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Unit of Study MATS1001 - Introduction to Engineering Materials (2026)

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    There will be a 3-day compulsory residential at the Lismore campus.

Unit description

Develops an understanding of how the physical and chemical properties of a material can affect its behaviour under load. This knowledge is then applied in evaluating the suitability of different types of materials for use in  different engineering applications.

Unit content

Module 1: Types of Materials Used in Engineering

Module 2: Processing of Materials

Module 3: Mechanical Properties of Materials

Module 4: Physical Properties of Materials

Module 5: Applications of Materials in Engineering

Module 6: Materials Selection in Design

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

express the basic chemical concepts relevant to engineering materials

discuss the physical, chemical, thermal, electric, and optical properties of engineering materials to predict and explain their behaviour in practical applications

perform team-based, hands-on laboratory experiments to investigate and analyse the behaviours of engineering materials through processes such as deflection, torsion, buckling, compression, and sieving

select appropriate materials for engineering applications considering design requirements

develop knowledge of stress and strain in various materials and relate these mechanical behaviours to the underlying atomic bonds, material performance and failure mechanisms.

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