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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials Technology 4

  • Unit Code

    DTM2201

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A practical demonstration of the knowledge of the theoretical links between performance, composition, processing and structure in the informed selection and application of metal, wood and polymer materials to design problems and specifications. An awareness of recent advances in materials technology such as high performance materials, ceramics, composites, membranes and coatings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Achieve and take pride in a high standard of skill application and safe hygienic work practices.
  2. Demonstrate a mastery of materials equipment and processes involved in this unit.
  3. Demonstrate a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment, problem solving, creativity and design.
  4. Relate environmental concerns to classroom practice.
  5. Select appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  6. Work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Designing and planning: principles of design, planning a design process and construction procedure, design folio which may include sketches, research, ideas and concepts, sequences, overcoming problems, drawings and materials lists, evaluation.
  2. Hi-tech materials.
  3. Material cutting shaping forming and joining.
  4. Recognition and application of safe and healthy cooperative work practice.
  5. Shaping and fabrication of plastics.
  6. Use and maintenance of hand and machine tools.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Laboratory work, demonstrations, discussion, research and lectures as appropriate. Students will be required to devote extra time to complete exercises and assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProjects and folios80%
AssignmentResearch task20%

Text References

  • Warring, R.H. (1984). The glassfibre handbook. Argus Books.
  • Norman, E., Cubitt, J., Urry, S., & Whittaker, M. (2001). Advanced design and technology. London: Longman.
  • Ulrich, Henri. (1982). Introduction to industrial polymers. Munchen: Hanser.
  • Plastics Institute of Australia. (1980). Know your plastics.
  • Millett, R. Design and technology, plastics. Pergamon Press.
  • Laverment, R. (1980). Plastic project manual, technique series. MacMillan.
  • Lefteri, Chris.(2001). Plastic : materials for inspirational design. Switzerland: Rotovision.
  • Mayer, Cassie.(2008). Plastic Oxford : Heinemann Library
  • Knapp, Brian.(2003). Plastics: making use of the secrets of matter. London: Atlantic Europe Publishing Company Ltd.
  • Strong, A. Brent, (2006). Plastics : materials and processing. NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall
  • Ableson, B.A & PatemaN, A.J. (1988). Metalworking Part two. McGraw-Hill Sydney
  • Ableson, B.A & PatemaN, A.J. (1988). Metalworking Part One. McGraw-Hill Sydney
  • Schlyder, D.A. (2005). Engineering: an industry study for secondary schools. PCS Publications
  • Schlyder, D.A. (2005). Furnishing: an industry study for secondary schools. PCS Publications.
  • Leadbeatter, B. & Leadbeatter, M. & Keable, J. (2007). Woodworking: Part two. McGraw-Hill.
  • Leadbeatter, B. & Leadbeatter, M. & Keable, J. (2007). Woodworking: Part one. McGraw-Hill.
  • Liac, L.H.& Jones, D.A. (1986). Designing in wood. George G. Harrap and Co.
  • Marden, A. (1987). Design and realization. Oxford University Press.
  • Cadman, M. & Ratcliffe, A. (1990). Designing and making. Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Owen-Jackson, G. (2002). Teaching design and technology in secondary schools. London: Routledge.
  • De Vries, M. (2005). Teaching about technology. The Netherlands: Springer.
  • Glover, N. (2006). Design and Technology: Preliminary and HSC. Thomson Learning Australia.
  • Livett, J. & O'Leary J. (2007). Design and Technology: VCE Units 1?4. Thomson Learning Australia.
  • Cambell FC. (2010). Structural Composite Materials. Online Text.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials Technology 4

  • Unit Code

    DTM2201

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

A practical demonstration of the knowledge of the theoretical links between performance, composition, processing and structure in the informed selection and application of metal, wood and polymer materials to design problems and specifications. An awareness of recent advances in materials technology such as high performance materials, ceramics, composites, membranes and coatings.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Achieve and take pride in a high standard of skill application and safe hygienic work practices.
  2. Demonstrate a mastery of materials equipment and processes involved in this unit.
  3. Demonstrate a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment, problem solving, creativity and design.
  4. Relate environmental concerns to classroom practice.
  5. Select appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  6. Work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Designing and planning: principles of design, planning a design process and construction procedure, design folio which may include sketches, research, ideas and concepts, sequences, overcoming problems, drawings and materials lists, evaluation.
  2. Hi-tech materials.
  3. Material cutting shaping forming and joining.
  4. Recognition and application of safe and healthy cooperative work practice.
  5. Shaping and fabrication of plastics.
  6. Use and maintenance of hand and machine tools.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Laboratory work, demonstrations, discussion, research and lectures as appropriate. Students will be required to devote extra time to complete exercises and assignments.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ProjectProjects and folios80%
AssignmentResearch task20%

Text References

  • Warring, R.H. (1984). The glassfibre handbook. Argus Books.
  • Norman, E., Cubitt, J., Urry, S., & Whittaker, M. (2001). Advanced design and technology. London: Longman.
  • Ulrich, Henri. (1982). Introduction to industrial polymers. Munchen: Hanser.
  • Plastics Institute of Australia. (1980). Know your plastics.
  • Millett, R. Design and technology, plastics. Pergamon Press.
  • Laverment, R. (1980). Plastic project manual, technique series. MacMillan.
  • Lefteri, Chris.(2001). Plastic : materials for inspirational design. Switzerland: Rotovision.
  • Mayer, Cassie.(2008). Plastic Oxford : Heinemann Library
  • Knapp, Brian.(2003). Plastics: making use of the secrets of matter. London: Atlantic Europe Publishing Company Ltd.
  • Strong, A. Brent, (2006). Plastics : materials and processing. NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall
  • Ableson, B.A & PatemaN, A.J. (1988). Metalworking Part two. McGraw-Hill Sydney
  • Ableson, B.A & PatemaN, A.J. (1988). Metalworking Part One. McGraw-Hill Sydney
  • Schlyder, D.A. (2005). Engineering: an industry study for secondary schools. PCS Publications
  • Schlyder, D.A. (2005). Furnishing: an industry study for secondary schools. PCS Publications.
  • Leadbeatter, B. & Leadbeatter, M. & Keable, J. (2007). Woodworking: Part two. McGraw-Hill.
  • Leadbeatter, B. & Leadbeatter, M. & Keable, J. (2007). Woodworking: Part one. McGraw-Hill.
  • Liac, L.H.& Jones, D.A. (1986). Designing in wood. George G. Harrap and Co.
  • Marden, A. (1987). Design and realization. Oxford University Press.
  • Cadman, M. & Ratcliffe, A. (1990). Designing and making. Hodder and Stoughton.
  • Owen-Jackson, G. (2002). Teaching design and technology in secondary schools. London: Routledge.
  • De Vries, M. (2005). Teaching about technology. The Netherlands: Springer.
  • Glover, N. (2006). Design and Technology: Preliminary and HSC. Thomson Learning Australia.
  • Livett, J. & O'Leary J. (2007). Design and Technology: VCE Units 1?4. Thomson Learning Australia.
  • Cambell FC. (2010). Structural Composite Materials. Online Text.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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