UNSW Handbook Plan - Physical Metallurgy

Physical Metallurgy - MATSE13138


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Materials Science and Engineering
	Contact: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au
	Program: 3138 - Materials Science/Biomed Eng
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Engineering (Major)

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Physical Metallurgy within program 3138.

Physical metallurgy involves the shaping, alloying, heat treatment, joining, corrosion protection and testing of metals.

This plan is designed to produce graduates with training appropriate to both the metal and product manufacturing industries. The profession is very broad and includes careers in metal manufacturing companies, product manufacturing companies (e.g. white goods, automotive, aircraft), utilities, airline overhaul and maintenance operations, consulting companies and research organisations. Graduates may be employed in production, technical control and development, quality assurance, technical marketing and management.

Physical Metallurgy is introduced comprehensively in Stages 3 and 4 by a number of professional electives. Students also undertake a materials design project and a substantial thesis project. Students may complete the first one or two years of their degree at their local university engineering school and then transfer with advanced standing to UNSW.

Plan Structure

Professional electives are the same as for the Physical Metallurgy plan in program 3135

MATS3003 Eng in Process Metallurgy (6 UOC)
MATS3005 Phase Transformations (6 UOC)
MATS4001 Secondary Processing of Metals (6 UOC)
MATS4002 Design and Advanced Ceramics (6 UOC)
MATS4003 Process Metallurgy Advanced (6 UOC)
MATS4004 Fracture Mechanics & Failure (6 UOC)
MATS4005 Composites and Functional Mats (6 UOC)
MATS4006 Polymer Sci and Engineering 2 (6 UOC)
MATS4007 Engineered Surfaces (6 UOC)

NOTE: MATS4001 is a compulsory elective for this plan.

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