MSC PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Mechanical Engineering

MSC PROGRAMME IN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Centre of Excellent Quality in Higher Education 2008

by Swedish National Agency for Higher Education

Best Swedish engineering education 2012 by

Teknikföretagen (Employer’s organisation)

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CHALMERS EDUCATIONS

Master of Science and

national degree ”Civilingenjör”

Masters programme

2 yrs / 120 ECTS

Basic level

3 years / 180 ECTS

Bachelor of

Science

Ç‹ Ç‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ ‹ 5 yrs Master of Science in Eng Masters students international/do mestic

Master of Science

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Depts deliver courses

Schools & programmes Departments courses ASAM EDIIT KFM MATS A BoM TEO … Program head

designs program and buy courses from depts..

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• Program heads have the full responsibility for the programs but courses are “bought” from departments

• Programs independent of any specific department, research group etc – Focus on program quality, level and content rather the

departmental issues

• Strengthening of Program level thinking and reform work – its focus on the professional role of engineers, and

– its applicability as a strategy for integrated learning of generic competences

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CHALMERS’ ME PROGRAM - BASIS

• 5-yrs two cycle program (combined 3-yrs BSc + 2-yrs MSc)

• 500 students on BSc-level + 550 on MSc level incl 150 international students

• Initiator (together with MIT, KTH and LiTH) to the CDIO Initiative • Long history of curriculum, pedagogic and learning environment

innovations, e.g,

– Multiple design-build-test projects – Integrated curriculum

• Integration of general engineering skills

• Integrated computation oriented math education • Integrated education for sustainable development

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Mechanical Engineering

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong leadership under the program management team

• Active cooperation between management, students,

administration, and industry

• A dedicated and committed advisory board with strong

involvement of industry, students, admin and faculty

• Well-working and dedicated study counselling

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Head of 5 yrs program

Master program head

1 admin

1 admin Advisory board with Industry, Faculty, Students Program management team Head of program 1-2 admin Responsibilities Development of programs

Contact with stakeholders and academia Purchase of the right courses

Follow-up Program and Courses Student Matters Recruitment Budgeting Visiting committee President / Dean of Education

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STRATEGY

• A comprehensive program plan centred around the

CDIO-framework (conceive-design-implement-operate).

• Holistic view integrating general skills as communication,

team work, project management, modelling,

programming and sustainability with engineering

fundamentals

• Integrated mathematics education with focus on

computational aspects

• Cooperation with industry

• A quality assurance system

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Chalmers University of Technology

CURRENT FOCUS

• Interactive (Virtual) Learning Environments T, L & A

• Dialogue instead of monologue

• More training of creative abilities, innovation and

entrepreneurship

• More Ethics, Scientific theory and Engineering

methodology

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THE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• A comprehensive program

description centred around the

CDIO-framework

(conceive-design-implement-operate

– Ca 35 specific goals

– Ca 10 program design

principles

– A ”program design matrix” is

used to maintain the links

between the goals and the

courses of the program

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Systematic approach to design an

integrated curriculum Part of program design matrix – teaching math I = Introduce

T = Teach U = Utilize

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THE MISSION OF THE ME PROGRAM

To educate engineers that are well-prepared to create

and develop products and systems that improve safety

and quality of life for a growing population.

This shall be achieved using a minimum of resources to

ensure we do not limit the possibilities for coming

generations to continue to develop their quality of life

and safety.

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ME PROGRAMME IDEA

• Engineering as a profession

• Fundamentals of mathematics and

mechanical engineering with emphasis

on common principles.

• Integration of general engineering skills

• Authentic engineering experiences

• Holistic view of the complete lifecycle of

products and systems

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ME PROGRAMME - PRINCIPLES

• The “main thread” of the programme is a holistic view of product and system lifecycle development and deployment,

• The introductory course of the programme provides a framework for the practice of engineering in product and system building,

• The base is the fundamentals of mathematics and mechanical engineering with emphasis on common principles. Matlab is the general simulation tool, • Joint assignments and projects between courses so that education and

learning of a topic is not to be isolated in a specific course,

• Computational oriented and integrated mathematics education with focus on modelling, simulation and analyses,

• Computer based tools for modelling, analysing and simulation of real

constructions, products and systems are introduced early and utilized often in the programme,

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ME PROGRAMME – PRINCIPLES CONT’D

• Development of the students´ teamwork and communication as well as project management skills is integrated in the courses with progression • Aspects of sustainable development are emphasized, and the focus is on

product development, materials and energy supply.

• The fundamentals of the programme prepare the student for the concluding two years of study at Master´s level in Mechanical Engineering as well as adjoining areas such as Acoustics, Industrial Economics, Mathematics and Mechatronics.

• The depth of the education in the two years of study at the Master´s level should prepare students for a possible direct transition to doctoral studies (third cycle).

• The programme description is used as the general tool for development, implementation, quality work and management

• The syllabus and pedagogy of the program are continuously improved in cooperation with teachers, students, administrators & industry

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EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMME LEARNING

OUTCOMES - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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PART OFPROGRAM DESIGN MATRIX

I = Introduce

T = Teach (in course learning outcomes and assessed) U = Utilize (used to reach other course learning outcomes

Systematic approach to design an integrated curriculum

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MORE AND MORE AUTHENTIC DESIGN

EXPERIENCES IN THE EDUCATION

Provide the natural

context

in which to teach design,

innovation, implementation

skills

Provide a platform for

training of general skills

(teamwork, communications

etc)

Design-build experiences are instructional events in which learning occurs through the creation of a product, process, or system

Project in Appl Mech Design of control device for detection of critical crack in turbine blade

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Chalmers Formula Student

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Mathematical analysis in a single variable

(7.5) Statics & strength of _{materials (7.5)} Computer aided engineering (4,5) Strength of materials (7,5) Introdroductory course in mathematics (7,5) Mathematical analysis in several variables (7,5) Programming in Matlab (4.5)

ME PROGRAMME – INTERGRATED CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 Study period 4 Study period 3 Study period 2 Study period 1 Linear algebra (7,5)

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (7,5)

Joint exercises/assignments

Matlab programming, numerical solutions and simulations

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MECHANICAL ENG PROGRAM

Mechanics - Dynamics (7,5p) Material technology (7,5) YEAR 2

Machine element (7,5) Thermodynamics and energy technology

(7,5) Material and

manufacturing

technology (7,5)

Integrated design and manufacturing (7,5) Industrial production and organisation (6) Sustainable product development (4,5) Engineering economics (4,5) Study period 4 Study period 3 Study period 2 Study period 1 Joint exercises/assignments

Matlab programming, numerical solutions and simulations

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YEAR 3

Mechatronics (7,5) Automatic control

(7,5)

Fluid mechanics

(7,5)

Elective 1 (7,5) Elective 2 (7,5) Mathematical statistics (7,5) Bacheleor diploma project (15)

Elective 1

• Energy conversion • Finite element method • Machine design

• Simulation of production

Elective 2

• Logistics

• Sound and vibration

• Material and process selection • Objectoriented programming

• Transforms and differential equations • Heat transfer

Team project Fracture mechanics

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PROGRAM PLAN

Gray marked courses have learning outcomes related to sustainability corresponding to >1 ECTS

Strength of Materials” in a technological, economical and socially sustainable

society: e.g, about 80% of all mechanical breakdowns today are estimated to stem from fatigue

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APPROVED MASTER PROGRAMS

Gray marked programs: Substantial sustainability learning experiences Dar gray marked programs: Sustainability focussed programs

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Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Year 1

Sustainable Product Development Year 2

Describe some basic perspective on the engineer's role in society ... in connection with environmental issues

Discuss how different environmental values can give can have impact on demand,

function and need of product design in the role of engineers

Describe the concept of sustainable development; and its connection to the product

Explain the concept of sustainable development

Discuss advantages and problems for the combination of materials, product

geometry, joining and manufacturing in the perspective of sustainable development

Describe and use general methods as well as strategies for a sustainable product development

A selection of course learning outcomes

EXAMPLE OF PLANNED PROGRESSION –

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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Chalmers University of Technology Sustainable Product Development Year 1 Thermodynamics and Energy Technology Year 2

Integrated Design and Manufacturing

Year 2

Describe cause effect chains for some known environmental

problems

Describe limitations and environmental effects for the use of different energy technologies and fuels Perform a basic analysis of

the environmental and sustainability impact with the use of life cycle

assessment

Chart the product life cycle from an environmental perspective

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YEARS 4 and 5

Second cycle, 2 years international master programme. 8

master programmes belong to Mechanical Engineering

• MSc PROGRAMME IN APPLIED MECHANICS

• MSc PROGRAMME IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

• MSc PROGRAMME IN INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY

• MSc PROGRAMME IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING

• MSc PROGRAMME IN NAVAL ARCHITECTUREAND OCEANS ENGINEERING

• MSc PROGRAMME IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT • MSc PROGRAMME IN PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

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RELEVANCE OF CURRICULUM AND COURSES

• Advisory board with strong representation from industry

• Continuously improvement philosophy

• Curriculum and courses updated and approved each year

• All courses evaluate

• About 75% of diploma work carried out in industry

• Presentations and papers at educational conferences and in

EER journals

• Active part in educational/pedagogical initiatives and networks

• Alumni surveys

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Revise program description

and course plans Sign the agreement for next year

Course evaluations Class evaluations Follow-up of agreem. Alumni survey CDIO self-assessment Benchmarking

Student results follow-up Safety and health review, Study social review

Program description Course plans

Jointly taught projects Advisory board

Teachers meetings Student – program manag. meetings

Teach in courses and projects. Assessment and examination of learning outcomes

ANNUAL

QUALITY

ASSURANCE

LOOP

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ALUMNI SURVEYS

• Each year to Mech engineers graduated 3 yrs ago • Relevant jobs within 3-6 months

• Very satisfied with education

• 4 dominating areas of profession - Computations/Simulations - Project management

- Product/process development - Research and development

• Improve/extend education of sustainable development • Improve/extend education of project management