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:

  1. The university regulations shall apply,
  2. 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:

  1. Apply mathematics and the basic sciences to develop solutions to mechanical engineering problems.
  2. Identify, formulate and develop innovative mechanical devices and systems to solve engineering problems.
  3. Demonstrate competence in the selection and use of engineering tools and equipment to realize design briefs submitted to him/her.
  4. Build and inspire functional engineering teams to tackle various mechanical engineering problems.
  5. Identify health, safety and environmental issues and formulate effective mitigation measures to address them.
  6. Observe ethical values in the course of all work.
  7. 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

  1. The Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering is to be offered on a full time mode.
  2. The programme shall extend over a period of four academic years but not more than six academic years.
  3. Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters each lasting fifteen weeks.
  4. 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.
  5. Candidates will undertake a minimum of 15 units in the second, third and fourth year of study.
  6. 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.
  7. 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:

  1. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Technology
  2. Industrial Plant and Energy Engineering Technology
  3. Automotive and Autotronic Engineering Technology
  4. 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.