ENGEN112

Materials Science and Engineering

2027

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
27B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Hamilton 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
27B (TGA)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		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

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Indicative Fees

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Available subjects

Materials and Processing

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering

Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Civil Engineering

Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Industrial Design

Chemical and Process Engineering

Materials and Process Engineering

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 11 Nov 2026 10:37pm