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Materials 1
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Kim Pickering
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CD.3.03
kim.pickering@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Christian Gauss
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E.3.03
christian.gauss@waikato.ac.nz
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Leandro Bolzoni
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leandro.bolzoni@waikato.ac.nz
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Dalour Beg
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E.3.02
mohammad.beg@waikato.ac.nz
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Rob Torrens
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E.2.07
rob.torrens@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
Why are some materials as hard as nails, soft as putty, tough as old boots or as strong as an ox (!?) and how can they be improved? This paper explores the wonderful world of materials science and engineering.
The learning outcomes for this paper are linked to Washington Accord graduate attributes WA1-WA11. Explanation of the graduate attributes can be found at: https://www.ieagreements.org/
How this paper will be taught
This paper is taught through lectures and practical labs on the Hamilton campus.
Practical Laboratory Sessions: Two hour long Practical sessions. Laboratory groups are to be assigned during the 1st week of Trimester A. Students are expected to attend allocated sessions and complete all four experiments.
IMPORTANT NOTE for students - Laboratory Handbook
Please collect the Laboratory Handbook required for this paper, from the Waikato Print Shop during the 1st week of teaching. A printing fee is charged to the student on collection of the handbook. A PDF version will be available for download on the Moodle page.
Laboratory Session Worksheets and Laboratory Reports are a very important part of the Materials 1 paper and attendance at Laboratory Sessions is compulsory.
Important Note for International Students: For international students in New Zealand under student visas, regular attendance is part of your visa obligation and is checked as a requirement on the University under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, to which the University is a signatory. Academic staff are formally required to monitor attendance in classes and submission of compulsory assessment events/items and to report to Waikato International in the event that any problem with irregular attendance or non-submission is not resolved.
Required Readings
Aaron Blicblau, Kiara Bruggeman, Michael Cortie, John Long, Judy Hart, Ross Marceau, Ryan Mitchell, Reza Parvizi, David Rubin De Celis Leal, Steven Babaniaris, Subrat Das, Thomas Dorin, William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, Ajay Mahato, Julius Orwa. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 1st Australian & New Zealand Edition.
Older editions of Callister, William D., and David G. Rethwisch. Materials Science and Engineering : An Introduction are also suitable for this paper. Multiple copies of earlier editions of this textbook can also be found in the University of Waikato library.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
This paper facilitates the development of technical writing, an important competency expected of a scientist and engineer. In order to pass this paper, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to produce written work of an adequate standard. Learning outcomes will be assessed by means of a combination of tests, laboratory reports, and a final exam.
Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.