FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Mechanical and Production Engineering Department

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Energy Systems)
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1.0 Introduction

Mechanical Engineering is the historical root of engineering practice. It gave its name to the realm
of technology-based problem-solving, but today the field goes beyond mastering the design and use
of engines. It now includes process and product design, manufacturing, system maintenance,
optimisation and upgrading, as well as implementing solutions for the betterment of humankind
for a greater harmony with the environment. From power-plants to control systems, aircrafts to
textiles, cars to industrial equipment, mechanical engineers make a real difference in society.

The overall goal of the programme is to provide students with the theoretical, analytical, design
and practical problem-solving aptitudes towards engineering practice. Innovation, scientific
rigour, ethical attitude and a sense of purpose for the benefit of society are the core values
associated to the delivery of the programme.

The objective is to achieve academic excellence by providing education such that graduates can
assume key roles in engineering practice and applied research in industry, in the private sector and
in public service. The programme has been designed to meet the competency standards prescribed
by engineering bodies forming part of the Washington Accord for recognition of qualifications and
international mobility of engineers.

The first two years of the programme covers the fundamentals of mechanical engineering together
with basic principles of electrical/electronics, mathematics and computing skills. The subsequent
two years focuses on consolidating fundamental Mechanical Engineering knowledge with
specialisation on topics related to Thermal engineering, HVAC, Automotive Systems and Energy
Management within the context of sustainable development.

Graduates from this programme can practice as professional mechanical engineers where energy
optimisation is a key need in the government, parastatal and private sector organisations after
satisfying the pre-registration requirements of the Council of Registered Professional Engineers
(CRPE).

2.0 Objectives

The objectives of this programme are to allow students to:

Develop a sound mastery of the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering;

Acquire skills in interpreting, simulating, modelling, designing and analysing with the ability
to solve Mechanical Engineering problems;
Acquire the fundamental skills for engineering and optimising energy systems.
2

Develop an understanding of the responsibilities of engineers as professionals particularly in

terms of ethics and as a contributors to the sustainable development objective;

Develop a critical mind, independent learning ability and communication, teamwork,

management and leadership skills essential in Mechanical Engineering practice.

3.0 General Entry Requirements

As per General Entry Requirements for admission to the University for Undergraduate Degrees.

4.0 Programme Requirements

2 GCE A Level Passes in Mathematics and one of the following subjects: Physics, Physics with
Chemistry, Design & Technology

5.0 Minimum Requirements for Degree Award

For the award of the degree, the following should be met:
1. Successful completion of 134 credits as per the programme structure;
2. Satisfactory attendance to industry seminars organised by the department;
3. Some modules are assessed only through coursework;
4. Satisfactory completion of industrial placements.

Students will be allowed to proceed to Level 3 subject to having a CPA of 45.0 at the end of level 2

6.0 Programme Duration

Degree:

Normal

Maximum

4 years

7 years

7.0 Credits per Year

Minimum 5, Maximum 48 subject to Regulation 6 above.

8.0 Pre- Requirement Modules (PQ)

A student will be allowed to follow module y of which module x is a pre-requirement (PQ) provided s/he has
followed module x and sat for the examinations in module x unless decided otherwise by the Faculty/ Centre/
Cluster Board and Senate.

9.0 Assessment
The assessment mode for each module will be based on one or a combination of the following:

Examination
Continuous assessment
Mini projects
Practical and other reports
Presentations
Attendance to seminars

The detailed assessment mode for each module is given in the programme structure.
10.0

Exit Points

A student whose registration is on the point of being terminated, as a result of having her/his CPA <
40.0 at the end of an academic year and who has already repeated one year of study.
Minimum Requirements for Diploma Award
Students who have a CPA of less than 45.0 at the end of level 2 shall be required to repeat the
entire academic year or exit with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering provided the following
conditions are met:
MODULES

CREDITS

Modules from Levels 1 & 2

54

Diploma Project MECH 2000

TOTAL

60

Students are allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of Studies.
A student may also opt for a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering provided s/he satisfies the above
requirements.
The Diploma project would normally be lab based, of 8 weeks duration for an input of at least 90
hours
11.0
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Programme Plan BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Minor: Energy Systems)

11.1 Explanatory Note

Self-Development (SD)
This refers to directly supervised work in terms of hours/week. It includes practicals, tutorials,
seminars, visits, mini-projects, oriented-discussion, coached group-work, presentations and other
structured activities associated to enhancing the engineering application abilities and professional
and personal attributes of the students. Such supervised work is included in the time-table. Each
30 hours of SD is equivalent to one credit unit.
Accreditation Reference
The accreditation reference within the programme structure refers to the three stage 1 competencies
which represent the profession's expression of the knowledge and skill base (Competency 1),
engineering application abilities (Competency 2), and professional skills, values and attitudes
(Competency 3) that must be demonstrated at the point of entry to practice. These skills and
competencies prescribed by accreditation bodies affiliated to the Washington Accord, have been used as
the base document in the development of the programme.
Continuous Assessment (CA)
Modules with continuous assessment do not have formal examinations but students are required to
satisfactorily complete these modules to graduate. The mode of assessment for these modules is included
in the detailed programme structure.

Level 1
Contact
Hours
No

Module Title

Module
Code

Engineering Maths I

MECH
1010Y

Professional Skills
for Mechanical
Engineering

MECH
1011Y

Engineering
Graphics and CAD

Thermodynamics

MECH
1012Y

MECH
1013Y

Mechanics of
Materials 1

MECH
1014Y

Workshop
Technology

MECH
1015Y

SD

No of
credits

Main content

Geometry, Functions and

Graphs, Integration and
Differentiation, Linear
Algebra, Ordinary
Differential Equations,
Complex Numbers

Report writing skills,

oral presentation,
seminars, industry
assignmentetc

CA only

3.3/3.4

Geometric Construction,
Orthographic
Projections, Isometric
Projections,
Developments,
Assembly Drawing,
AutoCAD 2008 (2D)
and Introduction to 3D.

CA only

2.2

Basic Concepts, 1st Law,

Steam and its Properties,
2nd Law; Reversible,
Isothermal, Adiabatic
and Polytropic
Processes; Open
Systems, Carnot Cycle,
Tds Equations and
Applications of Entropy

1.1/1.2/1.3/2.12.2/
3.2/3.4/3.6

Mechanics concepts,
Direct Stress and Strain,
Statics of Particles,
Equilibrium of a Rigid
Body, frameworks,
Centroids and Centres of
Gravity, shear, torsion,
pure bending, Analysis
and Design of Beams for
Bending, friction

1.1/1.2

Bench, Machining Tools

(Lathe, Milling, drilling,
shaping, grinding, etc.),
Welding techniques

1.1/1.2/1.3/1.51.6/
2.1/2.2/2.33.2/3.5/
3.6

Remarks

Accreditation
Ref.

1.1/1.2

Electrical &
Electronics
Engineering

Industry Seminar

TOTAL

ELEC
1012Y

MECH
1016Y
13

To know
basic/fundamental
electrical engineering
concepts in order to start
solving simple design
problems thru practical
examples.

Interaction with
professionals in
engineering practice

29

Abbreviations: L: Lecture, SD: Self Development

1.1/1.2/1.6/2.1

CA only

1.5//1.6/3.4/3.5

Level 2
Contact
Hours
No

Module Title

Engineering Maths
II

Thermal
Engineering 1

Mechanics of
Materials II

Materials &
Production
Engineering

Module
Code

MECH
2010Y

MECH
2011Y

MECH
2012Y

MECH
2013Y

SD

No of
credits

Main content

Remarks

Accreditation
Ref.

Complex Variables,
and Functions,
PreFunctions and
Requirement
Graphs, Statistics,
(PQ)
Integration and
Differentiation,
MECH 1010Y
Linear Algebra,
Engineering
Partial Differential
Maths I
Equations (PDE's),
Numerical Methods

Entropy, Exergy,
Combustion,
PreMixtures, Steam
Requirement
Cycles, Gas Turbine
(PQ)
1.1/1.2/1.3/1.41.5/
Cycles, Introduction
1.6/2.1/2.2/2.3
MECH
1013Y
to Heat Transfer:
Thermodynamic
Conduction,
s
Convection,
Radiation

Inelastic Action,
Transformations of
PreStress and Strain,
Requirement
Principal Stresses
(PQ)
under a Given
Loading, Rotating MECH 1014Y
Cylindrical Bodies, Mechanics of
Deflection of Beams, Materials I
Columns, Energy
Methods

Introduction to
Materials Science and
Engineering, Metals
and Alloys, Other
Materials, NonConventional
Machining Processes,
Casting Processes For
Metals and Non
Metals, Corrosion,
Welding

1.1/1.2

1.1/1.2/2.1/2.2

1.1/1.5/1.6/2.12.2/
2.3/3.2/3.6

Fluid Mechanics

Electrical Machinery
and Measurement

Programming
Techniques for
Mechanical
Engineers

TOTAL

MECH
2014Y

ELEC
2012Y

ELEC
2013Y

Characteristics of
Fluids, Fluid statics,
Fluid Dynamics,
Fluid Kinematics,
Finite Control
Volume Analysis,
Differential Analysis
of Fluid Flow,
Dimensionless
Analysis, Viscous
flows in Pipes, Flow
Over Immersed
Bodies, Open
Channel Flow,
Introduction to
Turbomachinery.

Magnetic Circuits,
Transformers, DC
PreMachines, Induction
Requirement
Motors, Synchronous
(PQ)
Motors, Switched
Reluctance
ELEC
1.1/1.2/1.3/2.1
Motors/Stepper
1012Y Electrical
Motors, Sensing
and Electronics
Elements
Engineering
Electromechanical,
Signal Conditioning
Programming using
Visual C++, Control
Statement,
Functions,Matlab
programming,
Mechanical Systems
Applications
Development.

1.5

13.5

33

Abbreviations: L: Lecture, SD: Self Development

1.1/1.2/1.4/1.5/1.6
/2.2/3.6

1.2

Level 3
Contact
Hours
No

Module Title

Engineering
Management

Engineering Maths
III

Mechanics of
Machines

Metrology &
Surface Technology

Engineering Design

Module
Code

MECH
3008Y

MECH
3009Y

MECH
3010Y

MECH
3011Y

MECH
3012Y

SD

No of
credits

Main content

Decision making,
Forecasting, location
planning, plant
layout, inventory
management,
scheduling
techniques, HRM,
Industrial Relations
and Dispute
Resolution, OHS

Advanced matrix
operation, Complex
plane. Bode
Prediagrams, Hypothesis Requirement
Testing with
(PQ)
Parametric and Non
Parametric methods : MECH 2010Y
Engineering
Least Squares and
Maths II
Linear Regression,
Boundary value
problems

Theory of Machines,
Kinematic of Motion,
SHM, Friction,
Clutches, Gears,
Cams, Balancing of
masses

Metrology, Standards,
Calibration,
Corrosion, Tribology,
Surface Engineering,
NDT Techniques
Mini Project , Design
Process, Design for
Quality , Design for
Manufacturability,
Design Consideration
and Design
Communication

Use of Standards

10

Remarks

Accreditation
Ref.

1.5/2.4//3.4

1.2

1.1/1.2/1.3
2.1

1/2/3

1/2/3

Maintenance and
Reliability
Engineering

MECH
3013Y

1.5

Introduction to
Maintenance,
Maintenance
Management
practices, Reliability
Engineering. Safety at
the workplace and
during maintenance.

Project based hands

on experience in
engineering
companies

Industrial Placement MECH3100

1.1/1.2/1.3
2.1

12 Weeks
industrial
Placement

1.6/2.1/2.2/2.4/3

SPECIALISED MODULES

Thermal
Engineering II

MECH
3014Y

Thermal Energy
Systems: Steam & Gas Pre-Requirement
Turbines, Heat
(PQ)
Exchangers, Internal
MECH
Combustion Engines,
Thermal Power Plants: 2011Y Thermal
Cogeneration/Trigener Engineering I
ation

Pneumatics and
Hydraulics

MECH
3015Y

Use of pneumatics &

hydraulics in Industrial
Automation

15.5

36

TOTAL

Abbreviations: L: Lecture, SD: Self Development

11

1.1/1.2/1.3/1.41.5
/1.6/2.2/2.32.4/3.
6

Level 4
Contact
Hours
No

Module Title

Module
Code

SD

No of
credits

Main content

Project Appraisal
Techniques

MECH
4013Y

1.5

Economics and project

management

2/3

Engineering Project

MECH
4000

12

Demonstrate the use of

engineering tools and
techniques in solving
complex problems

1/2/3

Control Engineering

MECH
4016Y

Analysis & Design of

Control Systems

1.1/1.2/1.4/2.12.2/
2.3/3.6

Remarks

Accreditation
Ref.

SPECIALISED MODULES

HVAC and
Refrigeration

MECH
4017Y

Sustainable Energy
Management

MECH
4018Y

Automotive Systems

MECH
4019Y

TOTAL

Design & Implementation

of Refrigeration & Air
Conditioning Systems in
Buildings

1/2/3

Sustainability & Energy

management in terms of
generation, utilization &
distribution of energy

1.1/1.2/1.3/1.41.6/
1.5/2.1/2.22.4/3.2/
3.4/3.63.1

Application of the
principles of Automotive
Systems in an Industrial
Context

1.1/1.2/1.3/1.6

9.5

36

Abbreviations: L: Lecture, SD: Self Development

Total Credits: 134

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