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 modules（1.0 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.