Experimental Mechanical Engineering, 6 credits
Experimentell maskinteknik, 6 hp
TMMT04
Main field of study
Product Development Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Mikael AxinDirector of studies or equivalent
Victor EngmarkEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 160 h
Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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6CMMM | Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering | 2 (Spring 2026) | 1, 2 | 1, 1 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Product Development, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1FCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisites
Linear algebra, programming
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to give understanding and skills to perform, document and analyse experiments in the area of engineering mechanics. The learning outcomes are fulfilled if the student can:
- recognize and present basic principles in engineering mechanics experiments.
- use physical quantities within the area of engineering mechanics and present the underlying phenomena which both historically and contemporary constitutes the basics for engineering quantification of properties of machines.
- summarize and present information collected from experiments by use of modern measurement methodology, statistics and evaluation.
The skill based outcomes aim to give the student the ability to:
- show good skills when using measurement methods and instruments typical for mechanical workshops, production control and data collection.
- design and realize experiments in a scientific manner.
- realize experiments in a safe manner and according to existing directives.
- document, report and communicate achieved results in for an engineer adequate way.
Course content
Basic theory: mechanical principles for force, moment, energy, temperature and influence on materials. Statistical measures. Outcomes of observations, accuracy and variance.
Properties of materials in engineering applications.
Computer based measuring methodology: practical handling and function of different electrical and mechanical measuring instruments such as micrometer, indicator, multimeter and oscilloscope. Handling of sampled information in computer based data collection systems.
Documentation and compilation of observations. Traceability and calibration.
Teaching and working methods
The main part of the course composes six different modules where each module illustrates a different part within the area of experimental engineering mechanics. Each module can contain one or more laboratory works. In some of the modules the experiments won’t be available without preparation work from the students. Each module contains a presentation, either written, oral, poster or through digital media.
In addition to the modules, the course contains a number of lectures/seminars illustrating the area of experimental engineering mechanics where subjects such as science, measurement methodology, statistics and safety are presented.
The course runs over the entire spring semester.
Examination
LAB6 | Module 6 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB5 | Module 5 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB4 | Module 4 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB3 | Module 3 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB2 | Module 2 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB1 | Module 1 | 1 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Grades
Two grade scale, older version, U, GOther information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingCourse literature
Other
- Information från föreläsningar.
- Laborationshandledningar
Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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LAB6 | Module 6 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB5 | Module 5 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB4 | Module 4 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB3 | Module 3 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB2 | Module 2 | 1 credits | U, G |
LAB1 | Module 1 | 1 credits | U, G |
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources (references or quotations for which the source is specified) when the text, images, ideas, data, etc. of other people are used. It is also to be made clear whether the author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations, such as degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during examination.
Attempts to cheat
In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination, or when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary board of the university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension from study and a formal warning. More information is available at Cheating, deception and plagiarism.
Linköping University has also produced a guide for teachers and students' use of generative AI in education (Dnr LiU-2023-02660). As a student, you are always expected to gain knowledge of what applies to each course (including the degree project). In general, clarity to where and how generative AI has been used is important.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at https://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall.
Other
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
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1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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3.2 Communications |
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4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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4.5 Implementing |
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4.6 Operating |
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5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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