The aims of this module are for the students to practice an aspect of engineering in a simulated professional situation whereby they

• Develop the ability to work individually.
• Apply knowledge gained in several subject areas in previous years.
• Exercise initiative, imagination and creativity.
• Gain experience in project planning, project implementation and communication of outcomes.
• Demonstrate one or more of the following: analysis and interpretation of data, numerical modelling, use of appropriate problem-solving approaches, use of industry-standard design processes.

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The aim of the module is to enable students to understand the financial, legal and quality management principles that apply to the operational management of engineering organisations.

The aims of this module are to provide experience of working in a design team to undertake engineering analysis projects that are critical for an effective design process in the context of mechanical engineering. This will necessitate the application of a broad set of engineering analysis skills. 

The aim of this module is to provide a fundamental understanding of the theory of hydrodynamic lubrication and classical Hertzian contact theory. An introduction is made to the mechanism of elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Important aspects of bio-tribology and nano-tribology are also briefly described.

The aim of the module is to develop conceptually the fundamentals of radiative heat transfer and numerical methods for conductive heat transfer.

The aim of this module is for the student to consider the potential of engineering solutions on the quest for sustainable development, to design and operate engineering systems to minimise the need for non-renewable energy and materials, to establish a circular use of resources, and to adhere to social and ethical standards.

The module will introduce and develop the concepts of seven Additive Manufacturing (AM) process categories. The module will emphasise the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies and will highlight applications and case studies from the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry.

The aims of this module are to strengthen and expand the students' fundamental knowledge of thermodynamics and to apply this to develop a better understanding of energy systems.

The aim of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of lasers as manufacturing tools, enabling them to develop laser system solutions for industrial applications.

The aim of the module is to illustrate the principles and practice of engineering science applied to the processing and manufacture of products based on polymers.

The aim of the module is:

• To develop an analytical understanding of complex vibrating systems based on an initial awareness of dynamic phenomena from early parts of the degree programme.
• To introduce the basic principles of acoustics including measurement and analysis.

The aim of the module is to provide comprehensive coverage of the theory of automation control and its application in the design of mechanical engineering plant and processes, and to provide an introduction to Robotics.

The aim of this module is to

• reinforce and further develop concepts of Kinematics and Kinetics and to apply formalised mechanics concepts to more realistic engineering situations.
• to prepare students to deal with engineering applications of rigid body kinematics and dynamics.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the theory and practice of the finite element method, including capabilities and limitations of the finite element method and the practical problems involved in successfully modelling engineering structures and components.

The aim of the module is to introduce the student to modern digital image processing methods for image capture, enhancement, segmentation, analysis and machine vision for use in industrial applications.

The aim of the module is to give students an appreciation of the importance of factors such as the microstructure and processing on the corrosion and mechanical performance of materials in service.

The aims of this module are to provide students with a basic knowledge of criteria which determine how materials may fail in service, together with an understanding of properties and measurements related to materials failure and fracture.

The aim of the module is to enable students to use, evaluate, choose and implement CAE systems in the work environment.

The aims of this module are to:

• further develop multidisciplinary engineering knowledge;
• gain an understanding of the principles of ballistics and rocket propulsion.

The aims of the module are to provide students with an understanding of various energy vectors for transport (such as compressed hydrogen and battery systems), their production and distribution, storage methods, energy conversion devices, and vehicle architecture, while incorporating engineering principles, analysis, and design.