Mechanical Engineering with Energy – BEng (Hons)

This course will develop students interpersonal skills, focusing on conversation, active listening and body language. It will also improve students knowledge of learning and help them develop the skills for lifelong learning.

This module introduces the candidates to the fundamental principles of physics in an engineering context. It contains theoretical, practical and empirical material

This module will introduce to the student to the basic concepts of engineering mechanics related to simple engineering systems. It will broaden the student’s knowledge of the basic principles that are fundamental to mechanical engineering design and the operation of mechanical systems.

A strong knowledge of engineering materials is essential for a manufacturing engineer when designing, manufacturing and analysing a product. The module is primarily concerned with the structure-processing-property relationship of engineering materials with an introduction to the four main categories of materials Polymers, Metals, Ceramics/Glasses, Composite.

The overall aim of this module is to introduce students to drawing, machining and safety. The module provides the student with the skills needed to draw, read and interpret engineering drawings. The students are introduced to CAD software to produce drawing templates. The module provides the student with the skills and knowledge of current standards in engineering drafting practice in both manual and computer aided drawing. The workshop component develops safety skills, safety awareness, machine tool milling and turning skills and assembly of engineering components. Teaching strategies are employed to develop the students’ ability to problem-solve and participate in self-directed and collaborative learning.

This course gives students a foundation in the mathematics required for the study of Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering and Automation & Robotics.

This course will continue to develop students skills in communication, focusing on presentation skills both with and without notes, academic writing styles and structures. Students will carry out extensive work with Excel, to include creating and manipulating formulae and graphs. They will also learn to apply basic statistics to excel.

This module is an introduction to electronics. The theory of electronics will be taught by way of lectures. The lectures will be supported by lab- based activities. Students will acquire skills to identify components, perform calculations, build and test simple circuits. This module will be of benefit to future electronics and electromechanical studies.

The module will expand the students’ knowledge of solid mechanics with work on friction, simple machines, work power energy, linear and angular motion. It will broaden the student’s knowledge of the basic principles that are fundamental to mechanical engineering design and the operation of mechanical systems.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to modern engineering processes. The processing of polymers, metals, ceramics and glasses will be covered. Students will get hands-on experience using a range of polymer processing equipment.

In this module students experience hands on safe mechanical workshop practices. The importance of safety within a workshop environment. A knowledge of machine tools associated with workshop practices. The module provides students with the skills and the knowledge of current standards in engineering draughting practice in computer-aided design. Students ability to problem solve and participate in self-directed and collaborative learning are central to this module.

This course gives students a foundation in the mathematics required for the study of Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering and Automation & Robotics.

This module introduces the learner to various sensors that may be applied in a range of process control, automated and robotic systems.

This module concentrates on that branch of Engineering Mechanics known as ‘Statics’. Statics is the branch of Mechanics that is concerned with the analysis of loads (force and torque, or “moment”) on physical systems in static equilibrium, that is, in a state where the relative positions of subsystems do not vary over time, or where components and structures are at a constant velocity.

This module builds on the students understanding of materials and processes and the skills associated with workshop practices used in the mechanical engineering industry.
It also develops the students’ skills and the knowledge of current standards in draughting practice in 2D computer-aided drawing.
Teaching strategies are employed to further develop the students’ ability to problem-solve and participate in self-directed and collaborative project based learning activities.

To build on the knowledge foundation attained by the student in the topic of engineering materials during the first year of their studies. To broaden their understanding of crystalline and amorphous materials.

To help students interpret simple financial statements used by companies to reflect performance. To provide the student with the tools to appraise simple projects in terms of cost and benefit.
To appreciate the importance of cost reduction.
To make students aware of ethical issues associated with financial management.

To provide the student with a deeper understanding of mathematical methods as applied to Mechanical and Polymer Engineering problems and give them the necessary mathematical background to understand concepts introduced in other subjects.

This module introduces the concept of a control system and its various elements, and examines system behaviour. In this context it introduces pneumatics as power sources and its applications. It also introduces the student to the programmable controller by way of simple examples and programs. The module provides the student with an understanding and knowledge of the theory of electrical circuits covering both a.c. and d.c. industrial installations.

This module builds on the basic concepts of mechanics of machines. The material covered in the module examines the response of bodies or systems of bodies to external forces.

This module is about creating for the learner a team-based hands-on experience developing a power generation system converting potential and kinetic energy through mechanical energy into electrical energy. It has a strong emphasis on the practical development of the multidimensional skills required for the role of a mechanical engineer, and will be underscored by the theoretical knowledge conveyed synchronously and asynchronously by the lecturing team.

This module is about developing a practical, theoretical and empirical appreciation of renewable energy streams, along with its technological systems of conversion and utilisation.

This module encapsulates a practical and theoretical study of thermodynamic and fluids when applied to renewable energy technologies. Candidates develop their comprehension of these topics through an integrated and applied approach and develop their ability to solve defined problems within this domain. The module contains theoretical, practical and empirical material.

To provide the student with a deeper understanding of mathematical methods as applied to Mechanical and Polymer engineering problems and give them the necessary mathematical background to understand concepts introduced in other subjects.

This module provides Engineering Students with statistical tools required for evaluating process performance with the intention of making improvements and maintaining control.

Stress analysis of engineering design problems.
Using mathematical tools to solve design problems involving compound structures, non-uniform cross sections, mechanical and thermal stresses.

This module builds on the students’ prior knowledge of control systems, by undertaking a deeper analysis of multi-ordered system response characteristics. It also builds on the students’ prior knowledge of programmable controller systems and applications. It provides the student with a knowledge and understanding of power electronic converters and various types of electrical generators.

This module is designed to enable the learner achieve a level of understanding of combined heat and power systems in order to be capable of critically evaluating their utilisation from a technical, economic and environmental perspective.

In this module the learner will be introduced to the basic principles of operation of electrochemical cells. Important operating characteristics of batteries will be described.

This module is designed to introduce students to problem-solving using Laplace transforms, linear programming, matrices and statistics

The module will enable students to critically evaluate project proposals as well as plan and manage their own projects and participate in industrial projects.

Industrial Placement forms an integral part of the degree programme. Learners must complete the requisite industrial experience with a suitable commercial body for a minimum period of 24 weeks. A student may extend this period by mutual agreement with the company/host. Throughout this period learners will work on the preparation of an evidenced backed portfolio. On completion of this work experience learners will be assessed by a number of methods including reports, presentations, poster presentations and interviews.