In your final year, you will deepen your understanding of computer aided engineering tools and control systems. You will also focus your specialism choosing to further your understanding of thermofluids and design methodology or choosing to study the theoretical and practical aspects of composites engineering on the 'with composites' pathway. Your dissertation project enables you to research the topics that interest you and will allow you to bring together all you have learnt so far.
Pure mechanical engineering pathway
Core modules
PRME307 ME Honours Project
In this module students will carry out Independent project work closely aligned to their programme of study. This will be carried out under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
MECH341 Computer Aided Engineering (FEA/CFD)
In this module, students learn to use two of the Computer Aided Engineering methods that are most commonly used in industry; finite volume Computational Fluid Dynamics (to solve fluid flow problems) and Finite Element Analysis (to solve structural problems). Students gain an overview of the theory that underpins these methods, and learn how to use a validation process to assess reliability of simulation results.
CONT317 Control and Intelligent Systems Design
This module explores the application of control engineering and artificial intelligence techniques in the design of engineering control systems.
THER307 Thermo-Fluid Engineering
This module provides further studies in thermal and fluid engineering relating to specific topics relevant to mechanical engineering.
MECH342 Mechanical Engineering Design in Practice
This module further develops a methodical approach to engineering design. Students will create solutions to a complex engineering problem, embodiment designs using CAD tools, validate functionality, optimise technical performance and consider design for excellence targets across the product lifecycle. The module also considers the professional responsibilities of engineers, codes of conduct and typical ethical issues.
Mechanical engineering with composites pathway
Core modules
PRME307 MEC Honours Project
In this module students will carry out Independent project work closely aligned to their programme of study. This will be carried out under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
MECH341 Computer Aided Engineering (FEA/CFD)
In this module, students learn to use two of the Computer Aided Engineering methods that are most commonly used in industry; finite volume Computational Fluid Dynamics (to solve fluid flow problems) and Finite Element Analysis (to solve structural problems). Students gain an overview of the theory that underpins these methods, and learn how to use a validation process to assess reliability of simulation results.
CONT317 Control and Intelligent Systems Design
This module explores the application of control engineering and artificial intelligence techniques in the design of engineering control systems.
MATS347 Composites Design and Manufacture
The module provides an integrated approach to design, materials and processing selection for engineering composite materials.
MATS348 Composites Engineering
This module introduces stress analysis and appropriate numerical methods in the context of composite materials and integrates the learning in a practical assignment to produce a prototype composite component.