Physical Metallurgy - MATSE13134
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Materials Science and Engineering
Contact: http://www.materials.unsw.edu.au
Program: 3134 - Mat Sci and Eng Hons/Commerce
Award(s):
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Major)
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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.