Master in Mechanical Engineering

The 2nd cycle of studies in Mechanical Engineering (M.EM) main goals are:

.To rejuvenate and modernize the training given to future Mechanical Engineers by significantly increasing the technical and scientific density of its ‘specializations;

. Meet the Industry needs, either in the emerging technological areas from mechanics or in the areas of research at DEMec, following the installation of many development centers and production units of several national and international companies in the north of Portugal;

.Marking a clear differentiation and appreciation of the cycle of study in relation to similar Polytechnic Education, particularly through the technical and scientific dimension of the specializations;

.Transfer the scientific excellence of DEMec (and FEUP) to the specializations, namely its human, computational and experimental resources.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Acquisition of knowledge and mastery of methods and techniques in Mechanical Engineering areas such as: a) construction and maintenance of equipment; b) energy production and management; c) production planning and management; d) automation; e) new materials; f) new products;

Acquisition of experience in the use of computer resources in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, as well as skills in scientific computing, databases and management, CAD / CAM / CAE and computer applications for automation;

Acquisition of skills so that, throughout life, students might be able to: a) know how to use technical-scientific knowledge in solving problems; b) recognize the need for experimentation and be able to project, carry out and interpret results; c) communicate and interact with different audiences and through different means of communication; to participate in multidisciplinary teams, with personal integrity and professional ethics; d) develop their training.