| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Composites |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CADEM0009 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Barton |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Composites for materials for sustainability (AENGM0092) Composites Design, Manufacture and Product Development (AENGM0091) or equivalent. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
The unit brings together your experience from previously taught units to cover specialist material directly related to your research project. It offers an opportunity to develop a state of the art knowledge in specialist topics relevant to the area of advanced composites. The topics include aspects focused on to design of composite structures and components. The topics examine sustainable and efficient high volume and high value manufacture to include automation and quality assurance. The evaluation of through life composite performance is a key aspect, as well as end of life disposal, recycling and reuse.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
Specifically you will select two topics from a predefined list that span several aspects related to advanced composites that are closely related to your research interests. Through studying the topics you will develop a portfolio of skills to support your research career.
An overview of content
A detailed exposure to topics that are relevant to composite materials, composites manufacturing and composites design. You will be introduced to detailed procedures that are industrially relevant and represent the state-of-the-art in analysis design and manufacturing for composite materials and structures.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit:
You will benefit by selecting topics close to research area and have the opportunity to develop an expert knowledge in the topics to support your research project. You will develop an ongoing curiosity about the topics you study and be able to understand their impact in the context of the design and analysis of complex composite structures. After completing the unit your analytical and creative skills will be enhanced, as well as being able to identify situation where the knowledge gained in the topics you study can be applied effectively to support sustainable composite solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO1 You will be able to investigate the state-of-the-art in advanced composites concepts from different scientific fields.
LO2 Appraise sources and tools for conducting research in advance composites.
LO3 Synthesise the impacts of the application of approaches in the design of composite materials and structures
LO4 Present research findings based on evaluation of pertinent information in a clear, accessible, and coherent manner.
Each topic comprises a weekly live online or in-person lectures supported by short recorded lectures that you must watch ahead of the live lecture. Each topic has an interactive activities (workshops) which are in person. Alongside the lectures you will be provided with study materials and set formative tasks that support your learning. In the workshops you will have an opportunity to interact with various analysis tools and have direct consultation with staff. The workshop provides a key part of the preparation for the assignment.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Feedback on activities during workshop classes.
Discussion and break-out sessions in on-line live lectures.
A formative assignment with feedback that will help you prepare for the summative assignment.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
A summative coursework assignment in the form of an individual written report, covering the topics you have chosen, comprising 100% of the marks for the unit (ILOs 1-4).
When assessment does not go to plan
A reassessment coursework assignment in the form of an individual written report, covering the topics you have chosen, comprising 100% of the marks for the unit (ILOs 1-4).
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Feedback on activities during workshop classes.
Discussion and break-out sessions in on-line live lectures.
A formative assignment with feedback that will help you prepare for the summative assignment.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Two summative coursework assignments in the form of individual written reports on the topics you have chosen. Each coursework is worth 50% of the marks for the unit.
When assessment does not go to plan
Reassessment coursework assignment for the assignment(s) you have not received a pass mark.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CADEM0009).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
