Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems
Unit Code
ENS5261
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit extends students knowledge of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties and the processing techniques that are applicable to them. An introduction to heat treatment of metals is also provided. In addition, the unit introduces students to advanced manufacturing systems and methodologies including automation and robotics, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, and productive machine tools.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from ENS5110
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ENS3230
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the influence of alloys and heat treatment processes on the properties and functionality of metallic materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the full range of engineering materials including metals, alloys, composites, polymers and ceramics.
- Demonstrate expertise in material selection for engineering applications.
- Predict the influence of material properties on manufacturing processes.
- Propose design and manufacturing requirements for the development of a typical engineering product.
- Research advanced manufacturing systems and recommend the most appropriate technology for a given application.
Unit Content
- Advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Alloy steels and heat treatment of metals.
- Applications and processing of ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Automation and robotics.
- Corrosion and degradation of materials.
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
- Materials selection and design considerations.
- Phase transformations in metals.
- Structure and utilisation of special purpose machines.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and laboratories.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory tasks and reports | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 15% |
| Presentation | Seminar presentation | 10% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 45% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Callister, W. D., & Rethwisch, D. G. (2010). Materials science and engineering: An introduction (8th ed.). John Wiley and Sons.
- ^ Groover, M. P. (2008). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
- Groover, M. P. (2013). Fundamentals of modern manufacturing: materials, processes, and systems (5th ed.), New York: John Wiley and Sons.
- Ashby, M. F. (2011). Materials selection in mechanical design (4th ed.). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Black, J.T., & Kohser, R.A. (2009). Degarmo's materials & processes in manufacturing (10th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Journal References
- Journal of Metals.
- International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
- International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture.
- International Journal of Production Research.
- International Journal of Manufacturing Research.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems
Unit Code
ENS5261
Year
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit extends students knowledge of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties and the processing techniques that are applicable to them. An introduction to heat treatment of metals is also provided. In addition, the unit introduces students to advanced manufacturing systems and methodologies including automation and robotics, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, and productive machine tools.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from ENS5110
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ENS3230
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Analyse the influence of alloys and heat treatment processes on the properties and functionality of metallic materials.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the full range of engineering materials including metals, alloys, composites, polymers and ceramics.
- Demonstrate expertise in material selection for engineering applications.
- Predict the influence of material properties on manufacturing processes.
- Propose design and manufacturing requirements for the development of a typical engineering product.
- Research advanced manufacturing systems and recommend the most appropriate technology for a given application.
Unit Content
- Advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Alloy steels and heat treatment of metals.
- Applications and processing of ceramics, polymers and composites.
- Automation and robotics.
- Corrosion and degradation of materials.
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
- Materials selection and design considerations.
- Phase transformations in metals.
- Structure and utilisation of special purpose machines.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and laboratories.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory tasks and reports | 30% |
| Test | Mid-semester test | 15% |
| Presentation | Seminar presentation | 10% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 45% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Callister, W. D., & Rethwisch, D. G. (2010). Materials science and engineering: An introduction (8th ed.). John Wiley and Sons.
- ^ Groover, M. P. (2008). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
- Groover, M. P. (2013). Fundamentals of modern manufacturing: materials, processes, and systems (5th ed.), New York: John Wiley and Sons.
- Ashby, M. F. (2011). Materials selection in mechanical design (4th ed.). Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Black, J.T., & Kohser, R.A. (2009). Degarmo's materials & processes in manufacturing (10th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Journal References
- Journal of Metals.
- International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
- International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture.
- International Journal of Production Research.
- International Journal of Manufacturing Research.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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