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SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 4
ELASTICITY THEORY + FEM
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 4
ELASTICITY THEORY + FEM
SEM 4
PRECISION
ENGINEERING
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
LIFE CYCLE
ANALYSIS
SEM 2
DESIGN ENGINEERING
SEM 2
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
SEM 3
MANUFACTURING 2
SEM 4
SMART INDUSTRY
SEM 2
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 3
DYNAMICS
KNOWLEDGE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 4
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
SEM 6
FLUID MECHANICS
SEM 6
HEAT TRANSFER
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 4
ELASTICITY THEORY + FEM
Working knowledge of the concepts of matrix algebra and finite-dimensional linear algebra, such as echelon form, lu-decomposition, linear independence, determinants.
Familiar with the concepts of basis and dimension - the student is familiar with the concepts of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization.
Has working knowledge of the concepts of inner product spaces, including orthogonal projections and diagonalization of symmetric matrices.
Has working knowledge of the concepts of inner product spaces, including orthogonal projections and diagonalization of symmetric matrices.
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
Make a Free Body Diagram of a two dimensional structure.
Calculate the forces and moments on a structure.
Formulate the equations of equilibrium on a static structure in a two dimensional space, based on a Free Body Diagram.
Recognize different states of equilibrium and determine whether a construction is statically determined, under determined or
overdetermined.
Calculate the center of gravity of a two dimensional body.
Determine the forces in the presence of friction.
Determine the internal forces in a basic, slender beam, on which distributed forces, point forces and/or moments are acting.
Write a simple Finite Element program in Matlab.
Use of vectors, matrices, anonymous functions (of one variable), plotting data and data fitting (2D) as part of the Matlab package.
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
SEM 1
STATICS
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 4
ELASTICITY THEORY + FEM
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
SEM 4
PRECISION
ENGINEERING
Recognize the difference between normal and shear stresses and the difference between normal and shear strains.
Analyze statically indeterminate structures.
Calculate second moment of area for composite sections. To apply beam theory to beams with symmetric cross-sections.
Calculate stresses and strains in axially loaded bars (truss structures).
Calculate stresses and strains in members of circular cross sections (circular shafts) subjected to torsion.
Determine slope and deflection of beams subjected to bending using differential equations characterizing the shape of the deformed.
Beams and using the method of superposition.
Calculate normal and shear stresses in beams subjected to both bending and shear (transversely loaded beams).
Evaluate the results of a calculation.
Understand basic mechanical concepts of a structure and to analyze it using correct theoretical models.
Define simple constructions as mathematical models, program and evaluate these models in Matlab, and interpret the results.
Design a construction within the project (using a FEM package).
Use of standard routines in Matlab in the field of optimization (without constraints) and multiple integrals.
SEM 2
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
LIFE CYCLE
ANALYSIS
Determine relevant mechanical properties from the results of tensile tests and hardness measurements.
Describe the structure of materials and explain what consequences the structure has for material properties.
Explain how materials can fail and undergo plastic deformation under various conditions of production and use.
Explain the influence of heat treatment on material structure and properties.
Perform simple analyzes as a basis for the optimum production and use of materials.
Select materials for certain applications with the aid of a performance index.
Predict the micro-structure of simple alloys with reference to the relevant phase diagrams.
Predict the micro-structure of simple alloys with reference to the relevant phase diagrams.
Explain the course of phase transitions such as solidification, precipitation and marten-site formation.
Explain how and why the micro-structure of iron, steel and other alloys needs to be modified to ensure reliable material behavior at very high and low temperatures.
Recognize the main corrosion mechanisms and suggest possible ways of preventing corrosion.
SEM 1
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
DESIGN ENGINEERING
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
SEM 2
SEM 3
MANUFACTURING 2
SEM 4
SMART INDUSTRY
Technical drawing
Sketch and interpret a technical drawing.
Think better in spatial representations.
Use the 3D CAD system SolidWorks.
Analyze a technical drawing and sketch regarding the functional performance of the various components.
Apply the technical drawing rules, usual in mechanical engineering.
Analyze a technical drawing and sketch regarding the functional performance of the various components.
Describe and explain the complete production cycle of a product.
Describe the choices for the production process of the prototype and elaborate into pieces.
Explain what the effect is on the complete production cycle of a (part of a) product caused by: automation, quality of processes and testing, engineering metrology, safety.
Apply several design aspects of machine elements regarding the production method used/
Identify several aspects of normalization
Make drawings (digital with solid works) of the designed prototype.
Apply several design aspects of machine elements regarding the production method used.
Describe and explain the complete production cycle of a product.
Explain what the effect is on the complete production cycle of a (part of a) product caused by: automation, quality of processes and testing, engineering metrology, safety.
Give an overview of the existing manufacturing processes and their characteristics.
Describe and explain differences and similarities between the 6 groups of manufacturing processes and the individual processes themselves.
Explain how the processes are influenced by: material choice of the product (part); quality requirements of the product (part).
Geometric features of the product; technical limits of production equipment and tools;(part); product (part) quantities to be produced.
Select a suitable production process for a given (part of a )product.
Analyze mechanical design problems using engineering design principles, present alternative solution concepts and make an informed decision.
Mention and characterize machine elements in mechanical design, and analyze them in relation to system specifications.
Evaluate the relation between function, material, connection method, shape, size and cost of machine elements.
Understand design principles for mechanical power transmission systems, including mechanical drives, gears, shafts and bearings, and apply these in a practical context.
Analyze mechanical loads on constructions, machine elements and standardized connection types.
Evaluate simple mechanical constructions and make a justified selection and design using standardized machine elements.
Translate the workpiece drawing of a machined part into a work preparation.
Describe the choices for the production process of the prototype and elaborate into pieces.
Describe the choices for the production process of the prototype and elaborate into pieces.
Translate the workpiece drawing of a machined part into a work preparation.
KNOWLEDGE
SECONDARY SCHOOL
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 3
DYNAMICS
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 4
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
SEM 6
FLUID MECHANICS
SEM 6
HEAT TRANSFER
Analyze the problem by identifying the governing parameters and to perform a dimension analysis.
Describe the position of a point mass in various coordinate systems and obtain expressions for the velocities and accelerations in multiple directions.
Draw a free body diagram, to identify the forces acting on a body, and to derive the governing differential equations by application of Newton’s second law.
To solve differential equations and to verify the solution by checking its dimensions and behavior, by checking the boundary conditions, and by sketching the solution.
The student is able to give an oral presentation which is adjusted to the audience in content, set up and presentation style.
The student is able to define clear (study-) objectives and is able to acquire these independently using various study strategies.
PRODUCTION PROCESSES
MACHINE ELEMENTS
TECHNICAL DRAWING
SEM 6
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
SEM 6
FLUID MECHANICS
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 6
HEAT TRANSFER
SEM 1
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
SEM 4
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
SEM 4
SMART
INDUSTRY
SEM 3
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 2
SEM 4
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 4
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Calculate limits, using several methods such as l'Hopitals rule or the squeeze theorem.
Calculate derivatives to find local extreme value.
Calculate integrals, using several methods like the substitution method, integration by parts, partial fraction expansion.
Calculate and apply a Taylor polynomial.
Determine if a series is convergent or divergent, using several tests (like the comparison test, ratio test, alternating series test).
Work with power series (find the radius of convergence, differentiate or integrate term-wise).
Calculate partial derivatives, also using the chain rule, find gradients, and use implicit differentiation.
Find extreme values of functions of two variables.
Compute double and triple integrals, also using polar coordinates, spherical and cylindrical coordinates.
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
SEM 2
SEM 6
HEAT TRANSFER
SEM 6
FLUID MECHANICS
Explain thermodynamic concepts, processes and definitions.
Distinguish different kinds of thermodynamic energies and mathematically.
Describe how these can be transformed into each other.
Declare and explain the behavior of fluids and gasses at different temperatures and pressures and draw and interpret phase diagrams.
Apply the concept of entropy in analyzing thermodynamic systems.
Explain the laws of thermodynamics, apply these to thermodynamic systems and interpret the effects.
Recognize a complicated (combined) thermodynamic system to produce work and/or heat/cold and explain the configuration.
Apply the concept of entropy in analyzing thermodynamic systems.
Analyze the thermodynamic aspects of a complicated (combined) thermodynamic system from the viewpoint of the first law of thermodynamics.
Interpret the results of the analysis of a thermodynamic system, evaluate them and suggest adaptions to the system to improve it.
ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 6
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
Distinguish and describe renewable systems together with their main benefits and drawbacks.
Analyze the performance of present and new renewable energy conversion technologies.
Develop a basic design of an energy conversion system.
Assess the drawback and benefits of the design system in view to total energy demand and system geographical location.
SEM 1
SEM 2
MANUFACTURING 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 4
SMART
INDUSTRY
SEM 4
Describe and discuss different design process models and methods.
Describe and discuss the relations between design process models and methods and the context in which they are employed.
Select the appropriate design process models and methods, given a project context.
Discuss and reflect on the added value of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in a project context.
Discuss and reflect on the added value of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) in a project context.
Discuss and reflect on the added value of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in a project context.
Describe the selection of appropriate CAD tools and discuss how choices in design process methods and models can influence the quality of design outcomes and design processes.
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 2
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 4
Describe the different phases of a product life cycle.
Discuss the different choices of end-of-life scenarios.
Use, apply and discuss the notion of Functional Units.
Perform a simple life cycle assessment following the structure of the different LCA steps (using software like GABI).
Discuss the essential elements of an LCA and use the domain specific definitions correctly.
Research and structure relevant product data for the inventarisation.
Solve common allocations problems.
Apply the different transformations during profiling (classification/characterization & normalization).
Display and interpret results of an environmental LCA correctly.
See connections between used data, the LC model and the results and aspects of Engineering Thermodynamics and Materials Sciences.
Discuss the environmental impact in a broader (global) context.
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
SEM 2
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 4
SMART
INDUSTRY
SEM 4
Insight in the components, organization and behavior of a manufacturing system.
Has insight in the influence of production strategy on a manufacturing system.
Able to (re)design a (part of a) production system.
Understand the influence of planning and control on the production system and is able to apply this knowledge.
Describe how performance of a manufacturing system can be measured and improved.
Formulate a research question based on a specific problem.
Recognize practical and theoretical underpinning design principle.
Understand the relation between maintenance and (the design of) manufacturing systems.
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 4
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
SEM 1
MECHANICS
OF MATERIALS
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 1
LINEAR
ALGEBRA
SEM 4
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
SEM 4
PRECISION
ENGINEERING
SEM 1
STATICS
SEM 2
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
SEM 4
SMART INDUSTRY
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 2
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 3
DYNAMICS
SEM 3
SIGNAL ANALYSIS
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
SEM 4
CONTROL
ENGINEERING
Solve first order differential equations with separation of variables or integrating factor.
Draw a slope field.
Solve a second order linear differential equation with constant coefficients.
Understand the link with vibrations and resonance.
Solve a system of first order differential equations.
Draw a phase diagram and determine the stability of a solution of a system of first order differential equations.
Understand basic examples of nonlinear systems, such as the nonlinear pendulum.
Compute Laplace transformations, and use those to solve differential equations.
Compute Fourier series, both complex and sine- and cosine Fourier series.
Apply separation of variables techniques to the heat equation and wave equation.
Find a power series solution of a linear differential equation.
Understand the application of the foregoing methods in the theory of partial differential equations of several variables.
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 1
STATICS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL
VIBRATIONS
SEM 1
LINEAR
ALGEBRA
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
Analyze the kinematics of a mechanical system.
Derive the equations of motion of a mechanical system.
Apply the principles of conservation of linear and angular momentum to a mechanical system.
Apply the principle of conservation of energy to a mechanical system.
Analyze the mechanical vibrations of a single degree of freedom system.
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 1
MECHANICS
OF MATERIALS
SEM 3
DYNAMICS
SEM 1
LINEAR
ALGEBRA
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
Analyze the kinematics of a 1 DOF, 2 DOF and continuous system for arbitrary large motions.
Formulate the equations of motion for a 1 DOF, 2 DOF and continuous system for arbitrary large motions using force and moment.
Balance and Lagrange’s equations.
Derive the free response from the equations of motion for a 1 DOF, 2 DOF and continuous system (eigenfrequencies, eigenmodes and initial conditions).
Derive the force response from the equations of motion for a 1 DOF, 2 DOF and continuous system (Harmonic, periodic and non-periodic excitation).
Analyze the static stability (buckling) of mechanical system.
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 1
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
SEM 3
TRIBOLOGY
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
SEM 2
SEM 3
MANUFACTURING 2
Indicate how the chemical and physical structure of the polymer chains affect the properties of the polymer.
Describe the different phase transitions and corresponding changes in physical structure and mechanical properties.
Use existing models for (time dependent) small deformations in plastic components (linear visco-elastic theory including Boltzmann and time-temperature superposition) in the calculation of (time dependent) deformations or stresses.
Use the molecular composition of the polymer to explain mechanical behavior during large deformations and fracture.
Explain the behavior of plastics during production processes and make changes to the design of the production process to prevent undesirable behavior.
SEM 1
MATERIALS
SCIENCE 2
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
Identify a tribological system.
Decrease friction and friction phenomena as stick-slip, sliding, etc.
Determine the life span of a component using the wear law.
Choose an appropriate surface treatment/coating.
Adapt a construction in order to minimize friction and wear.
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 4
SMART INDUSTRY
Describe principles of computer aided technologies (CAx) and information flow between different CAx to aid in the design, analysis, and manufacture of mass produced products.
Apply CAx to create, communicate, modify, analyze, and optimize product designs for mass manufacture.
Describe design for excellence (DFx, e.g. design for maintenance) and its guidelines, and describe its impacts on production in mass manufacture environment.
Apply DFx guidelines to product designs so as to modify them for specific excellency (e.g. maintenance) in mass manufacture environment.
Analyze and optimize product designs for mass manufacture by using DFx (e.g. design for maintenance) and CAx.
Justify product designs for mass manufacture based on DFx guidelines (e.g. design for maintenance) and CAx analyses.
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Analyze and model the dynamics of an electric circuit (constitution equations, Kirchoff's laws, operational amplifiers).
Analyzing sampled signals (digital) Fourier transform, aliasing, leakage, Nyquist frequency, frequency resolution, bandwidth).
SEM 6
FLUID
MECHANICS
SEM 3
SIGNAL ANALYSIS
SEM 1
MECHANICS
OF MATERIALS
SEM 3
SEM 6
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
CALCULUS
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
SEM 2
DESIGN ENGINEERING
SEM 2
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
SEM 3
MANUFACTURING 2
SEM 2
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
SEM 2
CALCULUS
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
SEM 4
SMART
INDUSTRY
SEM 4
Work with curbes in parametrized forms, understand vector fields.
Calculate line and surface integrals.
Understand and apply the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
MECHANICS
OF MATERIALS
Calculate stresses (force equilibrium, etc) and use tensors.
Explain occurring deformations based on material theory.
Apply 3D elasticity theory on components of a construction.
Evaluate and understand the results of a calculation.
Recognize the problem at hand and simplify it based on the correct interpretation of elasticity theory.
Describe and explain the mathematical and mechanical backgrounds of the Finite Element Method.
Derive 1-, 2- and 3-dimensional element formulations.
Make an efficient Finite Element model of a real problem and analyze using a Finite Element program.
Interpret results of a Finite Element calculation and evaluate the accuracy of the calculation.
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 4
CONTROL ENGINEERING
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
SEM 4
PRECISION ENGINEERING
SEM 3
SIGNAL ANALYSIS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
Compose dynamic models in different forms (differential equations, transfer functions, block schedules).
Analyze dynamics behavior and a mechanical systems in both time and frequency domain.
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
SEM 3
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
SEM 3
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
SEM 3
SIGNAL ANALYSIS
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Design a servo system based on position and velocity feedback in a way to achieve desired performance specifications. (BT-6)
Describe the effects of basic (proportional, integral and derivative) feedback control actions (comparatively with feedforward) and design (combinations of) them for simple (1st and 2nd order) systems by using transfer function matching. (BT-2,4,6)
Draw (with the help of Matlab) the Bode diagram of a given linear time-invariant (LTI) system and use it to design a feedback controller based on frequency response methods. (BT-3,6)
Derive the model of a compliant electromechanical system with multiple degrees-of-freedom and obtain its approximate version in a generic form to thereby perform simplified controller design. (BT-3,6)
Design a PID-type feedback controller for a given electromechanical system in a way to achieve desired tracking performance and stability robustness specifications. (BT-6)
Draw (with the help of Matlab) the complete Nyquist plot of a given open-loop LTI system and use Nyquist criterion to analyze the stability of the associated negative unity feedback loop. (BT-3,4)
Represent uncertain perturbations to a nominal closed-loop system in the form of a feedback interconnection and use small-gain theorem to analyze robust stability. (BT-3,4)
SEM 1
MECHANICS
OF MATERIALS
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 3
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
SEM 4
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
Analyze, design and evaluate precision mechanisms with respect to degrees of freedom and constraints.
Design, analyze and evaluate precision flexure-based mechanisms.
SEM 3
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
MANUFACTURING 1
DESIGN ENGINEERING
SEM 2
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
SEM 2
SEM 3
MANUFACTURING 2
SEM 4
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Provide insight in which technologies play an important role in manufacturing in the development of Industry 4.0/ Smart Industry.
Provide insight into the challenges seen by science and industry regarding the evolving technologies.
Analyze existing manufacturing systems and describe suggestions for an eventual redesign for Industry 4.0/Smart Industry.
Recognize practical and theoretical underpinning design principle of using state-of-the-art technologies in manufacturing and their possible impact on a manufacturing system.
DESIGN ENGINEERING
SEM 2
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
MANUFACTURING
SYSTEMS
SEM 2
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
SEM 2
SMART INDUSTRY
SEM 4
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Describe the basics of the systems engineering process.
Employ systems thinking.
Select and use appropriate system design tools for the task at hand.
Obtain and maintain an overview in a multidisciplinary design project.
Create useful overviews representing the system under design in its context.
Recognize and understand high-tech systems with underlying physics.
Recognize practical and theoretical underpinning design principles.
Bachelor students can choose a lot of different options and subjects for their minor period. Below, the four main categories are listed.
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Do you want to study abroad during your minor period?
You can find more information on the following website:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/study-abroad/
You can find the Minor Tool of Options under the following link:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/electives/minor/offer/ (UT)
or
https://minor.vu.nl/en/index.aspx (VU)
Still in need for some answers? Send an e-mail to minor@utwente.nl.
The UT is member of a partnership between different educational institutes. On the following website you can apply for a minor at another Dutch educational institute.
https://www.kiesopmaat.nl/
(Your examination board needs to approve the minor of choice first.)
Do you want to take a minor that's not listed on Kies op Maat? Write a proposal in collaboration with your study adviser.
Did you discover during your bachelor study that you want to do another master? A transfer minor might be a great opportunity for you!
Via the link below you can see your transfer possibilities.
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/admission-requirements/transfer/
For more information about a transfer minor, go to:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/continue-studying-hbo/pre-master/#continue-studying-or-not
SEM 2
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 4
VECTOR
CALCULUS
SEM 4
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
CALCULUS
SEM 1
TIME
MATHEMATICS
SOLID MECHANICS
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS
CONTROL & PRECISION ENGINEERING
MATERIAL SCIENCE
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
PROJECT & ACADEMIC SKILLS
SEM 5
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 2
CALCULUS
Introduce basic concepts of probability, including binomial and Poisson distribution, and the normal distribution.
Some elementary statistics.
Apply elementary models and techniques of probability and statistics, and work out their solution to obtain correct (numerical) results.
Properly interpret the results.
SEM 5
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
SEM 1
TIME
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 2
SEM 4
VECTOR CALCULUS
Analytically compute the force by a flow on a construction based on the integral momentum equation, to check the physical dimensions and to analyze the asymptotic behavior.
Analytically compute a fully developed flow based on the reduced Navier-Stokes equations, including shear stress, to check the physical dimensions and to analyze the asymptotic behavior.
Compute temperature, pressure and density in a steady compressible flow based on streamline invariants and to know the conditions under which the relations used are valid.
Manipulate partial differential equations by means of the product rule, the chain rule and the Einstein summation convention, with the purpose to analyze the properties of flows.
Perform dimension analysis based on a given problem formulation with a number of dimensional parameters, and to understand the use and interpretation of dimensionless groups.
SEM 5
SEM 1
CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT
TIME
ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMICS
SEM 2
SEM 4
VECTOR CALCULUS
Apply the basic relations for the three heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection and thermal radiation) to steady situations.
Determine steady heat transfer rates for internal and external flows, using correlations and graphs.
Determine unsteady temperature distributions inside objects using theoretical relations and graphs.
Explain how various relations can be derived from the conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy.
MATHEMATICS
SOLID MECHANICS
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS
CONTROL & PRECISION ENGINEERING
MATERIAL SCIENCE
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
SEM 6
RESEARCH SKILLS
Explain what research is, what types and phases can distinguished and how the quality of research can be assured.
Formulate a research question based on a specific problem.
Perform literature research and use the results to further specify the research question.
Write a research proposal based on the research question that was formulated.
Reflect on the technological and societal impact of the research.
Reflect on ethical issues relevant to the research.
Critically reflect on the research proposals of fellow students.
Peer reviewing the work of others.
Writing a research proposal and a paper.
Has the basic knowledge and skills for doing research in Mechanical Engineering, (problem analysis, theoretical and experimental approach, solution of the problem and result analysis).
Has the knowledge for a science based engineering approach and possesses some basic intellectual skills (handle complexity).
SEM 6
BACHELOR ASSIGNMENT
PROJECT & ACADEMIC SKILLS
Analyze the socio-technical development dynamics of a new technology.
Identify relevant actor groups around a new technology and display their underlying relations and power balances on a social map.
Research and analyze actor positions with respect to a new technology, and based on this analysis determine expectations of possible future bottlenecks.
Map responsibilities of researchers/designers.
Describe and apply basic ethical concepts and positions.
Articulate hypotheses and attitudes with respect to moral issues, analyze assumptions and views of parties involved, build an argument for your own position.
Peer reviewing the work of others.
Writing a research proposal and a paper.
Reflecting on the consequences and societal impact of the proposed research.
Reflect on the impact of own work on society.
Organize own work, collaborate and communicate with specialists in the chosen specialization and other stakeholders.
Give an oral presentation (including discussion and defense) of the research.
Organize work in a self-sufficient manner.
Convection
Introductory terms
Conduction
Radiation
• Black body
• Grey body
• Real body
• Stefan-Boltzmann law
• Wiens law
• View factors
• Surface brightness
• Emissivity, reflectivity, transmissivity
MATHEMATICS
SOLID MECHANICS
FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS
CONTROL & PRECISION ENGINEERING
MATERIALS SCIENCE
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
PROJECT & ACADEMIC SKILLS
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT