Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Undergraduate
 
   
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
PROGRAMME OverView
The undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum has evolved over the years to meet the challenges of technological development and industry. It emphasises the fundamentals of engineering sciences as well as applications relevant to the prevailing industries. The students undergo a rigorous course of training in science and mathematics in their first year with the Faculty. In the four semesters following that, the students are given a strong foundation in all the principal areas of mechanical engineering sciences, namely: Applied Mechanics, Control, Electrical Engineering, Fluids Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Engineers exercise their creativity through the innovative products that they design. Design is hence an integral part of the mechanical engineering curriculum. In addition to the teaching of mechanical design principles, students are also taught computer-aided design and analysis (CAD/CAM) with the aid of state-of-the-art computer software and hardware. In the fifth and sixth semesters, students are given a design and build project on a group basis. The project provides learning opportunities for the students in integrative skills, develop innovation, teamwork and communication skills. From the sixth semester onwards, the students are offered a wide-range of technical electives. They may choose a combination of elective modules to suit their individual interests or they may apply to the Department to enrol in one of the following specialisations:
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Energy and Thermal Process Engineering
  • Materials Engineering in Design
  • Mechatronics
  • Micro Systems Technology
  • Offshore Oil & Gas Technology
  • Precision Engineering
  • Product Design
Enrolment in a specialisation is subject to approval of the Head of Department. The students are also required to undertake a research based project leading to a B.Eng. Dissertation in the last two semesters. The project enhances the capacity of the students for critical thinking and self motivated learning, and trains them in research methodology. The independent study elective modules provide further opportunities for interested students to be engaged on project and research based work.

The curriculum also features an enhanced breadth component comprising General Education Modules (GEMs) and Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEMs). These are intended to broaden the outlook of the students and develop broad based skills that complement the professional training of the programme. At the same time, they also afford students greater scope and flexibility to tailor their learning to suit their individual needs for depth and breadth, and even to pursue their personal interest beyond the confines of their chosen major.

In addition to the aforementioned specialisations, which may be read as part of the B.Eng. programme, students may also apply to read a minor in conjunction with the main degree. This will require the students to offer additional modules as stipulated by the requirements of the minor programme. The available minor programmes are listed in the relevant sections of this bulletin.

The B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) in Singapore and is recognised by the signatories of the Washington Accord http://www.washingtonaccord.org/. The B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) degree is also internationally recognised for admission to graduate studies in all the major universities around the world.