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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)
Prof Mikael Enelund, Head of ME Program
Mechanical Engineering
CHALMERS EDUCATIONS
Master of Science and
national degree ”Civilingenjör”
Masters programme
2 yrs / 120 ECTS
Basic level
3 years / 180 ECTS
Bachelor of
Science
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5 yrs Master of
Science in Eng Masters
students
international/do
mestic
Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering
Depts deliver courses
Schools &
programmes
Departments
courses
ASAM
EDIIT
KFM
MATS
A
BoM
TEO
…
Program head
designs program and
buy courses from depts..
Our education – buyer and seller
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
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
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
Head of 5 yrs program
Master program head
1 admin
Master program head
1 admin
Master program head
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
Mechanical Engineering
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
• Multiple Integrated design-build-test learning experiences
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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
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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.
Mechanical Engineering
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
• Focus on employability
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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,
• DBT-courses with realistic and relevant assignments.
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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 2012: No 1 at Silverstone, No 3 at Hockenheimring
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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
Simulation using industrial softwares (CATIA, ANSYS, ADAM, FLUENT…)
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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
Simulation using industrial softwares (CATIA, ANSYS, ADAM, FLUENT…)
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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
Mechanical Engineering
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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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
A selection of course learning outcomes
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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
• MSc PROGRAMME IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
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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
• Visiting committee
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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
• Improve/extend education/training of CAE-tools and programming
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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)
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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
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STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
• Prototype workshop
• Course laboratory
• Project workspaces
• Computer labs
• Study hall with cafeteria
To ensure the comfort and
that the students
graduate with necessary
skills
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THE PROTOTYPING LABORATORY
• 450 m2 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
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Questions?