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EG-138
Introduction to Mechatronics
This is a practical module introducing students to fundamental engineering skills including work in the laboratory, basic programming and groupwork in a design challenge. Engineering is more than understanding technical design, it is often the social, environmental and economic context underpinning engineering solutions that determine success or failure. The design challenge/ hackathon will allow you to engage with a real world engineering problem
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EG-2001
Sustainable Integrated Engineering Design II
Responsible design principles emphasize the importance of considering the impact of engineering solutions on society, the environment, and the economy. In this module, students will learn to apply these principles to their mechatronic system design, taking into account the ethical, social, and environmental impacts of their solutions. The module will also address issues related to sustainability, including the efficient use of resources, energy efficiency, and the disposal of waste.
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EG-278
Systems Engineering Management
Systems Engineering is a holistic approach to manage complex engineering processes. Systems Theory recognises that any system is an amalgamation of different products and processes (social, technical, economic, environmental), with shifting drivers and barriers which are interlinked with differing dependent relationships.
Systems Engineering requires looking at the life cycle of a process, from concept to end of life. This module will introduce some systems theory, and explore conceptual models and management techniques for applying systems thinking to engineering projects
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EG-318
Computer Aided Product Design
Students engaged in this module will be expected to use design skills learnt in previous undergraduate levels and develop additional skills to design and possibly manufacturable prototype products that could be placed within the market sphere. Working in teams you will be expected to step outside the 'normal' engineering sphere to ensure that the designs can compete within all aspects of the product market.
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EGA230
Computer Aided Engineering (Aerospace)
This module deals with the significance of computers in numerical analysis. Integration by MATLAB and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - (a) Review of MATLAB programming techniques; (b) Introduction of FEA and the techniques to implement FEA by using Solidworks including stress analysis of one-dimensional beam structures and two dimensional structures, etc.
Module Aims: competence in SOLIDWORKS to implement FEA method and MATLAB to solve mathematical problems
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EGH300
Research Project
This research project module will cover the entire year and be completed in the summer period within the student¿s employing company. It will involve flexible learning and will incorporate many elements of the prior learning into a substantial research project where there is significant scope for individual direction. It will be directed and supported by both industrial and academic supervisor.
In the early phases of the project there will be assessments based on technical literature review and an environmental impact assessment. The main project report is submitted at the end of the year, along with an oral presentation made to the student's academic and industrial supervisors.
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EGH302A
Advanced Engineering Design
This module provides students the opportunity to apply their previously gained knowledge and experience to implement a complex design brief, including the specification, development, building and testing.
Development will be done in multi-disciplinary teams, requiring students to tackle all aspects of design, societal issues, business strategy, planning, manufacture, and test. Tuition will be provided on various aspects of design. Students are expected to call upon knowledge gained through previously attended modules, as well as conducting research to tackle the technical challenges that they encounter. Additional support and guidance will be provided through lab classes.
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EGH305
Advanced Engineering Structures
This module covers the fundamentals of linear elasticity and the stress analysis of the thin-walled structural components which are commonly employed across Engineering but especially in the design of modern wings and fuselages. In particular, the bending, shearing and twisting of thin-walled beams with open, closed or multi-cell cross-sections is studied in detail.
The stiffening effect of stringers is investigated. Taper and end constraints are discussed. Numerous examples demonstrate the application of the theory. The module teaches the analytical skills, but also develops the students' feeling for thin-walled structures.
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EGTX23
Engineering in Texas and CAE for Texas Exchange Aerospace Engineers (replacing EGA230)
This module is for Aerospace Engineers undertaking the Texas A&M exchange programme. It replaces EG-264 (Computer Aided Engineering) and is split into two parts:
1) An analysis of the differences between studying engineering in the UK and in the USA (5 credits)
Students will be required compare and contrast studying Aerospace Engineering in the U.S. and the U.K. in terms of course content, academic culture, student life and social culture. This will be assessed in two parts; a group presentation and an individual report. Both of these will be assessed after the students return to Swansea from the exchange.
2) An introduction to SolidWorks
Students will be required to complete a self-guided coursework assignment which introduces them to SolidWorks CAD software. The assignment will require the students to design a specified aerospace component and produce a report explaining the design process and their use of the SolidWorks software.
