Biomedical Engineering BEng/MEng
Materials Engineering 4 ENG4004
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Engineering
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
Developments in metals and polymers; design and manufacturing of polymeric composites; stress analysis of composites; advances in adhesive bonding and surface engineering; sandwich constructions; ceramics-properties, processes and reliability.
Timetable
2 lectures per week
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
100% Written Exam
Main Assessment In: April/May
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? Not applicable
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the engineering potential of various advanced engineering materials, processing and relevant design tools.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
■ further their knowledge on engineering materials and processing; surface engineering, composite failure and sandwich structural design;
■ assess the applicability of advanced material application to existing engineering products which incorporate conventional materials.