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Module Title LC Polymers, Glasses and Composites
SchoolMetallurgy and Materials
Department Metallurgy & Materials
Module Code 04 39138
Module Lead Dr Mike Jenkins
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-44 hours
Tutorial-4 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-2 hours
Guided independent study-150 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The aim of this module is to introduce non-crystalline materials: including amorphous and semi-crystalline polymer structures and fibre reinforcements. This will include their production and characterisation as well as physical and mechanical properties.

These link to the QAA Materials benchmark statements:

  • Structure

    i atomic bonding, crystalline lattices, defects and disorder, amorphous materials iii structure on the nano, micro, meso and macro scales.

    Properties

    iv mechanical behaviour - elastic and plastic deformation, creep and fatigue, fracture, strengthening, toughening and stiffening mechanisms

    Characterisation

    vi structural characterisation - optical and electron microscopy techniques, electron and X-ray diffraction, scanning probe techniques, thermal analysis

    Processing

    vii materials synthesis - vapour, liquid, colloidal, powder and solid-state deposition techniques viii bulk processing, heat and mass transfer, and fluid mechanics
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Explain the main polymerisation mechanisms;
  • Describe structures of non-crystalline and partially-crystalline materials;
  • Select appropriate characterisation techniques for non-crystalline materials and analyse the results;
  • Describe and explain the formation of non-crystalline and partially-crystalline materials;
  • Describe and explain the properties of non-crystalline and partially-crystalline materials.
These link to the AHEP v4 learning outcomes:
  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of the particular subject of study (C1)
  • Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (C12)
  • Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems (M12)
Assessment 39138-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (40%)
39138-02 : Coursework : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Two hour written exam (40%), coursework (60%)
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