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MSE4170 - Corrosion and Protection of Materials

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Equivalent Course(s)
AP4170
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26
Semester A 2026/27 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

The course is designed to describe the basic principles of electrochemistry, degradation of materials, corrosion protection and applications of these principles in engineering practice. Students will engage with sufficient knowledge to analyze corrosion processes and will be able to solve corrosion problems as well as select materials for corrosion protection.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
Min. Examination Passing Requirement: 30%
 

* You are required to locate a place in CityU campus, where corrosion occurs:


1. Identify the details of materials and specific environments


2. Diagnose the corrosion (i.e. types, causes and factors)


3. Find ways to reduce/prevent the corrosions


4. Present your report in oral not over 25 minutes in the form of small groups (2 - 5 students each group)


For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination must be obtained

 
Detailed Course Information
MSE4170.pdf