4th Common Courses

4th Year
Common Courses
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55000037 – Projects
55000038 – Materials Technology
55000039 – English for Professional and Academic
Communication
55000037 - PROJECTS
CREDITS:
4.5 ECTS
DEPARTMENT:
Industrial Management, Business Administration and Statistics
(MAS)
COURSE COORDINATOR:
I. Ortiz
TYPE:
Common
YEAR AND SEMESTER:
4th Year / Fall
LIST OF TOPICS
MODULE 1. Projects theory
• 1) Introduction to the project. Types of projects
• 2) General theory of the project
• 3) Previous studies. Viability of the project.
• 4) environmental impact study
MODULE 2. Engineering projects
• 5) Design in engineering
• 6) The technology of the project: process engineering
• 7) Basic Engineering
• 8) Detail Engineering
• 9) Procurements
• 10) Construction, mounting and commissioning
• 11) safety and health
• 12) Alternatives to the project
• 13) Legislation
MODULE 3. The preparation and processing of the project
• 14) Types of documentation and its structure
• 15) Legal implication of the documentation and actions
• 16) Responsibility of the designer and construction management
MODULE 4. Basic elements of project management
• 17) Notions of project planning
• 18) The time of project management
• 19) Budgeting of works and services
RECOMMENDED COURSES OR KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS COURSES:
COURSE:
TOPIC:
RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE
Course Syllabi. 4th Year. Common courses
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At the end of the course, the student will be able to (or will have ability for):
• Drafting and development of projects. Understand and structure the variety of categories of typical projects of Industrial
Engineering. To structure the specific knowledge needed for promoting and facilitatating problem resolution in the field of
enginnering projects, problems that students are likely to find in their near professional life.
• Management of engineering projects. Develop time scheduling, cost and budgeting activities.
• Management of project certification standars
STUDENT OUTCOMES
• ABET_A. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• ABET_D. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• ABET_E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• ABET_F. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• ABET_G. An ability to communicate effectively.
• ABET_H. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context.
• ABET_I. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• ABET_J. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• ABET_K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
• ETSII_9. Organization and planning in a company context and in the context of other institutions, project organisations and
human resources.
Student outcomes according to the Spanish official definition of the program: PO1, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7
BIBLIOGRAPHY
TEXT BOOKS
OTHER MATERIALS
Apuntes y presentaciones en Aulaweb u otro gestor de contenidos. Software de gestión de proyectos Microsoft Project (licencia
de campus), Arquímedes o similares.
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55000038 - MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
CREDITS:
4.5 ECTS
DEPARTMENT:
Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (P&M)
COURSE COORDINATOR:
JR. Ibars
TYPE:
Common
YEAR AND SEMESTER:
4th Year / Fall
LIST OF TOPICS
MODULE 1. Materials processing
• 1) Casting: metallic and non-metallic materials
• 2) Sintering: metallic and ceramic materials
• 3) Forming and forging of metallic materials
MODULE 2. Joining techniques
• 4) Welding processes. Steel weldability.
• 5) Adhesive joints.
• 6) Mechanical joints.
• 7) Hybrid joints.
MODULE 3. performance in service
• 8) Corrosion
• 9) Fracture
• 10) Fatigue
• 11) Creep
• 12) Wear
MODULE 4. Defectology, inspection and testing.
• 13) Origin of defects in materials
• 14) Inspection
• 15) Nondestructive testing
• 16) Mechanical testing
• 17) Other materials characterization tests
RECOMMENDED COURSES OR KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS COURSES:
COURSE:
TOPIC:
RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:
• Properties/Structure (crystal systems, alloy phase diagrams and microstructure) relationships in materials.
• Mechanical properties of materials: Elastic and plastic behaviour fundamentals.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE
At the end of the course, the student will be able to (or will have ability for):
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• Understand the influence of service conditions on the materials properties, and failure analysis.
• Understand the meaning of an inspection and quality control, and to analyze their results.
• Understand the relationship between manufacturing processes, achievable designs and material properties.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
• ABET_A. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• ABET_D. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• ABET_E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• ABET_I. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• ABET_K. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Student outcomes according to the Spanish official definition of the program: PO1, PO3, PO6, PO7
BIBLIOGRAPHY
TEXT BOOKS
Course Syllabi. 4th Year. Common courses
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Tecnología Mecánica y Metrotecnia
Jose M.ª Lasheras Editorial Ed. Donostiarra
Soldadura. Aplicaciones y práctica
H. Horwitz. Editorial Ed Alfaomega
AWS Welding Handbook.
Editorial Ed. AWS
Adhesives and sealants. Engineered Materials Handbook.
Editorial ASM
Introducción a la Pulvimetalurgia
P. Molera Editorial Ediciones Bellaterra
Metal Casting
A.M. Mikhailov Editorial Ed. Mir Publishers Moscow
Corrosión y protección metálálicas vol I y II
Sebastián Feliú y Carmen Andrade Editorial CSIC
Fallos en servicio de los materiales metálicos.
José María Pintado Fe Editorial INTA
Elementary Engineering Fracture Mechanics.
David Broek Editorial Martinus NIjhoff Publishers
ASM Handbook Vol. 8. Mechanical Testing and Evaluation
Editorial ASM
ASM Handbook Vol. 12. Fractography
Editorial ASM
ASM Handbook Vol. 13. Corrosion
Editorial ASM
ASM Handbook Vol. 17. Non Destructive Testing and Quality Cont
Editorial ASM
ASM Handbook Vol. 19. Fatigue and Fracture
Editorial ASM
Métodos de Ensayos No Destructivos. Tomos I y II.
Editorial Ed. INTA
Fundamentos de Manufactura Moderna
M.B. Groover Editorial Ed Brentice, 1997
Diseño en ingeniería mecánica.
J-E. Shigley, C.R. Mischke. Editorial McGrow Hill
Uniones adhesivas estructurales
J.C. Suarez. F. López Editorial Ed. J.M. Martín
OTHER MATERIALS
Sistema AulaWeb - Laboratorio de soldadura - Laboratorio de END
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55000039 - ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC
COMMUNICATION
CREDITS:
6 ECTS
DEPARTMENT:
Linguistics Applied to Science and Technology (LIN)
COURSE COORDINATOR:
AL. Rubio
TYPE:
Common
YEAR AND SEMESTER:
4th Year / Spring
LIST OF TOPICS
MODULE 1. MODULE 1. READING AND LISTENING FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
• 1) Reading skills: predicting/skimming/scanning. Cambridge English material for Engineeres
• 2) Understanding audio related to engineering and technology. Material: Cambridge English for Engineers
• 3) Note Completion. Descriptions and Comparisons. Material: extracts and audio from specialist magazines and other sources.
Cambridge English for Engineers
• 4) Identify key information, recognize signposts in to text and transfer information from text to diagram and vice versa.
Cambridge English for Engineers
MODULE 2. ACADEMIC WRITING
• 5) Selection of the topic and collection of data for a research paper. Hypothesis and literature review. Passive voice for
processes. Material: extracts and audio from specialist magazines. Cambridge English for Engineers
• 6) Writing and abstract. Structure and contents of a research paper: abstract, introduction, methods, results and conclusions.
Description, evaluation and comparison of mechanisms, processes and systems. Material: resources for practicing writing skills;
extracts audio from specialists mgazines and; Cambridge English for Engineers
MODULE 3. PROFESSIONAL WRITING
• 7) Writing a technical report. Parts and structure of a technical report. Mathematical concepts, symbols and abbreviations.
Passive voice. Material: resouces for practising writing skills; extracts audio from specialist magazines and; Cambridge English
for Engineers
• 8) Writing a technical report. Parts and structure of a technical report. Mathematical concepts, symbols and abbreviations.
Passive voice. Material: resouces for practising writing skills; extracts audio from specialist magazines and; Cambridge English
for Engineers
• 9) Writing letters, memos and professional emails. Modal verbs. Language of purpose. Material: resources for practicing
writing; Cambridge English for Engineers
• 10) Presenting an oral exposition. Analyzing visuals. Explaining charts. Using the voice and delivery techniques. Material:
resources for presenting in English. Cambridge English for Engineers
• 11) Meeting and discussions. Debates. Supporting opinions and balancing points of view. Making and accepting and rejecting
suggestions ideas and proposals. Material: resources for practising speaking
• 12) Meeting and discussions. Debates. Supporting opinions and balancing points of view. Making and accepting and rejecting
suggestions ideas and proposals. Material: resources for practising speaking
MODULE 4. PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH
• 13) CVs and cover letters. Letters of motivation. Editing skills. Material: resources for practising writing.
• 14) Preparing job interviews. Anticipating questions and giving explanations. Hypothetical situations. Material: resources for
speaking in English
RECOMMENDED COURSES OR KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS COURSES:
COURSE:
TOPIC:
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RECOMMENDED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:
• As stated in the rules of the UPM, level B2 of the common European framework of reference for languages (CEFR) is
required. The level must demonstrate officially, externally (official certificate) or internal (specific test of the UPM)
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE
At the end of the course, the student will be able to (or will have ability for):
• Use professional and scholar of the English language at the level B2 + on the CEFR scale.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in academic and professional contexts with ease and fluency.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and capacity of association that enable continuous learning.
• Ability to integrate and join active in work teams.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, applying the acquired knowledge.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
• ABET_D. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• ABET_E. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• ABET_G. An ability to communicate effectively.
• ABET_I. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• ETSII_8. The ability to work in a bilingual context (English-Spanish).
• ETSII_9. Organization and planning in a company context and in the context of other institutions, project organisations and
human resources.
• ETSII_10. The capacity to generate new ideas (creativity).
Student outcomes according to the Spanish official definition of the program: PO3, PO5, PO6
BIBLIOGRAPHY
TEXT BOOKS
Course Syllabi. 4th Year. Common courses
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Effective Presentations
COMFORT, J. Editorial OUP, 1995
Manual de Estilo. El arte de escribir en inglés científico técni
DUQUE, M. Editorial Thomson Paraninfo, 1999
Successful Writing
EVANS, V. Editorial Newbury Express Publishing, 2007
Technical Writing and Profesional Communication for Non Native S
HUCKIN, T. & OLSEN, L Editorial McGraw Hill, 1999
La escritura científico técnica en lengua inglesa
KINDELÁN, P. Editorial Cátedra, 2010
Presenting in English
POWELL, M. Editorial Heinle & Heinle Publishers, 2002
Communicating Across Cultures
DIGNEN, B. Editorial CUP, 2011
Job Hunting
DOWNES, C. Editorial CUP, 2008
Academic Writing for Graduate Students
SWALES, J. & FEAK, C. Editorial University of Michigan Press, 2004
Presentations in English
WILLIAMS, E. Editorial McMillan, 2008
OTHER MATERIALS
IBBOTSON, M. (2012) Cambridge English for Engineering. CUP/ IBBOTSON, M. (2011) Professional English in Use. CUP
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