Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BEng
Programme Code CR_EMECH_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2025
Department MECHANICAL, BIOMEDICAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth The ability to apply knowledge in the areas of mathematics, science, ICT, design and engineering practice relevant to the mechanical engineer.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind the ability to identify and solve problems of mathematics, science, design and engineering technology to the solution of well-defined mechanical engineering technology problems and will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas, designs and calculations through a combination of oral, written and presentation skills.
PO3 Skill - Range ability to use basic techniques, skills and modern computer-based engineering tools necessary to solve engineering technology problems in mechanical engineering.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity ability to apply, manipulate and develop the design of a system, component or process to meet specified needs and to contribute to the assessment of the technical performance of a mechanical system.
PO5 Competence - Context to select, design manufacture or diagnose a solution to common engineering technology problems in mechanical engineering.
PO6 Competence - Role awareness, responsibility and good judgement in achieving personal and/or team goals in well-defined work settings.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn initiative and identify areas of professional development to enhance his/hers competence/skills.
PO8 Competence - Insight a view of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which mechanical engineering operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MECH6008 Introductory CAD NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH6011 Materials & Processes NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6014 Mechanical Workshop Practice NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH6029 Mechanics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MATH6014 Technological Mathematics 1 David Goulding 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6040 Intro 3-D Parametric Modelling NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6017 Pneumatics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MATH6015 Technological Mathematics 2 David Goulding 4 5
MECH6007 Thermofluids NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6019 Welding Technology NIALL MORRIS 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6031 Electrical Principles 1 Michael J. O Mahony 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
COMP6014 ICT for Eng Techs Ted Scully 3 5
AUTO6026 Intro to Auto Engines NIALL MORRIS 2 5
PHYS6025 Introduction - Process Control Donagh OMahony 5 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6032 Electro-Pneu. & M/C maint. NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6022 Mechanical CAD and Design NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6031 Mechanics of Materials 2 NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MANU6012 Metrology & Quality Control NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201 David Goulding 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6032 Electrical Principles 2 Michael J. O Mahony 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
AUTO6027 Intro to Auto Chassis Systems NIALL MORRIS 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6021 3-D Mech Analysis & Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
STAT6010 Intro. to Probability & Stats David Goulding 1 5
MECH6025 Material Science NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6028 Mechanical Workshop Practice 2 NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6030 Mechanics of Machines NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH6033 Thermofluids 2 NIALL MORRIS 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH7010 CAE & Mechanical Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH7009 Materials/Structures Mechanics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7014 Mechatronics 3 - PLC Control NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7016 Project Research & Design GER KELLY 3 5
MATH7020 Technological Mathematics 301 David Goulding 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR7011 Biomedical Electronic Systems JOSEPH CONNELL 3 5
ELEC7007 Electrotechnology NIALL MORRIS 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INTR6018 Microcontroller Applications Michael J. O Mahony 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MANU7003 Engineering Management NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7007 Manufacturing Technology NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH7015 Project Realisation NIALL MORRIS 2 10
MECH7030 SCADA & Robotics NIALL MORRIS 1 5
INTR7009 Thermofluids 3 NIALL MORRIS 2 5