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MEC 2309 Lecture 00 - Course Outline and Assessment

This document outlines the course details for MEC 2309 - Properties of Engineering Materials I at the University of Zambia School of Engineering. The course will be taught over 12 weeks by lecturers Mr. Grain M. Munakaampe and Miss. Flora K. Chitalu. Topics include atomic structure, phase diagrams, heat treatment, polymers, and mechanical and electrical properties. Student assessment will consist of assignments, labs, tests, and a final exam worth a total of 100%. The document provides contact information for the lecturers and lists required and recommended textbooks. Ground rules for the class are also outlined.

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MEC 2309 Lecture 00 - Course Outline and Assessment

This document outlines the course details for MEC 2309 - Properties of Engineering Materials I at the University of Zambia School of Engineering. The course will be taught over 12 weeks by lecturers Mr. Grain M. Munakaampe and Miss. Flora K. Chitalu. Topics include atomic structure, phase diagrams, heat treatment, polymers, and mechanical and electrical properties. Student assessment will consist of assignments, labs, tests, and a final exam worth a total of 100%. The document provides contact information for the lecturers and lists required and recommended textbooks. Ground rules for the class are also outlined.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MEC 2309 – PROPERTIES OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS I

COURSE OUTLINE AND


ASSESSMENT
Lecturers:
1. Mr. Grain M. Munakaampe
▪ School of Engineering Main Building, First Floor, Room 131.
▪ Phone 097 785 7896; Emails: [email protected]
[email protected]

2. Miss. Flora K. Chitalu


▪ School of Engineering Main Building, First Floor, (Shared Office
Next to S5)
▪ Phone 097 083 7907; Emails: [email protected]
[email protected]
COURSE CONTENT:

No. Topic Wks Lecturer

1 Class Introduction 1 GMM/FKC


Atomic Theory/Structure of Materials and
2 Atomic/Molecular Bonds in Solids, Binary 5 GMM/FKC
Systems
Solid Solutions, Phase Diagrams, and Iron- GMM/FKC
3 4
Carbon System
GMM/FKC
4 Heat Treatment of Steel
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COURSE CONTENT:
No. Topic Wks Lecturer
5 Test 1 1 GMM/FKC
6 Polymers, Ceramics, Glasses and Composites 4 GMM/FKC
7 Mechanical Properties of Materials 4 GMM/FKC
9 Electrical Properties of Materials 3 GMM/FKC
10 Environmental Effects 2 GMM/FKC
11 Test 2 1 GMM/FKC
12 FINAL EXAMINATIONS 1 GMM/FKC
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GMM  G M Munakaampe & FKC  F K Chitalu


PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
Prescribed Text Books:

1. Ashby M. F. & Jones D. R. H. (1996). Engineering Materials 1:


An Introduction to their Properties and Applications, 2nd Ed.,
Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

2. John V. B. (1994). Engineering Materials, London: Macmillan

3. Rollason, E. C. (1973). Metallurgy for Engineers, 4th Ed.,


London: English Language Book Society & Edward Arnold
(Publishers) Ltd.
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PRESCRIBED AND RECOMMENDED
TEXTS:
Recommended Text Books:

1. Ashby M. F. & Jones D. R. H. (1994). Engineering Materials 2: An


Introduction to Microstructures, Processing and Design, Oxford:
Pergamon.

2. Pascoe K. J. (1982 or later). An Introduction to the Properties of


Engineering Materials, Wokingham: van Nostrand Reinhold.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT:

1. ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES 5%
2. LABS 15%
3. TESTS 20%
4. FINAL EXAM 60%
5. TOTAL 100%
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IMMEDIATE REQUIREMENTS:
• Elect a Class Representative and Assistant(s).
• Class list with the following information:
o Name (Surname, First and Middle/Initial – in that order).
➢ E.g.: Mwiya, Mwando Miti or Mwiya, Mwando M.
o Computer Number
o Gender
o Phone number
o Email address
• Formation of a Telegram Group for the entire class (LG1 +
8

LG2). GMM/FKC 2022


SOME GROUND RULES:
1. No late coming to class – you attract the wrong attention.
2. Do not disturb my class – you become the wrong kind of star.
3. Do not whisper, just talk but do not disturb others.
4. Assignments are due one week after they are given or,
otherwise, on a stated/given date.
5. Late assignments will be penalised.
6. Quizzes may be given on any day during lecture time. (Same
weight an assignment). 9

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Some Ground Rules:

7. No copying in assignments or quizzes.


8. Do not cry for marks (in assignments, labs, tests, exam) – honest
marks will be given at all times for your work.
9. Participate during class/lecture by asking questions or making
contributions – do not be a silent passenger.
10. Enjoy the course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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