ACADEMICS PROGRAMME

Graduate

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME) at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a comprehensive engineering faculty offering postgraduate programmes in all major fields of mechanical engineering including robotics, engineering design, thermal engineering, fluid mechanics, materials engineering, advanced manufacturing, aeronautical and automotive engineering, and industrial engineering. FME provides a wide variety of excellent instruction, research opportunities, resources, and facilities to its students. Currently, FME offers the following postgraduate programmes:

Master of Engineering (Course)

Programme Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) programme in Mechanical Engineering emphasizes coursework and thesis work  of the focus areas of the faculty. These course concentrations are designed to meet the needs of the practical engineer seeking a M.Eng. Degree as well as the students who intends to proceed to a Ph.D. program. Other course concentrations, as well as courses from other areas and departments, may also be appropriate, depending on the student’s need and interests. 

Duration

For a full-time student (taking four courses per semester), the completion of a master’s program typically requires three to four semesters. The maximum duration allowed for a full-time students is 6 semesters or approximately 3 years. While the part-time students are given the maximum time of 10 semesters. Currently, FME offers the following Master of Engineering (MEng) programmes:

MEng in Advanced Manufacturing Technology

MEng in Marine Technology

MEng in Materials Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Industrial Engineering

MEng-Mechanical Engineering

Programme Objective

The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for applied scientists and engineers to pursue an in-depth study beyond the undergraduate level in the broadly based mechanical engineering discipline, which is essential to technological developments.

Duration

For a full-time student (taking four courses per semester), the completion of a master’s program typically requires three to four semesters. The maximum duration allowed for full-time students is 6 semesters or approximately 3 years. While part-time students are given a maximum of 10 semesters.

Admission Requirement

The normal requirement for admission to the M. Eng. programmeis a four-year bachelor’s degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7 or equivalent. Students applying for admission with a grade point of less than 2.7 and with a relevant professional experience may be considered.

Graduation Requirement

Students must obtain a minimum grade of B minus for each subject and an overall average of B to graduate. Students are required to complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of which 2 credits are university compulsory subjects, 9 credits are the core mechanical engineering subjects, 6 credits are the thesis and the remaining 15 credits are free electives that would make up the area of concentration or specialization.

Application

Information on procedures, regulations and application form can be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies

Fees

Malaysian

Full-time: 

RM 1766.00 on registration and RM 1416.00 for subsequent semesters

Part-time:

RM 1366.00 on registration and RM 1016.00 for subsequent semesters (weekday-programme)

  RM 20,000.00 for a special four-semester weekend package (conducted at the Kuala Lumpur Campus)

InternationalRM 3526.00 on registration and RM 3176.00 for subsequent semesters.

Note: Fees are subject to change.

Programme Structure 

Courses* 

Compulsory University Course

UIP 0010 Research Methodology

Unversity Electives

UHP 6012 Development & Global Issues

 UHW 6022 Science Philosophy & Social Development

Compulsory Core Courses

MMJ 1213 Advanced Engineering Mathematics

MMJ 1113 Computational Method for Engineers

MMJ 1223 Instrumentation, Measurement & Control

Specialisation – choose 15 credits from the following fields

Independent Study/Special Topic Systems & Control

MMJ 2013 Independent Study/Special Topic I MMJ 1233 Acoustics

MMJ 2023 Independent Study/Special Topic II MMJ 1243 System Modelling and Simulation

Applied Mechanics MMJ 1253 Advanced Industrial Automation

MMJ 1133 Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics MMJ 1283 Vibration Control and Instrumentation

MMJ 1153 Computational Methods in Solid Mechanics

MMJ 1293 Structural Dynamics

MMJ 1163 Advanced Engineering Materials MMJ 2213 Adaptive and Intelligent Control System

MMJ 1183 Elasticity and Plasticity MMJ 2243 Robot System and Control

MMJ 2123 Plates, Shell and Pressure Vessels MMJ 2253 Advanced Control Engineering

MMJ 2143 Composite Structures MMJ 2283 Mechatronic System Design

MMJ 2153 Structural Reliability MMJ 2293 Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Engineering Design/CAD Thermofluids

MMJ 1543 CAD Application MMJ 1313 Advanced Fluid Mechanics

MMJ 1553 Optimisation in Engineering Design MMJ 1323 Compressible Flow

MMJ 2543 Graphics in CAD MMJ 1333 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

MMJ 2553 Virtual Reality Programming for Engineers

MMJ 1413 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics

  MMJ 1423 Energy Management

Free Elective MMJ 1433 Advanced Heat Transfer

Students are allowed to take a graduate-level subject (3 credits) from any engineering faculty as a free electiv

MMJ 1443 Advanced Combustion

MMJ 1453 Sustainable Energy Technology

MMJ 1463 Computational Heat Transfer

MMJ 2413 Thermo Fluid Measurement and Diagnostic

MMJ 2443 Internal Combustion Engines

Seminar & Thesis

MMJ 1010 Graduate Seminar (compulsory non-credit)

MMJ 1912 Master of Engineering Project I

MMJ 2924 Master of Engineering Project II

Total Credits

* the last digit of the subject code indicates the number of credit, i.e. MMJ 2013 is 3 credits

Facilities and Laboratories

We provide excellent facilities for the undergraduate and postgraduate teachings. Most of these facilities are developedand designed for postgraduate-level research activities.

Institute of Noise and Vibration

Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

Material Science Laboratory

Thermodynamics Laboratory

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

Computer-Aided Design/Engineering (CAD/CAE) Laboratory

Machine Shop and Foundry

Computer & IT Laboratory

Mechanics of Machines and Vibration Laboratory

Control and Industrial Automation Laboratory

Metrology Laboratory

Centre for Composites

Automotive Development Centre (ADC)

Course Descriptions

MMJ 1010 Graduate SeminarGraduate Seminar is an academic talk, research seminar or colloquium conducted or selected by the Graduate Study Committee that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering or that contributes to professional development of the students.

MMJ 2013 –2023 Independent Study/Special Topic I & IIIndependent Study is a guided learning and supervision on the study a particular

subject of interest in the field of mechanical engineering that is listed as a graduate subject by the faculty or by any other reputable institutions of higher learning. Special Topic is a guided learning and supervision on the study a particular topic of interest in the field of mechanical engineering that exposes the students to the leading edge research, knowledge, and cutting edge technologies. Open to master of engineering students. Investigation carried out under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Permission of instructor and approval of the Graduate Study Committee is required.

MMJ 1113 Computational Methods for EngineersBasic linear algebra, parabolic partial differential equations (PDE), elliptic PDE, hyperbolic systems, hyperbolic equations of the second order, application in engineering.

MMJ 1213 Advanced Engineering MathematicsSeries, Boundary Value Problems (BVP) and Initial Value Problems (IVP) in ODEs, Partial Differential Equations, Selected Topics in Calculus of Variations & Applications, Selected Topics in Integral Equations and Applications.

MMJ 1223 Instrumentation, Measurement and ControlMeasurement, Signal Conditioning, Transducers, Basic Control Theory, Computer Aided Design and Simulation.

THERMOFLUIDS

MMJ 1313 Advanced Fluid MechanicsIntroduction to potential flow, compressible flow, and viscous flow including lubrication and boundary layers.Applications to be discussed will be selected from topics in piping networks, turbomachinery, computational methods, turbulence and measurement techniques.

MMJ 1323 Compressible FlowFundamental Concepts of Compressible Fluid Dynamics, Normal Shock Waves, Oblique and Conical Shock Waves, Prandtl-Meyer Flows and Shock-Expansion

Procedure, Simple One-dimensional Flow Formulations, Simple Area Change (Isentropic), Other Simple Flows, Non-simple and Generalized Flows, The Method of Characteristics.

MMJ 1333 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)The Governing Equations of Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Behaviour of PDE’s: Impact on CFD, Basic Aspects of Discretisation, Grids with Appropriate Transformations, Some Simple CFD Techniques, Numerical Solutions of Quasi 1-D Nozzle Flows, Numerical Solutions of 2-D Supersonic Flow, Numerical Solutions of Supersonic Flow over a Flat Plate: Numerical Solutions by Solving the Complete Navier-Stokes Equations, Advanced Topics in CFD.

MMJ 1413 Advanced Engineering ThermodynamicsBasics of Thermal Sciences, performance improvement of thermal devices, advanced first and second law of thermodynamics, exergy analysis, gas mixtures and multiphase systems in combustion and air condition system, statistical thermodynamics, Fundamental Equation and Partition Functions.

MMJ 1423 Energy ManagementThis course will examine a wide array of new energy technologies being proposed to improve energy efficiency, promote the transition to renewable resources and reduce or eliminate adverse environmental impacts. It will review the energy cycle from exploration, extraction, conversion, distribution, and the application and impact of new technologies to increase the amount and delivery of traditional fuel supplies. Also, new technologies to produce energy from wind, water, solar, geothermal and biomass will be analysed. Research efforts in fuel cells, batteries, electric vehicles and engine efficiency by various organizations and governments are also examined.

MMJ 1433 Advanced Heat TransferAdvanced theories and classical, modern, and complimentary methods of solving engineering heat transfer Problems, Multidimensional Conduction, Convection, Heat Transfer with Phase Change, Fundamentals of Radiation Heat Transfer, Solution Methods in Radiation Heat Transfer.

MMJ 1443 Advanced CombustionFlame classification, thermodynamics of combustion processes, chemical kinetics, conservation equations for reacting flows, turbulent reacting flows, ignition and stability, pollutant formation, current topics.

MMJ 1453 Sustainable Energy TechnologyIntroduction to sustainable development, energy and climate change, thermal energy systems, energy resources and renewable technologies, impact and indicators.

MMJ 1463 Computational Heat Transfer

Mathematical background, finite difference method, finite element method, computational conduction heat transfer, computational convection heat transfer, computational radiation heat transfer.

MMJ 2413 Thermo Fluid Measurement and DiagnosticThermal and fluid measurement parameters and tools, optics and laser basics, fluid flow measurement, thermal and combustion measurements, image capturing, flow and image processing.

MMJ 2443 Internal Combustion EnginesEngine Design and Operating Parameters, Thermo chemistry of fuel-air mixtures, Properties of Working Fluids, Ideal Models of Engine Cycles, Gas Exchange Process, Sl Engine Fuel Metering and Manifold Phenomena, Combustion in Spark-and Compression-Ignition Engines, Pollutant formation and Control.

APPLIED MECHANICS

MMJ 1133 Fatigue and Fracture MechanicsFatigue of Engineering Materials, Fretting, Mechanics of Sharply Cracked Bodies, Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM), Non-linear Fracture Mechanics (NFM), Fatigue Crack Propagation, Fracture Mechanics of Composites.

MMJ 1153 Computational Methods in Solid MechanicsIntroduction to computational methods in engineering, basic concepts in engineering analysis, formulation of finite element method, non-linear analysis

in solid and structural mechanics, computer procedures for finite element analysis.

MMJ 1163 Advanced Engineering MaterialsIntroduction to engineering materials, application of engineering materials, materials for specific applications, metallography, techniques of failure analysis, fatigue failure, creep failure, corrosion degradation, methods of material selection, selection of materials for specific applications.

MMJ 1183 ElasticityStress vector concept, equilibrium, stress tensor concept, principal axes and stresses, principal shearing strains, octahedral shear stress, stress deviator, kinematics of deformable solid, small strain and linear strain, Hooke’s law and elasticity tensor, isotropy, physical interpretation of elastic constants, formulation of exact solution to some linear elasticity problems.

MMJ 2123 Plates, Shell and Pressure VesselsStress and deflection analysis of structural plates and membranes under mechanical and thermal loads; variational and numerical methods; instability and vibrations; membrane shell theory; cylindrical shells; pressure vessel and piping design applications; ASME Pressure Vessel Code.

MMJ 2143 Advanced Mechanics of Composite MaterialsClassification of composite materials, material development for advanced technology, lamina analysis, laminates analysis, failure analysis, sandwich structures, impact mechanics of composite materials.

MMJ 2153 Structural ReliabilityIntroduction to reliability engineering, functions of random variables, statistical models used in engineering analysis and design, reliability predictions and modelling, structural loads and resistance, simulation techniques, structural safety analysis, system reliability, bounds on system reliability, variance reduction techniques, first and second order reliability methods.

SYSTEMS & CONTROL

MMJ 1233 AcousticsTheory of acoustics, introduction to the propagation of acoustic disturbances, one-dimensional acoustic wave motion, waves in three-dimension, sound in enclosures, sound radiation, enclosed sound fields, sound in ducts.

MMJ 1243 System Modelling and SimulationThe essence of modelling and simulation of dynamical systems, computer models versus physical models, types of mathematical models, verification

and validation and establishing credibility of models, modelling and simulation design tools, modelling and simulation stages, modelling and simulation software, practical applications and case studies.

MMJ 1253 Advanced Industrial AutomationAutomation components, industrial pneumatics, industrial hydraulics, industrial sequences control system and application, programmable logic controller and microprocessor-based control, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), class projects.

MMJ 1283 Vibration Control and InstrumentationThe course addresses the physical principles and related adaptive signal processing techniques to achieve the control of sound fields and structural vibrations. Topics covered include: propagation in ducts, minimization of radiation using source coupling, sound field control in enclosures, vibration control of lumped element and distributed parameters structures, structural control to minimize acoustic radiation, feedback and feedforward control theory, stability analysis, LMS based algorithms, hardware for control implementation.

MMJ 1293 Structural DynamicsVibration of Plates, Longitudinal, shear and flexural wave equations, Natural modes and frequencies of finite beams, bars, and torsion members, Effects of different boundary conditions, Mechanical Impedance and Mobility, Impedance and mobility of systems, Mobility approach to structural analysis and vibration Isolation, Approximation Methods of Calculating Modes and Natural Frequencies.

MMJ 2213 Adaptive and Intelligent Control SystemTheory and analysis of control system using modern control techniques, intelligent methods for dynamic system design., Control System Design, State Space Model, Linear Observer, Neural Network Models, Fuzzy System, Genetic Algorithm.

MMJ 2243 Robot System and ControlIntroduction to robot system, Kinematics, Statics and Dynamics of Robot, Robot Control, Practical Applications & Case Studies.

MMJ 2253 Advanced Control EngineeringTopics of current interest in control system theory for advanced graduate students with adequate preparation in linear and nonlinear system theory.

MMJ 2283 Mechatronic System DesignIntroduction to mechatronics and applications, mechatronic design and method, mechatronic design process, artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive elements in mechatronic system, practical applications and case studies.

MMJ 2293 Vehicle Dynamics and Control

Longitudinal vehicle control, engine dynamics, lateral vehicle control, automotive suspensions, tire models.

Engineering Design & Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

MMJ 1543 Computer-Aided Design and ApplicationsOverview of graphics technology and hardware, the mathematics behind Computer-Aided Design (CAD), viewing operations, visual realism, curves, surfaces, solid modelling, engineering applications, emerging technology and advanced application of CAD.

MMJ 1553 Optimisation in Engineering DesignIntroduction to optimisation theory, formulation of optimisation problems, iterative optimisation approach, existence and uniqueness of an optimum solution, function of a single variable, unconstrained functions of several variables, sequentially unconstrained minimization techniques, constrained function minimization, special topics.

MMJ 2543 Graphics in CADGraphics systems and models, introduction to graphics programming, input and interaction, geometric objects and transformations, viewing, shading, graphics implementation —modelling, geometric processing, rasterisation, display, working with models, curves and surfaces.

MMJ 2553 Virtual Reality Programming for EngineersFundamental concept of Virtual Reality (VR), enabling technologies of VR, applications, human factors and human perception, computer graphics and geometric modelling principles of VR, modelling of virtual environments, existing tools, special topics.

Master of Engineering (Research)

Programme Description

The Master of Engineering degree by research fully emphasizes on research work in focus areas of the faculty.  The Master of Engineering

by research is supervised by a lecturer (or a panel of lecturers) from the Graduate Faculty. The academic progress of a candidate is assessed through a research progress report submitted at the end

of each semester. The degree is awarded based on an examination (viva voce) of the thesis submitted by the candidate on completion of study.

Field of Study

Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Marine Technology.

Duration

For full-time programme, a student must complete the graduation requirement in 6 semesters or approximately 3 years. While the part-time students are given a maximum time of 10 semesters.

                   Full Time  Semester  Year 

                   Minimum  2  1

                   Maximum  6  3

                       

                   Part Time  Semester Year

                   Minimum  4  2

                   Maximum 10  5

Admission Requirement

The normal requirement for admission to the M. Eng. programme is a four-year bachelor’s degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent. Students applying for admission with a grade point  of less than 3.0 and with a relevant professional experience may be considered.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME) offers 8 accredited BEng programmes and 1 BSc programme. All the undergraduate BEng programmes are Mechanical Engineering-based. Students spend the first two years taking the basic mechanical engineering courses and spend the last two years doing their specialization courses.

Mechanical

Undergraduate

Mechanical-Materials Mechanical-Industrial Mechanical-Manufacturing Mechanical-Aeronautics Mechanical-Automotive Mechanical-Marine Technology Industrial Design

Industrial

Degree awarded:  Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical-Industrial)

Technology and all other resources need to be handled in an integrated and efficient manner either to produce a product or a service. Industrial Engineering concentrates on assembly activities and those of improving the performance of an integrated system involving man, material and machine. This activity requires specific knowledge and expertise in physical, engineering and social sciences together with principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate results that can be obtained from a system.

Technology and all other resources need to be handled in an integrated and efficient manner either to produce a product or a service. Industrial Engineering concentrates on assembly activities and those of improving the performance of an integrated system involving man, material and machine. This activity requires specific knowledge and expertise in physical, engineering and social sciences together with principles and methods of engineering analysis and design to specify, predict and evaluate results that can be obtained from a system.

A Industrial Engineer focuses on work design, planning, management and control in the industry. An Industrial Engineer possesses a background in mathematics and engineering principles. These are complemented to cover knowledge in human factors with psychology, sociology, physiology and others. In order to complete the education  in industrial engineering, the above aspects are further complemented with understanding  of the organisational operations of industries, cost, quality and productivity, which constitute  the basis of any industrial activity. Industrial engineering is wider than the conventional  engineering and is interdisciplinary in nature and can be applied in many places and  situations where cost, quality and productivity are important. Hence, an industrial engineering graduate can be employed in both the industrial sector (small, medium and large) and the  service sector (government, education, financial, etc.)

Field Of Study - Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering covers studies in the design, installation, control and performance improvement of an integrated system which includes man, material and machine. The field of study includes :-

a) Operations StudyOperations Study is divided into deterministic and stochastic categories. This field involves modelling of problems using tools such as simplex, tasking and transportation. This subject also covers operational problems which essentially involve probability such as queuing line and simulation models. All these methods aim to arrive at an optimum solution for an organisation.

b) Ergonomics and SafetyErgonomics is concerned with the study of man and workplace relationship, including tools and the environment. All these must be designed to satisfy and ease man. Closely related is industrial safety where attention is given to the aspects of the safety of workers, work tools, machines and workers’ health.

c) Quality EngineeringQuality Engineering is a field that is involved in controlling and improving product and service quality. Statistical methods including Statistical Process Control (SPC) are used to control quality. In addition, Failure Mode Engineering Analysis (FMEA), Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Design of Experiments (DOE) techniques are also introduced.

d) Production Planning and ControlProduction needs to be controlled using a production planning and control system. Students will be exposed to forecasting, inventory control, scheduling and facility planning activities.

e) Work Study and Facility PlanningWork study involves work method improvement that is best for the worker. A good work system will improve productivity. Facility planning on the other hand is the design of facility layout and determination of location. Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) technique is used to design a good layout design.

Programme Objectives

Graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skill to design, analyse and evaluate mechanical and industrial engineering systems.

Graduates are able to identify and solve engineering problems systematically, critically, creatively and analytically.

Graduates are competent, possess leadership qualities and able to act professionally in the field of mechanical and industrial engineering.

Graduates are able to communicate effectively and address issues related to social, cultural and environment.

Graduates are able to undertake lifelong learning and adapt to the changing environment.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Each graduate will demonstrate the following abilities upon graduation ;

Ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of science and engineering principles relevant to mechanical engineering and industrial engineering.

Ability to apply knowledge, techniques and tools in solving problems relevant to mechanical and industrial engineering.

Ability to design and critically evaluate components, processes or systems related to mechanical and industrial engineering.

Ability to creatively acquire and utilise the current knowledge and technology in industrial engineering.

Ability to manage engineering projects. 6. Ability to prepare, submit and present quality technical report within a given time frame.

Ability to communicate effectively as an engineer.

Ability to work as a team.

Ability to adapt to technical changes taking into consideration cultural, political and environmental issues.

Ability to continue in lifelong learning.

Ability to practice professional ethics and execute work with sentivity towards workers safety and health, the environment, and those with special needs.