Introduction
The Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering programme has been designed to equip graduates with requisite knowledge and skill in metallurgy and materials engineering, provide them with firm grounding complemented by laboratory and industrial experience on appropriate concepts and principles through rigorous training in modern science and technology applicable to material structure, processing and properties so that graduates can fit and function properly in the global metallurgy and materials related positions in government, industry, and academia and promote excellence wherever they find themselves.
Objectives of the programme
The objectives are to:
- To teach the theoretical concepts related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- To train students to acquire critical and analytical skills related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- To teach students the professional and ethical principles related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- To develop capacities in the handling of Research related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
- To provide avenues for further education for diploma students in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Intended/Expected Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Have hands on training in foundry technology
- Distinguish and use various kinds of ceramics, metals, polymers and materials in relation to industry
- Design and fabricate simple metallurgical and materials processing elements and systems,
- Prepare and present engineering reports,
- Use management and costing principles to prepare budgets and project estimates,
- Manage engineering organisations by applying the relevant social science principles.
- Solve related engineering problems by analysis, modelling and empirical methods, including application of computer aided design packages.
- Prepare and interpret related engineering drawings.
- Prepare and present technical reports and communicate effectively.
Entry Requirements for Graduation
The qualifications for admissions into the programme are as follows:
A. SSSCE
Candidates should have 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 (Minimum of Second Class Lower) and
- They will be admitted in year three (3), Level 300, 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 Table 1.
- hey 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 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.
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 Opportunities for Graduates
After graduation the students/trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas:
- Educational institutions
- Metallurgy industries e.g., steel industries, aluminium industries
- Materials industries e.g., polymer and ceramic industries.
- Foundry industries
- Mining Industries
- All other areas where metallurgy and materials are used or serviced
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 & Practice I | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
8 | MECH 191 | Engineering Drawing I | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
9 | BMME 167 | Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project I | 0 | 3 | 1 | CBT |
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| TOTAL | 16 | 12 | 21 |
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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 & Practice II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
8 | MECH 192 | Engineering Drawing II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
9 | BMME 168 | Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project II | 0 | 3 | 1 | CBT |
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| TOTAL | 16 | 12 | 21 |
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YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | FETE 263 | Entreprenuership | 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 273 | Thermodynamics I | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
5 | MECH 293 | Computer Design Applications I | 1 | 2 | 2 | Practical training |
6 | MECH 297 | Instrumentation & Control | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
7 | BMME 269 | Principles of Material Science I | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
8 | BMME 281 | Physical Metallurgy I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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9 | BMME 267 | Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project III | 0 | 3 | 1 | CBT |
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| TOTAL | 15 | 11 | 19 |
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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 272 | Mechanics of Fluids II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
4 | MECH 274 | Thermodynamics 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 | BMME 280 | Principles of Materials Science II | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
8 | FETE 258 | Research Methods for Engineers | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
9 | BMME 268 | Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project IV | 0 | 3 | 1 | CBT |
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| TOTAL | 15 | 11 | 20 |
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YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE
SN. | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | MECH 397 | Design of Machine Elements I | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
2 | BMME 365 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
3 | BMME 369 | Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
4 | BMME 371 | Introduction to Mineral Processing | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
5 | BMME 373 | Polymer and Composite Technology I | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
6 | BMME 375 | Engineering Ceramics I | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
7 | BMME 381 | Physical Metallurgy II | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
8 | BMME 383 | Foundry Technology 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
9 | BMME 367 | Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project V | 0 | 3 | 1 | CBT |
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| TOTAL | 16
| 11 | 20 |
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YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO
SERIAL No. | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | T P C | COMPONENT |
1 | MECH 398 | In-Plant Training – 6 months | 0 30 15 | Practical training, industrial attachment, intenship |
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| TOTAL | 0 30 15 |
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YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE
SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | MECH 497 | Design of Machine Elements II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
2 | MECH 499 | Final Project Work I | 0 | 6 | 3 | Practical training / Research |
3 | BMME 463 | Extractive Metallurgy | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
4 | BMME 471 | Engineering Alloys | 3 | 1 | 3 | Core |
5 | BMME 473 | Polymer and Composite Materials II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
6 | BMME 483 | Foundry Technology II | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
7 | FETE 453 | Technical Communication | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
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| TOTAL | 13 | 15 | 20
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YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO
SN | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | T | P | C | COMPONENT |
1 | MECH 498 | Final Project Work II | 0 | 6 | 3 | Practical training / Research |
2 | MME 462 | Corrosion and Protection of Materials | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
3 | MME 464 | Law of Contract and Tort | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
4 | MME 466 | Materials Waste Treatment and Recycling | 2 | 0 | 2 | Core |
5 | MME 468 | Transport Phenomena in Materials | 2 | 2 | 3 | Core |
6 | MME 476 | Engineering Ceramics II | 2 | 1 | 2 | Core |
7 | FETE 454 | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | 2 | 0 | 2 | Mandatory |
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| TOTAL | 12 | 11 | 17 |
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