The core subject of design, materials and computer-aided
engineering tools 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 mechanical
engineering 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.
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.
Electives (two options)
MECH544 Data Processing, Simulation and
Optimisation
The 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. The 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.
ROCO508Z Intelligent Sensors and Control for
Autonomous Systems
The module covers a range of
classical and smart sensors and actuators, which can be applied in interactive
and automated system, with emphasis on several key sensors. This module
introduces the basic and advanced concepts of linear and nonlinear modelling
analysis and design of intelligent control systems. 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.
MECH549 Medical Engineering & Biomechanical Systems
This module will develop specialised knowledge
and understanding required for designing medical devices and implants used in
medical engineering applications and biomechanical systems; evaluate the
selection of appropriate materials and appraise material-tissue interactions;
develop computer aided analytical techniques to evaluate behaviour and
performance of medical devices and biomechanical systems.
Mechanical engineering
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.
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.
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.
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.
Electives (one
option)
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.
MECH549 Medical Engineering & Biomechanical
Systems
This module will develop specialised knowledge
and understanding required for designing medical devices and implants used in
medical engineering applications and biomechanical systems; evaluate the
selection of appropriate materials and appraise material-tissue interactions;
develop computer aided analytical techniques to evaluate behaviour and
performance of medical devices and biomechanical systems.
