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2017 Materials Science and Engineering

There are 4 modules in this major, as:

◆ General education module : 22 modules, 66.0 credits/ 1122 hours;

◆ Discipline module: 24 modules, 86.0 credits/ 1376 hours;

◆ Comprehensive literacy module: at least 3 modules, 6.0 credits/ 96hours;

◆ Comprehensive practices module : 2 modules, 9.0 credits/ 144 hours;

Except for Ideological and political theory modules, Military modules, Mental growth and personal development modules and PE modules (23.5 credits), QMUL taught modules are 79.0 credits, and NPU taught modules are 64.5 credits, 20 introduced modules are English Language, PDP, 14 discipline core modules and major project,

◆ numbers of introduced module (20) total module (51)(over 1/3)

◆ numbers of introduced major core module (14) total major module (22) (over 1/3);

◆ numbers of QMUL teaching major core module (14) total module (51);

◆ class hours of QMUL teaching major core module (824) total module (2738).

 

(1) General education modules (22 modules, 66.0 credits)

A. Ideological and political theory modules (5 modules, 16.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

NXC2001

Chinese compulsory courses I-Essentials of Chinese Modern History

2.0 credits

NXC2002

Chinese compulsory courses II-Marxism General Principle

3.0 credits

NXC2003

Chinese compulsory courses III-Ethics and Fundamental of Law

3.0 credits

NXC2004

Chinese compulsory courses IV-Fundamental of Mao Ze Dong Thoughts

6.0 credits

NXC2005

Situation and Policy

2.0 credits

 

B. Military modules (2 modules, 3.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

U34G11002

Military Theory

2.0 credits

U34P41001

Military Training

1.0 credit

 

C. Mental growth and personal development modules (1 module, 0.5 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

U34G11001

Students Mental Health Education

0.5 credit

 

D. Career planning and development modules (3 module, 10.5 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

QXU3111

PDP I

3.5 credits

QXU4111

PDP II

3.5 credits

QXU5111

PDP III

3.5 credits

 

E. University general education modules (6modules, 13.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

QXU3101

English Language I

3.5 credits

QXU3102

English Language II

5.5 credits

 


Physical Education is compulsory module in the first to the fourth semester, taking 1 credit every semester. Students can freely choose different module according to their majors, physical conditions, interesting and physical basis.

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

U31G71001

Physical education I

1.0 credit

U31G71002

Physical education II

1.0 credit

U31G71003

Physical education III

1.0 credit

U31G71004

Physical education IV

1.0 credit

 

F. Level-based general education modules (5 modules, 23.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

NXC3000

Advanced Maths I

5.5 credits

NXC3004

Advanced Maths II

5.5 credits

NXC3002

Linear Algebra

3.0 credits

NXC3005

Mathematical Modelling and Computing

4.0 credits

NXC3001

General Physics

5.0 credits

 

 

(2) Discipline Modules (24 modules, 86.0 credits)

A. Discipline elementary modules (2 modules, 7.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

NXC4012

Mechanical Modelling

3.5 credits

NXC4008

Engineering Design Methods

3.5 credits

 

B. Discipline core modules (22 modules, 79.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

QXU4000

MS I-Structure and Properties

3.5 credits

QXU4006

MS II-Processing and Applications

3.5 credits

QXU4001

Molecules to Materials

3.5 credits

NXC4010

Introduction to Functional Materials

3.5 credits

QXU4011

Introduction to Engineering Materials

4.0 credits

QXU4007

Experiments in Materials 1

3.5 credits

QXU5017

Experiments in Materials 2

3.5 credits

NXC4022

Thermodynamics and Phase Transformations

3.5 credits

QXU5002

Chemistry for Materials

4.0 credits

QXU5010

Surfaces and Interfaces

3.5 credits

NXC5015

Structural Characterisation

3.5 credits

NXC5026

Metals I-Deformation and Strengthening

3.5 credits

QXU5030

Composite Materials

3.5 credits

QXU5032

Physical Properties of Polymers

4.0 credits

NXC5036

Metals II-Alloy Systems and Heat Treatment

3.5 credits

QXU6002

Materials Selection in Design

4.0 credits

QXU6007

Environmental Properties of Materials

3.5 credits

QXU6022

Ceramics

4.0 credits

NXC6023

Fatigue and Creep Failure

3.0 credits

NXC6024

Fracture Mechanics

3.0 credits

NXC6025

Manufacturing Processes

4.0 credits

QXU7027

Renewable Energy Materials

3.5 credits

 

 

(3) Comprehensive literacy modules (6.0 credits, at least 3 modules, students are suggested to choose English taught modules)

A. Scientific literacy modules: subjects on natural science such as introduction to aeronautics, astronautics and navigation, environment, biology and etc. Students must take one module among “An Introduction to Aviation”, “An Introduction to Astronautics”, and “An Introduction to Marine Navigation”.

B. Modules on economics, management and law: including economy, management, legal education and etc.

C. Humanities modules: including philosophy, ethics, history, culture, language, literature, society, aesthetics, life and development, and etc.

D. Art literacy modules: students can choose modules form “An Introduction to Art”, “Music Appreciation”, “Art Appreciation”, “Film Appreciation”, “Drama Appreciation”, “Dance Appreciation”, “Calligraphy Appreciation”, and “Chinese Opera Appreciation”.

It is suggested that students should choose English taught modules, from all four categories above. Each module offered in each semester will be included in the course selection manual.

(4) Comprehensive practices (2 modules, 9.0 credits)

A. Design for graduation (1 module, 8.0 credits)

 

Module Code

Module Name

Credit

QXU6021

Materials Project

8.0 credits

 

B. Scientific research project modules1.0 credit

Students can participate in a variety forms of scientific research training including innovative research programmes, academic competition, innovative and business training plan for college students, academic competitions, “Peak Experience Plan”, social research, and scientific research project. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety forms of central practice such as overseas practice, international internship, winter and summer camp.