421-121 Materials 1

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This subject describes the chemical principles required for a fundamental understanding of engineering materials and related processes, including in-service durability. There is a strong emphasis on relating the chemical principles to applications of interest in civil and environmental engineering, thereby illustrating the importance of fundamental theoretical knowledge in everyday processes and applications.

Progressive assessment (based on case studies and written assignments), to a maximum of 3000 words or equivalent (30%), and one 3-hour end of semester examination (70%).