FM2MEMA10 Materials

FM2MEMA10 Materials

  • Course description
    • Course Code
      FM2MEMA10
    • Level of Study
      5.2
    • Program of Study
      Technical Design – Digital Manufacturing
    • Credits
      10
    • Study Plan Coordinator
      Haakon Norseng
Teaching Term(s)
2028 Spring
About the Course

The course provides knowledge and practical skills related to materials with a focus on metals and non-metals commonly used in the industry. The candidate gains insight into mechanical properties, material profiles, and datasheets. The course focuses on typical mechanical design solutions, with an introduction to forces and bending moments. The candidate will also learn about product life span, environmental conditions, and material behaviour, with emphasis on sustainability and responsible material selection.

Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge

The candidate:
•    has knowledge of mechanical properties related to metals commonly used in the mechanical engineering industry.
•    has knowledge of mechanical design principles and can make considerations related to material selection.
•    has knowledge of the environmental impact and sustainability aspects of different materials.
•    can assess their own material choices in relation to industry norms and regulations.

Skills

The candidate:
•    can find and refer to metals and non-metals and assess their use for mechanical designs.
•    can apply knowledge of materials to optimise CAD models and technical documentation.
•    can explain their own choice of material types based on mechanical properties and design considerations.
•    can reflect on their own designs and make adjustments to design solutions and material choices under supervision.
•    can find and refer to information about product lifespan and make design modifications that support sustainable and durable solutions.

General Competence

The candidate:
•    can plan and contribute to material selection processes for design proposals in accordance with industry requirements and standards, and in line with ethical requirements and principles.
•    can exchange points of view with peers and implement sustainable material solutions and participate in discussions about good practice.
•    has developed an ethical and responsible attitude toward environmentally sustainable design.

Learning Activities

Digital Learning Resources
The learning management system (LMS) is the primary learning platform where students access most of their course materials. The content is presented in various formats, such as text, images, models, videos or podcasts. Each course follows a progression plan, designed to lead students through weekly modules at their own pace. Exercises and assignments (individual or in groups) are embedded throughout the courses to support continuous practice and assessment of the learning outcomes.

Campus Resources
In addition to the digital learning resources, campus students participate in physical learning activities led by teachers as part of the overall delivery.

Guidance
Guidance and feedback from teachers support students' learning journeys, and may be provided synchronously or asynchronously, individually or in groups, via text, video or in-person feedback.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessment
Course exam
Pass / Fail
Individual
1 Week(s)
Reading List

Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.