The
core subjects of design and naval architecture are taken to an advanced level
in the MEng year. You will have the opportunity to choose modules to complement
your specialism, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests and
career plans.
Pure marine
technology pathway
Core modules
MECH550 Design for Excellence
In this module students are expected to develop a prototype
of an engineering system through the application of contemporary design
science. They will work within groups to develop environmentally sustainable
solutions to complex engineering problems. They will be required to produce a
prototype which shows innovation and creativity in the use of technology,
including a socio-economic impact assessment of their designs.
MECH545 Advanced FEA & CFD
This module will develop knowledge and understanding of
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in the
context of an advanced analysis / design project. Develops an understanding of
the limitations inherent in industrial Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and
the need for validation / verification strategies to quantify and reduce
uncertainty.
MECH546 Advanced Naval Architecture
On completing this module,
students will have a comprehensive knowledge of mathematical models associated
with marine hydrodynamics and marine structures. The students will be able to
understand their limitations, and to interpret data from them. Topics covered
will include Vessel Manoeuvring, Marine structural response and analysis of
irregular seaways.
Electives (two
options)
MECH547 Ship and Yacht Management
In this module, students will develop an understanding of
commercial/management practices, and their application, in the maritime
industry.
ROCO508Z Intelligent Sensors and Control for
Autonomous
The module covers a range of classical and smart sensors and
actuators which can be applied in interactive and automated systems, with
emphasis on several key sensors. This module has a strong hands-on component.
MAR528Z Marine Renewable Energy Structures
This module will cover engineering aspects of marine
renewable energy conversion. The module
comprises lectures and tutorials, invited industry lectures, a field trip visit
to a marine engineering company and a wave energy converter performance
experiment in the COAST lab.
MECH551 Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
This module develops an enhanced knowledge and understanding
of contemporary engineering materials (metals and alloys, polymers, composites,
rubbers, ceramics and glass and nanomaterials). Students will investigate
product failure; critically evaluate a broad range of alternative materials;
and use the principles of eco-design for sustainable development to optimise
material usage.
Marine technology
with composites pathway
Core modules
MECH550 Design for Excellence
In this module students are expected to develop a prototype
of an engineering system through the application of contemporary design
science. They will work within groups to develop environmentally sustainable
solutions to complex engineering problems. They will be required to produce a
prototype which shows innovation and creativity in the use of technology,
including a socio-economic impact assessment of their designs.
MECH548 Advanced Composites Technology
In the context of advanced composites engineering this
module is concerned with developing a good understanding of composites
manufacture, process modelling and materials characterisation.
MECH546 Advanced Naval
Architecture
On completing this module, students will have a comprehensive
knowledge of mathematical models associated with marine hydrodynamics and
marine structures. The students will be able to understand their limitations,
and to interpret data from them. Topics covered will include Vessel
Manoeuvring, Marine structural response and analysis of irregular seaways.
Electives (two
options)
MECH547 Ship and Yacht Management
In this module, students will develop an understanding of
commercial/management practices, and their application, in the maritime
industry.
ROCO508Z Intelligent Sensors and Control for
Autonomous
The module covers a range of classical and smart sensors and
actuators which can be applied in interactive and automated systems, with
emphasis on several key sensors. This module has a strong hands-on component.
MAR528Z Marine Renewable Energy Structures
This module will cover engineering aspects of marine
renewable energy conversion. The module
comprises lectures and tutorials, invited industry lectures, a field trip visit
to a marine engineering company and a wave energy converter performance
experiment in the COAST lab.
MECH551 Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
This module develops an enhanced knowledge and understanding
of contemporary engineering materials (metals and alloys, polymers, composites,
rubbers, ceramics and glass and nanomaterials). Students will investigate
product failure; critically evaluate a broad range of alternative materials;
and use the principles of eco-design for sustainable development to optimise
material usage.
