Subject Description Form
Subject Code
ITC2021T
Subject Title
Materials Foundation I
Credit Value
3 credits
Level
2
Pre-requisite/
<Co-requisite> /
(Exclusion)
Objectives
Nil
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative Syllabus
The subject aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of material
science.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
a. build up a basic knowledge of properties of textile materials
b. Identify and choose suitable material for textile application
c. Communicate effectively with researchers and technologists
d. Commit to lifelong learning
e. Develop critical and creative thinking related to material technology
(I) Physical properties
1. Properties of common solid materials: elastic modulus, shear
modulus, Poisson's ratio, hardness, toughness, yielding stress,
ultimate stress, elongation.
2. Friction of materials: concept of friction, theory and application,
inter-fiber/yarn friction in textile.
3. State of materials: Concept of solid, liquid, vapor, glass; pressure,
temperature and formula of state. Heat capacity; Introduction to
entropy and free energy; phase transition; theory and application of
thermal conductivity; brief introduction to quantum thermodynamics.
4. Hydrodynamics: concept of fluid, surface tension and capillary force,
viscosity; compressive flow and incompressive flow; Viscous vs
inviscid flow; Steady vs unsteady flow; Laminar vs turbulent flow.
(II) Chemical properties
1. Stoichiometry: atomic weights and molecular formulas, the mole
concept, the chemical equation.
2. Atomic structure: the classical model, particle-wave duality of light,
atomic spectra and energy quantization, ionization energy,
electronegativity.
3. Chemical bonding: ionic bonds, covalent bonds, metallic bonds, van
der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds.
4. Properties of solids and liquids.
5. Acids and bases: the Arrhenius Theory of acids and Bases, the
Lowry-Bronsted concept, strength of acids and bases, the pH scales,
the self-ionisation of water.
6. Organic chemistry: alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amines.
Teaching/Learning
Methodology
Lectures, tutorial classes.
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Assessment
Methods in
Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
Intended subject learning outcomes to
weighting be assessed (Please tick as appropriate)
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b
c
d
e
1. Course work
40%
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2. Examination
60%
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Total
100%
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the
intended learning outcomes:
Student Study
Effort Expected
Both the coursework, including tests, assignments, and projects, and the
examination are used to assess the intended learning outcomes.
Class contact:
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Lecture
26 Hrs.
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Studio
12 Hrs.
Other student study effort:
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Reading List and
References
Assignments
66 Hrs.
Total student study effort
104 Hrs.
Books
Morton W.E. and Hearle J.W.S., (2008). Physical Properties of Textile Fibres,
Fourth Edition, CRC Press.
Lovell M.C., Avery A.J. and Vernon M.W, (1976). Physical Properties of
Materials, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.
Chang R. (2007). Chemistry, 9th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
Petrucci R.H. and Harwood W.S., (2007). General Chemistry, 9th Edition,
Prentice Hall.
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