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MEEN30090

Academic Year 2024/2025

Materials Science and Engineering II (MEEN30090)

Subject:
Mechanical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Mechanical & Materials Eng
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Mert Celikin
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Materials Science and Engineering II is an intermediate level materials module that will cover basic principles and methods of physical and process metallurgy focusing on the ways to strengthen / soften ferrous (Low carbon and stainless steels) and non-ferrous alloys (Titanium, Aluminium, Magnesium and Superalloys). This module will also cover significant metal degradation processes: corrosion and creep, as well as treatments / processes such as thermal treatments, surface hardening and welding that have crucial effect on the structure and properties of metals.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe the effects of treatments and processes on the microstructure and properties of low carbon steels
2. Explain the major forms of corrosion and the environment which they occur
3. Select suitable welding processes in manufacturing
4. Analyse creep mechanisms of materials and design for creep resistance
5. Specify appropriate materials where sustainability is a major criterion for a given application from a range of non-ferrous alloys

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

85
Lectures

36
Laboratories

4
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
-Active/task-based learning,
-Lectures,
-Lab work
(All laboratories are carried out with reference to current School Health and Safety protocols. Students should follow these during all laboratory activities. Further information is available at https://intranet.ucd.ie/smme/index.html and within the Brightspace resources for this module.)
-Problem-based learning

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

MEEN20070 - Materials Science and Engineering I (recommended)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
:
-

Additional Information:
Students must have passed one of the modules listed.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final exam at the end of semester End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Exam (In-person): Mid-semester exam (In-class) Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Report(s): Materials Design Project - Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES) Laboratory followed by a Lab Report Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Report(s): Materials Characterisation Laboratory followed by a Lab Report Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 2 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 3 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 2 Week(s) - 5 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 6 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 8 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 7 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 4 Week(s) - 9 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 2 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 5 Week(s) - 4 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 3 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 6 Week(s) - 5 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 6 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 7 Week(s) - 8 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 7 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 8 Week(s) - 9 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 10 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 9 Week(s) - 11 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 10 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Laboratory Offering 10 Week(s) - 11 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
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