I.Educational Objectives
This Program aims at the cultivation of senior research-based and technical talents in engineering mechanics field, who have knowledge of science, engineering and humanities,be good atorganizing, coordinating and communicating, have awareness of innovation and global vision; and who, with a sound foundation of engineering structural mechanics analysis knowledge,engineering specialization, modern mechanics testing and measurement technologies, astrong ability of research, application and engineering practice; are qualified to undertake the work of fundamental research, engineering design,technology development, application research, operation and management in mechanical, civil, aerospace and materials engineering fields.
II.Graduate Outcomes
Students of this degree willrequire:
1.Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science,mechanics fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve complex engineering structural mechanics problems;
2.Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, analyze and research literature of complex engineering structural mechanics problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics and natural sciences;
3.Design/development of solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex engineering structural mechanics problems with appropriate considerations of legal, public health, safety, cultural, societal, and environmental issues, andshow the sense of innovation during designprocess;
4.Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering structural mechanics problems using scientific principles,scientific methods andmodern mechanics testing and measurement technologies to provide valid conclusions via the process of experiment design, data analysis and interpretation, and information synthesis;
5.Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to complex engineering structural mechanics problems, with an understanding of the limitations;
6.The Engineer and Society: An ability to rationalize and assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities involving solutions to complex engineering structural mechanics problems;
7.Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering structural mechanics problems on sustainability of society and environment;
8.Ethics: Knowledge of humanities ands ocial sciences, a sense of social responsibility and professional ethics;
9. Individual and Team work: An ability to function effectively in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams;
10.Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and general public on engineering problems, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design documentations, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions, witha global vision, can do communicationin the multicultural context;
11.Project Management: An ability to understand and apply engineering management principles and economic decision-making to managing projects in a multi-disciplinary team;
12.Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize the need and prepare for independent and life-long learning, and to learn and adjust to development.
III.Program Features
Engineering Mechanics is an engineering oriented major with wide applicability; which can be used in mechanical, civil, aerospace, chemical industry, vehicle, ship, transportation, weapons, materials, electronic communication equipment, intelligent machinery and other industries. This program focuses on the cultivation of professionals, who have sound foundation of mechanics theory, master the modern computing technology and experimental technology, familiar with other related core technology, have ability to solve practical problems, as well as the innovation ability of practical engineering design.
IV. Length of Schooling, Graduation Requirements and Degree Awarded
1. The length of schooling is usually 4, but flexibly 3-6 years based on the credit system.
2. The minimum credits for the program are 165, which are distributed as follows:
Category |
Credit |
General Education Courses |
27+(6) |
Core Courses in General Discipline |
26 |
Core Courses in General Category |
34 |
Core Courses in Specialty |
14 |
Elective Coursesin Specialty |
25 |
Elective CoursesinGeneral Education |
8 |
Intensive Practicum |
31 |
Total |
165 |
3. The students will graduate when they finish all required courses, elective courses and practices specified in this program to get the required minimum credits, complete other required courses without credits, and qualified in virtue, wisdom and health. Those who satisfy the above requirements will be awarded Bachelor of Engineering.
V.Curriculum and Credit Distribution
1. General Courses (27+8credits)
The general courses consist of two parts: required courses and elective courses. The general elective courses are to be fulfilled in accordance with “The Implementation Scheme of the General elective courses (cultural and quality education) of Hunan University”. Disciplinary General Education Courses are as follows:
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE01101 |
General Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and Socialist Theory with Chinese Characteristics |
3+(3) |
|
GE01039 |
Morals & Ethics & Fundamentals of Law |
1.5+(1.5) |
|
GE01100 |
Current Affairs and Policy |
0.5+(1.5) |
|
GE01102 |
Survey of Modern Chinese History |
2 |
|
GE01103 |
Basic Theory of Marxism (Ⅰ) |
2 |
|
GE01104 |
Basic Theory of Marxism (Ⅱ) |
2 |
|
GE01012 |
English（1） |
2 |
|
GE01013 |
English（2） |
2 |
|
GE01014 |
English（3） |
2 |
|
GE01015 |
English（4） |
2 |
|
GE01088 |
Basic Computer Skills Test |
0.5 |
|
GE01095 |
Introduction to Computer Technology and Programming (C module) |
2.5 |
|
GE01101 |
Psychological Diathesis and Career Development |
1 |
|
GE01089 |
Physical Education（1） |
1 |
|
GE01090 |
Physical Education（2） |
1 |
|
GE01091 |
Physical Education（3） |
1 |
|
GE01082 |
Physical Education（4） |
1 |
|
|
Electives in Cultural and Quality Education (Common Elective Courses) |
8 |
|
2. Core Courses in General Discipline (26 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE03025 |
Advanced Mathematics A (Ⅰ) |
5 |
|
GE03026 |
Advanced Mathematics A (Ⅱ) |
5 |
|
GE03003 |
Linear Algebra A |
3 |
|
GE03004 |
Probability and Mathematics Statistic A |
3 |
|
GE03005 |
Physics A (Ⅰ) |
3 |
|
GE03006 |
Physics A (Ⅱ) |
3 |
|
GE03007(8) |
Physics Experiments A |
2 |
|
ME03001 |
Engineering Chemistry |
2 |
|
3. Core Courses in General Category (34 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME04017 |
Mechanical Engineering Graphics（1） |
3 |
|
ME04018 |
Mechanical Engineering Graphics（2） |
3 |
|
ME04019 |
Engineering Materials |
2 |
|
ME04031 |
Fundamentals of Mechanical Design |
4 |
|
ME04020 |
Theoretical Mechanics |
4 |
|
ME04021 |
Mechanics of Material |
4 |
|
EM04008 |
Elastic Mechanics |
4 |
|
ME04032 |
Fluid Mechanics |
4 |
|
ME04023 |
Fundamentals of Thermal Engineering |
3 |
|
ME04026 |
Electrotechnics and Electronics |
3 |
|
4. Core Courses in Specialty (14 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME05050 |
Finite Element Methods |
4 |
|
ME05051 |
Mechanics of Composite Materials |
3 |
|
ME05052 |
Vibration Theory |
4 |
|
ME05053 |
Experimental Mechanics |
3 |
|
5. Elective courses in Specialty (25 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
ME06129 |
Professional English B |
2 |
The students are required to select courses to 25 credits,in which 13credits can be fromtransdisciplinary studies. The awards in academic competitions and academic paper publications which are recognized by the college, can be used to substitute the credits of elective courses in specialty . The maximum number of substituted credits is four. The measures for the implementations refer to relevant documents of the college. |
ME06130 |
Computing Methods |
2 |
ME06148 |
Complex Variables Function & Integral Transformation |
2 |
ME06078 |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
1 |
ME06131 |
Nonlinear Vibration |
2 |
EM06011 |
Fracture Mechanics |
2 |
ME06132 |
Plastic Mechanics |
2 |
ME06133 |
Theory of Plates and Shells |
2 |
ME05035 |
Fundamentals of Interchangeability andMeasurement Technology |
2 |
ME06134 |
Engineering Optimization Design |
2 |
ME06135 |
Structure Fatigue Analysis |
2 |
ME06136 |
Nonlinear Finite Element Methods |
2 |
ME06137 |
Mechanical Manufacture Technology |
2 |
ME06138 |
Elastic Dynamics |
2 |
ME06139 |
Structural Mechanics |
2 |
ME06140 |
Advanced Dynamics |
2 |
EM06010 |
Vibration Measurement Technique |
2 |
ME06141 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials |
2 |
ME06075 |
Introduction to Biomechanics |
2 |
ME06142 |
Fluid Transportation Mechanics |
2 |
ME06143 |
Two Phase Fluid Dynamics |
2 |
ME06144 |
Computational Fluid Mechanics |
2 |
ME06145 |
Fundamentals of Tribology |
2 |
ME06146 |
Modern Optical Measurement Mechanics |
2 |
ME06147 |
Additive Manufacturing Technology |
2 |
ME06149 |
Differential Equations |
2 |
ME06084 |
Precision and Ultra-precision Machining |
2 |
6. Intensive Practicum (31 credits)
Code |
Course |
Credit |
Note |
GE01040 |
Military Training (Military Theory included) |
0 |
|
GE09003 |
Chinese Writing Training |
1 |
|
GE09011 |
English Writing Training |
1 |
|
GE09010 |
Metal Working Practice |
4 |
|
GE09021 |
Electrical Engineering Practice |
2 |
|
ME10044 |
Course Design of Mechanical Design |
1 |
|
ME10045 |
Mechanics Innovative Experiment |
2 |
|
ME10046 |
Innovative Design and Manufacture |
2 |
|
EM10002 |
Mechanics Modeling & CAE Simulation |
4 |
|
ME10047 |
Graduate Internship |
1 |
|
ME10048 |
Graduate Design (Thesis) |
13 |
|
