Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Course curriculum is based on general introduction to mechanical engineering in particular. The subjects of interests are:

• Systematic techniques
• Methods of product development
• Introduction to 3D modelling and simple simulations
• Building of models and prototypes with the digital and manual tools
• Introduction to sustainability.

The candidate has

• the basic understanding of the engineer role in the domain of mechanical engineering
• product design and product development including basic elements of constructions, mechanics, calculations and machine programming
• visualisation and modelling using manual and digital tools
• communication of the obtained knowledge to people with different backgrounds and experties.

Pedagogical methods:

• Individual assignments
• Group work under supervision
• Lectures on chosen topics