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After the completion of the master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering, candidates are expected to have achieved the learning outcomes listed below. These are defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence, in accordance with the Norwegian Qualifications Framework (NQF):

Knowledge:

The candidate

• can identify the main scholarly theories, models and methods in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and mechatronics  
• can determine suitable procedures to solve problems in Mechanical engineering, including analytical, computational and/or empirical methods 
• can explain the main notions on environmental impact, energy efficiency, and product life cycle, with respect to design and product 
• can explain how sustainability can be optimized using mathematical analysis and simulation methods 
• can identify relevant information from technical and/or scientific literature  
• can define the scientific method and the main ethical norms with regards to intellectual property that apply to the reporting of scientific work.

Skills:

The candidate

• can analyze and apply existing theories and methods to solve practical and theoretical problems in mechanical engineering, both independently and in teams 
• can translate and combine abstract theoretical models from fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, and mechatronics to solve complex problems the field 
• can design and implement technical solutions to problems that represent real-life scenarios 
• can apply software and technical tools that, in complexity and scale, are representative of industry scenarios  
• can conduct independent research and development projects under supervision, in accordance with the scientific method and the applicable norms of research ethical standards
• can apply mathematical methods and simulations to optimize environmental impact, energy efficiency and product life cycle 
• can analyze scientific and technical literature to identify the state-of-the-art and get updated in the field as technology progresses into new areas within society, and to formulate scholarly arguments   
• can document independent research in the form of a report or scientific article, following the ethical protocols of research, including suitable citation styles
• can identify and communicate common aspects and challenges in their field to peers from Mechanical engineering field

General competence:

The candidate

• can analyze relevant academic, professional, and ethical problems in Mechanical Engineering, and use knowledge to give comprehensive recommendations
• can combine knowledge and skills to conduct advanced assignments and projects   
• can communicate independently about issues, analyses, and conclusions, both orally and in written form, using professional terminology, with a relevant audience 
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes and reflect about the role and responsibility as an engineer in working towards sustainable development 
• can use relevant technological knowledge and scientific methods and principles when planning and conducting research

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The MSc program is a full-time program, with a duration of two years, which consists of a 90 ECTS lecture-based component, in addition to the master's thesis, a 30 ECTS independent research project.

Content

The program is designed so that, firstly, students acquire competence in core mechanical engineering subjects and develop their analytical and numerical skills through the mandatory courses. Subsequently, through the elective courses and the master’s thesis, students obtain expertise in one or more of the three subdisciplines:

• Mechatronics
• Solid mechanics
• Fluid mechanics

Mechatronics is the discipline at the crossroad where mechanical, electronic, and electrical engineering meet. It also touches on related fields like robotics, computer science, and control engineering. The courses in mechatronics give a wide breadth of knowledge on the basics of the field, and additionally go into details on selected advanced topics.

Students gain practical experience working with a wide range of sensors and sensing techniques based on different physical properties. They also learn about diverse types of actuators, as well as power transmission systems and different control algorithms.

Modelling, simulation, and control of robotic and mechatronic systems are also covered extensively. The focus is placed on real life problems and hands-on experience, with state-of-the-art techniques, and provides students with tools to analyze and solve a wide range of problems in industry and academia.

Solid Mechanics provides a deep understanding of specific subjects within solid mechanics. Finite element methods are among the most versatile numerical methods used in analysis and design of machinery and structures subjected to static, dynamic, and thermal loads or to electromagnetic fields. Several pieces of software are developed based on the implementation of different formulations of the method. Both in-house coding and commercial program awareness render possible for students to gain the knowledge and skills required for successful pre-processing and simulation of models and to interpret the results in postprocessing. The subject of structural integrity and impact is very wide and encompasses several related industries. The methods used for the evaluation of systems subjected to cyclic or impact loads are usually hybrid and include experimental and semi-empirical as well as analytical and numerical methods.

Computational solid mechanics goes beyond the finite element methods and includes weighted residuals, boundary element, and meshless methods besides numerical implementation of nonlocal continuum theories e.g., peridynamics. The knowledge of these methods and their weak and strong points allows for the correct choice of the method of analysis a priori and saves time and effort which would otherwise be squandered pondering why finite element is not the most efficient tool. Structural integrity encompasses several advanced topics such as fracture and damage mechanics, fatigue, and accidental extreme loads. One of the important topics which allows for inclusion of several advanced subjects is impact. Impact mechanics deals with blast and ballistic loading as well as lower rate scenarios. Such phenomena are strongly associated with plasticity, damage, and fracture. A study of the topic therefore gives students a better understanding of these associated fields and prepares them for a wider view of the field. The program also provides knowledge of materials technology and the relevant properties of materials that enable advanced applications.

Fluid mechanics covers the physics of fluids (liquids, gases, and plasma) and how forces act on them. The master’s program will give insight into advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and sustainable energy.

Advanced CFD deals with computational simulation of fluid motion in a discretized fluid medium and solving the Navier-Stokes equation for incompressible and compressible flows with specific attention paid to turbulence and dissipation of energy. Students will learn to understand both the benefits and limitations of using industrial CFD tools to solve engineering problems.

Fluid-structure interaction is a multiphysics problem which deals with a domain comprising at least two subdomains of fluid and solid materials. By the time the student takes up the course they have the knowledge of solids and fluids and how to solve problems in each subdomain separately. The most important aspect of FSI is thus to enable methods to link the subdomains across the interface on response parameters. The method finds its applications in ship and marine structures, wind turbines, as well as offshore oil and gas industries. The course in sustainable design and manufacturing of energy systems provides relevant concepts for the reduction of materials and energy use, life cycle assessment, and circular economy related to energy systems.

The structure of the program

The master's degree program consists of seven mandatory courses, elective courses, and a master's thesis / dissertation. Advanced Engineering Mathematics is a general course. The remaining mandatory courses are either covering solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and/or mechatronics.

Solid mechanics:- Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics- ​Advanced Materials​- Finite Element Method Fluid mechanics:- Computational Fluid Dynamics

Mechatronics:

- Introduction to Mechatronics

- Practical Mechatronics

The available elective courses are:

- Structural Integrity and Impact (Solid mechanics)

- Fluid structure interaction (Fluid mechanics)

- Sustainable design and manufacturing of energy systems (Fluid mechanics)

- ACIT4740 Rehabilitation and Assistive Devices (Mechatronics) (the course is from ACIT master’s program)

- ACIT4820 Applied Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Mechatronics) (the course is from ACIT master’s program)

In the fourth semester, students will work independently on their master’s thesis.

Emnet er organisert som et samlings- og nettbasert studium. Studentene vil gjennom hele semesteret være organisert i faste grupper (Basisgrupper). En vesentlig del av studiet er ulike arbeidsoppgaver mellom samlingene, både gruppebasert og individuelt. Det vil også legges til rette for nettbasert veiledning. Det er nødvendig at studentene har tilknytning til grunnskolen eller videregående skole underveis i studiet. Det blir lagt vekt på studentaktive læringsformer som gruppefremlegg, caseoppgaver og veiledningsøvelser. Egne erfaringer fra veiledningsøvelser for eksempel dokumentert i lyd- eller videopptak kan inngå som materiale i arbeidskrav.