MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Science Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Discipline objectives
The aim of the course is to offer studies in the discipline of materials
science in a systematic manner through to an advanced level. Some students
taking the course will be proceeding to the BE degree and materials science is
a suitable subject for the BSc component of the combined degree for several
engineering disciplines. Materials science students will:
+ have an understanding of the structure-property relationships for
different types of materials;
+ acquire a knowledge of the experimental measurement of microstructure
and physical properties;
+ have an understanding of how different kinds of materials are
synthesised and/or prepared;
+ demonstrate an ability to access and utilise existing knowledge from the
library, databases and other resources;
+ be aware of the technological importance of different types of
materials.
The discipline
This discipline is intended for students of physical science who seek an
understanding of the structure and properties of solid materials and the
relationships between them. It is given jointly by the departments of Physics,
Chemistry, and Materials Engineering. Studies in the subject commence at
second-year level, and although there is no formal prerequisite, the
recommended first-year studies include chemistry, mathematical methods and
physics.
The subjects offered are MSC2011, MSC2022, MSC3011, MSC3022 and MSC4000.
Inquiries concerning materials science should be directed to the course
coordinator, Associate Professor Trevor Finlayson (Physics). Other departmental
contacts are Dr Maria Forsyth (Materials Engineering) and Professor Doug
MacFarlane (Chemistry).
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