Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering
The course is structured in a set of compulsory and elective subjects that are responsible for providing updated knowledge in the area of Mechanical Engineering required for the development of advanced studies in accordance with the program objectives. The subjects also aim to meet the needs of the planned research lines: Characterization of Materials Applied in Engineering and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems.
Area of Concentration
Mechanical Sciences
The area of concentration of Mechanical Sciences aims to investigate aspects related to the design development of machinery and equipment through an integrated view from the thermal, structural, material, manufacturing and dynamic perspective. This area covers topics related to structural analysis of mechanical systems in static or dynamic situations, analysis of thermal/energy systems and optimization of the use of energy sources, physical and chemical characterization of materials, the study of their mechanical behavior and their properties. , themes associated with linear and nonlinear control of automation, robotics and instrumentation systems. At the same time, the area covers the development of computational methods involving finite element techniques, finite differences, among others.
Research Lines
Characterization of Materials Applied in Engineering
Development and characterization of materials, with innovative properties for alternative applications. Research on corrosion, wear, heat treatment, processing and microstructural and mechanical characterization, as well as the development and characterization as to biocompatibility of materials to be used as biomaterials.
Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
The research and work developed in this context are in Computational Mechanics, Mechanical Modeling, Numerical Methods - Finite and Contour Elements, Damage and Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics, Composite Materials, which seek the development of simulation tools, their theoretical foundations and numerical, aiming to increase the capacity of analysis and resolution of complex, real and industrial or multidisciplinary problems.
Course Offering
The course offer follows a calendar of 01 (two) semesters, that is, the enrollment in course subjects is biannual. The schedule of each semester (school term) will specify the subjects and other activities. The student must obtain a total of 24 (twenty four) credits in subjects or other activities, distributed as follows: at least 20 (twenty) credits in subjects; a maximum of four (4) credits in other activities. One credit is fifteen (15) hours of effective academic work per term.
The course is structured in a set of compulsory and elective subjects that are responsible for providing updated knowledge in the area of Mechanical Engineering required for the development of advanced studies in accordance with the program objectives. The subjects also aim to meet the needs of the planned research lines: Characterization of Materials Applied in Engineering and Dynamics of Mechanical Systems.
Profile of the Potential Professional
The overall objective of the proposed Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program is to train human resources to create new scientific knowledge, perform research and development activities, and act autonomously in the specialized preparation of personnel for these activities. Additionally, the Program also aims to define, propose, coordinate and execute research and/or development projects within the areas of concentration, at local, national or international level. In accordance with these objectives, the Program proposes to train human resources with quality technical-scientific knowledge to work in industries and service companies in the area of Mechanical Engineering, in addition to generating research that can be applied directly to the development of the region to add value to products and/or develop processes. Likewise, the Program also proposes the qualification of personnel to act as a professor in areas related to Mechanical Engineering.