Materials & Manufacturing Processes (H7106)
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Module H7106
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
Describe and classify common engineering materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites) in terms of their atomic structure, bonding, and resulting mechanical properties.
Compare and select appropriate manufacturing processes for given material types and design requirements, justifying choices based on process capabilities, limitations, and sustainability considerations.
Apply and evaluate appropriate materials and manufacturing processes in the design and prototyping of an engineering component, using experimental data to evaluate design choices and recommend improvement
Communicate and present technical findings effectively, using clear written, visual, and oral formats to convey the outcomes of a prototyping process to a technical audience.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Media | T1 Week 11 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 01111000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011110 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 00000011000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000000110 |
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