methods of implementation, advantages, disadvantages and perceived future developments are discussed. Examples of modelling approaches will be selected from all classes of materials. The general methodology used for constructing models is emphasised.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for MTE5190.
Assessment
- Minor assignmentWritten30%
- Major projectProject70%
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
assess the role (and potential role) of modelling and simulation in understanding material behaviour
- 2
appreciate the different types of modelling approaches that can be used (empirical, semi-empirical, physically-based, etc) and the advantages and disadvantages of each
- 3
understand the methodology used to construct and test models in materials science and engineering
- 4
analyse the general principles, advantages and disadvantages underlying the most common modelling techniques used in materials science and engineering and the time and length scale at which they are applicable
- 5
demonstrate an ability to identify a physical problem in materials science and engineering, assess the exact type of modelling approach could provide useful solution to the problem, define and formulate the model, analyse the results and communicate the outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
Require access to computer labs 2 hour every week.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTE5190?
MTE5190 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MTE5190 offered?
MTE5190 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is MTE5190?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MTE5190 have an exam?
No. MTE5190 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.