ENN414 Advanced Materials

With a rapidly growing and ageing global population, the demand for novel materials with advanced properties to address critical challenges in structures, energy, environment, and healthcare is increasing. In this units, you will be introduced to advanced materials such as light metals, ceramic, polymers, composites, biomaterials (including metallic glasses), smart materials, thin film materials, and recycled materials. These will be examined in greater depth in the context of their properties, processing, performance, and failure mechanisms (fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion) to support robust designs. Further, relevant engineering case studies, research papers outlining the latest developments, and laboratory experiments will be provided to support an in-depth understanding of selected materials and their applications. This advanced engineering unit builds upon the knowledge and skills you have previously acquired in the study of engineering materials and their applications.

Unit information

Unit code: ENN414
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School/Discipline: School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
Study area: Engineering
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 1, 2027	22 February 2027 - 19 June 2027	Gardens Point

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Previous study requirements

Prerequisites: ( EGB214 and 192 credit points of completed study in EN01, EV03, EV04 or EV09) or Admission to (EN54 or EN64 or EN74 or EN77 or EN53 or EN73 or EN76)
Anti-requisites: EGB414

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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