Unit name | Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering |
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Unit code | MENGM0059 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Lazar |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
The topics in the unit will assume knowledge of Mechanical Engineering subjects including Thermodynamics, Fluids, Solid Mechanics, Dynamics and Control and Design and Manufacture at level 6. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit is dedicated to the study of advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering, with the aim of equipping students with state-of-the-art knowledge, aligned with research topics in various fields relevant to mechanical engineers.
Specifically, students will study advanced topics selected from a predefined list, spanning several aspects of Mechanical Engineering. The advanced topics that the students take are followed by training on Research Skills.
Through this unit, students will develop a portfolio of core skills to underpin a successful research career.
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Investigate the state-of-the-art in Mechanical Engineering and critically evaluate concepts from different scientific fields to apply them effectively in an engineering context.
2. Appraise sources, resources, and the most up-to-date tools for conducting research in Mechanical Engineering.
3. Present research findings based on evaluation of pertinent data and application of engineering analysis in solving unfamiliar problems, in a clear, accessible, and coherent manner.
The unit will be delivered via a blend of asynchronous materials and synchronous sessions. Materials including videos and narrated lectures which will be made available to students online.
The single summative assessment will consist of a piece of coursework.
This being a research-led unit, the resources and references are too numerous to list and far more than 6 sources are needed to cover the breadth of the unit.