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Bachelor of Science (Materials)
Testamur Title: | Bachelor of Science (Materials) |
Abbreviation: | BSc(Mat) |
UOW Course Code: | 1853 |
CRICOS Code: | 073927D |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Engineering, Science, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn or Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong/757636 |
ATAR: | 78 |
Additional Information: |
course description
Materials Science is the application of science in the design and testing of new materials; the physics and chemistry of materials; and the improvement of existing materials. Materials science students explore the ways in which new materials are changing our world; find out how to measure and control the strength of metals and polymers; learn about the structure of crystals and glasses; or discover how semiconductors work. This program aims 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. Core Materials subjects involve detailed study of the structure of properties of metals, ceramics and polymers.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subject | Session | Credit Points | |
Year 1 | |||
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | Autumn | 6 | |
OR | |||
Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | Autumn | 6 | |
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM101. All other students must enrol in CHEM104. | |||
Engineering Materials | Autumn | 6 | |
Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | Autumn | 6 | |
Fundamentals Physics A | Autumn | 6 | |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | Spring | 6 | |
Or | |||
Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | Spring | 6 | |
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM102. All other students must enrol in CHEM105. | |||
Engineering Design and Innovation | Spring | 6 | |
Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | Spring | 6 | |
Fundamentals Physics B | Spring | 6 | |
Year 2 | |||
Structure of Materials | Autumn | 6 | |
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria | Autumn | 6 | |
Phase Transformations | Spring | 6 | |
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | Spring | 6 | |
plus | Four electives | 18 | |
Year 3 | |||
Engineering Alloys | Autumn | 6 | |
Experimental Methods and Computing | Autumn | 6 | |
Polymeric Materials | Spring | 6 | |
Ceramics, Glass and Refractories | Spring | 6 | |
plus | four electives | 24 | |
Materials Electives | |||
Advanced Materials and Processing | Autumn | 6 | |
Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing | Spring | 6 | |
Fracture, Failure and Degradation | Autumn | 6 | |
Surface Engineering | Not offered 2014 | 6 | |
Electronic Materials | Spring | 6 | |
Primary Materials Processing | Spring | 6 | |
Secondary Materials Processing | Autumn | 6 | |
Structural Characterisation Techniques | Spring | 6 | |
Chemistry Electives | |||
Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter | Summer | 6 # | |
# Note: CHEM106 does NOT count for credit with CHEM105, but is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. | |||
Inorganic Chemistry II | Autumn | 6 | |
Organic Chemistry II | Autumn | 6 | |
Instrumental Analysis | Autumn | 8 | |
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Change | Spring | 6 | |
Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | Spring | 6 | |
Organic Synthesis and Reactivity | Spring | 8 | |
Science and Technology Studies Electives | |||
Environment in Crisis | 8 | ||
Science and the Media | 8 | ||
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.
Further study options
Graduates can apply for entry to Honours in Materials or Master of Philosophy.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au