| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering (10cp) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENGM0060 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| 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 | Department of 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 evaluate the core concepts from different scientific fields to describe applications in an engineering context.
2. Appraise sources and tools for conducting research in Mechanical Engineering.
3. Present research findings based on evaluation of pertinent data and application of engineering analysis in solving 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.
