Materials science
12 points * Four 1-hour lectures/tutorial classes and one 6-hour laboratory class per week * Second semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: MSC2011 and MSC2022
This subject consists of four equal-weight units: mechanical behaviour of materials - an extension to previous studies of elastic/plastic deformation of metals, alloys and polymers; magnetic properties - study of the microscopic origins of magnetism in specific classes of materials, domains, magnet fabrication and applications; an elective unit chosen from a range of appropriate materials topics available in the three participating departments chosen by the student following discussion with the course coordinator; and research topic - study of a contemporary materials science topic, culminating in the presentation of a research seminar and a written essay.
Assessment
Examinations (4.5 hours): 50% * Research essay: 10% * Laboratory work/seminar participation: 40%