L.EM004 - ECTS

This course unit aims the promotion of logical reasoning, methods of analysis and the theoretical development of mathematical concepts is fundamental to support the study of the majority of course units along this programme of studies.
This course unit aims to introduce the basic fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra, Vector Algebra and Analytic Geometry.

L.EM005 - ECTS

Students should get solid theoretical and practical formation on the main concepts of differential and integral calculus of real functions of one real variable.

L.EM002 - ECTS Acquisition of fundamental knowledge in materials science, namely:

• Know the main materials used in Mechanical Engineering, the main properties (thermal and mechanical) and applications.
• Understand and relate the various factors that contribute to the great diversity of mechanical behaviour of the materials (structure, chemical composition, defects, chemical bonds, processing).
• Use equilibrium diagrams.
• Understand the basic principles of fracture mechanics, fatigue and fluence.
• Know the main mechanical tests (traction, hardness, toughness, fatigue, creep) to determine the mechanical properties of the materials.
• Understand the main forms of materials degradation and processes to minimize or avoid them.

Experimental Skills
Experimental work related to the contents of the UC.

Transversal Competencies
Extracurricular teamwork and reports.

L.EM003 - ECTS Introduction of the concept of Standardization in general and of its importance in Engineering. Acquisition of deep knowledge about the representation of the nominal shape and dimensions of objects. Development of spatial visualization and technical communication skills. Introduction to the concept of Geometrical product specification (GPS). Acquisition of basic knowledge about surface development methods. Introduction to diagrammatic drawings.

L.EM001 - ECTS

This course aims at introducing students to the fundamental management and organizational concepts, providing an integrated perspective of the different functional management areas and organizational issues. The main concepts of management, organizations and main functional areas are presented. Emphasis on decision support of the management of production operations in industrial companies is given.

FEUP003 - ECTS

• To welcome and integrate the new coming students.
• To introduce the most important services of the campus
• To teach “Soft Skills” and to stress their importance (soft skills: teamwork, communication, etc) 
• To discuss a scientific Theme / Project of limited complexity in engineering areas.

L.EM010 - ECTS

Development of the reasoning capacity of students and knowledge of essential mathematical concepts. Students should get solid theoretical and practical on the main concepts and results of differential and integral calculus of several variables.

L.EM008 - ECTS Development of standardization concepts in Mechanical Engineering Drawing. Improvement of spatial visualization and technical communication skills. Introduction to design drawing. Introduction to the functional analysis of mechanical systems with the detail drawing of some components. Development of the ability to establish relationships between the design, product definition, manufacturing and verification phases.

L.EM011 - ECTS

To develop the knowledge and understanding about the main areas of Mechanical Engineering. To provide information regarding the main technological processes to design and produce parts in Mechanical Engineering. To promote the insight of new perspectives related with restraining factors for product manufacturing and its interaction with users (e.g. design for all), environmental problems and sustainability. 

L.EM006 - ECTS

L.EM009 - ECTS

Aims: This is a course that gives students the opportunity to be aware of the essential concepts to construct algorithms, which make them able to solve a variety of problems, essencialy focused on vector and matrix calculation, numerical integration and polynomial approximation. These are essential tools to solve engineering problems. The programming language that is going to be used to develop and test programs is Python. In the second part of the semester MATLAB language will be introduced.

L.EM007 - ECTS

Specific: understanding the diverse forms of energy (similarities and differences) as well as the basic laws of thermodynamics and their application to thermodynamic systems.

L.EM016 - ECTS

1-BACKGROUND Mechanical Engineering evolution shows that advanced mathematics is of main importance in present skills and research areas.

2- SPECIFIC AIMS Development of the reasoning capacity of the students and knowledge of advanced mathematics for engineers. Students should get solid theoretical and practical skills on the main concepts and results of differential and integral calculus of several variables and be able to develope some technological applications.

3- PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE Functions, graphs, three-dimensional integration, differential and integral calculus and linear algebra.

4- PERCENT DISTRIBUTION Scientific component 75% Technological component 25% 5-LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and understanding of:

- ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

-The Laplace Transform.

-LINE INTEGRAL of scalar and vector functions.

-SURFACE INTEGRAL.

-FOURIER ANALYSIS Fourier Series.

 

L.EM015 - ECTS

Specific:

For each chapter in the program the students will be able to:

- list the applicability conditions of the numerical methods and state the corresponding theorems of convergence; 

- apply the methods, formula and algorithms taught to real problems;

- describe the behavior of the methods, translate them into algorithms and ‘Matlab Functions’ as well as test them on examples comparing and analyzing the results;

- explain the proofs of the theorems given and apply the proof techniques involved to other related situations;

- solve new problems with the numerical tools here taught and compare the performance of the various numerical methods in terms of speed and accuracy.

L.EM014 - ECTS Understand the process of manufacture of the cast iron and steels and origin of the inclusions.
Understand, predict and relate microstructures with chemical composition, cooling rates and mechanical properties.
To know the nomenclature and objectives of the main states of supply of the metallic alloys and their thermal treatments.
Ability to discuss the selection of metal alloys.
Ability to design and understand thermal treatments.
Select materials, coatings and surface treatments, considering the corrosion resistance, ease of the manufacturing process and recyclability of the proposed solutions.
Computer Skills
Domain material selection software - CES Edupack
Experimental Skills
Carry out thermal treatments, microstructural analysis and mechanical tests.
Transversal Competencies
Capabilities to collect technical information, carry out group work, reports and presentations.

L.EM012 - ECTS

 1. To be acquainted with the essential concepts of KINEMATICS that is related with the motion of RIGID BODIES. To determine its velocity and acceleration. 2. To know how to determine velocity fields and contemporaneous accelerations in absolute or relative motions of the various mechanism components in an arbitrary 3D motion. 3. To identify what happens on a solid due to its motion (mass and inertia). 4. To know how to determine the dynamic balance of mechanical systems through vector theorems, energy theorems, impulse theorem and quantity of movement. 5- LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the semester, students should know how to analyze the kinematic and dynamic behaviours of plannar and spacial mechanisms. Understand the kinematics and dynamics of trivial mechanisms (gears, rolling bearings, cam - follower, piston ring-cylinder liner, rolling/sliding contacts ...)

L.EM013 - ECTS

ENG

Know how to analyse any thermal engine system in light of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics. Being able to propose improvements in existing thermal engine systems in terms of their characterizing parameters. Know how to analyse any refrigeration machine and heat pump in light of the First and Second Law of Thermodynamics as well as propose solutions for a better performance. Be able to analyse non-reactive and reactive gaseous mixtures with emphasis on air conditioning and combustion processes. At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to analyze the performance of thermal energy conversion systems.

AADL01 - ECTS To promote competences on automation and data acquisition.

CP01 - ECTS

• Identify different styles of interpersonal relationships and determine the most adequate behavioral, attitudinal and relational factors for the efficiency of each professional communication situation.
• Apply attitudes that generate satisfaction in the professional environment and practical communication techniques to manage interaction situations whose demands and/or difficulties imply a high level of control over the communication process.
• Self-diagnose needs for the evolution of their communication potential and be aware of the changes to be promoted to ensure a strong proficiency in their communication performance in the exercise of professional functions in the areas of engineering and information, communication and electronics technologies.

MTIL01 - ECTS

This course unit aims to promote basic transversal skills for an engineer with responsibilities in a laboratory context, namely in topics related to the identification and use of materials and tools useful in the assembly and testing of laboratory facilities.

CTEIL01 - ECTS

The objectives of this transversal skills curricular unit are:

• Present the open source philosophy and its impact on software development;
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system and its basic principles;
• Develop practical navigation and operation skills in the Linux environment;
• Develop the ability to customize and optimize Linux systems for various applications;
• Promote problem-solving skills in the management and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

In this way, it is intended that students recognize the advantages of customizing the operating system to meet specific needs and improve efficiency in its use as a work tool.

CSR01 - ECTS

• provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple algorithms for cooperation and consensus of multiple agents with a special focus on robotic swarm competitions. Swarm intelligence and control algorithms have applications in many scientific fields, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data science, computer and information science, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; what makes this topic cross-cutting.
• prepare students for the robotics swarm competition, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

L.EM021 - ECTS The syllabus contents covered in this curricular unit were structured so that the students can:

1. To deepen their functional analysis of mechanisms.
2. Know the fundamentals, features, and functionalities of 2D and 3D CAD systems.
3. Efficiently use 2D and 3D CAD systems to model and simulate components and mechanical systems.
4. Carry out computational tests of mechanical resistance based on integrated solutions in CAD systems.
5. To know the fundamentals, the characteristics, and the functionalities of numerical control systems of machine tools.
6. Efficiently program numerical control systems for machine tools.
7. Develop interface applications between CAD/CAM/CNC/Simulation systems involving geometric and non-geometric information.

L.EM020 - ECTS

SPECIFIC AIMS The main objective of this course is to present the basic principles and foundations of Electricity and Magnetic Circuits to the Mechanical Engineering students. That is, to an audience composed of non-electrical engineering students. A second objective is to present the essential material in an uncomplicated fashion, focusing on the important results and applications, and presenting the students with the most appropriate analytical and computational tools to solve a variety of practical problems.

EAV1 - ECTS

GSC01 - ECTS The overall objective of this training is to capacitate students to identify and characterize anthropogenic contamination in multi-compartment environments.

The training will raise awareness and provide students with the methodologies to be followed when faced with a real situation of (in)visible pollution, as is the case of deep contamination affecting soils and groundwater.

IADE01 - ECTS

In this training in transversal skills, students are expected to acquire skills in the use of Spreadsheets, in particular MS Excel, for solving management problems and analyzing large volumes of data, namely using data series available in Pordata, INE and others.

IADP01 - ECTS Students are expected to acquire transversal skills in solving management problems and data analysis using the Python language and its libraries, namely using data series available at Pordata and INE.

IMQ01 - ECTS To provide the minimum knowledge necessary to understand the fundamental concepts of Quantum Mechanics.

IR01 - ECTS

Robotics is a privileged means of applying engineering where knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Programming, etc. is combined; thus complementing the technical-scientific skills that are learned in the study programs that students of this training attend.

The introduction to Robotics aims to allow the development of skills for the development and integration of different knowledge in a very attractive way and based on practical work with real equipment. Understanding the working principle of various sensors and actuators and their application in real systems will broaden the understanding and attractiveness of Physics and Mathematics.

The introduction to programming languages ​​is something relevant in any engineering, technologies and exact sciences course. Students, by acquiring basic programming skills applied to robotics, will increase their potential to develop applications involving hardware and software/firmware; thus, this training in TC is transversal to several areas of study.

It is also the objective of this training to promote the development of soft skills. Thus, it will be through group work to be developed on the subject taught and for the application of learning that students will have the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as the ability to work in a team and develop various roles, cooperation between team members.

 

L.EM019 - ECTS

• Acquisition of knowledge on non-metallic materials that allow the selection of these materials.
• Knowledge of the several ceramic materials, polymeric materials and polymer matrix composites, their main applications and properties.
• Understanding the mechanical properties of ceramic, polymeric and composite materials.
• Knowledge of the main manufacturing processes.

L.EM018 - ECTS

Analyze, understand and characterize, on the basis of their respective properties and fundamental laws of mechanics, the behavior of resting and moving fluids. Using specific methodologies and, in some cases, introducing relevant simplifications, solve problems of Fluid Mechanics in engineering and create the basis for the resolution of other more comprehensive, with the complementary knowledge to be transmitted in the scope of Fluid Mechanics II and of the master in Mechanical Engineering..

L.EM017 - ECTS

This course aims to teach the fundamental concepts of solid mechanics and their application to the study of linear parts under simple and traction/compression, torsion and flexion loads. This course also aims to develop the students’ ability to solve simple structural problems and to improve the students’ knowledge on solid mechanics.

MPSAC01 - ECTS

• provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple learning and control algorithms. The proposed algorithms make use of data to improve their performance and have applications in several scientific areas of engineering, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data sciences, computer and information sciences, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; which makes this topic transversal.
• prepare students to solve mini-projects in groups, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

DDS01 - ECTS

This curricular unit (UC) has as its main objective the acquisition of skills on the fundamental aspects of the connection between Engineering and Sustainability and respective challenges. To that end, this UC addresses fundamental concepts about sustainability in its environmental, economic, and social aspects.

SAFE01 - ECTS

The general objectives of the training unit are:

- Train students who carry out activities in laboratories to act in accordance with safety standards.
- Identify risks of accidents arising from the handling of toxic, corrosive and flammable agents, failures in laboratory infrastructure or operational conditions and ways to solve these problems.
- Create and maintain standardized documents for use in laboratories.

AADL01 - ECTS To promote competences on automation and data acquisition.

CP01 - ECTS

• Identify different styles of interpersonal relationships and determine the most adequate behavioral, attitudinal and relational factors for the efficiency of each professional communication situation.
• Apply attitudes that generate satisfaction in the professional environment and practical communication techniques to manage interaction situations whose demands and/or difficulties imply a high level of control over the communication process.
• Self-diagnose needs for the evolution of their communication potential and be aware of the changes to be promoted to ensure a strong proficiency in their communication performance in the exercise of professional functions in the areas of engineering and information, communication and electronics technologies.

MTIL01 - ECTS

This course unit aims to promote basic transversal skills for an engineer with responsibilities in a laboratory context, namely in topics related to the identification and use of materials and tools useful in the assembly and testing of laboratory facilities.

CTEIL01 - ECTS

The objectives of this transversal skills curricular unit are:

• Present the open source philosophy and its impact on software development;
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of the Linux operating system and its basic principles;
• Develop practical navigation and operation skills in the Linux environment;
• Develop the ability to customize and optimize Linux systems for various applications;
• Promote problem-solving skills in the management and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

In this way, it is intended that students recognize the advantages of customizing the operating system to meet specific needs and improve efficiency in its use as a work tool.

CSR01 - ECTS

• provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple algorithms for cooperation and consensus of multiple agents with a special focus on robotic swarm competitions. Swarm intelligence and control algorithms have applications in many scientific fields, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data science, computer and information science, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; what makes this topic cross-cutting.
• prepare students for the robotics swarm competition, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

EAV1 - ECTS

L.EM026 - ECTS

SPECIFIC AIMS:
Provide students with an integrated view of Statistics and of its usefulness, making them capacitated users of Descriptive Statistics and Statistical Inference.

IADE01 - ECTS

In this training in transversal skills, students are expected to acquire skills in the use of Spreadsheets, in particular MS Excel, for solving management problems and analyzing large volumes of data, namely using data series available in Pordata, INE and others.

IADP01 - ECTS Students are expected to acquire transversal skills in solving management problems and data analysis using the Python language and its libraries, namely using data series available at Pordata and INE.

IMQ01 - ECTS

IR01 - ECTS
The introduction to Robotics aims to allow the development of competences of development and integration of diverse knowledge in a very attractive way and based on practical work with real equipment. Understanding the working principle of various sensors and actuators and their application in real systems will broaden the understanding and attractiveness of Physics and Mathematics.

Introduction to programming languages is relevant in any engineering, technology and exact sciences course. By acquiring basic programming skills applied to robotics, students will increase their potential to develop applications that involve hardware and software/firmware; being so that this training in TC is transversal to several study areas.

It is also an objective of this course to promote the development of soft skills. Thus, it will be through group work to be developed on the subject matter taught and for the application of learning that students will have the opportunity to develop soft-skills such as the ability to work in a team and develop various roles and cooperation among team members.

The assessment will allow students to develop soft-skills in the areas of scientific report writing and communication/oral presentations with the defence of ideas and argumentation.

L.EM022 - ECTS

Analysis and design of isostatic and hyperstatic structures: beams, frames, articulated systems and reticulated structures. Analysis of structures using numerical methods and based on solid mechanics. The analysis of structures presupposes the determination of efforts, deformations and tensions in the structure, thus allowing the validation of the proposed structural solution. The methodologies for designing and verifying safety are presented.
Specific objectives: Knowledge, understanding and analysis of the Displacement Method and the Finite Element Method (formulated based on the displacement method), applying it to solve linear elastic analysis problems of structures. Students are expected to know the fundamentals of the Displacement Method and be able to construct the stiffness matrix and the stress vector of a structure; know how to introduce boundary conditions that simulate connections to the outside of the referred structure and determine the vector of nodal displacements; know how to calculate the forces acting on critical sections of this structure. It is expected that, at the end of the academic period, students will know the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method, be able to construct, by numerical integration, the stiffness matrix and the demand vector of a finite, isoparametric, triangular and quadrangular element , with linear/quadratic approximation, intended for linear-elastic analysis of structures; be able, from the nodal displacements, to calculate the displacements, deformations and stresses at points inside a finite element.

L.EM023 - ECTS

Analyse, understand and characterise the behaviour of fluids in internal flows, the energy requirements of a flow and the operation of pumps and centrifugal fans, the measurement of fundamental quantities in fluid flows, the interaction between a moving fluid and an object immersed in it, and some basic aspects of open-channel and compressible flows. Solve and understand fluid mechanics problems.

MPSAC01 - ECTS

• provide students with basic skills in the design, development and implementation of simple learning and control algorithms. The proposed algorithms make use of data to improve their performance and have applications in several scientific areas of engineering, including, environmental, bioengineering, civil, data sciences, computer and information sciences, electrotechnics, physics, mechanics, nanotechnology and chemistry; which makes this topic transversal.
• prepare students to solve mini-projects in groups, promoting the development of complementary skills (soft skills), namely: teamwork, cooperation, peer communication, time management, resource management, stress management.

DDS01 - ECTS

This curricular unit (UC) has as its main objective the acquisition of skills on the fundamental aspects of the connection between Engineering and Sustainability and respective challenges. To that end, this UC addresses fundamental concepts about sustainability in its environmental, economic, and social aspects.

L.EM024 - ECTS The essential objective of this UC is to provide students with the fundamental concepts:

• of the welding and brazing bonding processes used in the manufacture of carbon steel and carbon/manganese steel structures. - Concept of weldability.
• of the techniques of bonding materials with structural adhesives.
• of the casting processes of parts in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
• of additive manufacturing processes using metals and plastics.

RNMOG - ECTS

SAFE01 - ECTS

The general objectives of the training unit are:

- Train students who carry out activities in laboratories to act in accordance with safety standards.
- Identify risks of accidents arising from the handling of toxic, corrosive and flammable agents, failures in laboratory infrastructure or operational conditions and ways to solve these problems.
- Create and maintain standardized documents for use in laboratories.

L.EM025 - ECTS

Fluid Power Systems for drive, transmission and control through fluid energy: hydraulics and pneumatics.
On conclusion of this course the student should be able to understand the technologies of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, the functional properties, sizing and selection of parts for an application.

L.EM030 - ECTS

This course aims to give an overview on the potentialities of logic control systems and technologies that are related to industrial automation.  This course acts as an introduction to logic controllers, which is especially suitable for Mechanical Engineering students. By the end of the semester, students should be acquainted with technical and scientific concepts that are essential on the development of studies regarding the use of logic control systems in industrial and programmable automation.

L.EM027 - ECTS

This course on the design of machine elements serves as a fundamental building block for the field of machine design. It covers the in-depth analysis and design of commonly used machine elements.

To successfully complete this course, students are required to have a solid understanding of related topics from other courses such as Solid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, and Materials.

The knowledge and skills acquired in these courses will be applied and supplemented with the new concepts and techniques taught in this course.

L.EM029 - ECTS

This course unit aims at teaching the fundamentals required to understand two groups of complementary and important manufacturing processes for the production of complex parts and/or mass production: conventional machining processes and processes based on metal forming. The course aim is to stimulate students to develop an understanding of the most common and current technological solutions, associated with two groups of manufacturing processes, and at the same time their applications in the production of parts, always using the most efficient routes. This course unit, following the Manufacturing Processes I course unit, will provide students with solid training and a complete theoretical and practical view of the manufacturing processes that dominate the parts manufacturing industry. The knowledge acquired will also form the required background for the future development of new knowledge in the area of advanced manufacturing processes.

L.EM031 - ECTS

To apply the subjects learned throughout the 3 years of undergraduate training to solve assignments proposed by companies, research institutes and faculty, with recourse to computational and experimental techniques, aiming at:

1. Acquiring programming skills in different programming languages.
2. Acquiring practical skills in preparing experimental activities, including the execution of tests and interpretation of the data obtained thereof.

At the end of the curricular unit the student should have acquired a global vision of the engineering problems solving process.

L.EM028 - ECTS

To understand the mechanisms and modes of heat transfer and to identify the corresponding governing fundamental equations. The focus is on the comprehension of the physical phenomena, and their modelling through simplified mathematical models. Another objective is to provide a first contact with heat transfer experimental techniques.