MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 1
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVE 2
Elective subjects in Mechanical Engineering literature can include areas like robotics
and automation, mechatronics, automotive design, nano-mechanics, biomechanical
engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), advanced manufacturing techniques
(like 3D printing), design for sustainability, energy systems, tribology, and advanced
materials science; essentially allowing students to delve deeper into specialized fields
within mechanical engineering depending on their career interests.
Key points about elective subjects in Mechanical Engineering:
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Specialization focus:
These electives allow students to choose a specific area of focus within mechanical
engineering, tailoring their studies to their career goals.
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Advanced topics:
Electives often cover more in-depth and complex concepts related to the chosen area of
specialization compared to core mechanical engineering courses.
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Research opportunities:
Some elective courses may involve research projects, giving students practical
experience in the field.
Examples of elective subjects categorized by focus area:
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Manufacturing and Design:
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
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Advanced Design for Manufacturing
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Rapid Prototyping
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Robotics and Automation:
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Robotics System Design
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Control Systems for Robotics
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Vision Systems in Robotics
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Motion Planning and Control
Energy and Sustainability:
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Renewable Energy Technologies
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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Fuel Cell Technology
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Solar Thermal Systems
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics:
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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Heat Transfer Analysis
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Turbomachinery Design
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Advanced Thermodynamics
Biomechanical Engineering:
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Human Movement Analysis
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Biomaterials
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Tissue Engineering
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Medical Device Design