Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering


Study programme description for study year 2013-2014

Semesters

Facts

Course code

180

Studyprogram code

B-MASKIN

Level

Bachelor's degree programme

Leads to degree

Bachelor i ingeniørfag

Full-/Part-time

Full-time

Duration

6 Semesters

Undergraduate

Yes

Language of instruction

Norwegian

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The main goal of the three-year engineer education program is to train engineers who, through theoretical and technical knowledge will acquire competence in independent work and who will assume responsibility for the relationships between technology, environment and society. The program is research based, at a professional high international level and it provides a platform for lifelong learning.The bachelor program in mechanical engineering is a three-year foundation program of 180 ECTS over six semesters.PROGRAM CONTENT, STRUCTURE AND PROGRESSION The program in mechanical engineering is based on a solid foundation in mathematics and natural science which provide the necessary tools for mastering the more technical courses later in the program. The basic subjects (G) come early in the progression of the courses. To create a feeling of identity and belonging to the field of mechanical engineering, technical courses (T) are also placed early in the program.

There is an increasing emphasis on mechanical engineering and materials technology subjects throughout the program. The aim is to enable the students to select materials, develop, design and determine dimensions for structures and components. Important topics are material characteristics, structural behaviour and design criteria. Electives (V) and social studies subjects (S) are placed toward the end of the program where a possible study period abroad can be fitted in. The final project, the bachelor assignment (paper) (B) of 15 ECTS, may be carried out individually or in groups. In order to be assigned a topic for a bachelor paper, satisfactory progression must be demonstrated as cited in Regulations for Bachelor's thesis. UiS wishes to offer all its programs as planned, but courses still have to be subject to availability of resources and a minimum student enrollment. Also the content and scope of the courses will necessarily have to change over time because of professional development, use of new technology and general social change.

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Learning outcome

Candidates with a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering will have knowledge within materials science and mechanical engineering with emphasize on strength analysis, design and selection of materials.

 

National curriculum

National Guidelines for Engineer Education establish a nationally uniform professional level and is a guarantor for the unity and recognition of the program independent of institutional profiles. The guidelines also contribute to maintaining a high international level of the Norwegian engineer foundation education.

Course assessment

Form and/or discussion according to faculty guidelines.

Study plan and courses

Enrolment year: 2013

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Student exchange

Study periods abroad will primarily be organized in the 5th or 6th semesters, but they may also be offered in the 3rd and 4th semesters if we have favorable agreements with institutions abroad that provide approximately overlapping courses.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway (read: "generell studiekompetanse") + extra requirements of Mathematics and Physics similar to (R1+R2) Mathematics and FYS1 Physics

There are also language requirements in Norwegian and English ("Bergenstest", TOEFL Test)

Application: Samordna opptak. Url: www.samordnaopptak.no

Contact: post@uis.no, telefon: 51 83 17 00

Further information: www.uis.no

Contact information

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science, phone +47 51 83 17 47, E-mail: post-tn@uis.no