Learn independently.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Because of the distance learning method of deliver, students will by necessity have to learn independently, under guidance, to succeed in this course. This will also require ability to structure and organise their own work, so that the assessment of these skills are implicit in all forms of assessment, though they are not explicitly measured

Methods of Assessment

Both the Materials Science Case Study and the Research Project explicitly require the students to analyse problems and situations, using the knowledge gained in the other modules, as well as previous learning situations, to achieve this.

Carry out structured organisation of their own work

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Because of the distance learning method of deliver, students will by necessity have to learn independently, under guidance, to succeed in this course. This will also require ability to structure and organise their own work, so that the assessment of these skills are implicit in all forms of assessment, though they are not explicitly measured

Methods of Assessment

Both the Materials Science Case Study and the Research Project explicitly require the students to analyse problems and situations, using the knowledge gained in the other modules, as well as previous learning situations, to achieve this.

Critically analyse problems and situations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Because of the distance learning method of deliver, students will by necessity have to learn independently, under guidance, to succeed in this course. This will also require ability to structure and organise their own work, so that the assessment of these skills are implicit in all forms of assessment, though they are not explicitly measured

Methods of Assessment

Both the Materials Science Case Study and the Research Project explicitly require the students to analyse problems and situations, using the knowledge gained in the other modules, as well as previous learning situations, to achieve this.

Combine their knowledge and understanding both gained in this course and from previous learning situations, to solve a variety of physical and engineering sciences problems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Because of the distance learning method of deliver, students will by necessity have to learn independently, under guidance, to succeed in this course. This will also require ability to structure and organise their own work, so that the assessment of these skills are implicit in all forms of assessment, though they are not explicitly measured

Methods of Assessment

Both the Materials Science Case Study and the Research Project explicitly require the students to analyse problems and situations, using the knowledge gained in the other modules, as well as previous learning situations, to achieve this.

Organisation and time-management.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The distance learning aspect of this programme means that organisation and time-management become even more important for successful completion of the course than a more traditional course. The participation in the on-line discussions and completion of the assignments require both presentation skills and ability to work to deadlines. The on-line discussions also develop the students’ ability to work with others, as does the Materials Science Case Study module.

Methods of Assessment

Problem solving skills form part of all modules and are generally assessed in both assignments and formal examinations. The successful completion of the Materials Science Research Project also heavily relies on problem solving skills.

Presentation skills, oral and written.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The distance learning aspect of this programme means that organisation and time-management become even more important for successful completion of the course than a more traditional course. The participation in the on-line discussions and completion of the assignments require both presentation skills and ability to work to deadlines. The on-line discussions also develop the students’ ability to work with others, as does the Materials Science Case Study module.

Methods of Assessment

Problem solving skills form part of all modules and are generally assessed in both assignments and formal examinations. The successful completion of the Materials Science Research Project also heavily relies on problem solving skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The distance learning aspect of this programme means that organisation and time-management become even more important for successful completion of the course than a more traditional course. The participation in the on-line discussions and completion of the assignments require both presentation skills and ability to work to deadlines. The on-line discussions also develop the students’ ability to work with others, as does the Materials Science Case Study module.

Methods of Assessment

Problem solving skills form part of all modules and are generally assessed in both assignments and formal examinations. The successful completion of the Materials Science Research Project also heavily relies on problem solving skills.

Ability to work with and for others, including as part of a team.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The distance learning aspect of this programme means that organisation and time-management become even more important for successful completion of the course than a more traditional course. The participation in the on-line discussions and completion of the assignments require both presentation skills and ability to work to deadlines. The on-line discussions also develop the students’ ability to work with others, as does the Materials Science Case Study module.

Methods of Assessment

Problem solving skills form part of all modules and are generally assessed in both assignments and formal examinations. The successful completion of the Materials Science Research Project also heavily relies on problem solving skills.

Problem solving skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The distance learning aspect of this programme means that organisation and time-management become even more important for successful completion of the course than a more traditional course. The participation in the on-line discussions and completion of the assignments require both presentation skills and ability to work to deadlines. The on-line discussions also develop the students’ ability to work with others, as does the Materials Science Case Study module.

Methods of Assessment

Problem solving skills form part of all modules and are generally assessed in both assignments and formal examinations. The successful completion of the Materials Science Research Project also heavily relies on problem solving skills.

The underpinning principles of materials science.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the knowledge and understanding content will be presented in structured notes on-line. To supplement this there will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. For project work the knowledge and understanding will be assessed through formal written reports, oral presentations and continual assessment throughout the project.

Material characterisation techniques.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the knowledge and understanding content will be presented in structured notes on-line. To supplement this there will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. For project work the knowledge and understanding will be assessed through formal written reports, oral presentations and continual assessment throughout the project.

Material selection, including knowledge of interaction between composition, microstructure and properties of materials.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the knowledge and understanding content will be presented in structured notes on-line. To supplement this there will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. For project work the knowledge and understanding will be assessed through formal written reports, oral presentations and continual assessment throughout the project.

At least one specific area of material science, depending on choice of module.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the knowledge and understanding content will be presented in structured notes on-line. To supplement this there will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. For project work the knowledge and understanding will be assessed through formal written reports, oral presentations and continual assessment throughout the project.

Select and critically discuss the appropriate materials for an engineering application, taking into account final materials properties and production methods.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the content will be presented in structured notes on-line, which includes subject specific skills.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. The ability to plan and carry out research tasks will be developed and assessed to some extent in the Materials Science Case Study, but most strongly in the Materials Science Research Project.

Choose the appropriate materials characterisation methods for a materials science / engineering problem.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the content will be presented in structured notes on-line, which includes subject specific skills.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. The ability to plan and carry out research tasks will be developed and assessed to some extent in the Materials Science Case Study, but most strongly in the Materials Science Research Project.

Interpret and critically analyse data from materials characterisation techniques.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the content will be presented in structured notes on-line, which includes subject specific skills.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. The ability to plan and carry out research tasks will be developed and assessed to some extent in the Materials Science Case Study, but most strongly in the Materials Science Research Project.

Plan and carry out research tasks in materials science

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

As this programme is delivered through a web-based distance learning method the core of the content will be presented in structured notes on-line, which includes subject specific skills.

Methods of Assessment

There will be assignments in all modules as well as on-line discussions. These will both form part of the assessment of the modules, together with formal examinations for most modules. The ability to plan and carry out research tasks will be developed and assessed to some extent in the Materials Science Case Study, but most strongly in the Materials Science Research Project.