Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)

Introduction

The aim of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Engineering Option) programme which is CBT based is to provide sufficient practical hands on and theoretical knowledge in Plant Engineering so that the graduate will be able to diagnose and repair real-life problems that may arise in any industrial plant. The theoretical aspect of the programme is designed to equip students with broad-base knowledge required for the modelling of general industrial systems so that graduates will be able to meet the day-to-day challenges that come up in a rapidly changing world that requires continuous improvement and innovation.

Objectives

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates shall be able to:

Troubleshoot and solve engineering problems on plant and machinery, using diagnostic tools,
Design and fabricate simple mechanical elements and systems,
Install, commission, operate, maintain and service plant, machinery, tools and equipment,
Prepare and present engineering reports and communicate effectively,
Use management and costing principles to prepare budgets and project estimates,
Manage engineering organisations by applying the relevant social science principles,
Design plants of all kinds and understand the working principles
Solve related plant engineering problems by analysis, modelling and empirical methods, including application of computer aided design packages,
Prepare and interpret related engineering drawings,
Dispose industrial and maintenance waste in an environmentally safe manner.

Employment Opportunities

After graduation the trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas

Oil and Gas Industry
Mining Industry
Air conditioning and Ventilation Industry
Process Industry
Power Plant Industry
Food Industry
Health Industry
Telecommunications Industry
Educational Sector
All other areas where plants are used or serviced

Further, the training and related experience in this programme give trainee/graduates the opportunity to establish their own businesses

Entry requirements for admission of students
The entry requirements are as follows:

A. SSSCE

Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

B. WASSCE

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

C. A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) Credit passes at
‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

D. TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering.
They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

E. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and
They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme

F. MATURE APPLICANTS

Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
Must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview.
A professional experience of two (2) years will be an added advantage (A letter from employer is required).

G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and
Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging cour ses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.
They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.

H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS

Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and they will be admitted in year two (2) of the programme
Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programe.
The bridging courses are shown in the table below.

I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES

Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and
They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme

J. FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

All foreign qualifications will be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE 153	Digital and Information Literacy	2	1	2	Mandatory
2	COS 155	Communication Skills I	2	0	2	Mandatory
3	EEE 153	Applied Electricity	2	1	2	Core
4	MATH 151	Functions and Calculus	2	0	2	Core
5	MECH 161	Basic Mechanics	2	1	2	Core
6	MECH 163	Strength of Materials I	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 181	Workshop Processes and Practice I	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH 191	Engineering Drawing I	2	2	3	Core
9	BPLE 167	Plant Engineering Project I	0	2	1	CBT
	TOTAL		16	11	20

LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	AFS 150	AfricanStudies	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	FETE 154	Basic Computer Programming	2	1	2	Mandatory
3	COS 156	Communication Skills II	2	0	2	Mandatory
4	MATH 152	Algebra and Matrices	2	0	2	Core
5	EEE 154	Basic Electronics	2	1	2	Core
6	MECH 164	Strength of Materials II	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 182	WorkshopProcesses and Practice II	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH 192	Engineering Drawing II	2	2	3	Core
9	BPLE 168	Plant Engineering ProjectII	0	2	1	CBT
	TOTAL		16	10	20

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 261	Mechanics of Machines I	2	1	2	Core
2	MATH 251	Differential Equations	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 271	Mechanics of Fluids I	2	2	3	Core
4	MECH 273	Thermodynamics I	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 281	Materials Technology	2	0	2	Core
6	MECH 293	Computer Aided Design& Applications	1	2	2	Practical training
7	MECH 297	Instrumentation and Control	2	1	2	Core
8	BPLE 283	Plant Technology and Maintenance Procedures I	2	2	3	Core
9	BPLE 267	Plant Engineering ProjectIII	0	2	1	CBT
	TOTAL		15	12	20

LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 262	Mechanicsof Machines II	2	1	2	Core
2	MATH 252	Probability and Statistics	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 264	Introduction to Manufacturing Technology	2	3	3	Core
4	MECH 272	Mechanics of Fluids II	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 274	Thermodynamics II	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 294	ComputerAided Design & Modelling	1	2	2	Practical training
7	BPLE 284	Plant Technology and Maintenance Procedures II	2	2	3	Core
8	FETE 258	Engineering Research Methods	2	0	2	Mandatory
9	BPLE 268	Plant Engineering ProjectIV	0	2	1	CBT
	TOTAL		15	14	21

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 355	Principlesof Supervision	2	0	2	Core
2	MECH 357	Introduction to Fire and Disaster Management	2	1	2	Core
3	MECH 373	Turbomachinery	2	1	2	Core
4	MECH 383	Heat Transfer	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 397	Design of Machine Elements I	2	2	3	Core
6	BPLE 375	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I	2	2	3	Core
7	BPLE 377	Plant Maintenance and Works Services I	2	2	3	Core
8	BPLE 381	Vibration Engineering	2	1	2	Core
9	BPLE 367	Plant Engineering Project V	0	2	1	CBT
		TOTAL	16	13	21

LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL

No.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME

COMPONENT

MECH 398

In-Plant Training – 6 months

Practical training, industrial attachment,

intenship

TOTAL

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER ONE

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE 463	Entrepreneurship	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	LAN 453	Law of Business and Carriage	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 451	RenewableEnergy Technology	2	1	2	Core
4	MECH 471	Hydraulicsand Pneumatics	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 493	Engineering Economyand Management	2	0	2	Core
6	MECH 497	Design of Machine Elements II	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 495	Final Project Work I	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
8	FETE 453	TechnicalCommunication	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	12	11	19

LEVEL 400-SEMESTER TWO

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 496	Final Project Work II	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
2	FETE 464	Business Incubation	2	0	2	Mandatory
3	BPLE 462	Facilities Design	2	0	2	Core
4	BPLE 466	Internal Combustion Engines	2	2	3	Core
5	BPLE 472	Basic PowerPlant Engineering	2	1	2	Core
6	BPLE 476	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II	2	2	3	Core
7	BPLE 478	Plant Maintenance and Works Services II	2	2	3	Core
8	FETE 454	Problem Solving and Critical Thinking	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	14	13	20