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Direction of chemical reactions. Chemical equilibria.
Chemical kinetics.
Stoichiometry.
Electrochemistry: oxidation and reduction. Oxidation
numbers. Redox reactions.
Electrode potentials and galvanic cells. The Nernst equation.
Equilibrium constants from cell potentials. Practical galvanic
cells. Corrosion and protection methods.
Organic chemistry: addition and condensation polymers.
Fuels. Aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds.
Structure of materials including atomic packing and density.
Material deformation, strengthening mechanisms. Phase
equilibria and phase diagrams. Engineering alloys.
Materials processing in manufacturing: methods including
casting, forming, cold working, hot working, recrystallization:
polymer processing including extrusion and injection,
moulding of thermosets and thermoplastics. Finishing
methods: machining, grinding and polishing.
Specifications
Measurement of hardness and strength of materials. Failure
modes influence of environment.
Textbooks
Chemistry
Towns, A.P. et a/. The Wheel Reinvented. 3rd ed, Hawthorn: S.I.T.
Dept. of Applied Chemistry, 1989
Materials and Processes
Callister, W. Materials Science and Engineering: an Intmduction. 2nd
ed. New York: Wiley, 1991
~ ~ 1 2Engineering 3 Graphics and CAD
No. of hours per week: two and a half hours for
two semesters
A first-year subject in all engineering degree courses.
Subject aims
The aim of the subject is to introduce the students to the
fundamentals of engineering drawing standards used for
graphical communication and to guide them in developing
the required skills and abilities for presenting their design
ideas either as sketches or finished drawings by using the
drawing board or a CAD system. Furthermore, the subject
aims at introducing the students to 3D spatial relationships
and graphical methods for solving engineering problems.
Subject description
The topics covered during the year refer to orthographic
projection, auxiliary projection, relationships of points and
lines in 3-dimensional space, intersections of solid objects.
development of surfaces, detail drawings, assembly drawings,
civil engineering conventions, electrical and electronic
engineering conventions, mechanical engineering
conventions, graphical presentations and graphical solutions
to engineering problems, and engineering drawing analysis.
The subject is taught on both the drawing board and CAD
system. Equal time is given to each method of drawing
while an effort is made to coordinate the topic coverage in
order to highlight their particular advantage. Each topic is
covered by an introductory part followed by a hands-on
exercise to reinforce the theory. Out of class assignments are
also an integral part of this subject.
MMI 69
Services
No. of hours per week: three hours in first
semester, two hours in second semester
Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lectures, tutorials, field excursions and
laboratory tests
Assessment: examination 80%, assessed work
20%
Subject aims and description
A first-year subject of the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Building Surveying) intended to provide students with an
understanding of services such as water, electrical, sewerage,
heating required in buildings; together with the scientific
basis of such service systems such as a knowledge of
thermodynamics.
References
Anderson, 8. The Solar Home Book. Harrisville, New Hampshire:
Cheshire Books, 1976
Andrew. F.R. Building Mechanical Systems. 2nd ed, New York:
McGraw-Hill. 1977
Hall. F. Building Services and Equipment. London: Longman. 1976
MM 180 Construction Materials
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lectures, tutorials, laboratory work
Assessment: examination 80%. reports 20%
Subject aims and description
A first-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of Technology
(Building Surveying), intended to give students an
understanding of the behaviour of building materials such as
timbers, bricks and blocks, cement and concrete, bituminous
materials so that they can determine whether traditional
materials are being used correctly and appraise new
materials. lntroduction to other materials used in buildings,
and of joining methods.
References
Jadrzebski, Z.D. The Nature and Properties of Engineering Materials.
3rd ed. N.Y.: Wiley, 1987
Van Vlack, L.H. Materials for Engineering. Reading, Mass.: Addison-
Wesley, 1982
MM209 Engineering Practices
No. of hours per week: thirty-six hours
A second-year subject in the degree of Bachelor of
Engineering (Mechanical).
Subject aims and description
This subject provides students with an introduction to
current engineering trade practices and the development of
personal elementary 'hands on' skills in these trades.
Students will attend a week block of full-time Engineering
Practices in one non-teaching week prior to the start of
second semester. The program will operate for four and a
half days per week and will permit students to complete the
three trades within the week. Groups will be arranged to
suit the current University calendar.
The syllabus is comprised of lectures, demonstration of
specific trade skills and techniques, and completion of
'hands-on' practical work in basic TAFE trade areas of:
ElectricallElectronic Systems (twelve hours)
Machine Shop (twelve hours)
Welding (twelve hours)
MM210 Industrial Processes
No. of hours per week: two hours for two
semesters
Assessment: exam, practical work, assignments
Subject aims and description
Brief history of the development of the chemical industly.
The operation of major chemical and mineral processing
industries using examples of industries employing inorganic,
organic and natural sources.
Practical work in physical chemistry and thermodynamics in
support of the syllabus for MM211, Introduction to
Chemical Engineering.