MENG Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004) ML

2021 - 2022

For students whose initial registration was in 2021-22 or earlier

Year 1

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (120 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
FCE1001	Global Engineering Challenge Week	AUT SEM	0 credits
MEC11002 + Module is restricted to students registered on the programmes listed under 'Associated programmes'.	Autumn Integrative Project	AUT SEM	25 credits
MEC11003 + This is a core module restricted to students registered on the programmes listed under 'Associated programmes'.	Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 1	AUT SEM	20 credits
Semester 2
MEC11004 + This is a core module restricted to students registered on the programmes listed under ¿Associated programmes¿.	Fundamental Engineering Science: Part 2	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC11005 + Module is restricted to students registered on the programmes listed under 'Associated programmes'.	Spring Integrative Project	SPR SEM	40 credits
Full academic year
MAS152 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MAS340 (when the module is running) CCo-requisites: MAT1640 MAT1642 + Unrestricted - only subject to availability. This module is for students in Mechanical Engineering..	Essential Mathematical Skills & Techniques	ACAD YR	20 credits

Year 2

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (120 credits)

A student will take

Semester 1
EEE218	Electric Circuits	AUT SEM	10 credits
FCE2001 + Yes. Restricted to second year Faculty of Engineering students.	Engineering - You're Hired	AUT SEM	0 credits
MAS253 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MAS340 (when the module is running) + This module is compulsory for students in Mechanical Engineering..	Mathematics for Engineering Modelling	AUT SEM	10 credits
MEC202 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MEC333 MEC6452 MEC6452 (when the module is running) + Restricted to students studying degrees within the Faculty of Engineering.	Mechanics of Deformable Solids	AUT SEM	10 credits
MEC205 + Restricted to students studying degrees within the Dept of Mechanical Engineering.	Design of Engineering Components	AUT SEM	10 credits
MEC208 + Restricted to students studying within the Faculty of Engineering.	Fluids Engineering	AUT SEM	10 credits
MGT388	Finance and Law for Engineers	AUT SEM	10 credits
Semester 2
MAS254 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MAS340 (when the module is running) + This module is compulsory for students in Mechanical Engineering..	Computational and Numerical Methods	SPR SEM	10 credits
MEC201 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MEC308 MEC330 MEC333 MEC413 MEC6452 MEC6452 (when the module is running) + Restricted to students studying degrees within the Faculty of Engineering.	Dynamics of Structures and Machines	SPR SEM	10 credits
MEC203	Heat Transfer	SPR SEM	10 credits
MEC207 + Restricted to students studying degrees within the Department of Mechanical Engineering.	Materials Processing	SPR SEM	10 credits
MEC209 P⇒Is a pre-requisite for: MEC330 MEC333 (when the module is running) + Restricted to students studying in the Dept of Mechanical Engineering and the Inter-disciplinary Programmes office.	Design of Structures, Machines and Systems	SPR SEM	10 credits
MEC328 + Restricted to students within the Faculty of Engineering..	Managing Engineering Projects and Teams	SPR SEM	10 credits

A student commencing Level 1 of a programme of study prior to the 2021-22 academic year must take MEC1000 Engineering Applications as a core module. A student will be expected to pass the module in order to progress to Level 3. A student must pass the module in order to graduate with an IMechE accredited degree.

A student commencing Level 1 of a programme of study must take FCE1001 Faculty Global Engineering Challenge Week as a core module. A student will be expected to pass the module in order to progress to Level 3. A student must pass the module in order to graduate.

A student commencing Level 2 of a programme of study must take FCE2001 Engineering - You're Hired as a core module. A student will be expected to pass the module in order to progress to Level 3. A student must pass the module in order to graduate.

A student must normally achive a weighted mean grade of 59.5 or above at Level 1 and Level 2 in order to continue as a student for the degree of MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004), progression being at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. A student who fails to satisfy the requirement may be permitted by the Faculty to become instead a student for either the Degree of MEng Mechanical Engineering (MECU001) or the Degree of BEng Mechanical Engineering (MECU002).

Year 3

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (120 credits)

A student will take

Full academic year
MEC398 + Restricted to students registered for the programme Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004).	Study Year in North America	ACAD YR	120 credits

Grades awarded in respect of MEC398 (Study Year in North America) will carry the same weight as grades awarded at Level 2.

Year 4

Core These are a compulsory part of your degree: you cannot change them. units (60 credits)

A student will take

Full academic year
MEC438 + Restricted to Level 7 students registered on approved programmes..	Preparation for Practice	ACAD YR	15 credits
MEC464 + Restricted to students at level 7 of student on associated programmes..	MEng Individual Project	ACAD YR	45 credits

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (15 credits)

A student will take a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 45 credits from this group.

Semester 1
BIE6433	Computational Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal System	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC444 + Restricted to students at Level 7 study on associated programmes..	Industrial Experimental Methods for Engineering Problems	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC445 + Restricted to associated programmes..	Industrial Applications of Finite Element Analysis	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC446 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Fundamentals and Applications of Tribology	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC449 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Advanced Engineering Fluid Dynamics	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC452 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Advanced Dynamics	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC454 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Additive Manufacturing - Principles and Applications	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC455 + Restricted to students at Level 7 on associated programmes..	Mechanics and Applications of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC461 + Restricted to students at level 7 or above study registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Engineering Commercial Success: And making the world a better place!	AUT SEM	15 credits
MEC463 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Advanced Aerospace Propulsion Technology	AUT SEM	15 credits
Full academic year
MEC448 + Restricted to students at Level 7 study registered on associated programmes..	Railway Engineering and Sustainable Transport	ACAD YR	15 credits

AND

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units (15 credits)

A student will take a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 45 credits from this group.

Semester 2
BIE6434 CCo-requisites: BIE6413	Cardiovascular Biomechanics	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC441 + Restricted to Level 7 students registered on associated programmes..	Sustainable Engineering Design	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC442 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on associated programmes..	Managing Innovation and Change in Engineering Contexts	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC447 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Automotive Powertrain	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC450 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Advanced Energy and Power	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC456 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Human Factors and User-Centred Design	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC462 + Restricted to Level 7 or above students registered on a programme in the Faculty of Engineering..	Aviation Safety and Aeroelasticity	SPR SEM	15 credits
MEC61042 + Only available to students registered for a Programme of Study within the Faculty of Engineering.	Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics	SPR SEM	15 credits

AND

Approved These are on a restricted list of modules offered by your department(s). Normally you will need to select a minimum number of credits from the list. units

A student will take up to 15 credits from this group.

Semester 2
ACS6131 + MEC students must have taken and passed ACS337.	Industrial Automation	SPR SEM	15 credits
CPE444	Petroleum Engineering	SPR SEM	15 credits
CPE449	Nuclear Reactor Engineering	SPR SEM	15 credits
MAT6104 CCo-requisites: MAT6430 XCannot be taken with: AER476	Design and Manufacture of Composites	SPR SEM	15 credits
MAT6516 XCannot be taken with: MAT61020 MAT61021	Materials for Energy Applications	SPR SEM	15 credits

A student must pass MEC464 (Individual Project) at the first attempt in order to be eligible for the award of the Degree of MEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004). A student who fails to satisfy this requirement may be awarded the Degree of BEng in Mechanical Engineering (MECU002).

For students commencing Level 1 of their studies prior to the academic year 2019-20: A student must satisfy the requirements of the General Regulations for First Degrees in the Faculty of Engineering as to progression in order to continue as a student for the Degree of MEng in Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004). A student who fails to satisfy these requirements may be permitted by the Faculty to become instead a student for the Degree of BEng in Mechanical Engineering (MECU002).

For students commencing Level 1 of their studies from the academic year 2019-20 onwards: A student must satisfy the requirements of the General Regulations for First Degrees in the Faculty of Engineering as to progression in order to continue as a student for the Degree of MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in North America (MECU004). A student who fails to satisfy these requirements, or chooses to withdraw from the University at Level 3, may be permitted by the Faculty to become instead a student for the Degree of BEng in Mechanical Engineering (MECU002). In this instance, in order to achieve a degree accredited by the IMechE, the student must pass at the first attempt MEC329 Additional Individual Project.

⇐P	-	This module has pre-requisite(s).
P⇒	-	This module is a pre-requisite for other modules.
C	-	This module has co-requisite(s).
X	-	Some modules cannot be studied in combination with this module.
+	-	Additional information about requirements for studying this module.

Please note that the regulations displayed on this page reflect provision in 2021/22 and may not reflect study undertaken in other academic sessions. To see regulations that applied in another academic session, please return to the Programme Regulations Finder home screen and select the appropriate session.