MSC PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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1 Mechanical Engineering MSC PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Prof Mikael Enelund, Head of ME Program Best Swedish engineering education 2012 by Teknikföretagen (Employer s organisation) Centre of Excellent Quality in Higher Education 2008 by Swedish National Agency for Higher Education

2 CHALMERS EDUCATIONS Mechanical Engineering Basic level 3 years / 180 ECTS 5 yrs Master of Science in Eng Masters students international/do mestic Bachelor of Science Ç Masters programme 2 yrs / 120 ECTS Master of Science and national degree Civilingenjör Master of Science

3 Mechanical Engineering Our education buyer and seller Program head designs program and buy courses from depts.. Schools & programmes Depts deliver courses Departments courses ASAM A EDIIT BoM KFM MATS TEO

4 Mechanical Engineering 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

5 CHALMERS ME PROGRAM - BASIS 5-yrs two cycle program (combined 3-yrs BSc + 2-yrs MSc) 500 students on BSc-level 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

6 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 Hard work by students, administration and faculty

7 Responsibilities Development of programs Contact with stakeholders and academia Purchase of the right courses Follow-up Program and Courses Student Matters Recruitment Budgeting President / Dean of Education Advisory board with Industry, Faculty, Students Head of 5 yrs program Program management team Head of program 1-2 admin Visiting committee Master program head 1 admin Master program head 1 admin Master program head 1 admin

8 STRATEGY Mechanical Engineering A comprehensive program plan centred around the CDIOframework (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 Multiple Integrated design-build-test learning experiences

9 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 Prepare for global collaboration and competition

10 THE PROGRAM OUTCOMES A comprehensive program description centred around the CDIO-framework (conceivedesign-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

11 Systematic approach to design an integrated curriculum Part of program design matrix teaching math I = Introduce T = Teach U = Utilize

12 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.

13 ME PROGRAMME IDEA Mechanical Engineering 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 Focus on employability

14 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, DBT-courses with realistic and relevant assignments.

15 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

16 EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES - SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

17 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

18 MORE AND MORE AUTHENTIC DESIGN EXPERIENCES IN THE EDUCATION Chalmers University of Technology Design-build experiences are instructional events in which learning occurs through the creation of a product, process, or system Provide the natural context in which to teach design, innovation, implementation skills Provide a platform for training of general skills (teamwork, communications etc) Project in Appl Mech Design of control device for detection of critical crack in turbine blade

19 Chalmers Formula Student 2012: No 1 at Silverstone, No 3 at Hockenheimring

20 ME PROGRAMME INTERGRATED CURRICULUM YEAR 1 Study period 1 Programming in Matlab (4.5) Introdroductory course in mathematics (7,5) Study period 2 Computer aided engineering (4,5) Mathematical analysis in a single variable (7.5) Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (7,5) Study period 3 Linear algebra (7,5) Statics & strength of materials (7.5) Study period 4 Mathematical analysis in several variables (7,5) Strength of materials (7,5) Joint exercises/assignments Matlab programming, numerical solutions and simulations Simulation using industrial softwares (CATIA, ANSYS, ADAM, FLUENT )

21 MECHANICAL ENG PROGRAM YEAR 2 Study period 1 Mechanics - Dynamics (7,5p) Material technology (7,5) Study period 2 Machine element (7,5) Material and manufacturing technology (7,5) Study period 3 Thermodynamics and energy technology (7,5) Chalmers University of Technology Industrial production and organisation (6) Integrated design and manufacturing (7,5) Sustainable product development (4,5) Study period 4 Engineering economics (4,5) Joint exercises/assignments Matlab programming, numerical solutions and simulations Simulation using industrial softwares (CATIA, ANSYS, ADAM, FLUENT )

22 YEAR 3 Mechatronics (7,5) Automatic control (7,5) Bacheleor diploma project (15) Fluid mechanics (7,5) Elective 1 (7,5) Elective 2 (7,5) Mathematical statistics (7,5) 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

23 PROGRAM PLAN Mechanical Engineering 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 Gray marked courses have learning outcomes related to sustainability corresponding to >1 ECTS

24 APPROVED MASTER PROGRAMS Mechanical Engineering Gray marked programs: Substantial sustainability learning experiences Dar gray marked programs: Sustainability focussed programs

25 EXAMPLE OF PLANNED PROGRESSION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Year 1 Describe some basic perspective on the engineer's role in society... in connection with environmental issues Describe the concept of sustainable development; and its connection to the product Discuss advantages and problems for the combination of materials, product geometry, joining and manufacturing in the perspective of sustainable development A selection of course learning outcomes Sustainable Product Development Year 2 Discuss how different environmental values can give can have impact on demand, function and need of product design in the role of engineers Explain the concept of sustainable development Describe and use general methods as well as strategies for a sustainable product development

26 Sustainable Product Development Year 1 Describe cause effect chains for some known environmental problems Perform a basic analysis of the environmental and sustainability impact with the use of life cycle assessment Thermodynamics and Energy Technology Year 2 Describe limitations and environmental effects for the use of different energy technologies and fuels Integrated Design and Manufacturing Year 2 Chart the product life cycle from an environmental perspective A selection of course learning outcomes

27 YEARS 4 and 5 Chalmers University of Technology 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 MSc PROGRAMME IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

28 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 Visiting committee

29 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 ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE LOOP 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

30 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 Improve/extend education/training of CAE-tools and programming

31 STUDENT MOTIVATION Comparatively low number of student drop outs Comparatively high rate of completed degrees Students are actively involved in decisions regarding the curriculum, the learning and study social enviromments Course evaluations and class fedback Study environment follow-ups Cooperation with industry. Projects, guest lectures and teachers. Mini courses in industrial softwares, e.g., Invetor (CAD) and ANSYS (FEM/CFD)

32 INDICATIONS OF QUALITY The industry is contacting the program for cooperation as well as for hiring students Recognition as Best Engineering Education 2012 by the Swedish Engineering employer s association Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Higher Education 2008 by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education The highest number of first priority applicants of all mechanical engineering program in Sweden

33 Prototype workshop Course laboratory Project workspaces Computer labs STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS Study hall with cafeteria To ensure the comfort and that the students graduate with necessary skills

34 THE PROTOTYPING LABORATORY 450 m 2 facility where students can build prototypes and models Metal machining, woodworking, rapid prototyping, welding, NC, mechatronics, electronics, Used in courses and projects from year 1 to master thesis projects

35 Questions? Chalmers University of Technology