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Performance of metallic, ceramic, polymeric, composite and electronic materials in a wide variety applications. The influence of materials processing on properties. Mechanical properties and strengthening. Solidification processing of metals and plastics. Corrosion. Application of the Granta CES Materials Selector software package to explore materials properties and select suitable materials for given design applications.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:1. Analyse the relationships between material structure, properties, processing, and performance and explain how these interactions influence engineering and product design outcomes. (Analyse)2. Evaluate the performance characteristics of different classes of materials (e.g., metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and emerging materials) and assess their suitability for specific engineering and product design applications. (Analyse / Evaluate)3. Apply systematic material selection methodologies using material property data, performance indices, and design requirements to support informed engineering decisions. (Apply)4. Interpret and use materials selection tools and databases, such as CES EduPack, to analyse material property charts and compare candidate materials for defined design criteria. (Apply / Analyse)5. Assess the influence of manufacturing and processing methods on material performance, cost, and feasibility in engineering and product development contexts. (Analyse)6. Evaluate sustainability and environmental considerations in materials engineering, including resource efficiency, life-cycle thinking, recyclability, and responsible material selection strategies. (Evaluate)
PROD111
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Hossein Najaf Zadeh
The prerequisite for this course is PROD111 and either PHYS111 or PHYS101
Domestic fee $1,190.00
International fee $6,488.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Product Design on the departments and faculties page .