Scientific Investigation

Course Information

College Tsuyama College Year 2021
Course Title Scientific Investigation
Course Code 0038 Course Category Specialized / Elective
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 2
Department Advanced Electronics and Information System Engineering Course Student Grade Adv. 2nd
Term Second Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Handouts and other materials will be distributed as appropriate.
Instructor YAMAGUCHI Daizo

Course Objectives

Learning purposes : When selecting a machine material, it is important to fully understand its properties and to judge how it should be used. In this class we will learn how to evaluate the properties of mechanical materials, and in group work we will learn what the results mean and what we need to pay attention to when evaluating them.

Course Objectives :
1. To understand the methods of investigating the properties of mechanical materials and to be able to select the required evaluation method.
2. To be able to judge which materials are most suitable for the required performance.
3. To be able to draw up an evaluation and analysis plan.

Rubric

ExcellentGoodAcceptableNot acceptable
Achievement 1Be able to explain how to investigate the properties of materials and select the required evaluation methods.Understand how to investigate the properties of materials and be able to work collaboratively in a team to select the required evaluation method.Understand how to investigate the properties of materials with the advice of a supervisor and be able to select the necessary evaluation methods.Not reached the left column.
Achievement 2It is possible to determine which materials are most suitable for the required performance.The ability to work as a team to determine which materials are most suitable for the required performance.With the advice of a supervisor, be able to judge what materials are most suitable for the required performance.Not reached the left column.
Achievement 3Be able to develop an evaluation and analysis plan.Be able to work in a team to develop a collaborative evaluation and analysis plan.Be able to develop an evaluation and analysis plan with the advice of a supervisor.Not reached the left column.

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
General or Specialized : Specialized

Field of learning : Common and basic natural sciences

Foundational academic disciplines : Engineering / Materials / Mechanics of materials / Materials evaluation

Relationship with Educational Objectives :
   This class is equivalent to "(2) Acquire basic science and technical knowledge".

Relationship with JABEE programs :
   The main goals of learning / education in this class are "(A), A-1.

Course outline : When selecting a machine material, it is important to fully understand its properties and to judge how it should be used. In this course, students will learn how to evaluate the properties of mechanical materials, and in group work, they will learn what the evaluation results mean and what to pay attention to when evaluating them.
Style:
Course method : Each group will research, study and make a presentation on the evaluation, analysis equipment and research field. The teacher will assist the students in their presentations and they will submit a report by the next week. Students are expected to prepare for the next lesson and understand the meaning of technical terms.

Grade evaluation method :
(1) Distribution of marks: examination (report method): 80%, presentation content: 20%.
(2) Evaluation criteria: The basic content and understanding of the items listed in the achievement objectives and their basic application will be the evaluation criteria. 60 points or more is a passing score.  
(3) Re-examination: Students will be re-examined only once by oral examination. (3) Retest: Only one retest by oral examination will be given; however, a retest may be given if the subject in question does not meet the standard. A special report may also be substituted.

Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment :
 In addition to the 15 credit hours per credit, students are required to study 30 credit hours. Students are expected to follow the instructions of their teachers regarding these studies.

Course advice :
 It is essential that students prepare for the class by communicating and reviewing with their teammates, and that they maintain a regular interest in mechanical materials.

Foundational subjects : Applied Chemistry (all 4th year), Chemistry II (3rd), Materials Science (M 2nd), Mechanics of Materials I (M 3rd), Mechanics of Materials II (M 4th),
Electrical and Electronic Materials (E 5th).

Related subjects : Functional Materials Science (MS 2nd), Strength of Materials (MS 2nd).
 
Attendance advice : No previous learning of analytical instruments in the sciences is necessary, but students should be curious and actively seek to acquire new knowledge. Students are expected to study independently so that they can understand the basic purposes and principles of analytical instruments. Students who enter the room more than 15 minutes after the start of the class will be treated as absent.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced
Elective subjects

Course Plan

Theme Goals
2nd Semester
3rd Quarter
1st Guidance (Study outside class time: Assignment (1) Materials assessment methods (overview of different methods)) Understand how the class is run.
2nd Mechanical characterisation (tensile, compression, bending, hardness and impact tests) (Study outside class time: Assignment (2) Tensile and compression tests). Understand typical mechanical properties evaluation methods.
3rd Preparation of Presentation Slides I (Study outside class time: Assignment (3) Bending Examination) Work in groups to produce a slide about the evaluation device.
4th Preparation of presentation slides II (Study outside class time: Assignment (4) Hardness test) Students work in groups to prepare slides on phenomena and theories.
5th Preparation of presentation slides III (Study outside class time: Assignment (5) on the impact test) Each group will prepare a slide presentation on an application in a real company.
6th Presentation by group 1 (Study outside class time: preparation of assignment (6) by group 1) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
7th Presentation group 2 (Study outside class time: assignment (7) preparation of group 2) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
8th Presentation by 3 groups (Study outside class time: Assignment (8) Preparation of 3 groups) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
4th Quarter
9th Evaluation of mechanical materials (XRD, SEM, TEM) (Study outside class time: Assignment (9) XRD) Be able to understand typical mechanical material evaluation methods.
10th Preparation of presentation slides I (Study outside class time: Assignment (10) SEM) Work in groups to produce slides about the analyser.
11th Preparation of presentation slides II (Study outside class time: Assignment (11) TEM) In groups, prepare a slide presentation on the principles of evaluation and analysis.
12th Presentation by group 1 (Study outside class time: preparation of assignment (12) by group 1) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
13th Presentation group 2 (Study outside class time: preparation of assignment (13) group 2) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
14th Presentation by group 3 (study outside class time: assignment (14) preparation by group 3) Be able to understand the content of the presentation.
15th Completing the report Correct inadequate report content.
16th Summary

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

Examination (Report)PresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal80200000100
Basic Proficiency0000000
Specialized Proficiency80200000100
Cross Area Proficiency0000000