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Aims & Objectives

This programme aims to provide broad-based education and hands-on training in mechanical engineering and its relevant applications that will enable graduates to progress to higher or degree programmes and to meet challenges in the industry.

Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are:

a)Equip students to solve mechanical engineering problems;
b)Equip students to be able to design and produce simple machine components in mechanical engineering;
c)Develop the capacities of students to be able to test, evaluate & operate simple machine elements in mechanical engineering;
d)Develop the capacities of students to be able to maintain and repair mechanical engineering equipment and machines.
e)Develop the capacities of students to be able to further their career education in Mechanical Engineering.
 

Entry Requirement 

The qualifications for admission into the programme are as follows:

A.SSSCE APPLICANTS

Applicant should have passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) passes (A-D) in any of the following electives: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity 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 APPLICANTS

Applicant should have passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following electives: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.


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

D.GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Five (5) passes at ‘A’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) 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.


E.TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus 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.

F.MATURE APPLICANTS:

(a)Must be at least 25 years old at the time of application with any legitimate documentary proof (Particularly, Ghana Card if proof is less than Five Years) which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application; (b) Pass a written examination conducted by the University in English,
Mathematics and General Paper; and (c) Professional experience is an advantage. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme.

G.FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS OR STUDENTS:

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

10.2 Students’ Progression

For progression, the student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 1.50

10.3 Requirements for graduation:
A student will qualify for graduation when he or she
a)A student must have a minimum pass mark of fifty percent (50%) in all courses to enable him/her to progress to the second and final year.
b)Have accumulated a minimum credit hour of 72 credits hours
c)Obtained a minimum CGPA of 1.5.
d)Complete and pass all CBT and final year projects.
e)Discharge all financial and other obligations to the university.
f)Be in good standing, i.e., not barred for disciplinary reasons.
g)Should have satisfied all other requirements of the Department, and the Academic Board of the University.

Target Market and Employment Prospects of Graduates

i. Literate apprentices at various mechanical engineering workshops in the formal and informal sectors.

ii. Practicing technicians in self-employment willing to have qualifications that fit into COTVET’s framework of National Vocational Qualifications.

iii. Senior high school graduates and technical school graduates, seeking to enhance their chances of progression in their chosen fields of endeavor, or considering alternative career paths. Prospective candidates are expected from both public and private sectors of the economy.

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

i. Educational institutions as Technical/Vocational Instructors and Workshop Assistants

ii. Industry (Automotive, Mining, Manufacturing, Refrigeration and air conditioning, Plant, Metallurgy, Mineral, Marine, Road Transport, Oil and Gas etc)

i. Self-employment
 

Programme Structure 

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

 

HOURS

 

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

DME 121

MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

2

1

2

Core

2

DME 131

ENGINEERING DRAWING I

1

2

2

Core

3

DME 143

WORKSHOP PROCESSES &

PRACTICE I

1

4

3

Core

4

MAT 111

FUNCTIONS AND CALCULUS

2

0

2

Core

5

EEE 141

APPLIED ELECTRICITY

2

1

2

Core

6

DME 145

BASIC MECHANICS

2

1

2

Core

7

COS 101

COMMUNICATION SKILLS I

2

0

2

Mandatory

8

FETE 153

DIGITAL AND INFORMATION

LITERACY

2

1

2

Mandatory

9

MEC 167

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROJECT I

0

2

1

CBT

 

TOTAL

14

12

18

 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

 

HOURS

 

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

DME 132

ENGINEERING DRAWING II

1

2

2

Core

2.

DME 144

WORKSHOP PROCESSES &

PRACTICE II

1

4

3

Core

3

MAT 112

ALGEBRA & MATRICES

2

0

2

Core

4

EEE 142

BASIC ELECTRONICS

2

1

2

Core

5

COS 102

COMMUNICATION SKILLS  II

2

0

2

Mandatory

6

FETE 154

BASIC COMPUTER

PROGRAMMING

2

1

2

Mandatory

7

AFS 100

AFRICAN STUDIES

2

0

2

Mandatory

8

ENT 144

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2

0

2

Core

9.

MEC 168

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROJECT II

0

2

1

CBT

 

TOTAL

14

10

18

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

 

HOURS

 

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

DME                221

THERMODYNAMICS  I

2

1

2

Core

2

DME                231

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING I

2

1

2

Core

3

DME                233

MECHANICS OF MACHINES  I

2

1

2

Core

4

DME                241

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS                                                  I

2

1

2

Core

5

DME 293

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN

AND APPLICATIONS

1

2

2

 

6

DME                243

MECHANICS OF FLUID  I

2

1

2

Core

7

DME                245

PLANT MAINTENANCE &

WORK SERVICE I

1

2

2

Core

8

MAT    211

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

2

0

2

Core

9

MEC 267

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROJECT III

0

2

1

CBT

 

TOTAL

14

11

17

 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

 

HOURS

 

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

DME               222

THERMODYNAMICS  II

2

1

2

Core

2

DME               232

MECHANICS OF MACHINES  II

2

1

2

Core

3

DME               242

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS                                                     II

2

1

2

Core

4

DME               244

MECHANICS OF FLUID  II

2

1

2

Core

5

DME 294

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN

AND MODELLING

1

2

2

Core

6

DME               246

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING II

1

2

2

Core

7

DME               248

PLANT MAINTENANCE &WORK SERVICE

II

1

3

2

Core

8

DME                252

PROJECT WORK

0

6

3

Practical's

/ Research

9

MAT  212

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

2

0

2

Core

 

TOTAL

13

17

19

 

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About KsTU

Kumasi Technical University was established in 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (K. T. I. ) to offer craft courses. In 1963, the Institute was converted to a non-tertiary Polytechnic status under the Ghana Education Service to start offering, in addition, technician diploma and sub- professional courses.

Contact info

Location: Kumasi - Ashanti Region, Ghana, W/A

Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi 

Email: info@kstu.edu.gh 

Tel: Admissions: +233(0)322 496 534, +233(0)322 496 380