Bachelors of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
OVERVIEW
Philosophy of the Programme and Description of the Programme
The Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering Programme is geared to produce hands on engineering technologists who are versatile, innovative, entrepreneurial, and globally competitive. The graduates will be able to apply Mechanical engineering technologies focused on national priority areas that will cultivate creative and innovative undertakings in order to promote economic development.
Goal of the Programme
The overall goal of the programme is to produce professionals who will fit into the existing gap between the engineer and the technician and who understands people and processes that impact Engineering Technology. The programme prepares the students to function as engineering technologists. The Engineering Technologists focus mainly on analyzing, applying, implementing, and improving existing technologies. Graduates are hence expected to be skilled in the art of production of artifacts, structures, and systems on the basis of designs prepared by the engineer. Given that the emphasis is to produce a ‘hands-on’ engineering graduate, considerable emphasis is placed on giving the student considerable practical knowledge in mechanical engineering technology.
Admission Requirements
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirement:
- The university regulations shall apply,
- A mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary education (K.C.S.E) or equivalent qualification, Candidates who are admitted under government sponsorship will have their admission cut-off points fixed by the admitting body for each admission year.
A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
- A mean grade of C+ (plus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary education (K.C.S.E) or equivalent qualification, applications should also satisfy all the requirements below:
The mean grade for the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least C+ (plus) and;
In the individual cluster subjects, a candidate must have at least a score given below
| Alternative A | Alternative B |
| Mathematics C+ | Mathematics C+ |
| Chemistry C+ | Physical Sciences B |
| Physics C+ | Biological Sciences B |
| Geography or Biology C+ | Geography C+ |
| Or any Group IV subjects | Or any Group IV subjects |
- Be a holder of KACE with at least 2 Principal passes in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics and 1 subsidiary pass.
- Is a holder of a Degree in related disciplines from an institution recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
- Be a holder of Validated Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering or a related field with at least a Contact Hours pass or related work experience or
- Have any other relevant qualifications from an institution recognized by the Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs)
Upon successful completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply mathematics and the basic sciences to develop solutions to mechanical engineering problems.
- Identify, formulate and develop innovative mechanical devices and systems to solve engineering problems.
- Demonstrate competence in the selection and use of engineering tools and equipment to realize design briefs submitted to him/her.
- Build and inspire functional engineering teams to tackle various mechanical engineering problems.
- Identify health, safety and environmental issues and formulate effective mitigation measures to address them.
- Observe ethical values in the course of all work.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate designs to all members of the engineering team.
Structure of Programme
Duration of the Program
The programme shall extend over a period of four academic years but not more than six academic years.
Management and Administration of the Program
Program Organization
- The Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering is to be offered on a full time mode.
- The programme shall extend over a period of four academic years but not more than six academic years.
- Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters each lasting fifteen weeks.
- In the first year, a candidate will undertake 16 units distributed as: two University units, UCU 3102 Communication skills and UCU 3103 HIV/AIDS and 14 units from the programme.
- Candidates will undertake a minimum of 15 units in the second, third and fourth year of study.
- Candidates will undertake a minimum of Twelve (12) weeks of Industrial attachment in a relevant company/firm/institution. The industrial attachment will be equivalent to one unit each.
- The Industrial attachment will be undertaken at the end of the third year.
Courses Distribution
Courses for the Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering degree are summarized per semester in the Tables below.
Table 2.10.1
| Subject Area |
Contact Hours |
Units |
% Contacts Hrs/Units |
| Mechanical Engineering Science and Design | 1800 | 40 | 64.5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | 270 | 6 | 9.7 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 270 | 6 | 9.7 |
| Basic Science | 135 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Computing and Programming | 90 | 2 | 3.2 |
| Complementary Studies (UCU and Research, Entrepreneurship) | 225 | 5 | 8.0 |
| Total | 2790 | 62 | 100 |
Table 2.10.2
Year 1 semester 1
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3100 | Calculus | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | SPS 3100 | Physics | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | SCS 3111 | Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | UCU 3103 | HIV&AIDS | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | CIT 3100 | Introduction to Computing | 45 | 1 |
| 6 |
EMT 3100 |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology and Law | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | EMT 3101 | Engineering Drawing, I | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | UCU 3102 | Communication Skills | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 | |||
Year 1 semester II
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No. of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3150 | Algebra | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EET 3161 | Principles of Electrical Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | SCS 3151 | Organic Chemistry for Engineers | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3150 | Material Science I | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | CIT 3102 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3151 | Engineering Drawing II | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | UCU 3101 | Development Studies and Ethics | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | EMT 3152 | Mechanical Technology and Practice I | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 | |||
| 9. | EMT 3153 | Internal Attachment I (8 Weeks) | ||
Year 2 Semester I
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3200 | Geometry | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3200 | Fluid Mechanics I | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3201 | Engineering Mechanics | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3202 | Engineering Drawing III | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3203 | Applied Thermodynamics I | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3204 | Solid and Structural Mechanics I | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | EET 3210 | Electronics | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | EMT 3205 | Mechanical Technology and Practice II | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 |
Year 2 Semester II
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3250 | Differential Equations | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3250 | Applied Thermodynamics II | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3251 | Mechanics of Machines I | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3253 | Fluid Mechanics II | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3254 | Material Science II | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3255 | Computer Aided Drawing | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | EMT 3256 | Mechanical Technology and Practice III | 45 | 1 |
| 7 units | 315 | |||
| 9 | EMT 3257 | Internal Attachment II (8 Weeks) | ||
Year 3 Semesters I
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3320 | Probability and Statistics | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EET 3300 | Microprocessors | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EET 3310 | Electrical Machines | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3302 | NDT of materials | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3303 | Solid and Structural Mechanics II | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3304 | Mechanics of Machines II | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | EMT 3305 | Metrology | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | EMT 3306 | Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 |
Year 3 Semester II
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | SME 3350 | Numerical Methods | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EET 3360 | Power Electronics and Mechatronic Systems | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3351 | Internal Combustion Engines | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EET 3361 | Systems Control and Instrumentation Engineering | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3353 | Engineering Design | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3354 | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing | 45 | 1 |
| 7 | EMT 3355 | Mechanical Vibrations | 45 | 1 |
| 8 | EMT 3356 | Research Methodology | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 | |||
| 9. | EMT 3257 | External Attachment (12weeks) | ||
Year 4 Semester I
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | EMT 3400 | Solid and Structural Mechanics III | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3401 | Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship | 45 | |
| 3 | EMT 3402 | Building Services Engineering | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3403 | Industrial Hydraulics And Pneumatics | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3404 | Quality Control and Plant Maintenance | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3405 | Project I | 45 | 1 |
| ELECTIVES: Each Candidate Must Select Two Courses | ||||
| 1 | EMT 3406 | Advanced Machining Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3407 | Manufacturing Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3408 | Power Plant Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3409 | Industrial Plant Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3410 | Engine Technology and Practice | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3411 | Power Train and Vehicle Dynamics | 45 | 1 |
| 8 units | 360 | |||
Year 4 Semester II
| S/N | Unit code | Unit title | No, of hours | Credit factor |
| 1 | EMT 3450 | Environmental Pollution and Control | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3451 | Safety and Risk Engineering | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3452 | Production Management | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3453 | Automation for Manufacturing Plants | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3454 | Project II | 45 | 1 |
| ELECTIVES: Each Candidate Must Select Two Courses | ||||
| 1 | EMT 3455 | Production Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 2 | EMT 3456 | Materials Forming Technology | 45 | 1 |
| 3 | EMT 3457 | Alternative Energy Engineering | 45 | 1 |
| 4 | EMT 3458 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 45 | 1 |
| 5 | EMT 3459 | Motor Vehicle Chassis | 45 | 1 |
| 6 | EMT 3460 | Autotronic and Auto Electrics Systems | 45 | 1 |
| 7 units | 315 | |||
Expected Career Directions
The expected career directions are provided under the electives that the students are required to select at their final year of study they include:
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Technology
- Industrial Plant and Energy Engineering Technology
- Automotive and Autotronic Engineering Technology
- Material and Metallurgical Engineering Technology
Students wishing to pursue any of the above career paths will be required to register, study and be examined for the units that fall under the selected elective.
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