Linköpings tekniska högskola

2008

MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING MECHANICS 120 ECTS credits

Aim/vision

A Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics from Linköping University works with all aspects of the realization of complex products and industrial processes, specializing in the modelling and analysis aspects of the design process.

A graduate from this program will be able to take part in multidisciplinary design processes where technical as well as economical, environmental and sustainability requirements are satisfied.

The programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor degree who would like to extend their knowledge in engineering mechanics and engineering science.

Graduates are suitable for employment in industry, business, academic institutions and at major research/development laboratories.

Programme goals

• Mathematics, natural sciences and engineering subjects
  A Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics
  • should have solid foundation in mathematics and engineering science
  • should be able to use computer effectively to model and analyze engineering problems as well as to visualize results
  • should have a broad knowledge of engineering mechanics as well as specialized knowledge of at least one subfield such as solid mechanics or fluid dynamics
• Personal and professional skills
  A Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics
  • should have the ability to take a leading role in modern research and engineering
  • should be able to gain competency in new fields of engineering, rapidly and independently
  • should be able to participate effectively in multidisciplinary design teams, either as team leader or in a specialist role
• Interpersonal skills: teamwork and communication
  A Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics
  • should be capable of teamwork and collaborate actively within the group by sharing in the tasks and responsibilities
  • should be able to initialize, to plan, to carry out and to evaluate scientific and engineering projects
  • should be able to communicate and to give presentations in english, orally and in writing

Content of the Programme

The Master programme in Engineering Mechanics is focused on the analytical tools of mechanical engineering. The programme includes mathematics, general and applied mechanics as well as a large selection of elective courses. The objective of the programme is to give the students a thorough training in classical and modern applied mechanics with a strong focus on modelling and simulation. The programme prepares the students for advanced work in engineering design, computational engineering and research. Solid and fluid mechanics, materials science and computer methods are all important application areas. The curriculum includes a core semester with courses such as Engineering Materials, Mechanics of Lightweight Structures and Linear & Non-linear optimization. After the core semester the programme consists of a mix of advanced engineering mechanics courses and freely elective courses. The programme ends with a one semester Master's thesis in industry or at the university. After the programme the students will be attractive both to industry, pursuing an specialist career, and to academia.

Master Thesis

The thesis should include high quality scientific research within the research area of the profile chosen by the student.

Without special permission a thesis work may be performed in the following reseach areas:

• Environmental Measurement Technology
• Environmental Engineering
• Automatic Control
• Energy Systems
• Fluid and Mechanical Engineering Systems
• Solid Mechanics
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Engineering Materials
• Machine Design
• Applied Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Production Engineering
• Robotics/Autonomous Mechanical Systems
• Assembly Technology
• Wood Technology
• Mechanics
• Vehicular Systems
• Biomedical Engineering

PhD courses in the programme

Certain PhD courses can be taken by master students. These course selections are subject to formal decision by the executive committee of the Program Board.

Requirements for a degree

The programme is designed to give the Master's Degree "Teknologie masterexamen i maskinteknik" translated to "Degree of Master of Science (Two Years) with a major in Mechanical Engineering".

The requirements are the following:

• a Bachelor's degree as specified in the entrance requirements
• course requirements for a total of 120 ECTS credits from courses from the curriculum for the programme or after special decision from the programme board and thesis work
• passed the requirements for all compulsory courses
• courses on advancement level A (advanced) 90 ECTS credits including:
  • at least 30 ECTS credits courses from the major subject
  • a 30 ECTS credits Master's Thesis in the major subject
• at least 45 ECTS credits from courses in mathematics or applications of mathematics from the Bachelor level (basic) or Master level (advanced), see list of specific courses
• a Master's thesis presented and passed as per Linköping Institute of Technology degree regulations.

Entrance requirements and degree

See general rules and regulations for master programmes at LiTH.

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