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.

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Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
25B (HAM) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Hamilton	On-campus	50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
25B (TGA) Paper outline	B Trimester : 07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025	Tauranga	On-campus	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

Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Tue	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	L.G.01, Hamilton	Jul 8 - Oct 12
Lecture 2	Wed	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	L.G.01, Hamilton	Jul 9 - Oct 12
Lecture 3	Thur	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	L.G.01, Hamilton	Jul 10 - Oct 12

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Name	Day	Time	Room	Dates
Lecture 1	Mon	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	TCBD.3.06, Tauranga	Jul 7 - Oct 12
Lecture 2	Tue	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	TCBD.3.06, Tauranga	Jul 8 - Oct 12
Lecture 3	Tue	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TCBD.2.12, Tauranga	Jul 8 - Oct 12

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Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
25B (HAM)	$1,113
25B (TGA)	$1,113

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Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
25B (HAM)	$5,700
25B (TGA)	$5,700

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