SCDE4303 – DE4303 Mechanical Properties
Module code
SCDE4303
Module title
DE4303 Mechanical Properties
Prescription
To develop an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering
materials relevant to mechanical and process engineering.
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 90
- Self directed hours
- 60
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic materials science chemistry.
2. Describe and test properties of materials used in mechanical engineering.
3. Describe and specify methods to change engineering material properties.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of selection criteria for engineering materials.
5. Explain the likely causes of material failure.
