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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

    Metals, Materials: Design and Technology

  • Unit Code

    DTM5602

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is a practical study of the production, form, properties and structure of basic materials and their related processing. Problem solving skills in a design context are developed by selecting appropriate materials and applying manufacturing processes to meet a range of problems. The unit explores the function, operation and maintenance of tools and machines in a safe working environment. Special emphasis is given to metal, but not excluding wood, polymers and composites.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version L80

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM1104, DTM6602

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate and demonstrate a mastery of appropriate materials equipment and processes.
  2. Evaluate appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  3. Judge and work to set occupational health and safety requirements.
  4. Manage a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment, problem solving, creativity and design.
  5. Manage and work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Design processes.
  2. Health and safety regulations.
  3. Planning and construction procedures.
  4. Properties and structures of major metals and alloys.
  5. The use of hand and machine tools and appropriate maintenance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio work Demonstrations Discussions Lectures as appropriate

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
Creative WorkCreative work80%
PortfolioPortfolio20%

Text References

  • Gibson, S.W. (1994). Practical welding. London: Macmillan.
  • Department of Employment, Education and Training. (1990). Sheetmetal: Joining of sheetmetals. Canberra: Australian Govt. Pub. Service.
  • William, A., & Street, A. (1989). Metals in the service of man. London: Pelican.
  • McCreight, T. (1998). Jewellery: Fundamentals of metalsmithing. Sydney: Craftsman House.

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

    Metals, Materials: Design and Technology

  • Unit Code

    DTM5602

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is a practical study of the production, form, properties and structure of basic materials and their related processing. Problem solving skills in a design context are developed by selecting appropriate materials and applying manufacturing processes to meet a range of problems. The unit explores the function, operation and maintenance of tools and machines in a safe working environment. Special emphasis is given to metal, but not excluding wood, polymers and composites.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course version L80

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM1104, DTM6602

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate and demonstrate a mastery of appropriate materials equipment and processes.
  2. Evaluate appropriate materials for particular applications based on principles of materials technology and the use to which it will be put.
  3. Judge and work to set occupational health and safety requirements.
  4. Manage a range of both manipulative and cognitive skills such as the use of tools and equipment, problem solving, creativity and design.
  5. Manage and work from drawings or a brief to produce well designed outcomes through an identified design process.

Unit Content

  1. Design processes.
  2. Health and safety regulations.
  3. Planning and construction procedures.
  4. Properties and structures of major metals and alloys.
  5. The use of hand and machine tools and appropriate maintenance.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio work Demonstrations Discussions Lectures as appropriate

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
Creative WorkCreative work80%
PortfolioPortfolio20%

Text References

  • Gibson, S.W. (1994). Practical welding. London: Macmillan.
  • Department of Employment, Education and Training. (1990). Sheetmetal: Joining of sheetmetals. Canberra: Australian Govt. Pub. Service.
  • William, A., & Street, A. (1989). Metals in the service of man. London: Pelican.
  • McCreight, T. (1998). Jewellery: Fundamentals of metalsmithing. Sydney: Craftsman House.

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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