Undergraduate Course: Polymers and Composite Materials 4A (MECE10013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course offers an overview of the applications and uses of polymeric and composite materials putting the subject in the context of the needs and advancements of society, industry and national well-being. It is primarily focused on their (thermal, rheological, mechanical) properties, processing and characterisation. |
| Course description |
On completion of the Course, students should be able to:
1. Explain methods for determining the microstructure and molecular weight of polymers and describe the significance of polymer solubility, melting point and glass transition temperature;
2. Explain the relationship between polymer properties (thermal, rheological, mechanical), and polymer microstructure and molecular weight; Relate polymer properties to their processing and uses;
3. Explain the structure of composite materials and determine their mechanical properties
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Formative Assessment Hours 1,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
65 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam: 100%
Coursework: 0%
Practical Exam: 0% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain method for determining the microstructure and molecular weight of polymers and describe the significance of polymer solubility, melting point and glass transition temperature
- Explain the relationship between polymer properties (thermal, rheological, mechanical) and polymer microstructure and molecular weight; Relate polymer properties to their processing and uses
- Explain the structure of composite matierals and determine their mechanical properties
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | polymers,composite,materials |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Dipa Roy
Tel: (0131 6)50 5682
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Shona Barnet
Tel: (0131 6)51 7715
Email: |
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