Bachelor of Engineering in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering in Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineering programme has been developed to equip students with broad-based knowledge and provide sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge in Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation so that graduates are able to troubleshoot and analyze refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems.

The theoretical and practical aspect of the programme will equip students with a broad-based knowledge in the working principles of refrigeration circuits, and model such systems thermodynamically to improve energy efficiency by way of design, design modifications and enable graduates meet the day to day challenges that arise in a rapidly changing world.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are:

To teach the theoretical concepts related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering
To train students to acquire critical and analytical skills related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering
To teach students the professional and ethical principles related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering
To develop capacities in the handling of Research related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering
To provide avenues for further education for diploma students in refrigeration and air conditioning engineering.

Entry Requirements for Admission

The qualifications for admissions into the programme 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

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

F. MATURE APPLICANTS

Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with 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. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

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 courses 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), Level 200, 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 programme.

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

Foreign Applicants: Academic records of foreign applicants with the requisite qualification will be referred to GTEC for the determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.

Employment Prospects of Graduates

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

Oil and Gas industries
Food / Process Industries
Power Plant Sectors
Building and Construction Industries
Pharmaceutical and Medical
Telecommunications
Marine
Educational Institutions
All other areas where Refrigeration and Airconditioning are used or serviced. Further, the training and related experience in this programme give trainee/graduates the opportunity to establish their own businesses.

Course Structure

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN	CODE	COURSE	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	Electrical Engineering	2	0	2	Core
4	MATH 151	Functions and Calculus	2	0	2	Core
5	MECH 161	Mechanics of Machines I	2	2	3	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	RMEC 167	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineering Research/Project I	0	3	1	CBT
	TOTAL		16	12	21

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	AFS 150	African Studies	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	FETE 154	Basic 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	MECH 162	Mechanics of Machines II	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 164	Strength of Materials II	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 182	Workshop Processes and Practice II	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH 192	Engineering Drawing II	2	2	3	Core
9	RMEC 168	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineering Research/Project II	0	3	1	CBT
	TOTAL		16	12	21

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENTS
1	FETE 263	Entrepreneurship	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	MATH 251	Differential Equations	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 271	Mechanics of Fluids I	2	2	3	Core
4	MECH 281	Materials Technology I	2	0	2	Core
5	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2	Practical training
6	MECH 297	Instrumentation and Control	2	1	2	Core
7	RMEC 273	Thermodynamics	2	2	3	Core
8	RMEC 283	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Work Service I	2	2	3	Core
9	RMEC 267	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineering Research/Project III	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	15	12	20

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE 264	Business Incubation	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	MATH 252	Probability and Statistics	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 264	Introduction to Manufacturing Technology	2	2	3	Core
4	MECH 272	Mechanics of Fluids II	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 284	Heat Transfer	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 294	Computer Design Applications II	1	2	2	Practical training
7	RMEC 284	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Work Service II	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH 258	Research Methods for Engineers	2	0	2	Mandatory
9	RMEC 268	Refrigeration and Airconditioning Engineering Research/Project IV	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	15	13	21

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 357	Introduction to Fire and Disaster Management	2	1	2	Core
2	MECH 373	Turbomachinery	2	2	3	Core
3	RMEC 351	Principles of Refrigeration and Air conditioning systems	2	2	3	Core
4	RMEC 355	Applied Electricity in Refrigeration and Air conditioning Practice	2	2	3	Core
5	RMEC 359	Heating and Cooling Systems	2	0	2	Core
6	RMEC 361	Heating and Cooling Load Analysis	2	2	3	Core
7	RMEC 377	Control Systems in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	2	0	2	Core
8	RMEC 381	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Design and Installation	1	2	2	Core
9	RMEC 367	Plant Engineering Research/Project V	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	15	14	21

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL

No.

COURSE

CODE

COURSE NAME

T P C

COMPONENT

MECH 398

In-Plant Training – 6 months

0 30 15

Practical training, industrial attachment, intenship

TOTAL

0 30 15

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 451	Renewable Energy Sources	2	0	2	Core
2	MECH 471	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	1	3	2	Core
3	MECH 499	Final Project Work I	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
4	RMEC 451	Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems I	2	2	3	Core
5	RMEC 457	Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Exchangers Practice	2	2	3	Core
6	RMEC 497	Aero, Gas Dynamics, and Machine Elements Design	2	2	3	Core
7	FETE 453	Technical Communication	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	11	15	18

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 498	Final Project Work II	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
2	RMEC 452	Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems II	2	2	3	Core
3	RMEC 456	Heating Systems Practice	2	2	3	Core
4	RMEC 462	Evaporation, Heat Exchangers and Compressors	2	2	3	Core
5	RMEC 468	Ventilation Systems	2	2	3	Core
6	RMEC 474	Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditions	2	2	3	Core
7	FETE 454	Problem Solving and Critical Thinking	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	12	16	20