Materials Design, Selection and Discovery (NSCI0012)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is open to students undertaking the MSc Advanced Materials Science, MSc Advanced Materials Science (Energy Storage), MSc Advanced MAterial Science (Data Driven Innovation), MScAdvanced Material Science (Materials Innovation and Enterprise) and MSc Advanced Materials Science (Sustainability) only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces the basic principles and the process of materials selection in application- and market-driven scenarios. Structure-property relationship of engineering materials and its implication on materials selection will be discussed. It also highlights the forces of change (e.g. emerging energy and environment constraints) in materials selection and product design, and how novel materials and related technologies offer opportunities in developing innovative solutions to meet the global demand.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 158
Module leader: Professor Tung Chun Lee
Who to contact for more information: imd-office@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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