ENGEN112

Materials Science and Engineering

2026

15

100

B Trimester

Hamilton, Tauranga

Introduction to engineering materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, semiconductors and biomaterials) and their atomic structure and mechanical properties. Includes; elastic and plastic deformation, fracture mechanisms, failure in service, iron-carbon phase diagram, redox reactions in corrosion, production of polymers, cement and concrete.

Teaching Periods and Locations

26B (HAM)
Paper outline
B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026
Hamilton 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
26B (TGA)
Paper outline
B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026
Tauranga 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations

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Students must gain a minimum of 40% on the final exam in order to receive a clear pass on this paper. Students who do not achieve this will receive a maximum grade of an RP.

Timetabled lectures

26B (HAM) 26B (TGA)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.01, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Wed 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM L.G.01, Hamilton Jul 15 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Thur 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM L.G.01, Hamilton Jul 16 - Oct 18

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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM TCBD.3.06, Tauranga Jul 13 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM TCBD.3.06, Tauranga Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Tue 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM TCBD.2.12, Tauranga Jul 14 - Oct 18

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Indicative Fees

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Domestic
International
26B (HAM) $1,180
26B (TGA) $1,180

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26B (HAM) $5,985
26B (TGA) $5,985

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Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:02am
  • Indicative fees current as of 17 Oct 2025 01:20am