2018_19
Educational guide 
School of Chemical Engineering
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english 
Chemical Engineering (2013)
 Subjects
  MATERIALS AND NANOSTRUCTURES
   Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Understand and analyse the uses and properties of various types of ceramic, glass and composite materials as well as those of nanomaterials.
Acquire knowledge of nanoenergy and nanotoxicology.
 A1.2 Know the main characterisation techniques for materials and nanomaterials and be able to select the most appropriate ones.
Determine which types of assays are needed to determine the mechanical properties of different materials.
 A1.3 Understand the life of materials. Understand the process of degradation and how to prevent it. Acquire basic knowledge of the synthesis of materials and nanomaterials.
 A2.1 Predict the properties of a material or nanomaterial or their possible applications in the field of product engineering.
 A2.2 Select the optimal material or nanomaterial for a certain application in the field of product engineering and justify their choice.
Interpret phase, binary and TTT diagrams to obtain information about the material, such as the phases present, the quantities and the compositions, the design of thermal treatments, and the resulting microstructures.
Apply nanotechnology in the field of product engineering.
 A3.1 Relate the properties of materials to their microscopic structures, atomic structures, bonds and crystalline structures.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
 B1.2 Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
Respond effectively to changes introduced during the course.
 B3.1 Take an active role and share information, knowledge and experiences.
Make a personal contribution in the specified time and with the resources available.
Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
Collaborate actively in the planning of teamwork, the distribution of tasks and the setting of deadlines.
Bear in mind the points of view of others and provide constructive feedback.
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
 B4.1 Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively.
Set their own learning objectives.
Set their own learning objectives.
Ask appropriate questions for solving queries and search for information based on sound judgement.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C1.3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.