Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PPGMEC)

History

The stricto sensu Master's program of the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (PPGMEC) at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) was approved at the 190th meeting of the Technical-Scientific Council of Higher Education (CTC-ES) of CAPES (http://www.capes.gov.br/avaliacao/entrada-no-snpg-propostas/resultados) in November 2019.

Its objectives are to develop sustainable and innovative research projects on a national level, through a strong relationship with the industry of the state of Goiás and the Central-West region, in order to reduce inequalities and generate wealth for the state. The program also values the quality of education in Mechanical Engineering, disseminating innovative scientific and technological knowledge in the region.

It contributes to the continuous training in research and teaching for graduates of Mechanical Engineering and related fields, generating a skilled and qualified workforce to work in research and teaching in Mechanical Sciences and other related areas.

 

The Master's program

The program has a close relationship between the Area of Concentration, Mechanical Sciences, and the Research Lines, which are "Materials and Advanced Manufacturing" and "Fluid and Solid Dynamics."

The proposed courses ensure training in research and teaching in Mechanical Engineering and support the Research Lines. All courses offered by PPGMEC have 3 (three) credits, corresponding to 3 (three) weekly in-person hours.

Regular students will be required to take three mandatory courses:

- "Mathematical Methods";

- "Experimental Planning";

- "Directed Study."

Additionally, they must choose five (5) elective courses, which will be decided between the student and the advisor, totaling a minimum of 24 credits to be preferably completed in the first two semesters of the program. Plus, 16 credits of Dissertation, which are suggested to be taken starting from the third semester of the program. It is also mandatory to complete a workload of complementary activities, which for PPGMEC are set at 192 hours, including activities such as teaching internships, submission and publication of articles, participation in conferences, etc. (see specific regulations).

Curriculum Structure

Level: Master's

CAPES Area Committee: Engineering III

Area of Concentration: Mechanical Sciences

Research Lines:

- Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
- Fluid and Solid Dynamics

 

Course Flowchart

Master's students must meet the following criteria to begin the dissertation defense process:

• Qualification: mandatory for students who are between 12 to 18 months after the enrollment date
• Master's: at least 12 months and 24 credits completed, completion of complementary activities, and scientific production.

After submitting the scheduling form, the student will have up to 30 days from the approval of their examination committee suggestion by the PPGMEC Committee to conduct the defense.

Evaluation Criteria

The Master's dissertation defense and Qualification session must be conducted according to the procedures previously established by the respective PPGMEC Committee.

The questioning, following the oral presentation by the candidate, will be in a public session. Immediately after the completion of the dissertation or qualification questioning, each examiner will express their judgment, considering the candidate approved or not.

In the QUALIFICATION EXAM, the student may be approved or not, without assigning a grade. The student will be considered approved in the qualification exam if they obtain the approval of the majority of the members of the examination committee.

In case of failure,

- the student may take a new QUALIFICATION EXAM within a maximum period of 60 days.

- the student's enrollment will be automatically canceled if there are 2 failures in the QUALIFICATION EXAM.

 

 

Master's Profile

The program values the solid training of a professional capable of conducting independent research, effectively engaging in research projects to generate well-founded, innovative, and sustainable solutions across diverse areas of Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, a Master of Mechanical Sciences from PPGMEC/UFG should be able to serve as a disseminator of scientific and technological knowledge, contributing to the quality of education both regionally and nationally. Lastly, they should be capable of interacting with peers at national and international levels, understanding, adapting, and obtaining solutions at the forefront of national and global knowledge, thus advancing the progress of the region and the country.