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Mechanical Engineering – B.Eng

Qualification: B.Eng (Bachelor of Engineering)  Related Subjects:Mechanical Engineering

Awarding Body: Mahanakorn University of Technology (Thailand) Duration: 4 years 

Professional Accreditation: Council of Engineering of Thailand 

Campus: Bangkok(Thailand)

Course description:

•    [4+0 Mech.Eng]

Pass-Through Requirements

• [4+0 Mech.Eng-1/6]

Modules

     Note: All modules specified with * are pass-through modules which should be completed with Grade C.

• 1st year modules  (Mahanakorn University of Technology)   [4+0 Mech.Eng-2/6]

• 2nd year modules  (Mahanakorn University of Technology)   [4+0 Mech.Eng-3/6]

• 3rd year modules  (Mahanakorn University of Technology)    [4+0 Mech.Eng-4/6]

• 4th year modules  (Mahanakorn University of Technology)

Professional Modules

• Mechanical Engineering Project I 

• Mechanical Engineering Project II 

• Quality Control and Management 

• One Choice of Professional Elective

• Engineering and Society

• Social Skills Development for Career

• Two Choices of Free Electives

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MUT-BL Foundation

1. Mathematics I
   Algebra: complex numbers; vectors; linear equations; matrices; vector geometry.
   
   Calculus: sets; inequalities; functions; limits; properties of continuous functions; differentiable functions; the mean value theorem and applications; inverse functions; curve sketching; integration; integration techniques; applications of integration; logarithms and exponentials; hyperbolic functions.
2. Physics I
   Base units; fundamental of vectors; one dimensional motion; constant acceleration; motion in plane; forces; torque; equilibrium; Newton’s laws of motions; work, energies; conservation’s law of energies; momentum; conservation’s law of momentum; rotational motion; conservation’s law of angular momentum; oscillation; waves’ motion; mechanical properties of matter; heat and laws of thermodynamics.
3. Physics II
   Electrostatic; Coulomb’s law; Gauss’s laws; Biot & Savart’s law; Ampere’s law; Ohm’s law; basic DC circuits; Faraday’s law; Maxwell’s law; alternating current; basic electronics; light and modern physics.
4. Physics Laboratory I
   The experimental topics are as follows: the precision of measurement, Newton’s mechanics, centripetal force, truss, moment of inertia, heat, acceleration due to gravity force, Young’s modulus, simple harmonic motion, and conservation of linear momentum.
5. Physics Laboratory II
   The experimental topics are as follows: speed of light and speed of sound, h and e/m measurement, resonance, charge and capacitor, magnetic field, diffraction and interference of light, spectrum of light, light, terminal velocity, and measurement of electricity.
6. Chemistry
   c Atomic structure; quantum theory and the electron structure of atoms; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; mass relationships; intermolecular forces; the gaseous state; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; thermochemistry; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; organic chemistry.
7. Chemistry Laboratory
   The experimental topics are as follows: heat of reactions, rate of reactions, titration, electrochemistry, galvanic cells, chemical equilibrium, acid-base indicators, displacement reactions, paper chromatography, and semi-micro qualitative analysis.

MUT-BL Common

1. English Reading and Listening Skills
   This course incorporates both reading and listening skills in each unit.
   
   Activities are stimulating and motivating for students. Systematic vocabulary syllabus as well as comprehensive reading and speaking are incorporated.
   
   Students’ understanding of English is widened, and their ability to use the language for communicative purposes is extended.
2. English Speaking and Writing Skills
   This course incorporates both speaking and writing skills in each unit with in-depth treatment of grammar.
   Students’ understanding of English is widened, and their ability to use the language for communicative purposes is extended as accuracy, fluency and correct pronunciation are incorporated.
   Report writing and oral presentation tasks are also provided.
3. Introduction to Computer Programming
   Fundamental programming concepts: programming paradigms, C programming and compiler; Programming style: top-down design, program design and organization concepts; Program testing and debugging; Memory representation of data; Systematic problem solving, program documentation and maintenance.
4. Basic Tool Skills Practice
   Basic tool skills: filing, basic machine tool, sheet metal working, welding, basic measuring devices, basic electrical work, and workpiece measuring; safety in workshop; introduction to basic engineering practice e.g. discipline, patience, responsibility, and teamwork.
5. General Science
   Principles in physical and biological science; basic concepts in biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science, effects of science and on technology human and society; Applied science; Modern science and technologies.

MUT-BL-ME Preliminary

1. Mathematics II
   Ordinary Differential Equations. Linear Algebra: linear equationsand matrices; vector spaces; linear transformations; Gram-Schmidt; least squares; QR factorisation; determinants; eigenvalues; eigenvectors and diagonalisation; symmetric and Hermitian matrices; Jordan forms; matrix exponentials; systems of ordinary differential equations.
2. Engineering Materials
   Importance and application of engineering materials such as metals, plastics, polymers, semiconductor, concrete, cement, asphalt and wood etc; phase diagrams and meaning; properties testing of engineering materials and meaning; study of microstructure and macrostructure relating with property of material; degradation of materials; production processes and applications of engineering materials in engineering work.
3. Engineering Mechanics I
   Force systems, resultant force, moments; resultant moment; equilibrium of particle and rigid body in 2 and 3 dimensions; basic structural analysis, truss, frame and machine; friction; center of gravity; moment of inertia of area and mass; virtual work; stability of structure.
4. Basic Engineering Drawing
   Standard drawing practices: lettering, hand-sketching, orthographic drawings and pictorial drawings, orthographic projection, auxiliary views and developments, section views, and assembly drawings; dimensioning and tolerancing; basic computer-aided drawing.
5. Engineering Design
   Design composition; evolution and history of design; different facets of design; problem solving and problem formulation; design process: concept design, detail design, analysis and manufacturing; reverse engineering; impact on environment and society; hands-on assignments to enhance the learning outcome; written and oral presentation skills.

MUT-BL Common

1. English for International Communication I
   The aims of this course are to encourage students to analyse the systems of the English language; to expose them to a variety ofchallenging and interesting texts in the reading activities and to stimulate them to give their own opinions when participating in discussions.
   IELTS-style reading and writing tasks are also included.
2. English for International Communication II
   This course provides comprehensive coverage of the grammatical and lexical systems of English, so that students can express themselves with precision, and with a good command of idioms and collocation.
3. General Statistics
   Probability and Statistics: probabilities and probability rules; conditional probability and Bayes’ rule; descriptive statistics; random variables; discrete random variables; mean and variance of discrete random variable; binomial, Poisson, geometric, exponential and normal distributions; sampling distributions; the central limit theorem; inferential statistics; linear regression; analysis of variance.

MUT-BL-ME Preliminary

1. Mathematics III
   Several Variable Calculus: vectors and vector calculus; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; gradients; extreme values; differentials; double and triple integrals; line integrals; surface integrals.
   
   Complex Analysis: basic topology functions and mappings; limits; continuity and differentiability; analytic and harmonic functions; exponential, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions; principal logarithms and complex exponents; arcs, contour integrals and antiderivatives; Cauchy-Goursat theorem and Cauchy integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series; Fourier transforms and Laplace transforms; evaluating integrals; singularities and residues; real improper integrals; trigonometric integrals.
2. Engineering Mechanics II
   Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; the Newton’s second law of motion; principle of work and energy; impulse and momentum; introduction to dynamics applications.
3. Mechanics of Machinery
   Linkage, kinematic diagram; degrees of freedom in motion; equivalent linkages; velocity analysis; cam; gear train; gear train analysis; acceleration analysis; acceleration diagram; force analysis of mechanism system; linkage force; static force analysis; dynamic force analysis; balance of machines; static balance; dynamic balance.
4. Solid Mechanics
   Forces and stresses; relation of stress and strain; bars under axial loading; torsion of shafts; straight beams under pure bending and transverse loading; transformation and Mohr’s circle of plane stress; failure criteria under plane stress; shear and bending-moment diagram; defection of beams by integration and superposition method; buckling of columns.
5. Applied Solid Mechanics
   Stress concentrations, plastic deformations, and residual stresses of bars, shafts, and straight beams; stresses in thin-walled pressure vessels; transformation and Mohr’s circle of plane strain; impact loading and work-energy method; deflections of beams under unsymmetrical bending and curved beams by moment-area method; problem solving by energy methods.
6. Fluid Mechanics
   Partial differential equation of fluid motion; boundary layers, fluid flow about immersed bodies; fluid machinery; performance characteristics for pump, turbines and compressors; compressible flow.
7. Applied Fluid Mechanics
   Partial differential equation of fluid motion; boundary layers, fluid flow about immersed bodies; fluid machinery; performance characteristics for pump, turbines and compressors; compressible flow.
8. Thermodynamics
   Basic of thermodynamics; properties of pure substance; heat and work; basic energy conversion; ideal gas; first law of thermodynamics; second law of thermodynamics; entropy; carnot cycle; introduction to heat transfer mechanisms.
9. Applied Thermodynamics
   Power cycles and refrigeration cycles; thermodynamic property relations; energy change efficiency; gaseous mixtures and psychrometry; chemical reactions and combustion process analysis; phase equilibrium; compressible fluid flow.
10. Manufacturing Technology
    Size and dimensions; tolerance limits; metal fabrication processes without scrap: casting, forging, hobbing, extruding, welding, etc.; metal fabrication processes with scrap: metal cutting, grinding, etc.; heat treatment processes; fundamental of plastic injection; relationship between materials and manufacturing processes; manufacturing cost estimation.
11. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I
    Experimental studies via laboratory practices on dynamics, solid mechanics, and mechanical measurement.
12. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II
    Experimental studies via laboratory practices on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and automotive technology.

TUOS-ME Professional

1. Mathematics for Engineering Modeling
   To further extend the student’s understanding, developed in Level 1, of a variety of mathematical techniques and the application of these techniques in modelling engineering problems.
2. Computational and Numerical Methods
   This module consolidates previous mathematical knowledge and develops new mathematical and numerical techniques relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
3. Electric Circuits
   This module introduces the concepts and analytical tools for interpreting and predicting the behaviour of combinations of passive circuit elements, resistance, capacitance and inductance driven by ideal voltage and/or current sources which may be ac or dc sources.
   
   The last few lectures will introduce the basics of electromechanical energy conversion. The ideas involved are important not only from the point of view of modelling the behaviour of real electronic circuits but also because many complicated processes in medicine, science and engineering are modelled by electronic circuit analogies.
4. Dynamics of Structures and Machines
   The module teaches the skills necessary to model typical two dimensional machine components so as to analyse their kinematic and kinetic properties. Relative motion and gyroscopic motion are taught as are the dynamics of gears and rotors. The module also covers the subject of mechanical vibration of single degree of freedom systems.
   
   Modelling of systems by mass, spring and damper elements is covered, as are methods for analysing simple harmonic motion. The most common vibration cases are presented including both undamped and viscously damped systems, free and forced vibration, and both mass and base excited systems.
5. Mechanics of Deformable Solids
   The module continues the process begun in the first year of providing the essential knowledge, understanding and skills associated with the mechanics of deformable solids which students require to become competent Chartered Mechanical Engineers.
6. Design of Engineering Structures and Components
   The course brings together analytical, computational and empirical approaches to the design and optimisation of structures and systems. It develops both the knowledge and awareness of the student in terms of being able to make decisions based on limited data and include both ethical and economic considerations.
   
   Practical worked examples are developed which show how basic mechanical theory can be adapted and applied to `real life¿ design situations. The assessment includes a `design audit¿ in which a component is dismantled and then analysed for functionality.
   
   A specific design is used as a thematic project in which the functional analysis and eventual synthesis are brought together.
   
   This enables the student to develop their skill in formulating analytical and computational models and evaluating them so as to develop an optimal design solution.
7. Fluid Engineering
   The module is designed to consolidate and extend the students’ understanding of basic fluid flow properties and fluid flows. The module will cover the use of both integral control volume and differential analysis techniques. These will be applied to a range of simple engineering fluid systems, Newtonian laminar analysis will be applied to internal flows.
   
   The boundary layer will be introduced and related to the concepts of drag. Sub-sonic and sonic compressible flow will be introduced. The study of turbomachinery forms a significant part of the course. Idealised axial and radial flow pumps and turbines are analysed. The students will also be introduced to the computational fluid dynamics using FLUENT and given hands-on experience.
8. Heat Transfer and the Thermodynamics of Mixtures
   This module will familiarise the student with the fundamentals of Heat Transfer. The module will enable the student to analyse the energy conversion performance of standard systems for power generation, thermal control and air conditioning.
   
   The student will gain an understanding of the basic limitations imposed by the lawas of thermodynamics and heat transfer on the design and performance of such systems.
9. Materials Processing
   To introduce students to the relationship between microstructure, processes and properties of engineering materials. To provide students with an appreciation of the implications of controlled materials processing in the design and manufacture of mechanical engineering components and structures.
   
   To describe the main classes of processes available and to show students how different processing routes can lead to different microstructures and properties in the same material.
   
   Lectures are illustrated with practical case studies and complemented by two engineering laboratories showing how thermo-mechanical processing affects the microstructure of materials and therefore influences their mechanical properties.
10. Finance and Law for Engineers
    The module is designed to introduce engineering students to some of the key financial and legal issues that engineers are likely to encounter in their working environment.
    
    The module will draw directly on practical issues of budgeting, raising finance, assessing financial risks and making financial decisions in the context of engineering projects and/or product development. At the same time the module will develop students¿ understanding of the legal aspects of entering into contracts for the development and delivery of engineering projects and products and an awareness of environmental regulation, data protection and intellectual property rights.
    
    Through a series of parallel running lectures in the two disciplines, the module will provide a working knowledge of the two areas and how they impinge on engineering practice.
    
    There will be a heavy emphasis on group working, report writing and presentation as part of the assessment supplemented by online exercises and an individual portfolio.
11. Project Management and HRM for Engineers
    The module is designed to introduce some of the key elements of the discipline of project management including planning and scheduling, the allocation of resources projects, risk assessment, and mechanisms for monitoring, controlling, evaluating and terminating projects.
    
    At the same time the module well develop an aware of the importance of human resource management for successful delivery of projects in practice, including recruitment, organisation, team working, performance measurement and appraisal of human resources as well as developing an understanding of the theories of worker motivation and leadership.
    
    Through a series of parallel running lectures in these two areas, the module will provide a working knowledge of how they impinge on engineering practice. There will be a heavy emphasis on group working, report writing and presentation as part of the assessment supplemented by online exercises and an individual portfolio.

MUT-BL-ME Professional

1. Mechanical Vibration
   System with one degree of freedom; harmonic motion; torsional vibration; method of equivalent systems; free vibration; forced vibration; virtual work methods; vibration of damped systems; vibration suppression and control; systems with multi-degree of freedom.
2. Machine Design
   Fundamentals of mechanical design; properties of engineering materials; theories of failure; design of simple machine elements by standards: rivets, welding, screw fasteners, keys and pins, shafts, springs, gears, power screws, couplings, bearings, brakes and clutches, belts and chains; design project.
3. Turbo-machinery
   Turbomachinery equation; theory of fan; axial flow and radial flow of turbomachinery; turbomachinery efficiency analysis; performance and optimization of pump, water turbine and gas turbine.
4. Heat Transfer
   Basic principles of heat transfer; one-dimensional and multi-dimensional steady state heat conduction; transient heat conduction; principle of heat convection; free and forced convection; boiling and condensation; heat exchangers; processes and properties of thermal radiation; thermal radiation exchange between surfaces.
5. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
   Review of thermodynamics, introduction to refrigeration; ideal and real refrigeration processes, refrigerant, compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valve; psychrometric properties and processes of air, cooling load estimation, air conditioning equipments, various types of air conditioning systems, air distribution and duct system design; ventilation system design; chilled water piping design; basic controls in air conditioning system; Indoor air quality; energy efficiency in air conditioning system.
6. Power Plant Engineering
   Energy conversion principles; load calculation; energy analysis of components of steam and gas turbine power plants; fuels and combustion; gas turbine and internal combustion engine power plants; combined cycle and cogeneration, nuclear and hydro power plant; power plant economics; Pollutants emissions from power plants.
7. Computer Programming for Mechanical Engineering
   Introduction to high-level language programming for solving the engineering problems; computer language; program design and development methodology; flow chart; programming structure; data types and variables; arithmetic and logic operations; data file system.
8. Measurement and Instrumentation
   Basic principles of instrumentation system; principles of measurement used in mechanical engineering: force, pressure, temperature, displacement and flow rate; accuracy and reliability of measurement; display devices for the measured output; sensors; dynamic response of measuring systems; digital techniques in mechanical measurements; statistical analysis of errors.
9. Mechanical Engineering Drawing
   Principles and standards of mechanical drawing: drawing analysis, dimensioning and tolerance defining, welding and surface texture defining, drawing of standard parts, intersection and development of surfaces, and piping drawing; computer aided drawing: detailed drawing, assembly, working drawing, and rendering.
10. Industrial Training
    The student has to do a practical training in industries or standard laboratories acknowledged by the university; the student must do industrial training at least 6 weeks continuously, in the summer semester of the third year of her/his study.
    A written report must be submitted to the university after the end of industial training.

TUOS-ME Professional

1. Individual Design Project
   To develop and the demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for the organisation, management and technical progress of a project; to demonstrate an ability to apply engineering principles to a practical project; to develop and demonstrate an ability to present, in the form of a substantial project thesis, a concise account of the work carried out and its significance
2. Sensors, Actuators and Controllers
   The module introduces the student to the key components which are used to implement feedback control of a physical process: sensors, actuators and controllers. The student is introduced to these elements through the language of classical control systems modelling.
   
   Emphasis will be placed on electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems but reference will be made to the much wider applicability of the techniques. Also the use of analogue electronics in control will be discussed in some detail.
   
   Comprehensive case studies will illustrate the wide range of applications of control techniques.
3. Integrity of Materials and Components
   To bring together knowledge gained of engineering science aspects of stress, deformation analysis, and material strength, and to apply them to engineering components.
   
   The module will broaden students’ perspectives by introducing the 3D nature of stress, plastic analysis, high temperature response and tribology. Practical aspects will be introduced by the use of a case study and life cycle analysis.
4. Advanced Engineering Thermodynamic Cycles
   The module consolidates and expands the fundamental and general background to Thermo-Fluids engineering, developed during first and second year Thermo-Fluids modules, by practice and the study of fluid machines, devices and their application. Sizing of devices and design of simple circuits is taught.
   
   The module aims to introduce students to real energy conversion and power production processes. Use of irreversibility to analyse plant. Examination of reheat and heat recovery.
   
   To look at total energy use by means of combined gas and steam and combined heat and power cycles. Pinch point analysis is also introduced.
5. Manufacturing Systems
   The module examines the relationship between design and manufacture in the business environment and demonstrates techniques which can be used to enhance product quality and reduce manufacturing costs.
   
   The module also examines the organisation of manufacturing processes and the concepts underpinning JIT and optimised production technology.
   
   The objectives for this module are as follows: to examine the relationship between design and manufacture in the business environment and to introduce the techniques of variety control and value analysis; to demonstrate the use of the above techniques in the development of a manufacturing strategy; to introduce methods of enhancing and controlling product and process quality and reliablility; to demonstrate the use of reliability in the development of a maintainance strategy; to introduce the various forms of production and methods of organising and designing a manufacturing facility; to introduce manufacturing logistics and examine the relationship between group technology and cellular manufacture; and to introduce the concepts of optimised production technology and JIT and identify the key system requirements.
6. The Professional Responsibility of Engineers
   The module introduces students to the wide range of professional and ethical issues that they are likely to encounter in their professional life as mechanical engineers and provides them with the principle mechanisms for resolving ethical issues.
7. Investigative Project
   The student will conduct an Investigative Project over the academic year under the supervision of an approved examiner. The student is expected to demonstrate the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge for the execution of the project and to appreciate its wider engineering significance.
   
   The project encourages initiative, project planning, management and organisational skills, and personal skills. The student will present their work for assessment by a dissertation, and by an oral presentation and examination where they will be examined by a panel of approved examiners.

MUT-BL-ME Professional

1. Mechanical Engineering Project I
   Technical writing of dissertation proposal and dissertation; information gathering; search and citation of published documents in focus and related to a conducting project; oral presentation to a panel of examiners.
2. Mechanical Engineering Project II
   Complete the conducting project proposed in mechanical engineering project I; writing-up dissertation; oral presentation to a panel of examiners; submission of the complete dissertation.
3. Quality Control and Management
   Principles and methods of statistical quality control; various control charts; acceptance sampling; ability analysis of the manufacturing process; total quality management; tools for quality management.
4. Engineering and Society
   History, development, and definition of engineering in various areas; Engineering ethics; local and international professional organizations; relevant laws and regulations; intellectual property right; industry standard; safety and responsibility to the public; introduction to economics relating to engineering; impact of engineering to human, public, and environment as well as preventive action to those impact.
5. Social Skills Development for Career
   Desirable personnel in modern organizations; importance of personality and personality development; etiquette and Thai culture; human relation and organizational communication; morality, ethics and professional ethics; leadership; thinking ability development; business plan; quality management system ISO9000; labour law; job application: writing cover letter, résumé and filling job application form; job interview; job application and working experiences of the graduate.

Admission Requirements:

• Hold a M6 (Grade 12) certificate or its equivalent issued by the Ministry of Education, or equivalent certificates from local or overseas educational institutes recognized by the Ministry of Education.
• An applicant may not be suffer from any serious illness, mental disorder, and disability.
• An applicant must have no record of serious misconduct.
• An applicant must be proficient in English as determined from credentials and/or examination. The application who have a IELTS score of a least 5.5 or TOEFL score of least 550 PBT are eligible for admission without taking the English examination