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School: Engineering

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

    Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems

  • Unit Code

    ENS5261

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    4

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Majid TOLOUEI RAD

Description

This unit extends students knowledge of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties and the processing techniques that are applicable to them. An introduction to heat treatment of metals is also provided. In addition, the unit introduces students to advanced manufacturing systems and methodologies including automation and robotics, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, and productive machine tools.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ENS2110, ENS5110, ENS6134

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS3230

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the influence of alloys and heat treatment processes on the properties and functionality of metallic materials.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the full range of engineering materials including metals, alloys, composites, polymers and ceramics.
  3. Demonstrate expertise in material selection for engineering applications.
  4. Predict the influence of material properties on manufacturing processes.
  5. Propose design and manufacturing requirements for the development of a typical engineering product.
  6. Research advanced manufacturing systems and recommend the most appropriate technology for a given application.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced manufacturing technologies.
  2. Alloy steels and heat treatment of metals.
  3. Applications and processing of ceramics, polymers and composites.
  4. Automation and robotics.
  5. Corrosion and degradation of materials.
  6. Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
  7. Materials selection and design considerations.
  8. Phase transformations in metals.
  9. Structure and utilisation of special purpose machines.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 115 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 17 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 17 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory tasks and reports40%
Examination ^End of semester examination60%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Groover, M. P. (2016). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing. (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/909875590?databaseList=638

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: Engineering

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

    Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Systems

  • Unit Code

    ENS5261

  • Year

    2021

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    4

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Majid TOLOUEI RAD

Description

This unit extends students knowledge of engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) and enables them to select materials on the basis of their inherent properties and the processing techniques that are applicable to them. An introduction to heat treatment of metals is also provided. In addition, the unit introduces students to advanced manufacturing systems and methodologies including automation and robotics, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, and productive machine tools.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ENS2110, ENS5110, ENS6134

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ENS3230

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the influence of alloys and heat treatment processes on the properties and functionality of metallic materials.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the full range of engineering materials including metals, alloys, composites, polymers and ceramics.
  3. Demonstrate expertise in material selection for engineering applications.
  4. Predict the influence of material properties on manufacturing processes.
  5. Propose design and manufacturing requirements for the development of a typical engineering product.
  6. Research advanced manufacturing systems and recommend the most appropriate technology for a given application.

Unit Content

  1. Advanced manufacturing technologies.
  2. Alloy steels and heat treatment of metals.
  3. Applications and processing of ceramics, polymers and composites.
  4. Automation and robotics.
  5. Corrosion and degradation of materials.
  6. Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
  7. Materials selection and design considerations.
  8. Phase transformations in metals.
  9. Structure and utilisation of special purpose machines.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 115 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 17 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 17 x 1 hour tutorialNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory Work ^Laboratory tasks and reports40%
Examination ^End of semester examination60%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Groover, M. P. (2016). Automation, production systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing. (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/909875590?databaseList=638

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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