Mechanical Engineering

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1 The BE Degree Programme Mechanical Information for Stage 3 Students March 2012 Stage 1 Mech. Eng. Stage 2 Stage 3 Mech. Eng. Stage 4 Mechanical BE UCD School of Mechanical and Materials You entered the BE degree programme you chose the Mechanical major you graduate with BE degree 2 Bachelor of (BE) Degree Traditional qualification in still respected in the workplace will be accredited for MIEI membership of Engineers Ireland, professional body no longer sufficient for Chartered Engineer further study would be needed (later in career?) Four years study in total stage 4 mostly core modules, two options project module 15 credits no formal work placement No extra barrier to progression normal progression rules apply need to progress (50 credits in stage 3) to register for project module 3 BE - Mechanical BE Project Process Instrumentation and Control or Control Theory Manufacturing 2 Mechanics 1 Thermodynamics 3 3 Professional Mechanics of Solids 3 Mechanics of Fluids 3 Mechanics 2 Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics Medical Device Design Composites and Polymer 4 BE Project Module Project choice and allocation we propose a list of projects you choose your preferences allocation according to Stage 3 GPA option to propose your own project act early! Independent work through both semesters research and/or design, putting theory into practice guided by supervisor meet at least weekly work in parallel with 4 or 5 taught modules time management is critical Assessment through the year interim report, final report oral presentation, poster presentation interview supervisor and another examiner 5 After the BE Work often with further training, specific to employer maybe a higher degree later in career? Taught Master s degree in engineering or another area minimum 90 credits (three semesters or full year) fees payable Research Master s degree PhD 18 months to 2 years typically 4 years research, can be more substantial thesis, original work fees payable, but often scholarship available 6

2 Chartered Engineer CEng Used in Ireland, UK, India, US, Canada: PE = professional engineer Australia, NZ: CPEng = chartered prof. engineer Registered title, protected by law required by law for certain engineering activities Awarded by professional body Engineers Ireland, must also be member! Requirements: education to suitable standard - accredited degree from 2013, Master s level or equivalent development of competence in practice minimum 4 years responsible experience continuing professional development - CPD 7 Alternative Routes Available to You Stage 2 (Year 2) Stage 3 (Year 3) Mechanical Year 4 Year 5 Mechanical Mechanical Eng. with Business - Energy Systems Biomedical BSc Head towards an degree programme now if eligible GPA requirement Graduate now, BSc ( Science) if eligible credits and levels 8 Master of () Degree Master of () Degree Professional qualification for the future level required to become Chartered Engineer level expected in most of Europe Two years of specialised study in chosen field making five years in total includes work placement (up to 7 months) includes major project at Master level Entry requirement based on stages 2 and 3, weighted 3 and 7 minimum GPA 2.48 (for this year) from 2013, minimum GPA 2.8 GPA of 2.8 or higher recommended! no easy way back to BE if finding too hard 9 Full tuition fees payable currently 6120 per year for EU students free fees only applies to bachelor degree only pay student contribution, not full tuition fee Alternative register as Science undergrad. student until end of stage 4 take modules appropriate to then graduate with BSc degree enter programme in 2013 use surplus credits from stage 4 complete in 1 year pay tuition fees for final year only no guarantee that this arrangement will continue! you might have to pay fees for two years 10 Master of () Degree BSc ( Science) Degree Work Placement options 30 credit, 6-7 months, start January 2013 replaces entire spring semester 10 credit, summer 2013 take modules in spring 2013 to make up credits UCD will try to arrange placements may be subject to interview by employer you may propose your own placement Project runs through last two semesters 20 or 25 credits, depending on programme similar arrangements to BE project but expect Master s-level work Bachelor of Science degree not a professional engineering qualification 3 years, 180 credits To be compatible with European system: first cycle = Bachelor degree (often 3 years) second cycle = Master degree (typ. 2 years) third cycle = PhD (min. 3 years) could choose now if want programme in Europe To provide exit from provides strong technical foundation to pursue career in another field to continue studies in another area 11 12

3 Your Choices in Brief Continue in BE programme could graduate in 2013 could work as professional Engineer but not qualified for Chartered Engineer Graduate with BSc (Eng. Sci.) in 2012 for work or further study e.g. in Europe, qualification in a different field not professional Engineer Continue towards in UCD (if eligible) could graduate in 2014 different modules in stage 4, to support Decision by end of semester return form to Programme Office by 20 April 13 Programme Coordinators Mr. Pat Connolly BE Mechanical Dr. Malachy O Rourke Mechanical Dr. Ken Stanton Materials Science and Dr. Eamonn Ambrose with Business Dr. David Timoney Energy Systems Dr. Madeleine Lowery Biomedical 14 Mechanical 120 Credit Programme Taught Modules (Year 1 & 2): 10 core modules 50 credits 2 optioanl modules 10 credits Professional Work Placement (Sem 2, Year 1) - 30 credits Research Project / Research Skills (Year 2) 30 credits 15 Mechanical Project Research Skills and Techniques Process Instrumentation and Control or Control Theory Thermodynamics 3 Mechanics of Fluids 3 Manufacturing 2 Continuum Mechanics 1 Continuum Mechanics 2 Mechanics of Solids 3 Professional Applied and Computational Mathematics 3 Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics Advanced Composites and Polymer Technical Communications 16 Why with Business? There is a perceived lack of industry-ready engineers coming out of third level education. Industry leaders have been looking to recruit Tshaped individuals combining specialist skills with a broad understanding of the business environment. The ( with Business) is designed to produce fully qualified engineers who have a particular interest in and understanding of the business context within which engineers usually operate. ( with Business) graduates can also consider careers in technical or management consulting, the financial sector and IT. 17 with Business Specialise in one branch of to level similar to BE degree technical modules ~35 credits Add business and management modules ~50 credits Work placement June to January, overlaps third semester 20 credits, some modules in parallel in third sem. Masters thesis 15 credits 15 credits in final semester mix of engineering and business industry based research thesis 18

4 with Business Mechanical Energy Systems Manufacturing 2 Mechanics 1 Thermodynamics 3 Management and Organisational Behaviour Operations Management Professional Eng. (Mgt./Fin.) Entrepreneurial Mgt. Business Info. Systems. Marketing Management Research Methods/ Thesis Work Placement Example Options 2/3 technical Control Theory Energy Systems and Climate 2/3 business Project Management Decision Analysis Design & Innovation 19 Broad view of energy systems mechanical engineering electrical engineering chemical engineering geology economics environment Stirling Energy Systems Major challenge for developed countries in future demand for energy in all forms is growing need to find sustainable solutions consider security of supply and climate impact Also available as 90-credit designed to follow BE degree 20 Energy Systems Power System Operation Chemical Processes Eng. Thermodynamics 2 Energy Systems & Climate Wind Energy Fossil Fuels, Carbon Research Skills & Tech. Professional Eng. (Mgt.) Project Work Placement long or short + 5 or 9 options Example Options Air Pollution Appl. Power Electronics Control Theory Energy Economics Energy in Transport Entrepreneurial Mgt. Environmental Instrumentation & Control Power System Design Power Electronics & Drives Heat Transfer Mechanics of Fluids Materials Science and The study of Materials is an interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas of science and engineering. This field investigates the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties. It incorporates elements of applied physics and chemistry and engineering properties and application. With significant media attention focused on nanoscience and nanotechnology in recent years, materials science has been propelled to the forefront at many universities and all of the top-ranked Universities in the World have programmes in Materials. 22 Material Science and (draft) Project Research Skills and Techniques Manufacturing II Physics of nanomaterials III Advanced Composites and Polymer Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics Professional II Design and Innovation Technical Communications Biomimicry - learning from nature Medical Device Design Mechanics I Optical/confocal microscopy Electron microscopy Biomaterials Solid state electronics Mechanics of Solids Advanced Analytical Techniques 23 Cochlear implants Rehabilitation Biomedical signal processing Pacemakers Deep brain stimulation Gait analysis Biomedical The application of engineering principles to understand, modify or control biological systems MR imaging Physiological modelling Angioplasty Artificial limbs Hip implants Tissue engineering 24

5 UCD Biomedical Biomedical : Year 1 Semester 1, Year 1 EE TBC EE40460 EE Basic Medical Sciences Cell and Tissue Medical Device Design Professional (Finance) EEEN40010 EEEN40050 EEEN30030 EEEN40150 EN30030 EN40060 EN20010 EN40020 EN30100 PHYS20040 PHYS30010 NEUR30080 PHYC40430 STAT30240 ACM Modules From Below or Equivalent Modules Control Theory Wireless Systems Electromagnetic Waves Radio Frequency Electronics Mechanical Design II Fracture Mechanics Mechanics of Fluids I Mechanics of Fluids II Thermodynamics II Modules from outside An introduction to Physiology: Human cells and tissues Physiology of the Cardiovascular System Neuromuscular and membrane biology Nanomechanics - from single molecules to single cells Linear Models I (Statistics) Numerical Algorithms Life Sciences Biomedical Biomedical : Year 1 Semester 2 : 30-Credit Work Placement 27 Biomedical : Year 2 Semester 1, Year 2 EN40610 Research Project / Thesis EN40560 Research Skills and Techniques EEEN40350 Rehabilitation 3 Modules From Below or Equivalent Modules EEEN40010 Control Theory EEEN40050 Wireless Systems EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves EEEN40150 Radio Frequency Electronics EN30030 Mechanical Design II EN40060 Fracture Mechanics EN40020 Mechanics of Fluids II EN30100 Thermodynamics II Modules from outside PHYS30010 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System NEUR30080 Neuromuscular and membrane biology Nanomechanics - from single molecules PHYC40430 to cells STAT30240 Linear Models I (Statistics) ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms Life Sciences Biomedical Semester 2, Year 2 EN40610 Research Project / Thesis 3 Modules From Below or Equivalent Biomedical Modules EN40630 Biomaterials EEEN40070 Neural Modules EN30020 Mechanics of Solids II EN40040 Materials Science and III EN40180 Nanomaterials EN30010 Applied Dynamics II EN40070 Advanced Metals/Materials EN40430 Professional EN40670 Technical Communication Signal Theory and EEEN30050 Applications EEEN40130 Advanced Signal EEEN40060 Digital Communications EEEN30060 Communication Theory EEEN30120 Analogue Electronics Modules from outside PHYS Neurophysiology PHYS2003 Physiology of the internal environment of 0 the human body