MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

BPIE115
Stage 1 Mechanical Placement Preparation 0 credits

This module is aimed at students who may be undertaking an industrial placement in the third year of their programme. It is designed to assist students in their search for a placement and in their preparation for the placement itself.

ENGR103
Engineering Science 20 credits

This module introduces students to the fundamental scientific principles of fluid mechanics appropriate for civil, marine and mechanical engineering applications; the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics relating to the interaction between systems and their surroundings, including both flow and non-flow processes, heat engines, and mechanisms of heat transfer; and the fundamental principles of electrical engineering.

ENGR104
Engineering Mathematics 20 credits

This module provides students with a number of fundamental mathematical skills, and techniques, which are essential for the analysis of engineering problems.

ENGR105
Mechanics and Structures 20 credits

This module introduces students to the fundamental scientific principles of engineering mechanics and structures appropriate for civil, marine and mechanical engineering applications. Deeper understanding of these scientific principles will be developed through practical applications using hand calculations and computer software tools as appropriate.

ENGR106
Engineering Materials 20 credits

This module introduces students to a broad range of engineering materials appropriate for civil, marine and mechanical engineering applications. The module will consider the relationship between structure, manufacture and properties, presenting practical applications wherever appropriate. Students will also be introduced to standard material test methods.

ENGR107
Engineering Design 20 credits

This module introduces students to engineering design practice appropriate to civil, marine and mechanical engineering disciplines. Students will develop sketching and technical drawing skills and use computer-aided design (CAD) tools to create digital models of technical systems. Working in a team, students will be tasked to create sustainable solutions to real-world technical design challenges.

ENGR108
Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques 20 credits

The experimental basis of this module allows students develop their engineering science knowledge and practical skills using a student-centred, laboratory-based approach to learning. The module will help students develop good quality study skills, teamwork, and competency in technical communication.

BPIE215
Stage 2 Mechanical Placement Preparation 0 credits

This module is aimed at students who may be undertaking an industrial placement in the third year of their programme. It is designed build on the Level 1 module (BPIE111) and to assist students in their search for a placement and in their preparation for the placement itself.

CONT223
Engineering Mathematics and Control 20 credits

This module provides engineering mathematical techniques and methods (Laplace transform and linear algebra) for the analysis of practical engineering problems and introduces classical control systems theory.

MATS236
Materials & Structural Integrity 20 credits

This module introduces students to the structural assessment of a range of engineering materials. It includes both a study of the materials themselves as well as their likely failure mechanisms under load. The module will also develop the underpinning mathematical analysis required to quantify these effects in an appropriate manner.

MECH236
Manufacturing Processes 20 credits

The module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to manufacturing. It will cover both the fundamentals of forming, shaping, joining and traditional machining processes in relation to a range of engineering materials and the relationship between structure, manufacture and properties. It will also include hands-on workshop activities to reinforce understanding and to develop additional engineering competences.

MECH237
Thermo-Fluids 20 credits

This module will introduce key concepts in thermodynamics and fluids mechanics theory pertaining to mechanical engineering. It will also include an introduction to heat transfer and its application in design and performance of heat engines and other applications.

MECH238
Mechanical Engineering Design & Commercialisation 20 credits

In this module, students develop and apply their engineering science knowledge in a practical design context. They learn to follow a structured design process to enhance creativity, logical analysis/decision making and commercial awareness. They apply this process to solve a design challenge. They also learn to use parametric calculations to optimise components/systems for specific design constraints.

MFRG217
Engineering Quality Management 20 credits

This module provides the student with an understanding of the importance of Total Quality to a manufacturer, its measurement and some of the tools available to the designer/manager to ensure it is profitably achieved. It introduces the concept of the World-Class organisation, its culture and management as well as the international (ISO) management systems (quality, environment and H&S) involved.

BPIE335
Mechanical Engineering Related Placement 0 credits

A 48-week period of professional training spent as the third year of a sandwich programme undertaking an approved placement with a suitable company. This provides an opportunity for the student to gain relevant industrial experience to consolidate the first two stages of study and to prepare for the final stage and employment after graduation.

MECH341
Computer Aided Engineering 20 credits

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.

CONT318
Control and Intelligent Systems Design 20 credits

This module explores the application of control engineering and artificial intelligence techniques in the design of engineering control systems.

PRME310
Engineering Honours Project 40 credits

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.

THER307
Thermal-Fluids Engineering 20 credits

This module provides further studies in thermal and fluid engineering relating to specific topics relevant to mechanical engineering.

MATS347
Composites Design and Manufacture 20 credits

The module provides an integrated approach to design, materials and processing selection for composite materials.

MATS348
Composites Engineering 20 credits

This module introduces stress analysis and appropriate numerical methods and integrates the learning from the parallel module MATS347 in a practical assignment to produce a prototype composite component.

MECH343
Mechanical Engineering Design and Practice 20 credits

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.

MECH545
Advanced FEA & CFD 20 credits

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.

MECH558
Design for Excellence 40 credits

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.

MAR541
Mechanics of Offshore Renewable Energy Systems 20 credits

In this module students will learn how offshore renewable energy converters operate and the engineering challenges they must overcome. The mechanics behind wave energy, tidal energy and offshore wind energy converters will be studied. Students will also gain experience in modelling the behaviour of these devices, using both industry or other standard software and physical modelling in the COAST laboratory.

MECH559
Advanced Materials Engineering & Nanotechnology 20 credits

This module develops an enhanced knowledge and understanding of a wide range of contemporary engineering materials (advanced metals and alloys, polymers, composites, rubbers, ceramics 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.

MATS500
Advanced Composites Technology 20 credits

In the context of advanced composites engineering this module is concerned with developing a good understanding of composites manufacture, process modelling and materials characterisation.

MECH544
Data Processing, Simulation and Optimisation of Engineering Systems 20 credits

Data Processing part of the module explores the benefits and limitations of data processing in engineering practice. State of the art tools and techniques will be introduced in this module. Simulation and Optimisation of Engineering Systems part will provide the tools to enable the students to develop dynamic simulation of engineering systems, predict their behaviour and optimise their performance using MATLAB/Simulink.