Overview
The major in Materials Science combines principles from physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology to understand and manipulate materials at the atomic and molecular level for developing new materials or improving existing ones for various applications of benefit to society. It is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that underpins technological … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate proficiency of knowledge in the enabling sciences (mathematics, chemistry, and physics) that form the foundation of materials science.
2.
Demonstrate expertise and specialist technical knowledge in materials science, including thermodynamics, phase equilibria, diffusion, kinetics, phase transformations, mechanical behaviour, and physical properties.
3.
Identify, describe, predict, and quantify the structure of the principal classes of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites) and relate these to the processing required to make them and to their resultant properties and applications.
4.
Design of material life cycles from raw materials to product to in-service performance to failure to recycling.
5.
Identify, describe, predict, quantify, manage, develop and improve materials design/processing/manufacturing routes used to select/synthesise/manufacture existing and new materials having specified composition, structure, properties, cost, and environmental sustainability.
6.
Apply professional judgement that contributes to the ethical and sustainable practice of materials science with due social and environmental diligence.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 78 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
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Additional Information
Honours
For information about Honours in Materials Science see the following links or contact the School of Materials Science and Engineering:
Students in Science, Science and Business, Science (International), or an associated Dual Degree:
- Materials Science Honours stream (Science)
Students in Advanced Science or an associated Dual Degree:
- Materials Science Honours stream (Advanced Science)
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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