Physical Metallurgy - MATSE13136
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Materials Sci & Eng
Contact: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3136 - Materials Science/Commerce
Award(s):
Bachelor of Engineering (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
Physical metallurgy involves the shaping, alloying, heat treatment, joining, corrosion protection and testing of metals.
Stream Structure
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.
- 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 stream.