The Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering programme has been designed to provide broad-based education and practical hands-on training in automotive engineering and its relevant applications to
satisfy the needs of industry.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Equip students with theoretical knowledge and engineering principles needed to
- undertake professional tasks in Automotive Engineering industry.
- Enhance professional competence of students by equipping them with skills in the use
- of modern techniques and equipment for solving automotive related problems.
- Provide students with continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
- Provide knowledge and skills in the design and fabricating of simple vehicle
- components and systems.
- Provide knowledge in assembling light vehicle engine components and systems.
- Learning outcomes
At the end of the study, students will have the ability to
- Use on-board diagnostic tools to diagnose, repair and maintain motor vehicles
- Use modern techniques in solving problems in the automotive industry.
- Have continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
- Gain basic knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of simple vehicle
- components and its related systems.
- Assemble light vehicle engine components and systems.
Entry Requirements
SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
WASSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.
GCE “O” and “A” Level
Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
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. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.
HND and Diploma Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants
Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.
MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants
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 The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.
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
Foreign Applicants
Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement
Employment Prospects of Graduates
BSc graduates in Automotive Engineering are employed in many different sectors of the
economy. Grounded on an extensive web survey in addition to knowledge of the local situation
in Ghana the following areas of potential employment were distinguished:
1. Vehicle assembly plants
2. Mining Industries
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3. Oil and Gas industries
4. Educational institutions
5. Agricultural Mechanization Industry
6. Automotive dealerships (Toyota Ghana, CFAO Motors, Japan Motors, Silver Star
Motors etc
7. Public Service Commission (Ministries, Government agencies and departments)
8. Security Services
Structure of the programme
(Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course,
showing the credit value of each course)
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | FETE 110 | Digital and Information Literacy I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
2 | FETE 120 | Technical Communication | 2 | 0 | 2 |
3 | EEE 153 | Electrical Engineering | 2 | 0 | 2 |
4 | MATH 151 | Functions and Calculus | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 | AAME 161 | Mechanics of Machines I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
6 | AAME 163 | Strength of Materials I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
7 | AAME 181 | Workshop Processes and Practice I | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 12 | 18 |
YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | AFS 150 | African Studies | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2 | FETE 140 | Basic Programming | 2 | 3 | 3 |
3 | COS 156 | Communication Skills II | 2 | 0 | 2 |
4 | MATH 152 | Algebra and Matrices | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 | AAME 162 | Mechanics of Machines II | 2 | 2 | 3 |
6 | AAME 164 | Strength of Materials II | 2 | 2 | 3 |
7 | AAME 182 | Workshop Processes and Practice II | 1 | 4 | 3 |
8 | AAME 196 | Computer Engineering Graphics I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 | 13 | 20 |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | FET 201 | Basic programming | 2 | 3 | 2 |
2 | AUME 283 | Automotive Workshop Practice | 0 | 4 | 2 |
3 | AUME 291 | Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
4 | MATH 251 | Differential Equations | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 | AAME 271 | Mechanics of Fluids I | 2 | 1 | 2 |
6 | AAME 273 | Thermodynamics I | 2 | 1 | 2 |
7 | AAME 281 | Materials Technology I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
8 | AAME 297 | Computer Engineering Graphics II | 2 | 3 | 3 |
9 | AAME 283 | Instrumentation and Control | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 15 | 20 |
YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | FETE 230 | Research Methods for Engineers | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2 | AUME 284 | Engine Sub-system andsteering practice | 0 | 6 | 1 |
3 | AUME 286 | Vehicle Structures andSuspension System I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
4 | AUME 288 | Electronic Ignition and Fuel Systems I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
5 | FETE 210 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | 0 | 2 |
6 | MATH 252 | Probability and Statistics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
7 | AAME 272 | Mechanics of FluidsII | 2 | 1 | 2 |
8 | AAME 274 | Thermodynamics II | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 16 | 17 |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | AAME 351 | Workshop Organisation and Administration I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2 | AUME 375 | Vehicle Performance andTesting | 2 | 2 | 3 |
3 | AUME 383 | Automotive Diagnostics andScanning Practice | 0 | 6 | 1 |
4 | AUME 385 | Vehicle Structures andSuspension System II | 2 | 2 | 3 |
5 | AUME 387 | Electronic Ignition and Fuel SystemsII | 2 | 2 | 3 |
6 | AUME 391 | Spark Ignition Engine | 2 | 2 | 3 |
7 | AAME 355 | Principles Of Supervision | 2 | 0 | 2 |
8 | AAME 397 | Design of MachineElement | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 | 16 | 20 |
YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO
SERIAL No. | CODE | COURSE NAME | T | P | C |
1 | AUME 392 | In-Plant Training | 0 | 25 | 16 |
|
| TOTAL | 0 | 25 | 16 |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | AUME 471 | Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 | 2 | 3 |
2 | AUME 475 | Vehicle Dynamics | 2 | 2 | 3 |
3 | AUME 477 | Automotive Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 2 | 1 | 2 |
4 | LAN 453 | Law of Business and Carriage | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 | AAME 497 | Design of MachineElements II | 2 | 2 | 3 |
6 | AUME 491 | Project Work I | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 13 | 16 |
YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO
SN | CODE | COURSE | T | P | C |
1 | AAME 452 | WorkshopOrganisation and Administration II | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2 | AUME 454 | Introduction to Vehicle Electricals | 2 | 2 | 3 |
3 | AUME 474 | Alternative Fuels and Energy Systems | 2 | 0 | 2 |
4 | AUTE 486 | Advance Power Trainand Transmission System | 2 | 2 | 3 |
5 | AUME 472 | Compression Ignition Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
6 | AUME 492 | Project Work II | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 10 | 12 | 16 |