COURSE CURRICULUM

The Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods module is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the evolving role of business in a globalized world. It focuses on how industry addresses environmental challenges through strategies such as supply chain management, life-cycle analysis, and carbon trading. Students will explore the implications of environmental policies, societal changes, and industry responses, considering questions like how businesses can be a positive force for good. This module is beneficial to both practitioners and future academics interested in sustainability within engineering businesses. Additionally, it equips students with research skills and study techniques to conduct independent research projects effectively.The Advanced Materials, Structures, and Design module offers students an in-depth look at composite materials, covering their properties, manufacturing methods, and applications. Students will focus on analyzing engineering problems related to composite materials, using their knowledge of materials science to solve challenges in sustainable mechanical design. They will also develop practical skills in micro-mechanical modeling to predict material failures, helping to understand how to enhance the performance and safety of materials in engineering contexts.The Advanced Mechanical Engineering module presents advanced concepts in applied thermodynamics, combustion, and heat transfer. Students will learn how to solve engineering problems using both analytical and computational methods. Topics include heat transfer in various systems, combustion analysis, and the dynamics of nonlinear systems. This module enhances students' understanding of thermodynamics and energy systems, which are essential in solving real-world engineering challenges.The Resource Efficient Design and Digital Manufacturing module focuses on sustainable design practices in industrial and non-industrial settings. It emphasizes minimizing waste and optimizing resource use in product and process design. Students will be introduced to the principles of circular economy and energy management, learning to apply these concepts throughout the product lifecycle. Practical activities and case studies will develop their ability to design and manage resource-efficient and sustainable manufacturing systems.The Individual Project module merges dissertation and project work, guiding students in conducting independent research within a specific timeframe. Students will choose a relevant topic, which can involve practical work or desktop-based research, and present their findings in a detailed report. This project will foster self-organization, critical thinking, and the ability to apply research skills to real-world engineering challenges.