Aeronautical, Automotive and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Brighton

Dr David J Mason, Course Leader

d.j.mason@brighton.ac.uk

1. Brighton Business School

2. Faculty of Arts

3. Faculty of Education and Sport

4. Faculty of Health and Social Science

5. Faculty of Science and Engineering

• School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

• School of Environment and Technology

• School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

6. Brighton and Sussex Medical School

The School in context

1. Computing

2.Engineering and Product Design

3. Mathematics

School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

About our courses

Mechanical Engineering design, manufacturing, materials, CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping

Aeronautical Engineeringfluid dynamics, aeronautical modelling, wind tunnels and flight simulators

Automotive Engineeringengine technology, thermodynamics, using internal combustion engines research facilities

Mechanical engineering pathways

Integrated foundation year

The one year integrated foundation year program is available with BEng(Hons) courses to allow suitably qualified applicants with non standard qualifications to gain entry to these degree programmes.

Modules studied include: Core Mathematics, Geometry , Engineering Mathematics, Core Science, Engineering Science, Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering Communications , Design Studies

Industrial Placement

BEng 1

BEng 2

BEng 3MEng 3

MEng 4 BEng (Hons)

Foundation Year

MEng (Hons)

CEng

BSc 3BSc (Hons)

IEng

BSc 1

BSc 2

Entry to BSc only from Foundation Year

BEng 2

MEng (Hons)

BEng (Hons)

Dip HE

Cert HE

BSc (Hons)

BEng 1

BEng 3MEng 3

MEng 4

Foundation Year

BSc 3

BSc 1

BSc 2

MSc

PhDPost Graduate Programmes

Facilities fit for the twenty-first century

Flight simulator

Wind tunnel

Biodiesel research and development laboratories

Aims of BEng(Hons) courses

• To provide a broad engineering educational base with an emphasis on core mechanical engineering subjects (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, dynamics, control, manufacturing, electronics, electrical machines, mechanics, materials, computing and design), which graduates can use to build careers in industry, research, education or the service sector.

• To integrate the use of analytical tools and the application of practical skills through design exercises, case studies and projects.

• To develop students skills to utilise the latest technologies including computer based tools for design, modelling and simulation.

Aims of MEng courses

All the aims of the BEng course

To provide a MEng programme that fulfils the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer status.

To prepare graduates for high level careers in industry, research, consultancy or the service sector by developing student’s versatility and depth of understanding enabling them to deal with new problems in different areas of engineering, provide technical and managerial leadership and implement changes in technology.

Placement companies

Vd = 5.8 litre, nar = 10.25W > 260 kWbmep > 1130 kPa

a, 0-100 km/h = 5.2 sUmax = ??? km/hw > 150 W/kg

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Cruising Speed > Mach 3

New York to London in 1hr 54min

At this speed the engines produce17% of the thrust required

Tutoring scheme

• Designed to support you throughout the year in all aspects of the course

• Main aim is to make sure you have someone to talk to if you have any problems

• Your tutor may also be able to help you with technical aspects of the course

• In Year 1 and 2 your tutor will organise regular individual meetings

• In year 3 your tutor is normally the project supervisor

StudentCentral: our virtual learning environment

• The student intranet. StudentCentral, is avaliable anywhere, anytime, from any university site or over the internet.

• Gives you a personalised homepage to help you manage your studies.

Access to:

• Course material provided by teaching staff

• Administrative information such as timetables

• Personal course management data from our central database

• The online library

Development of personal skills

Courses place emphasis on

• Communication (oral and written)

• Working independently and within group

• ICT

• Applying technology

• Creativity in design

• Practical skills

Modules and assessment

• Modules mix of 10 and 20 credits

• 120 credits per year

• For BEng(Hons) you need 360 credits

• For MEng you need 480 credits

• Examinations and coursework in most modules

Group based with tutorials, laboratories and workshop training

Lectures and tutorials

Lectures and computer labs.

CAD labs and drawing office.

Lectures and groups for labs, tutorials and media.

Lectures and tutorials.

Enjoy your visit

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