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School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Description Of Courses


MSc (Aerospace Engineering)


Core Courses

Laboratory Courses:

Focus Area 1: Aerodynamics and Propulsion

Focus Area 2: Structures, Materials and Systems

Focus Area 3: Flight Mechanics and Control

Others

Research Internship and Master’s Thesis


Core Courses


MA6611 Structures and Materials

Appropriate structural design and selection of materials, Various structural components of aircraft assembly, Typical loads during flight and structural vibration problems, Various characteristics of aerospace materials and deployment in aerospace structures and aircraft systems.


MA6621 Aerodynamics

Introduction, Governing equations, Inviscid and incompressible flows, Viscous boundary layers, Airfoil and wing characteristics, Incompressible flow around airfoils and wings, Dynamics of compressible flow fields, Compressible subsonic flows, Transonic flows, Supersonic flows, Hypersonic flows, Aerodynamic design considerations.


MA6631 Propulsion

Revision of thermodynamics, Fundamentals of aircraft propulsion, Propulsion engines and performance analysis, Propeller engines, Gas turbine engines, Compressors and turbines, Combustors, Engine and airframe integration, Scramjets.


MA6641 Flight Performance and Dynamics

Basic fixed-wing aircraft performance, Aircraft stability and control, Fundamentals of airplane aerodynamics and propulsion, Performance consideration and handling qualities on aircraft design.


MA6654 Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Vector and Tensor Analysis, Introduction to numerical methods, solution techniques for Linear Algebraic Systems, Numerical Differentiation and Integration, Numerical Solutions of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Numeric Linear Algebra.


Laboratory Courses


MA6651 Aerospace Lab

Students will undergo a series of lab exercises from all disciplines of aerospace engineering: Wind tunnel measurements, flight simulator, structures and materials, and computational methods.


MA6652 Design Lab

Students will be given an aerospace related design task. Under the guidance of the lab supervisors, the entire design process will be completed and presented in a final presentation.


Focus Area Modules


Focus Area 1: Aerodynamics and Propulsion


MA6622 Turbulent Flows

Nature of turbulent flows, Statistical description of turbulence, Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Equations, Free Shear Flows, Scales of Turbulence, Wall Bounded Flows, Direct Numerical Simulations, Eddy Viscosity Approaches to Modelling, Reynolds-Stress Approaches, Large-Eddy Simulations, Turbulent Combustion.


MA6623 Boundary Layer Theory

Derivation of the boundary-layer equations from the Navier-Stokes equations, Incompressible boundary-layer equations (flat, 2-dimensional flows), Temperature boundary-layers, Compressible boundary-layers, 3-dimensional boundary-layers, Stability theory, Laminar-turbulent transition, Turbulent boundary-layers, Experimental boundary-layer research.


MA6632 Computational Fluid Dynamics

Governing Equations, Principles of the Solution of Governing Equations, Structured Finite Volume Schemes, Unstructured Finite Volume Schemes, Temporal Discretisation, Turbulence Modelling, Boundary Conditions, Acceleration Techniques, Consistency, Accuracy and Stability, Verification and Validation.


MA6633 Turbo Compressors

Compressor types and applications, Turbo compressors, Fundamentals of fluid dynamics and calculation methods, Principles of compressor stages, Rotor blades, Stator vanes, Blade profiles, Efficiencies and parameters of compressor stages, Flow similarity and Characteristics, Operating performance, Steady and unsteady operating performance, Measures for stability increase.


Focus Area 2: Structures, Materials and Systems


MA6612 Plates and Shells

Fundamentals of plate and shell theories, Contemporary analytical methods and powerful numerical techniques for solving challenging plate and shell problems, Fibre-composite materials.


MA6613 Fracture Mechanics and Non-Destructive Testing

Basics of the metal high and low cycle fatigue methodology, Flaw and damage tolerant approaches, Analysis of aircraft metal components, FAA/JAR requirements, Fracture Mechanics for defect assessment, Several Non Destructive Testing Techniques.


MA6614 Carbon Fibre Composite Materials

Typical carbon fibre composite materials and structures in military and civilian aircraft, Unidirectional, orthotropic, anisotropic and quasi-isotropic behavior; Classical laminate plate theory; Hygrothermal effects; Introduction to failure criteria; Basics of materials processing; Parameter studies and design steps.


MA6642 Aero-systems

Fuel and fuel systems, Environmental control system (ECS), Bleed air and avionics cooling, Landing gear and hydraulics, Flight control mechanisms for fixed and rotary wings aircraft, Helicopter power transmission system and other miscellaneous systems.


Focus Area 3: Flight Mechanics and Control


MA6643 Advanced Flight Dynamics

Advanced treatment of flight dynamics. Linear and nonlinear aircraft equations of motion, Detailed longitudinal and lateral/directional dynamics. Numerical approaches and the application of linear system theory for studying the dynamical properties of flight.


MA6644 Flight Control Systems

Principles of control/stability augmentation systems and autopilots used in modern airplanes, Fundamentals of classical control theory analysis and design, Basic properties of airplane dynamic properties, Control strategy for various augmentation systems and autopilots.


MA6645 Advanced Control of Flight Systems

Application of modern control techniques in flight systems, Multivariable state-space and aircraft system representations, Various modern control techniques with applications and implementations.


Others


Research Internship and Master’s Thesis

AUs: 15, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 3
In the final semester, the students will undergo Research Internship and complete a Master’s Thesis.


MSc (Biomedical Engineering)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6503 Biomedical Instrumentation

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction to Medical Instrumentation, Transducers and the Measurement of Physiological Events, Chemical Biosensors, Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation, Electrodes and Bioelectric Events, Stimulators and Stimulation, Lasers and Medical Optics, Radiant Energy Devices, Computer, Interfacing and Electrical Safety of Medical Instrumentation System.


M6506 Clinical and Health Services Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
The overall aim is to acquire a comprehensive education and development in the fundamentals of biomedical engineering in medical care delivery. It enhances the knowledge of graduate students on the science and application of biomedical engineering. The approach of the course is practical and problem-oriented. The major part of the course will involve applying concepts, analytic tools and frameworks, and intuition clinical and health services issues which real-world biomedical industry face.  Much of the theory and concepts are drawn from other disciplines – notably statistical theory and methods, survival analysis, medical device regulation, clinical evidence and the use of standards, quality and risk management, life support technology, artificial organs in clinical use, drug delivery and pharmacokinetics, health care systems engineering and management. These are all topics which will be subsumed under the general heading of this course.


M6511 Anatomy and Physiology

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Foundation; Support and Movement - the Articular Skeleton; Cell Biology; Tissues, Organs and Systems; Physiology of the Nervous System; Control Systems of the Human Body; Variability in Human Biology.


M6514 Biomaterials

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
The course covers metallic, polymer, ceramic and composite biomaterials apart from natural materials for a wide range of biomedical applications. Properties, performance as well as degradation of biomaterials are discussed within the human body environment. Physical (including surface), mechanical and structural evaluations of biomaterials are discussed. Concepts of tissue engineering are introduced.


Elective Courses


DM6123 Scientific Visualisation

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
The course will be organised around designing interactive visual solutions for exploring large datasets. The students will learn about techniques that help in designing visualisation solutions for specific scientific needs. Each student, sometimes alone and sometimes in a small group, will design and/or realise several visualisation approaches during the semester culminating in a final project. Topics covered include: Visualisation overview, coordinate systems, sample theory, navigation, interaction. Perception: light, brightness, contrast, constancy, color theory, components of an effective visualisation, 2D scalar visualisation methods. Surface extraction: isosurface, convex hull. VolVis: direct volume rendering, MIP, ray casting, texture-based rendering, splatting, transfer functions, methods for time-varying data. FlowVis: design and traditional techniques, texture-based techniques. Information visualisation: goals and problems, web-based tools. Case studies: algorithm and program visualization, geographical and weather visualisation, financial data visualisation, bio visualisation, etc.


BI6104 Biostatistics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: CSC103, CPE103/SC104 or equivalent, Semester: 1
Knowledge of biostatistical methods is fundamental to the planning, execution, and analyses of biomedical experiments. It is also required for the planning of observational studies and for mathematical modelling of biological phenomena. This core course aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge of biostatistics to handle biomedical projects. Coverage includes: Introduction to biostatistics, analyse univariate, bivariate and multivariate data; Introduction to probability and probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimations, confidence intervals; hypothesis testing, testing hypotheses involving means and proportions, examining relationships using correlation and regression, sample size and power estimation; concepts and methods of design of experiments, simple comparative experiments such as concepts of randomisation and blocking, factorial and fractional factorial designs, analysis of variance and multiple comparisons techniques, non-parametric techniques, multiple linear regression; Well-designed experiment can lead to efficient variable estimation, however, many data are collected without proper design, we will cover statistical learning theory for data mining and regression, and fundamental of classification using Support Vector Machines.


BG9002 Molecular Biophysics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This is an advanced course in molecular biophysics. The objective of the course is to provide students with a foundation on the physics of biomolecules, starting from the forces between atoms and molecules. The topics covered in the course include: Structure and physics of biomolecules, polymer physics, entropic elasticity, fibrous proteins and molecular motors, protein thermodynamics, physics and mechanics of plasma membrane, and the mechanics of cell adhesion.


BG9004 Advanced Cell Biology

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Semester: 2
This course is designed for graduate students who have successfully completed an undergraduate course in cell biology. Topics include the principles of cellular organisation and function, regulation of the cell cycle, interactions between cells and cellular signalling pathways.


BG9005 Advanced Mathematics for Bioengineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
The aim of this course is to consolidate students’ understanding on selected topics on applied mathematics and to expose them to advanced topics related to bioengineering/ biomedical research. The course will also serve to prepare the students in advanced research as well as providing further training in logical thinking.


BG9103 Bionanotechnology

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Semester: 2
This course aims to provide a deep understanding on the fundamental principles, the core technology and main applications of bionanotechnology for graduate students, and to build up their concepts in nano-scaled design and fabrication for bio-nano systems.


M6522 Life Support Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Mathematical modelling and computer simulation of physiological and other biomedical systems; application of ordinary and partial differential equations. Bioheat (micro and macro) and biomass transfer models (by diffusion and convection). Benchmarking of bioheat equation for numerical simulation. Principles of thermal imaging, image processing, thermal physiology and skin. Medical applications of thermography, preparation of patient, clinical implications. General circulation. Mass transport in the lungs. Circulation and Function of Kidneys. Hepatic Circulation and Function. Hazards associated with the extra corporeal Circulation. Biomaterials issues in artificial organs. Operating principles of the heart-lung machine. Operating principles of the dialyser. Modelling of dialysis processes. Cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. Cardiac assist device engineering.


M6525 Medical Informatics and Telemedicine

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction to Medical Informatics, Introduction to Networking, Object Oriented Design and Modelling, Electronic Medical Records, Derivatives of a Computer Based Patient Record, Nursing Information Systems, Diagnostic Reporting Systems, Standards for Medical System, Terminology and Coding Systems in Medicine, Telemedicine, Medical Imaging, Decision Support, Bioinformatics, Ethics and Confidentiality.


M6532 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
The first part consists of basic biomechanics: Bone mechanics. Biomechanics of musculoskeletal soft tissue. Biomechanics of upper and lower limbs. Biomechanics of the spine. The second part of the course applies the concepts from biomechanics in the delivery of rehabilitative systems and devices. It involves a more focused discussion on the disorders of the spine as well as the lower and upper extremities. An understanding of the basics of human movements and locomotion is important for the design of rehabilitation systems. Injuries and mobility disorders will also be looked into. The use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology devices to improve impaired functions will be covered.


M6545 Computational and Clinical Biology

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
An introductory course on computational biology. Background of molecular structures and biochemistry. Techniques in cell and molecular biology. Fundamentals of molecular biology and biological analysis. Principles of computational biology. Computing techniques for molecular biology. Applications in clinical biology.


M6601 Human Factors Engineering Fundamentals

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course provides the students with the necessary background and fundamentals of human factors engineering for the programme. The topics include: Overview of human factors and its design process. Cognitive Human Factors and Human Computer Interaction. Human Machine Interaction. Physical Human Factors and Ergonomics. Organisational Aspects and Macro Ergonomics. Environmental Aspects.


MSc (Computer Integrated Manufacturing)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6221 Networking and Databases

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Network design. ISO/OSI reference model. Manufacturing data communication. Networks in a manufacturing environment. The Internet, Intranet and Extranet. Databases. Relational databases. Object-oriented databases systems. EDI.


M6401 Product Design and Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development. Product development process and strategies. Need identification and product specifications. Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts. Product architecture. Product aesthetics and form creation. Product semantics and identity.


MA6535 Management of Global Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction and overview. Global manufacturing operations: planning and implementation. Justification and evaluation of global manufacturing. Global manufacturing operations: management. Case study.


Elective Courses


L6003 Corporate Resource Planning

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Planning and investing corporate resources for innovation, growth and competitive advantage. Global manufacturing and the design of supply chain strategies. Technical and economic analysis of different approaches to corporate strategies. Impact of technological changes. International operations planning. Enterprise and integration. Enterprise resource planning. Organisation and capacity planning. Performance evaluation.


L6103 Supply Chain: Strategy and Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Customer Service Dimension. Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Managing the Global Pipeline. Strategic Lead-Time Management. Strategic Alliances and Supplier Partnership Programme. Managing the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Integration and Optimisation. Actual vs the Virtual / Extended Enterprise Concept. Strategic Application of IT in Supply Chain Management. Supplier Selection Strategies and Criteria.


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6205 Systems Simulation and Modelling

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.


M6226 Virtual Design and Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling. Computer-aided Design. Computer-aided Manufacturing.Virtual reality.


M6232 Economics and Law for Global Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Economics and Law in the new economy. Economic and legal impact of global business communication, interaction and exchanges. Policies on competition; pricing, auctions, contracts, costs and revenue. Business Models: evolving forms of organisations, production strategies and e-Manufacturing, logistics. Legal aspects of the Internet, e-commerce and global manufacturing.


M6234 Advanced Manufacturing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course covers the changing strategies, architectures and technologies of advanced manufacturing systems to cater for the fast changing manufacturing environment, through the introduction of computer technologies. Topics covered include flexible, agile, adaptive and reconfigurable manufacturing strategies, advanced manufacturing architecture, optimisation technologies and intelligent system technologies, and advanced robotics technologies and automated sensors and controllers.


M6301 Advanced Metrology and Sensing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
International standards, linear and geometric tolerances. Surface, mechanical and optical metrology. Pneumatic and hydraulic devices for measurement. Transducers for in-process and post-process measurements, piezo devices, signal handling and processing, computer-aided-metrology, residual stress measurement. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electron probe micro analysis.


M6402 Advanced Microprocessor Applications

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Microprocessor architecture and concepts. Microprocessor families. Software building blocks and expansion methods. I/O interfacing and software development tools. Signal Processing in mechatronics.


M6421 Advanced Design for Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
DFM principles and strategies. Classification system for manual, automatic and robotic assemblies. Evaluation of assembled parts. Analysing products for high-speed automatic assembly. Procedure for redesign. Design of parts for feeding and orienting. Vibratory and non-vibratory feeders. QFD process. Reliability analysis for product design. Selection of materials and processes. Design for repair and recycling.


M6802 Engineering Measurements

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Advanced principles of measurement that examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments. The design of measurement system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition. Overview of the operations of some specialised measurement systems which have important industrial applications.


M6803 Computational Methods in Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Overview of computational requirements in engineering. Review of fundamentals: Number systems and error analysis, convergence and accuracy. algorithms and data structures, software engineering principles. Functions and derivatives. Approximation. Interpolation and quadrature. Eigenvalue problems. Systems of equations. Optimisation. Numerical solutions to ODEs and PDEs. Use of a symbolic computing package: MATLAB.


MSc (Human Factors Engineering)

Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6601 Human Factors Engineering Fundamentals

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course provides the students with the necessary background and fundamentals of human factors engineering for the programme. The topics include: Overview of human factors and its design process. Cognitive Human Factors and Human Computer Interaction. Human Machine Interaction. Physical Human Factors and Ergonomics. Organisational Aspects and Macro Ergonomics. Environmental Aspects.


M6602 Interaction Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
The main objective is to give an overview of the most important research issues in human-computer interaction. Several design methodologies as well as specific design information will be reviewed. On completion of the course, students should be able to design and evaluate an interface. The topics include: Cognitive Issues in Interaction Design. Design of Computer Systems. Organisational Issues in Software Design. Evaluation of HCI.


M6603 Human Factors Method

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course will cover human factors in a systems development context, research methods in Human Factors, assessment of workload, measuring of pain, pleasure and stress, cognitive work analysis and cognitive task analysis.


M6604 Cognitive Ergonomics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will introduce students to cognitive ergonomics (basic behavioral and psychological factors, such as sensory, perceptual, cognitive and learning processes), perception, decision making as well as human performance measures and methodologies.


Elective Courses


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6205 Systems Simulation and Modelling

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.


M6401 Product Design and Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development. Product development process and strategies. Need identification and product specifications. Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts. Product architecture. Product aesthetics and form creation. Product semantics and identity.


M6525 Medical Informatics and Telemedicine

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction to Medical Informatics, Introduction to Networking, Object Oriented Design and Modelling, Electronic Medical Records, Derivatives of a Computer Based Patient Record, Nursing Information Systems, Diagnostic Reporting Systems, Standards for Medical System, Terminology and Coding Systems in Medicine, Telemedicine, Medical Imaging, Decision Support, Bioinformatics, Ethics and Confidentiality.


M6605 Experimental Design and Statistics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will cover basic statistics, experimental design, non-parametric statistics as well as other common statistical methods.


M6607 Safety Engineering and Management

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will introduce students to accident and safety analysis. It will also cover individual and cognitive factors, accidents in the organisational context, physiological and biomechanical aspects of work and safety, as well as occupational safety and health and safety management.


M6911 Systems Architecture and Life Cycle Analysis

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Various topics related to complex architecture in various aspects of systems would be discussed. Topics include, fundamentals, Issues in systems complexity, systems integration, decomposition and reintegration, system rejuvenation, system functionality, and systems life cycle assessment and management.  Case studies will be presented and discussed. Students would have to develop their cases for presentation.


MSc (Logistics)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


L6002 Quantitative Methods for Logistics Analysis

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Probability and Statistical Concepts. Sampling Methods. Statistical Inference: Estimation, Hypothesis Testing. Goodness-of-fit Tests. Non-Parametric Procedures. Regression Analysis. Optimisation Techniques for Solving Logistics Problems. Linear and Integer Programming. Network Flow Analysis. Queuing Theory. Computer Applications.


L6003 Corporate Resource Planning

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Planning and investing corporate resources for innovation, growth and competitive advantage. Global manufacturing and the design of supply chain strategies. Technical and economic analysis of different approaches to corporate strategies. Impact of technological changes. International operations planning. Enterprise and integration. Enterprise resource planning. Organisation and capacity planning. Performance evaluation.


L6102 Procurement and Supplier Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Procurement Planning and Practice. Supplier Profiling, Performance Review and Benchmarking. Supplier Scheduling. Network Sourcing. Localising. Creating World Class Suppliers. Strategic management of Cross Cultural / Border Supplier Communications and Relationships. Supplier Process and Quality Management Planning. Technology Transfer and Management. Legal aspects and Negotiations.


MA6534 Advanced Logistics Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course introduces complex logistics systems such as reverse logistics, airport and seaport logistics management. It will also deal with supply contract modeling and management, and discuss global supply chain management issues in the context of changing logistics environment. Students will read and develop cases on various issues of complexity in logistics and present them in class.  


Elective Courses


L6103 Supply Chain: Strategy and Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Customer Service Dimension. Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Managing the Global Pipeline. Strategic Lead-Time Management. Strategic Alliances and Supplier Partnership Programme. Managing the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Integration and Optimisation. Actual vs the Virtual / Extended Enterprise Concept. Strategic Application of IT in Supply Chain Management. Supplier Selection Strategies and Criteria.


L6105 Demand Chain Analysis

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Nature of supplier-customer relations. Demand chain management and optimisation. Modelling and techniques for customer requirements and demand analysis: Mass customisation. Customer relationship management. Human factors in customer relations. Demand innovations. Strategic positioning.


L6115 Management of Logistics Functions

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course will provide the students with knowledge on the management of three main logistics functions: freight management, warehousing management and distribution management. Topics covered include: Introduction to Logistics Function and their Management , Distribution Management , Warehousing Management , Transportation Management , Freight Resource Planning , and Case Study in Management of Logistics Functions .


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6205 Systems Simulation and Modelling

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.


M6234 Advanced Manufacturing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course covers the changing strategies, architectures and technologies of advanced manufacturing systems to cater for the fast changing manufacturing environment, through the introduction of computer technologies. Topics covered include flexible, agile, adaptive and reconfigurable manufacturing strategies, advanced manufacturing architecture, optimisation technologies and intelligent system technologies, and advanced robotics technologies and automated sensors and controllers.


MA6535 Management of Global Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction and overview. Global manufacturing operations: planning and implementation. Justification and evaluation of global manufacturing. Global manufacturing operations: management. Case study.


MSc (Mechanical Engineering)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6104 Advanced Mechanics of Materials

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Analysis of stress, stress transformations, Cauchy formula, equations of equilibrium, principal stresses and stress invariants. Analysis of strain, infinitesimal and finite strains, compatibility. Constitutive equations, linear elastic, plastic and viscoelastic behaviour. Boundary value problems: fundamentals, 1-D and 2-D (plane strain and stress).


M6801 Advanced Thermal Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Principles of Convection; Equations of Boundary Layers; Momentum transfer; Heat transfer; Mass transfer; Convective heat transfer at high velocity; Applications. (new course; the contents are subjected to further modification)


M6802 Engineering Measurements

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Advanced principles of measurement that examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments. The design of measurement system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition. Overview of the operations of some specialised measurement systems which have important industrial applications.


M6803 Computational Methods in Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Overview of computational requirements in engineering. Review of fundamentals: Number systems and error analysis, convergence and accuracy. algorithms and data structures, software engineering principles. Functions and derivatives. Approximation. Interpolation and quadrature. Eigenvalue problems. Systems of equations. Optimisation. Numerical solutions to ODEs and PDEs. Use of a symbolic computing package: MATLAB.


Elective Courses


L6103 Supply Chain: Strategy and Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Customer Service Dimension. Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Managing the Global Pipeline. Strategic Lead-Time Management. Strategic Alliances and Supplier Partnership Programme. Managing the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Integration and Optimisation. Actual vs. the Virtual / Extended Enterprise Concept. Strategic Application of IT in Supply Chain Management. Supplier Selection Strategies and Criteria.


M6102 Advanced Materials Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Metallic materials and composites: metallurgical fundamentals and fracture, copper, stainless steels, advanced composite materials, heat resistant superalloys. Selection and service performance of materials: materials selection in design, materials testing, failure of engineering materials. Polymeric materials: polymer synthesis and classification, engineering polymers, polymer blends, liquid crystalline polymers. Ceramic materials: functional ceramics, optical ceramics, magnetic ceramics, colossal magneto-resistant ceramics, case studies. Superconductors.


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6205 Systems Simulation and Modelling

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.


M6226 Virtual Design and Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling. Computer-aided Design. Computer-aided Manufacturing.Virtual reality


M6234 Advanced Manufacturing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Flexible, agile, adaptive and reconfigurable manufacturing strategies, advanced manufacturing architecture, optimisation technologies and intelligent system technologies, advanced robotics technologies and automated sensors and controllers.


M6301 Advanced Metrology and Sensing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
International standards, linear and geometric tolerances. Surface, mechanical and optical metrology. Pneumatic and hydraulic devices for measurement. Transducers for in-process and post-process measurements, piezo devices, signal handling and processing, computer-aided-metrology, residual stress measurement. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electron probe micro-analysis.


M6303 Fundamentals of Precision Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
History of precision engineering. Principles and definitions of precision machine design. State-of-the art in research, prototyping and full production from ultra precision machining through micro-engineering, microelectronics and molecular manipulation. Application of displacement transducers to machines and instruments. Tolerance technology.


M6304 Ultraprecision and Micromachining Processes

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Atomic structure, electrical and physical properties of atoms. Diamond turning, grinding and polishing. Effects of tooling, material and the environment on the surface characteristics of workpieces. Material removal using electron, photon, or ion beams. Molecular beam epitaxy, chemical and physical vapour deposition. Advanced sputtering and ion-implantation. Deposition techniques, process controls, and film characteristics.


M6321 Precision Mechanism Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Fundamental concepts in designing precision machinery; metrological instrumentation, ultra-precision motion generators, and precision assembly. Flexure mechanisms for precision engineering. Mechanics of contact, kinetic coupling, vibration isolation and material selection. Actuators and sensors to control mechanisms. Manufacturing of micron scale machinery and structures using non-conventional processes. Case studies on precision instruments.


M6325 Advanced Electronic Packaging

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Electrical design for electronic packaging; interconnect design and printed circuit board design, design of SMP. Material design and reliability; manufacture of ICs, IC package, and advanced substrates; ceramic packaging; thin film packaging. Surface mounting and advanced interconnections; surface mounting assembly; assembly techniques for array packages such as BGA and CSP; TAB, flip chip, wire bonding and MCM; Thermal management and reliability of electronic packages.


M6329 Micro Electro Mechanical Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Development of MEMS. Definition of terminology, Operation modes, transducer and sensing theory. Basic design considerations, Choice of Damping factors, Management of Stiction, Design Rules, Design packages, Simulations, Optimisation. Review of basic fabrication processes. Introduction to advanced fabrication techniques. LIGA, electroplating. Micro-moulding, non-silicon substrates. Wafer bonding. Robotics. Vision systems. Wafer dicing and sawing. Chemical dicing. Packaging considerations, Damping, Dynamic Modal Evaluation, Reliability Assessment, Sensitivity, Bandwidth, Linearity, Cross-talk determination, temperature sensitivity. Assembly techniques including robotics. Open or closed loop operation. Force balanced sensors. Critical Damping, Minimising device limitations, CMOS control design. Case studies of commercial available devices as well as devices presently under development.


M6401 Product Design and Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development. Product development process and strategies. Need identification and product specifications. Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts. Product architecture. Product aesthetics and form creation. Product semantics and identity.


M6402 Advanced Microprocessor Applications

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Microprocessor architecture and concepts. Microprocessor families. Software building blocks and expansion methods. I/O interfacing and software development tools. Signal Processing in mechatronics.


M6404 Advanced Mechanism Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Overview of mechanism design and simulation. Analytical synthesis. Advanced mechanism synthesis. Computer-aided kinematic modelling and analysis. Computer-aided dynamic modelling and analysis.


M6514 Biomaterials

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
The course covers metallic, polymer, ceramic and composite biomaterials apart from natural materials for a wide range of biomedical applications. Properties, performance as well as degradation of biomaterials are discussed within the human body environment. Physical (including surface), mechanical and structural evaluations of biomaterials are discussed. Concepts of tissue engineering are introduced.


M6522 Life Support Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Mathematical modelling and computer simulation of physiological and other biomedical systems; application of ordinary and partial differential equations. Bioheat (micro and macro) and biomass transfer models (by diffusion and convection). Benchmarking of bioheat equation for numerical simulation. Principles of thermal imaging, image processing, thermal physiology and skin. Medical applications of thermography, preparation of patient, clinical implications. General circulation. Mass transport in the lungs. Circulation and Function of Kidneys. Hepatic Circulation and Function. Hazards associated with the extra corporeal Circulation. Biomaterials issues in artificial organs. Operating principles of the heart-lung machine. Operating principles of the dialyser. Modelling of dialysis processes. Cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Cardiac and Vascular Surgery. Cardiac assist device engineering.


M6605 Experimental Design and Statistics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will cover basic statistics, experimental design, non-parametric statistics as well as other common statistical methods.


MA6534 Advanced Logistics Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course introduces complex logistics systems such as reverse logistics, airport and seaport logistics management. It will also deal with supply contract modeling and management, and discuss global supply chain management issues in the context of changing logistics environment. Students will read and develop cases on various issues of complexity in logistics and present them in class. 


MSc (Precision Engineering)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6301 Advanced Metrology and Sensing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
International standards, linear and geometric tolerances. Surface, mechanical and optical metrology. Pneumatic and hydraulic devices for measurement. Transducers for in-process and post-process measurements, piezo devices, signal handling and processing, computer-aided-metrology, residual stress measurement. Scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electron probe micro analysis.


M6303 Fundamentals of Precision Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
History of precision engineering. Principles and definitions of precision machine design. State-of-the art in research, prototyping and full production from ultra precision machining through micro-engineering, microelectronics and molecular manipulation. Application of displacement transducers to machines and instruments. Tolerance technology.


M6304 Ultraprecision and Micromachining Processes

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Atomic structure, electrical and physical properties of atoms. Diamond turning, grinding and polishing. Effects of tooling, material and the environment on the surface characteristics of workpieces. Material removal using electron, photon, or ion beams. Molecular beam epitaxy, chemical and physical vapour deposition. Advanced sputtering and ion-implantation. Deposition techniques, process controls, and film characteristics.


M6328 Optical Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Coherent optics: fundamentals, theory, fibre optics. Geometrical optics: paraxial optics, monochromatic and chromatic aberrations, computer evaluation of optical systems, spot diagrams, MTF. Light sources, detectors and imaging systems. Industrial laser applications and optical systems. Optical interferrometry: applications to precision measurement. Optical materials and precision manufacturing of optical components.


Elective Courses


L6003 Corporate Resource Planning

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Planning and investing corporate resources for innovation, growth and competitive advantage. Global manufacturing and the design of supply chain strategies. Technical and economic analysis of different approaches to corporate strategies. Impact of technological changes. International operations planning. Enterprise and integration. Enterprise resource planning. Organisation and capacity planning. Performance evaluation.


M6102 Advanced Materials Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Metallic materials and composites: metallurgical fundamentals and fracture, copper, stainless steels, advanced composite materials, heat resistant superalloys. Selection and service performance of materials: materials selection in design, materials testing, failure of engineering materials. Polymeric materials: polymer synthesis and classification, engineering polymers, polymer blends, liquid crystalline polymers. Ceramic materials: functional ceramics, optical ceramics, magnetic ceramics, colossal magneto-resistant ceramics, case studies. Superconductors.


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6221 Networking and Databases

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Network design. ISO/OSI reference model. Manufacturing data communication. Networks in a manufacturing environment. The Internet, Intranet and Extranet. Databases. Relational databases. Object-oriented databases systems. EDI.


M6226 Virtual Design and Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Overview. Fundamentals of Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling. Computer-Aided Design. Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Rapid Prototyping. Design Communication: The Internet and Intranet in Manufacturing, HTML, VRML and Java Programming in CIM.


M6234 Advanced Manufacturing Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course covers the changing strategies, architectures and technologies of advanced manufacturing systems to cater for the fast changing manufacturing environment, through the introduction of computer technologies. Topics covered include flexible, agile, adaptive and reconfigurable manufacturing strategies, advanced manufacturing architecture, optimisation technologies and intelligent system technologies, and advanced robotics technologies and automated sensors and controllers.


M6321 Precision Mechanism Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Fundamental concepts in designing precision machinery; metrological instrumentation, ultra-precision motion generators, and precision assembly. Flexure mechanisms for precision engineering. Mechanics of contact, kinetic coupling, vibration isolation and material selection. Actuators and sensors to control mechanisms. Manufacturing of micron scale machinery and structures using non-conventional processes. Case studies on precision instruments.


M6325 Advanced Electronic Packaging

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Electrical design for electronic packaging; interconnect design and printed circuit board design, design of SMP. Material design and reliability; manufacture of ICs, IC package, and advanced substrates; ceramic packaging; thin film packaging. Surface mounting and advanced interconnections; surface mounting assembly; assembly techniques for array packages such as BGA and CSP; TAB, flip chip, wire bonding and MCM; Thermal management and reliability of electronic packages.


M6329 Micro Electro Mechanical Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Development of MEMS. Definition of terminology, Operation modes, transducer and sensing theory. Basic design considerations, Choice of Damping factors, Management of Stiction, Design Rules, Design packages, Simulations, Optimisation. Review of basic fabrication processes. Introduction to advanced fabrication techniques. LIGA, electroplating. Micro-moulding, non-silicon substrates. Wafer bonding. Robotics. Vision systems. Wafer dicing and sawing. Chemical dicing. Packaging considerations, Damping, Dynamic Modal Evaluation, Reliability Assessment, Sensitivity, Bandwidth, Linearity, Cross-talk determination, temperature sensitivity. Assembly techniques including robotics. Open or closed loop operation. Force balanced sensors. Critical Damping, Minimising device limitations, CMOS control design. Case studies of commercial available devices as well as devices presently under development.


M6421 Advanced Design for Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
DFM principles and strategies. Classification system for manual, automatic and robotic assemblies. Evaluation of assembled parts. Analysing products for high-speed automatic assembly. Procedure for redesign. Design of parts for feeding and orienting. Vibratory and non-vibratory feeders. QFD process. Reliability analysis for product design. Selection of materials and processes. Design for repair and recycling.


M6802 Engineering Measurements

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Advanced principles of measurement which examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments. The design of measurement system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition. Overview of the operations of some specialised measurement systems which have important industrial applications.


MSc (Smart Product Design)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6401 Product Design and Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development. Product development process and strategies. Need identification and product specifications. Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts. Product architecture. Product aesthetics and form creation. Product semantics and identity.


M6402 Advanced Microprocessor Applications

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Microprocessor architecture and concepts. Microprocessor families. Software building blocks and expansion methods. I/O interfacing and software development tools. Signal Processing in mechatronics.


M6404 Advanced Mechanism Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Overview of mechanism design and simulation. Analytical synthesis. Advanced mechanism synthesis. Computer-aided kinematic modelling and analysis. Computer-aided dynamic modelling and analysis.


M6601 Human Factors Engineering Fundamentals

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course provides the students with the necessary background and fundamentals of human factors engineering for the programme. The topics include: Overview of human factors and its design process. Cognitive Human Factors and Human Computer Interaction. Human Machine Interaction. Physical Human Factors and Ergonomics. Organisational Aspects and Macro Ergonomics. Environmental Aspects.


Elective Courses


EE6205 Real Time and Embedded Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Fundamentals of real time and embedded systems. Real time operating systems. Design methodologies. Development, debugging tools and programming languages. Reliability. Case studies and applications.


M6102 Advanced Materials Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Metallic materials and composites: metallurgical fundamentals and fracture, copper, stainless steels, advanced composite materials, heat resistant superalloys. Selection and service performance of materials: materials selection in design, materials testing, failure of engineering materials. Polymeric materials: polymer synthesis and classification, engineering polymers, polymer blends, liquid crystalline polymers. Ceramic materials: functional ceramics, optical ceramics, magnetic ceramics, colossal magneto-resistant ceramics, case studies. Superconductors.


M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6226 Virtual Design and Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Computer Graphics and Geometric Modelling. Computer-aided Design. Computer-aided Manufacturing.Virtual reality


M6303 Fundamentals of Precision Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
History of precision engineering. Principles and definitions of precision machine design. State-of-the-art in research, prototyping and full production from ultra precision machining through micro-engineering, microelectronics and molecular manipulation. Application of displacement transducers to machines and instruments. Tolerance technology.


M6321 Precision Mechanism Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Fundamental concepts in designing precision machinery; metrological instrumentation, ultra-precision motion generators, and precision assembly. Flexure mechanisms for precision engineering. Mechanics of contact, kinetic coupling, vibration isolation and material selection. Actuators and sensors to control mechanisms. Manufacturing of micron scale machinery and structures using non-conventional processes. Case studies on precision instruments.


M6421 Advanced Design for Manufacturing

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
DFM principles and strategies. Classification system for manual, automatic and robotic assemblies. Evaluation of assembled parts. Analysing products for high-speed automatic assembly. Procedure for redesign. Design of parts for feeding and orienting. Vibratory and non-vibratory feeders. QFD process. Reliability analysis for product design. Selection of materials and processes. Design for repair and recycling.


M6423 Prototype and Rapid Prototyping

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction to prototyping. Soft and virtual prototyping. Fundamentals of rapid prototyping. Rapid prototyping systems. Rapid prototyping data format. Applications of rapid prototyping.


M6602 Interaction Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
The main objective is to give an overview of the most important research issues in human-computer interaction. Several design methodologies as well as specific design information will be reviewed. On completion of the course, students should be able to design and evaluate an interface. The topics include: Cognitive Issues in Interaction Design. Design of Computer Systems. Organisational Issues in Software Design. Evaluation of HCI.


M6802 Engineering Measurements

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Advanced principles of measurements which examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments. The design of measurements system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data acquisition. Overview of the operations of some specialised measurements systems which have important industrial applications.


M6913 Systems and Project Management

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course will introduce the project management body of knowledge and its relation to systems engineering and management.   The course will focus on systems approach to project organization, initiation, planning and control, life cycle costing, project budgeting, resource planning and scheduling, scope management, integration management, risk management, and cost management. Case studies on the topic will be presented and discussed in class. Students will also develop case studies and present them in class.


MSc (Systems and Project Management)


Core Courses

Elective Courses

Core Courses


M6910 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course will introduce the concepts of systems engineering for the design of systems with special focus to large scale systems.  Various models of both hard systems engineering and soft systems engineering will be discussed in class.  The student will develop case studies by applying systems engineering method of their choice on complex systems and present it in class.


M6911 Systems Architecture and Life Cycle Analysis

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Various topics related to complex architecture in various aspects of systems would be discussed. Topics include, fundamentals, Issues in systems complexity, systems integration, decomposition and reintegration, system rejuvenation, system functionality, and systems life cycle assessment and management.  Case studies will be presented and discussed. Students would have to develop their cases for presentation.


M6913 Systems and Project Management

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course will introduce the project management body of knowledge and its relation to systems engineering and management.   The course will focus on systems approach to project organisation, initiation, planning and control, life cycle costing, project budgeting, resource planning and scheduling, scope management, integration management, risk management, and cost management. Case studies on the topic will be presented and discussed in class. Students will also develop case studies and present them in class.


M6929 Management of Complex Engineering Projects

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will introduce complex engineering projects and systems management that needs to be followed to a sustained management of such projects. In the course topics such as Complex project management, managing risk in complex projects, competency and leadership development will be discussed. Case studies in large scale projects such as in energy, water resources, healthcare, defence, airports development, ports development, public transport systems, economic zone development will be presented and discussed. Students would have to develop their cases for presentation.


Elective Courses


L6103 Supply Chain: Strategy and Design

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Customer Service Dimension. Measuring Logistics Costs and Performance. Benchmarking the Supply Chain. Managing the Global Pipeline. Strategic Lead-Time Management. Strategic Alliances and Supplier Partnership Programme. Managing the Supply Chain. Supply Chain Integration and Optimisation. Actual vs the Virtual / Extended Enterprise Concept. Strategic Application of IT in Supply Chain Management. Supplier Selection Strategies and Criteria.

M6141 Quality Engineering

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Quality concepts, statistical process control, process improvement, design of experiments, reliability, quality management systems and design, product liability. Case studies and examples of industrial applications will be used throughout the course. The course develops an appreciation of advanced quality engineering techniques and a perception of how quality can be built into all stages of a product life cycle.


M6205 Systems Simulation and Modeling

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Discrete-event simulation; Basic model-building blocks; Simulation of global manufacturing facilities; System life cycle analysis; Simulation validation and verification; Continuous Simulation; Supply Chain Modelling; Simulation Case Study.


M6401 Product Design and Development

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Multi-disciplinary approach to product design and development. Product development process and strategies. Need identification and product specifications. Generation and evaluation of ideas and concepts. Product architecture. Product aesthetics and form creation. Product semantics and identity.


M6601 Human Factors Engineering Fundamentals

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course provides the students with the necessary background and fundamentals of human factors engineering for the programme. The topics include: Overview of human factors and its design process. Cognitive Human Factors and Human Computer Interaction. Human Machine Interaction. Physical Human Factors and Ergonomics. Organisational Aspects and Macro Ergonomics. Environmental Aspects.


M6925 Enterprise IT/IS Project Management

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
This course will highlight enterprise process management (EPM) and IT/IS project management. Topics such as process models in enterprise architecture, reference models, simulation and optimization of business processes and change management will be discussed in order to provide a platform for understanding the business requirements of enterprise systems.  Case studies will be presented and discussed. Students would have to develop their cases for presentation.


MA6534 Advanced Logistics Systems

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
This course introduces complex logistics systems such as reverse logistics, airport and seaport logistics management. It will also deal with supply contract modelling and management, and discuss global supply chain management issues in the context of changing logistics environment. Students will read and develop cases on various issues of complexity in logistics and present them in class.  


Graduate Courses for Research Students


MA7111 Advanced Solid Mechanics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: Any undergraduate course in the area of mechanics of solids (or mechanics of materials), Semester: 1

Part I. Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics

Part II. Applications to Boundary Value Problems

MA7121 Advanced Mechanical Vibration

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1
Engineers are becoming increasingly aware of the problems caused by vibration in engineering design. Vibration is a constant problem as it can impair performance and lead to fatigue, damage and the failure of a structure. Control of vibration is a key factor in preventing such detrimental results. This course provides a basic understanding of the principles of vibrations, presenting the core ideas and theories that define the field. The vibrations course starts with a thorough treatment of vibration theory and its engineering applications, from simple one degree-of-freedom to multi degree-of-freedom systems. Later, the course covers distributed systems (beam longitudinal and transverse vibrations), modal analysis and use of finite elements method in solving vibration problems. Practical examples are discussed throughout the course. Students are exposed to MATLAB and experimental vibrations by assigning them MATLAB projects and hands-on laboratory assignments.


MA7131 Finite Element Method

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
Introduction and basic concepts of finite element method. Weighted-residual and variational methods of finite element formulation. Trial solution, shape functions and numerical integration. Introduction to commercial finite element software. Formulation of typical (1-D, 2-D and 3-D) finite elements for elasticity, heat-conduction and structural problems. Solution techniques for large system of finite element equations. Numerical aspects of finite element solution: accuracy, convergence, mesh-refinement, patch test, locking and ill-conditioning, reduced order numerical integration, mesh-distortion and their effects, parametric versus metric shape functions etc.


MA7221 Advanced Fluids Mechanics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: Undergraduate fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and engineering mathematics, Semester: 1

1) Introduction and a Brief Review of Essential Mathematical Tools; (2) Description of Fluid Motion and Fluid Kinematics; (3) Conservation Laws and Boundary Conditions; (4) Statics, Constitutive Equation, Nondimensionalization and Simplification of the Navier-Stokes Equation; (5) Laminar Unidirectional Flow and Lubrication Analysis; (6) Creeping Flows, Stream Function Solutions, Stokes Law, and Reciprocal Theorem; (7) Laminar Flow at High Reynolds Number, Irrotational and Potential Flow, Boundary Layers, and Flow separation; (8) Turbulence, Averaged Equations of Motion, Eddy Viscosity and Mixing Length, Notions of Turbulent Scales and Energy Cascades; (9) Compressible Flow, Notions of Flow Discontinuities, Shock Waves, and Compressible Boundary Layers


MA7222 Computational Fluids Dynamics

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 2
The course will include a review on partial differential equations, elements of numerical linear algebra, discretisation techniques (emphasis on finite volume schemes) and turbulence modelling. The governing equations of fluid mechanics will be derived, and numerical/analytical methods will be introduced for solving the governing equations for different flow models (inviscid/viscous; incompressible/compressible). The finite volume method together with the pressure-velocity coupling for incompressible flows constitute the core of the course. Also covered are multigrid methods, grid generation and implementation of boundary conditions. The course will conclude with a basic description of parallel processing environment.


MA7321 Advanced Kinematic Theory of Mechanism

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: Linear Algebra, Semester: 2
Displacements: Rigid transformations, planar, spherical and spatial displacements;
Motion: Motion of a rigid body, the derivative of a motion and multi-parameter motion;
Screw theory: Screw coordinate transformations, bivectors, screw systems and dual orthogonal matrices;
Quaternions: Clifford Algebras, Planar quaternions, quaternions and dual quaternions;
Lie algebra: Lie groups, subgroups, and Lie algebra;
Mobility: Mobility in the plane, on sphere and in space;
Structure Equations: The general form, planar, spherical and spatial mechanisms;
Constraint manifolds: Planar, spherical and spatial mechanisms.


MA7511 Design and Analysis of Experiments

AUs: 3, Prerequisites: NIL, Semester: 1

1. Introduction to Probability and Statistics (6 hours)
Data organisation and sampling determination. Descriptive statistics. Probability distributions of random variables (normal, t, Chi-square, F). Sampling distributions of means and variances. Confidence intervals. Hypothesis tests for mean and variance. Type I and type II errors.

2. Simple Comparative Experiments (3 hours)
Introduction to strategy of experimentation. Guidelines for designing experiments. Using statistical techniques in experimentation. Sampling and sampling distributions. Inferences about differences in means for randomized designs and paired comparison designs. Inferences about variances of normal distributions.

3. Experiments With A Single Factor (6 hours)
Introduction to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Analysis of fixed effects model. Model adequacy checking. Practical interpretation of results. Determination of sample size. Regression approach to ANOVA. Nonparametric methods in ANOVA. Randomised complete block design.

4. Factorial Designs (9 hours)
Basic definitions and principles. Advantage of factorials. Two-factor factorial design. General factorial design. Fitting response curves and surfaces. Blocking in factorial design. 2² and 2³ designs. General 2^k designs. Single replicate of 2^k design. Addition of center points to 2 k design. Blocking and confounding in 2^k design.

5. Fractional Designs (6 hours)
Two-level fractional designs. One-half fraction of 2^k design. One-quarter fraction of 2^k design. General 2^k-p fractional design. Resolution III, IV and V designs. Supersaturated designs.

6. Advanced Techniques In Doe (9 hours)
Three-level and mixed-level factorial and fractional designs. Response surface methods and designs. Robust parameter design and process robustness studies. Experiments with random factors. Nested and split-plot designs. Nonnormal responses and transformation. Unbalanced data in factorial design.