COURSE OUTLINE

Department : Mechanical Engineering Department Class : DKM3A

Programme : Diploma In Mechanical Engineering Semester :3
Academic Session : DIS 2018

Course and Code : Material Science and DJJ3213

Pre-requisite : None
Total Contact Hours : 64 Hours

Lecturer : TAN CHIN CHAI

Room : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OFFICE (GROUND FLOOR)
Tel. No. : 04-5383322 (ext: 5001)
Synopsis : MATERIAL SCIENCE provides students with an understanding of material
science and engineering which emphasizes on atomic and crystal structure,
material properties and behavior including material classification and its
application in the engineering field. The topic also covers the processes of metal
work used to produce engineering components and apply basic principles of
material testing and processing through practical.

SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIAL SCIENCE

This topic introduces to material science which explains further about material classification
such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and advanced materials.

2.0 MATERIAL STRUCTURE AND BONDING

This topic explains the concepts of material structure and bonding, physical structure of
atoms, and crystal structure. In addition, the topic also covers the interpretation of periodic
table.

3.0 MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOUR

This topic describes the material properties which are physical, thermal, mechanical and
electrical properties. The material behavior such as creep, fatigue, corrosion and fracture are
also provided.

4.0 SOLID SOLUTION AND EQUILIBRIUM PHASE DIAGRAM

This topic explain solid solution and equilibrium phase for ferrous-carbon.

5.0 METAL ALLOYS

This topic describes the characteristics and application of ferrous alloys and nonferrous
alloys. It also explains the electrochemical corrosion phenomenon includes the differences
between the types of corrosion and their remedial action to metal alloys.

6.0 MATERIAL PROCESSING

This topic explains the fabrication of metal works which focuses on hot and cold work,
forming operation and casting process.

7.0 HEAT TREATMENT

This topic explains the purposes of heat treatment process for steels and the effects of heat
treatment on mechanical properties of steels.

8.0 MATERIAL TESTING

This topic provides an understanding on the materials testing. It also explains on the
definition and principle on destructive and non-destructive tests.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Programme
Learning
Course Learning Outcome (CLO) LD Assessment Methods
Outcome
(PLO)

Explain the fundamental of material

1
science including identification of
Quiz, Test, End of Chapter,
various types of materials, mechanical
PLO 1 LD1 Report of Practical Task and
behavior, metal production processes,
Final Exam
and various principles of material
testing. (C3)

Organize appropriately experiments in

2 group according to the Standard PLO 4 LD2 Practical Task
Operating Procedures. (P4)

Demonstrate ability to work in team to

3 complete assigned tasks during PLO 7 LD9 Practical Task
practical work sessions.(A3)
ASSESSMENT

The course assessment is carried out in two sections:

i. Coursework Assessment (CA) – 50%

Coursework is continuous assessment that measures knowledge, practical skills and generic
skills. Coursework assessment mark comprises of knowledge and practical marks ONLY. It
does not include the mark of generic skills.

ii. Final Examination Assessment (FE) – 50%

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)

Teaching Methods:
Lectures, lectures based on power point presentations, group learning activities such as discussions,
problem solving exercises, and individual/group assignments.
ASSESSMENT:
No Method Quantity Criteria % Total Dates
Week 2
1 Quiz 2 Chapter 1 and 8 10%
Week 15
Chapter 2, 3 and 4 Week 8
2 Test 2 20%
Chapter 5, 6 and 7 Week 16

Chapter 2, 3 and 4 Week 7

3 End-of-Chapter* 1 10%
Chapter 5, 6 and 7 Week 13

Report Report of practical 5% Week 1 - 15

4 4
task

Practical 5% Week 1 - 15
5 4 Practical Task

Cover all lecture

6 Final exam 1 50% Week 17, 18
topics 1 - 8
Overall Total 100%

ATTENDANCE
The student should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the Polytechnic Academic Regulations and
Procedures:
a. Student must attend not less than 80% of lecture hours as required for the subject.
b. The student will be prohibited from attending any lecture and assessment activities upon failure to
comply the above requirement. Zero mark will be given to the subject.

Main:

Callister, W.D., Material Science and Engineering an Introduction

Other:

K.G. Budinski & M.K Budinski (1999). Engineering Materials, 6th Edition. New Jersey, US : Prentice-Hall.

R.L Timings. (1998). Engineering Material, 2nd Edition, Singapore : Longman.

William F. Smith & Javad Hashemi (2009). Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 5th Edition.
McGraw-Hill, USA.
Prepared by:

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Signature: TAN CHIN CHAI

Date: 06.12.2018
Note: (*) ASSIST/TEAM TEACHING

PPL-04(2) (27-11-18)