Stream

Physical Metallurgy - MATSE13138

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Materials Sci & Eng

Contact: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au

Program: 3138 - Materials Science/Biomed Eng

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

This stream 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 stream 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.

Stream Structure

Professional electives are the same as for the Physical Metallurgy stream in program 3135
  • NOTE: MATS4001 is a compulsory elective for this stream.
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