Broaden Your Skills

The principal objective of the FEM Master program is to improve CAE knowledge, not only among recently graduated engineers and scientists, but also among experienced professionals who want to broaden their skills in simulation and analysis. The program addresses the growing demand of training in CAE technology through an adaptive educational program and distance program which allows students to achieve three different levels of expertise: CAE Expert, Specialist and Master. The program is oriented towards a rapid adoption of the "lessons learned" in professional life, using the most advanced CAE tools available on the market for practical lessons. Students have access to the UNED's modern e-learning infrastructure, including virtual classrooms, forums, video conferencing and local language tutorials, with fast and flexible support

The FEM Master program has a mechanical engineering and a civil engineering branch which share common lectures on FEM theory and material behavior. Best practices in mechanics are taught using Patran and MSC Nastran, which students can install on their personal computer as student versions. Civil engineers work with CivilFEM, a home grown CAE application for construction which Ingeciber plans to migrate to the MSC Softwares' Marc solver in the near future.

"Industrial products and public infrastructures are becoming increasingly complex," explains Kais Bouchiba, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA at MSC Software. "CAE technology is vital to be able to predict their behavior, evaluate possible alternatives and optimize their functionality in early stages of development. For this reason, mechanical and civil engineers need to know more about the finite element method and its application on different types of analysis. MSC Software not only provides the necessary CAE tools but also supports the joint efforts of UNED and Ingeciber to bring these tools closer to the engineering communities."

Course Structure

Background

UNED and Ingeciber began their partnership in 1993 by unifying their wide experience using numerical analysis methods in different research areas and professional engineering applications.

The objetive is to prepare the engineer in the use of Finite Element Method (FEM) and CAE Simulation for practical professional application.

More than 2,500 postgraduates have participated in this Master course since 1993 - demonstrating that course has obtained world wide prestige and recognition over the years.

Committed to excellence in teaching, research and innovation, the FEA Masters Program is actively engaged with industry, governments and universities across the world in tackling some of the major challenges of today and tomorrow.

We hope that you will consider undertaking our World-Leading Master's Degree course and achieve your full potential.

Course Content

The multi-dimensional curriculum is aimed not just to acquiring knowledge but at developing critical thinking and analytical ability and facilitating research at every stage of the course.

1. Expert Module: provides the key understanding of the FEM, in order to have a solid foundation to further develop at more advanced levels.

2. Specialized Modules: provide a huge range of possibilities for in-depth analysis of different areas through theoretical and practical knowledge: Dynamic, Non-Linear, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Steel Structures and Concrete Advanced analysis.

3. The course offers three different degree options (Expert, Specialist and Master's) to pursue your training through core and elective subjects.

4. A wide range of texts and practical exercises.

5. Practical learning is acomplished by using Patran/Nastran, CivilFEM with Marc and CFD++ software (under educational license).

6. The course uses the following tools: On-line virtual classrooms, videoconferences, technical forums, e-mail, and on-line support material.

7. Local collaborators will be available to give tutorials in different countries.

Degrees

The Following awards will be granted on successful completion of the different Master's levels:

Expert in Theoretical and Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation.
(The students must take Expert Module)

Specialist in Theoretical and Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation.
(The students must take the Expert Module and one Specialized Module)

Master's in Theoretical and Practical Application of Finite Element Method and CAE Simulation..

Diplomas are issued by UNED University of Spain. To access the postgraduate course a bachelor's degree in engineering is required.

 

Route

Participants who choose Mechanical Branch in the Expert Module, will use MSC PATRAN/NASTRAN software in Dynamic, Non-Linear and Heat Transfer specialized modules and CFD++ software in Fluid Mechaniscs specialized module.

Participants who choose Construction Branch in the Expert module, will use CivilFEM with Marc in Dynamic, Non-Linear, Steel Structure and Concrete Advanced specialized modules.

 

Course Structure

Teaching Staff

Director:
Mr. Juan José Benito Muñoz.
Construction Engineering and Manufacturing Department, School of Mechanical Engineers, UNED University.

Coordinators:
Mr. Miguel Angel Moreno Fdez, de Yepes, Manager, Ingeciber, S.A.
Mr. Ambrosio Baños Abascal. Engineering Department, Ingeciber, S.A.

Theoretical subjects professors:
- Mr. Enrique Alarcón Álvarez. Civil Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr.  Ramón Álvarez Cabal. Mechanical Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Juan José Benito Muñoz. Mechanical Engineer PhD, UNED
- Mr. Francisco Blázquez García. Mechanical Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Alberto Fraile de Lerma. Mechanical Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Francisco Montans Leal. Mechanical Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Pablo de la Fuente Martín. Civil Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Luis Gavete Corvinos. Mine Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. Julio Hernández Rodríguez. Mechanical Engineer PhD, UNED
- Mr. Enrique López del Hierro Fernández. Mechanical Engineer PhD, UNED
- Mr. Ignacio del Rey Llorente. Mechanical Engineer PhD, U.P.M
- Mr. Mariano Rodríguez-Avial Llardent. Mechanical Engineer PhD, UNED
- Mr. Eduardo Salete Díaz. Civil Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. José Ángel Sánchez Fernández. Civil Engineer PhD, U.P.M.
- Mr. José Mª Sancho Aznal.. Architect PhD, U.P.M.

Lecturers:
- Mr. Ambrosio Baños Abascal. MsC Science, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. José Luis Cuadros Fernández. Mechnical Engineer, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Rubén Establés Antón. Civil Engineer. Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Juan Carlos Lancha Fernández. Civil Engineer PhD, OHL
- Mr. Román Martín Martín. Civil Engineer, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Walter Morf Triguero. Mechanical Engineer, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Miguel Ángel Moreno Fdez. De Yepes. Civil Engineer Phd, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Sergio de Rico Herrero. Mechanical Engineer, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Eduardo Salete Casino. Civil Engineer PhD, Ingeciber, S.A.
- Mr. Ronald Siat Caparrós. Mechanical Engineer, Ingeciber, S.A.
 

 

Course Secretary

Ingeciber, S.A.

Mrs. Constanza Pizarro. e-mail: c.pizarro@ingeciber.com

Mrs. Gema Ramos. e-mail: g.ramos@ingeciber.com

Telephone: +34 91 386 22 22.   Fax: +34 91 386 45 80

 

Schedule

Registration deadline: February 29, 2012
Opening session: March 24, 2012

Expert Modules: March 26, 2012 to October 29, 2012
Specialty Modules: July 02, 2012 to Dec 03, 2012
Final Project Master Module: March 26, 2012 to October 29, 2012


Methodology

The methodology applied is that of UNED University: Texts and practice software will be provided; Self-assessment and course assessment exercises will be made available; On-line Exams; The Master provides on-line virtual classrooms at the campus at UNED University.

Fees

Fees include: tuition, materials, shipping, software, examination and certification fees.

Registration fees:

Expert Module:........................... € 1,770.00 ($2,332.00)
Specialized Modules:.................. € 590.00 / module ($777.00 / module)
Final Project Master Module:.... € 590.00 ($777.00 / module)

Enrollment

English speaking students:  Make your pre-registration on line on the Ingeciber website:

http://ingeciber.com/web_en/preform

More information:
Gema Ramos
e-mail: g.ramos@ingeciber.com
Avda. Monforte de Lemos, 189.
Madrid 28035. Spain.
Phone: +34 91 386 22 22
 

Spanish speaking students: Make your registration on line on the UNED Foundation website:

http://www.fundacion.uned.es


C/ Francisco de Rojas Nº 2 – 2º Derecha
Telephone: +34 - 91 386.72.75 / 15.92     Fax: +34 - 91 386 7279
28010 Madrid – España
e-mail: aroyo@fundacion.uned.es

 

Scholarships

The course will provide a limited number of half scholarships to those who request them, in response to exceptional circumstances such as academic or economic. To be eligible for one of these scholarships, the student has to send the following documents in the time of registration:

- Grant application letter (there is not an official form).

- Curriculum vitae

- Photocopy of the employment demand card or the official certificate, in the case of being a jobseeker.

- Any document with which the student wishes to send in order to justify the half scholarship demand and the inability to pay the fees.

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