2008 Undergraduate Courses
2008 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Science (Materials)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Science (Materials) |
Abbreviation: |
BSc(Materials) |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Duration: |
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
Approx. UAI Entry: |
75 |
Assumed Knowledge: |
Any two units of English plus Mathematics |
Recommended Studies: |
HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 plus Chemistry or Physics |
UOW Course Code: |
757 |
UAC Code: |
757636 |
CRICOS Code: |
031274F |
Overview / Course Aims
The objective of the Materials Science course is to provide the scientific knowledge and technical skills necessary for a successful materials based career in areas such as quality control and laboratory testing, materials process control and research and development in government and private sector laboratories. It also provides an ideal basis for those who wish to pursue a career in secondary teaching.
The core materials subjects involve detailed study of the structure of properties of metals, ceramics and polymers.
Course Requirements
All students must complete the required number of credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the degree - refer to course structures below. The Bachelor of Science (Materials) normally takes three years to complete. All students must take particular notice of the Course Rules regarding minimum rate of progress.
The formal contact hours, methods of teaching and learning and forms of assessment vary from subject to subject. Details will be provided to students at the commencement of each subject by the Subject Coordinator. Students should attend all classes including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
Study Options
Electives in second and third years are normally selected to provide a coherent minor in a particular field, eg. Materials, Chemistry, Science and Technology Studies or Engineering. Suggested elective programs are listed below. Students should consult their course advisor when choosing elective subjects.
Honours
Students with a good academic record are encouraged to proceed to an Honours year, a fourth year of study providing training in independent research.
Advanced Standing
Applicants holding relevant TAFE Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas with a consistently good performance will normally be granted 48 credit points (one year) of advanced standing.
Students are advised to take the maximum number of mathematics and science units available in their TAFE course.
Further Studies Options
Graduates can apply for entry to Honours in Materials or Master of Science-Research.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in teaching, industry, administration, scientific communication and research.
Course Program
SubjectYear 1 |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Chemistry 1A |
Autumn |
6 | |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Mathematics 1C Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
or |
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Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 | |
Fundamentals Physics A |
Autumn |
6 | |
Chemistry 1B |
Spring |
6 | |
Engineering Design and Innovation |
Spring |
6 | |
Mathematics 1C Part 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
or |
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Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
Fundamentals Physics B |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 2 |
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Structure and Properties of Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria |
Autumn |
6 | |
Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills |
Autumn |
6 | |
Phase Transformation |
Spring |
6 | |
Mechanical Behaviour |
Spring |
6 | |
plus |
3 electives |
18 | |
Year 3 |
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Engineering Alloys |
Autumn |
6 | |
Polymeric Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
Materials Testing |
Spring |
6 | |
Ceramics, Glass and Refractories |
Spring |
6 | |
plus |
4 electives |
24 | |
Year 4 (Honours) |
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Research Project |
Annual |
24 | |
plus |
4 electives |
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Materials Electives |
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Advanced Materials and Processing |
|
6 | |
Electronic Materials |
|
6 | |
Primary Materials Processing |
|
6 | |
Secondary Materials Processing |
|
6 | |
Structural Characterisation Techniques |
|
6 | |
Chemistry Electives |
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Inorganic Chemistry II |
|
6 | |
Organic Chemistry II |
|
6 | |
Instrumental Analysis |
|
8 | |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change |
|
6 | |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry |
|
6 | |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity |
|
8 | |
Science and Technology Studies Electives |
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Social Aspects of Science and Technology |
|
6 | |
Globalisation: Science, Technology and Progress |
|
6 | |
The Scientific Revolution: History, Philosophy and Politics of Science 1 |
|
6 | |
Risk Assessment, Health and Safety |
|
6 | |
Environment in Crisis: Technology and Society |
|
6 | |
Scientific and Technological Controversy |
|
6 | |