4G001E - Materials Science Fundamentals 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4G001E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Materials Science Fundamentals | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Civil Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Ifor Evans, Rhydian Harries | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100225 - materials science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To explain the behaviour of materials in their operating environments
To describe the principles and potential applications of a range of engineering materials
Content Summary
This module introduces the student to the broad subject of materials science, which is essential knowledge for a technician or engineer engaged in the design, manufacture, test and evaluation, transport, storage, maintenance and disposal of explosive devices. Understanding possible failure modes of materials used in explosive devices is critical knowledge in the identification of hazards for the production of safety cases, and for the investigation of explosives-related incidents. The module covers material properties, material classes and applications, mechanical behaviour and response to loading, structure-property relationships, failure mechanisms, environmental degradation and protection, manufacturing techniques and their effects on materials, and materials selection and integration. This module directly supports the Level 4 Technical Principles of EE&D module in this qualification and the DipHE Level 5 Scientific Principles of EE&D module, and it informs the DipHE Level 5 Safety & Hazard Assessment module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Online Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 53 |
| Formative Assessment | 3 |
| Summative Assessment | 20 |
| Technical plenary sessions x 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss how material structure influences properties and behaviour, and explain the causes of mechanical failure, environmental degradation and material protection methods |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination | Asynchronous, Online, Individual | 120 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Onsite Closed Book Examination | ✔ | ||