Mathematics for Study in Technology

The aim of this module is to provide the fundamental mathematical knowledge and techniques needed to successfully progress to undergraduate study in technology. The module introduces you to, or refreshes your knowledge of, mathematical terms, basic algebra, calculus and geometry and trigonometry.

Scholarship for Technologies

A crucial stage in the development of the student is in the assumption of responsibility for learning. The student must be self-motivated, organised and independent. The development of critical thinking and meticulousness is fundamental to university study. This module will provide you with a variety of scholarly and communication competencies necessary for a successful career in the engineering and technology fields.

English for Study in Technology Part A

English for Study in Technology A aims to increase students’ general English ability and introduce some features of academic language use with particular focus on the study of technology. By the end of the module students should have reached IELTS 5.0 equivalent level.

Engineering Science

This module deals with basic engineering science concepts, together with analytical and practical applications in mechanical and civil engineering science. It enables students to use fundamental mathematical techniques for the evaluation, analysis, modelling and solution of realistic engineering problems. It also aims to develop an understanding of basic electrical and electronic theory and principles.

Introduction to Structural Analysis and Dynamics

This module provides the fundamental concepts, together with elementary analytical and practical applications in engineering disciplines in order to reinforce students’ knowledge in scientific principles and thereby prepare students for future engineering studies. It also provides a framework for developing a good knowledge of the important theories, principles, procedures and codes that form the basis of structural analysis and design.

English for Study in Technology Part B

English for Study in Technology B aims to further students’ general English ability and knowledge of features of academic language use with particular focus on the study of technology. By the end of the module students should have reached IELTS 5.5 equivalent level.

Applied Scientific Methods

It deals with basic concepts, together with analytical and practical applications in mechanical engineering science, providing a broad foundation of knowledge required by students in engineering and therefore preparing them for further studies in specific fields including analytical methods and Mathematics, needed for the more advanced optional units. This module also enables students to use fundamental mathematical techniques for the evaluation, analysis, modelling and solution of realistic engineering problems.

Management of the Business Environment

This module challenges the student to produce professional communications based on research into a range of engineering processes and procedures that are necessary to operate in a competitive global market. Students’ skills are developed using a range of current computer based software packages and tools in order to produce outstanding output for professional development planning and continuing professional development.

Computer Aided Design

This module concentrates on CAD using software for the production of two dimensional models of engineering components and assemblies. Industry standard layer convention and libraries of standard symbols along with system procedures and functions are used to speed up the drawing process. The three dimensional model is utilised to produce elevations, perspective various views and 3D models. Text insertion and automatic dimensioning to a drawing are investigated.

English for Study in Technology C

English for Study in Technology C aims to further students’ general English ability and knowledge of features of academic language use with particular focus on the study of technology. By the end of the module students should have reached IELTS 6.0 equivalent level.

Engineering Design and Workshop Technology

The aim of this module is to give students an opportunity to experience the process of carrying out a design and build project. It will enable them to appreciate that design involves synthesising parameters which will affect the design solution. The module will introduce them to the workshop and a number of manufacturing process including turning, milling and sheet metal forming.

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

An awareness of the wide range of materials and manufacturing methods is essential if the designer is to optimise the product for a competitive market with due regard to environmental considerations in terms of energy and resources. The module will emphasise the requirement for interactive consideration of materials, manufacturing method and design in an examination of established and innovative methods of producing to meeting market demands.

Regulatory Systems

This module develops an awareness of the principles of regulatory systems including health and safety planning and implementation at the work place. It covers the UK, EU health and safety legislation and Greek regulations proposed by Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety including risk assessment and evaluation processes when applied to any potential hazard at work.

Advanced Applied Analytical Methods

This module aims to develop the understanding of, and the ability to apply, a broad spectrum of advanced mathematical techniques in a range of typical engineering situations. Basic mathematical concepts (such as algebra, calculus and trigonometry) will be extended further.

Engineering Design Modeling

This module, after ensuring that you are comfortable with the utilisation of modern engineering workstations, aims to cover the essential elements of parametric modelling and further concentrates on the parametric aspects from 2-dimensional parametric profiling to 3-dimensional parametric modelling including profile sweeping and primitive manipulation.

Structural Analysis and Materials

This module develops basic stress concepts following those covered in the stress section of the Applied Scientific Methods based modules into more complex real-life loading situations. Many actual engineering situations are complex and basic structural calculations can only give approximate answers. Engineers also need to optimise materials selection for different designs and sections. This can be assisted through the use of Performance Materials Design Indices.

Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development

The module investigates the role of the engineer in industry and society and to plan out their own career progression as part of a Personal Development Plan (PDP). This could be linked with professional bodies (e.g. IMechE or their equivalent) and the learner should develop an understanding of the varying routes to professional accreditation with a recognised body.

Thermofluids

The aim of this module is to extend your knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics and the techniques used to predict the behaviour of fluids in engineering applications. The unit looks at the forces exerted by a static fluid on immersed surfaces, viscosity; the flow of fluids through pipelines and around bluff bodies, it examines hydraulic machines, understanding the enthalpy and entropy.

Vibration and Dynamics

The module deals with mechanical systems in motion and present a range of engineering problems associated with movement. Individual components may have undesirable dynamic characteristics - i.e. vibration. Mechanisms - systems of components can have complex motion and the control of these systems by means of feedback can lead to instability.

Advanced Engineering Design Modeling

This module aims to impart a significant understanding of parametric principles and will update the student's skills to the application of such techniques in a 3-Dimensional Parametric Solid Modelling/Conceptual Design environment using enhanced modelling techniques. It is essential that such a designer be able to parametrically specify and functionally examine models constructed from initial concept.

Advanced Powertrain Engineering or Industrial Engineering

The aim of this module is to give students an in-depth technical information concerning the design, operating principles and modifications possible to the modern high-performance power unit and its associated systems and to the modern types of transmission system used in Motorsport, and for them to critically evaluate the systems, apply techniques and analyse the processes concerned.

Industrial Engineering

This module provides an introduction to the Industrial Engineering (IE) tools and techniques as well as Engineering Ethics basic concepts and methods. Students will gain an appreciation of the ways in which these branches of Engineering support the business objectives, usually in the form of standards data, productivity improvements and ideal ethical behaviors.

Advanced Mechanical Design and Materials

Within the module takes place an integrated engineering approach which incorporates the infrastructure and design and analysis formats and tools that can be exercised in a concurrent nature and provides benefits from a standpoint of producing a better design, faster results, lower cost uncertainties and reduced risk. The module provides one of the key enabling capabilities needed in performing detailed engineering design and analysis throughout a product's development cycle.

Applied Thermodynamics

This modules aims to enable students to develop further skills and knowledge for the analysing, designing and evaluating engineering thermodynamics applications.

Independent Study and Professional Development (Mechanical Engineering)

This module requires you to produce a coherent, sustained and comprehensive research based study, demonstrating an ability to generate complex proposals with awareness of current issues in Mechanical Engineering. You will be challenged to demonstrate a critical understanding of how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research in production of clear, logically argued and original work related to the field of study.

Research Methods, Application and Evaluation

This module will enable you to develop your practice in undertaking research by identifying and applying advanced research methodologies; both within your taught modules and for your Interdisciplinary Team Project. Your learning will include how to identify, evaluate, and apply diverse research approaches to research, the process of collecting and evaluating different types of data and how to relate findings to current research and development projects within a team. During your study you will be able to compare the use of both quantitative techniques and qualitative techniques in engineering research.

Environmental Risk and Responsibility

The module enables engineers to critically evaluate how their individual professional actions, decisions and leadership of others interacts with the society in which they are working and affects environmental risk and the sustainable future of the planet. This is an interdisciplinary module so that students will be asked to work outside their areas of expertise and interact with other students and members of the community from different cultural, social and disciplinary areas to evaluate and offer design and technological decisions to reduce environmental risks.

Forensic Engineering, Failure Analysis and Prevention

Forensic engineering is the study of product, process or design failures and how these link to international legislation and standards or, in some cases, to legal investigations. The module reviews the identification and advanced analysis of a range of failure modes for engineered products. Mechanical analysis for the assessment and deduction of factors which contribute to the onset of failure such as loading types, materials, and manufacturing techniques, environmental and structural properties are reviewed to predict failure scenarios in mechanical applications.

Advanced Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering (optional)

An integrated design, material and manufacturing approach provides one of the key enabling capabilities needed in effectively performing detail engineering design and analysis throughout a project's development cycle. This integrated engineering approach incorporates the infrastructure and design and analysis formats and tools that can be exercised in a concurrent nature and provides benefits from a standpoint of producing a better design, with lower cost uncertainties and reduced risk.

Energy Management and Conservation (optional)

The aim of the module is to provide integrated knowledge regarding energy management practice including the technical principles, methods and technologies that enable energy efficiency improvement, energy auditing methods, energy information management methods, financial analysis of energy management opportunities and energy procurement. are some of the key areas that help in effective energy management. In addition, renewable energy sources and their contribution to the energy conservation will be examined too.

CPD and Strategic Management

This module is designed to develop students’ managerial skills in preparation for work in a global industry environment. Students will study strategic concepts and will be able to transfer them into their own industry/specialism through a structured approach. Emphasis is placed on managing the global future by analysis rather than by instinct. Students will become adept at forecasting, financial analysis but still operate with regard to business ethics.

MEng Interdisciplinary Group Project

The Interdisciplinary Group Project (IGP) is a key feature in the MEng Mechanical Engineering and Design programme. In this module, you will work in teams on complex projects, which will be broad in scope and closely associated with an industry problem or a current research area of the College or industry. Each project will be supervised by a member of academic staff, but there will also be regular interaction with industrialists or researchers involved in the area.