Undergraduate Course: Polymers and Composite Materials 4 (MECE10009)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Mechanical |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/teaching/mech/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
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 |
Assessment Information
| Final Examination 100% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Vasileios Koutsos
Tel: (0131 6)50 8704
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Course secretary | Mrs Sharon Mulvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 7076
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