Postgraduate Courses

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply solid mechanics knowledge to advanced stress analysis and practical problems.
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  Explain some solid mechanics related phenomena in engineering and daily life.
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  Perform quantitative analysis for practical solid mechanics problems.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the microstructure-property relationships of polymers and select proper polymeric materials for specific engineering applications.
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  Characterize polymer fracture and evaluate fracture toughness of polymers using rigorous fracture mechanics methods under various conditions.
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  Explain the fundamental fractography of polymers and carry out basic failure analysis using microscopes and thermal analysis equipment.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply fluid mechanics knowledge to certain practical problems.
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  Explain some fluid mechanics related phenomena in daily life.
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  Analyze practical fluid mechanics problems.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Distinguish different fabrication and processing methods for FRPs and nanocomposites.
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  Explain the mechanical and functional properties of these composites based on the microstructures/properties of the fillers and the matrix material, as well as the way how these constituents are combined to produce composites.
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  Identify potential applications of FRPs and nanocomposites utilizing these properties.
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  Identify the mechanics of stress transfer through the filler/matrix interface and interphase, lamination theory and failure mechanisms behind the fracture of FRPs and nanocomposites.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Recognize the commanding knowledge in fundamental mathematics and algorithms underneath today's popular numerical methods.
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  Apply basic MATLAB computer programming to implement some representative numerical methods.
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  Describe the history and evolution of the technologies and innovations in mechanical engineering.
• 4.
  Describe and formulate a mechanical engineering problem in a format suitable for solution by numerical methods.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Analyze and explain the deformation behaviour of various crystalline and noncrystalline materials from a mechanistic point of view at the atomic to microstructure scale.
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  Analyze and explain the effect of various microstructure features on the strength of materials.
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  Analyze and explain the effects of various manufacturing and processing techniques on the mechanical behavior of the materials.
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  Predict the possible scenarios of material failure given the manufacturing, loading and environmental conditions.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Examine the materials and materials processes from the perspective of both thermodynamics and kinetics.
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  Identify the laws of thermodynamics and solution theory of materials.
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  Explain the diffusion and phase transformation in terms of its kinetics.
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  Explain the effect of thermodynamics and kinetics on the microstructure of materials.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe in-depth the concepts of continuum through statistical physics.
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  Apply the conservation laws to fluid flows and transports of heat and mass.
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  Demonstrate the dimensionless parameters that play the key roles in heat and mass transfer.
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  Illustrate the basic physics of transport phenomena through the analytical solutions of simple heat and mass transfer problems.
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  Apply the numerical technique for solving the practical engineering problems where the analytical solutions are not available.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Explain the fundamental mathematical theories and algorithms underlying modern CAD/CAM/CAE systems/technologies.
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  Use a computer language (e.g. MATLAB) to implement some classical algorithms in curves, surfaces, optimization, and numerical controlled machining tool path generation.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Describe the basics of robotic systems.
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  Define the needs, acquire necessary information and select appropriate robots for various industrial applications.
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  Apply the knowledge learned for the design and development of simple robots.
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  Explain the principles of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, trajectory generation and control.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Use basic knowledge in mechanisms and mathematical tool to model to design products with quality.
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  Conduct tolerance allocation and analysis for precision machine design and assessment.
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  Conduct sensibility analysis for precision design optimization.
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  Evaluate the needs and benefits of precision manufacturing technologies.
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  Recognize the technical and social problems in the manufacturing industries in the Pearl River Delta and the need for industrial transformation.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply the process models of precision machining, such as kinematics, mechanics, force, friction, energy, thermal design, and tribochemistry, for precision machining process design.
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  Evaluate the key factors affecting surface quality in precision machining.
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  Analyze the types of machining tools and their characteristics for machining process design.
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  Evaluate the relationships between precision, energy efficiency, thermal damage, and cost, with the machining parameters, for machine tool design and development.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• 1.
  Recognize the commanding knowledge in fundamental mathematics and algorithms underneath today’s topology optimization methods.
• 2.
  Apply basic MATLAB computer programming to implement some representative numerical methods.
• 3.
  Describe the history and evolution of the technologies and innovations in mechanical engineering.
• 4.
  Describe and formulate a mechanical engineering problem in a format suitable for solution by design optimization methods.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Apply electronic packaging knowledge to certain practical problems encountered in electronic packaging and assembly processes.
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  Analyze and find solutions for practical packaging materials selection and failure causes.
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  Communicate analysis and failure causes of electronic packages and assemblies to peers and customers.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Derive finite element formulations for structural mechanical problems and heat conduction.
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  Implement finite element methods for simple 1-D problems such as truss analysis and 1-D heat conduction either by hand calculation or by programming.
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  Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structural component due to axial load, torsion, and bending, acting individually or in combination.
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  Numerically calculate temperature profile and heat flux in 1-D and 2-D heat conduction problems.
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  Numerically evaluate stresses, strains and deformation of a structure under either plane-stress or plane-strain conditions.
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  Derive finite element formulations for time-dependent and/or non-linear problems.
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  Perform structural analysis and heat transfer modeling using commercial software package, and conduct engineering design in a team work environment.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Introduce the relationships among the engineering material properties and process variables in a given manufacturing process.
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  Understand the principles of traditional and recently developed manufacturing processes.
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  Provide process characteristics, capabilities and limitations on related machinery and equipment.
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  Analyze and make decisions in manufacturing and product specifications.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Identify the fundamental knowledge of the selected topics of current interest which may not be covered by existing courses.
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  Design and evaluate the selected topics in different areas.
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  Apply advanced theories and methods related to the course topic.
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  Formulate and solve problems in the various areas of the course topic.

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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  Pursue a topic of interest in mechanical engineering area that does not necessarily fit into a traditional academic curriculum.
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  Analyze specialized materials and gain research/development experience.
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  Use a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues.
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  Develop a consciousness of the ethical aspects of research and development work.