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ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY
ARBAMINCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Nationally Harmonized Study Program for the Degree of
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) In Mechanical Engineering
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ArbaMinch University
ArbaMinch Institute of Technology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Nationally Harmonized Study Program for the Degree of Bachelor of Science
(B.Sc.) in
Mechanical Engineering
The study program was developed by the Curriculum Development Committee of
the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Revised by the Curriculum Committee of the Department of Mechanical
Engineering in January 2013.
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Summary Information Arbaminch University
ArbaMinch Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
The program:
Will be introduced in 2012/13
Will take place on the campus of the Arba Minch Institute of Technology,
Arbaminch University
Is a five-year study programme
Covers 302 ECTS (or 181Cr.hr for Design and Agro-Machinery and 182
Cr.hr for Transportation and Thermo- fluid Streams)
Includes 26 modules
Will enroll more than 200 students per year.
Teaching staff capacity Currently the department has the following staff profile. The department will increase the
number of staff and their levels.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees will be charged according to the direction given by the Ministry of Education
and the university.
Target groups addressed For the regular program, candidates who have completed grade 12 of the secondary
education cycle and obtained university-entry qualification can apply for the study program.
Diploma holders with appropriate background can join based on the criteria set by the
faculty. An extension program (part-time evening classes) may be launched by re-scheduling
the course break down according to the time available. Selection will be based on the
students' performance and interest.
Degree nomenclature
Type of study
Full time program
English: Bachelor of Science Degree in "Mechanical Engineering"
Amharic: የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በ ”ሜካኒካል ምህንድስና”
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Executive Summary The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in September 1998 under the former
Arbaminch Water Technology Institute (AWTI) as part of the expansion of the Institute to
University level. In the last 10 years, it has produced over 300 mechanical engineering B.Sc.
graduates to the Ethiopian market. The current total student enrolment in the 5-year B.Sc.
program is over 200.
The department currently has 20 full-time faculty members, 10 with M.Sc. degree (Lecturers),
4 with B.Sc. (Assistant Lecturers) and 7 with Adv. Dipl. (Tech. Assistants). In addition, there
are 3- full-time expatriate professor with Ph.D degree. On short term part-time basis, the
department also frequently employs experienced professors from Addis Ababa University – the
lead institution in the country. As part of this reform, the department has developed a plan to
increase the number of staff and their levels.
In recent years, the Government has massively invested in upgrading the infrastructure of the
University and moderate number of workshop and laboratory equipments have been supplied to
the Department. The Department operates Basic Metal Shop, Metal forming Shop, Metal Joining
Shop, Machine shop, Foundry shop, Automotive and IC-Engines Lab, Thermo-fluid Lab,
Thermal systems lab, Applied Mechanics and Materials Testing Lab.
The main aim and objective of the department is to offer a B.Sc. program covering all important
branches and disciplines of Mechanical Engineering. The department has now finalized
restructuring its existing 5-year B.Sc. program by introducing new practical modules, a
mandatory industry placement and seeking international accreditation. The practical modules
include new general/specialized workshop practices and new comprehensive and integrated
mechanical engineering design projects.
The new study program has a total duration of 10 semesters including a one semester industry
placement for on job training. Each semester carries about 30 ECTS and the total ECTS load of
the program is 295.
The 1st semester is devoted to orientation studies common to all engineering students. The 2
nd to
7th
semesters focus on basic mechanical engineering studies. At the end of the 7th
semester, the
student takes a holistic exam covering all basic study modules. The industry placement will be at
the 8th
semester following a successful holistic exam. The 9th
semesters will focus on project
studies. The 10th
semester is mainly devoted to the B.Sc. thesis of 15 ECTS load and few
entrepreneurship and industrial management courses.
The program has a modularized structure and is composed of 26 modules covering important
disciplines of mechanical engineering. Each module is offered in a time span of 1 to 2 semesters
with few modules taking a maximum of 3 semesters.
The target population for admission into the Mechanical Engineering program is primarily
students who have successfully completed the 10 plus 2 years preparatory secondary education
and have secured a minimum cutoff point with high scores in Physics and Mathematics.
Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs in all public institutions are processed through
the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
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Table of Contents
Summary Information ................................................................................................................................... 3
Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1. BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Arbaminch University ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Institute of Technology ................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Departments .................................................................................................................................... 6
2. OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1. Mission Statement of the University .............................................................................................. 7
2.2. Vision Statement of the University ................................................................................................ 7
2.3. Mission statement of Mechanical Engineering Department: ......................................................... 7
2.4. Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Department ................................................................ 7
3. Professional Profile of Mechanical Engineering................................................................................... 8
3.1 What Is Mechanical Engineering? .................................................................................................. 8
3.2 What Do Mechanical Engineers Do? .............................................................................................. 8
4. GRADUATE PROFILE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER ........................................................... 15
4.1 Knowledge Requirement: ............................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Abilities and Skills Requirement .................................................................................................. 16
Summary ............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.PROGRAM PROFILE ........................................................................................................................ 19
5.1 Curriculum Rationale .................................................................................................................... 19
To overcome poverty the Ethiopian Industrial Development Strategy should focus towards: ............... 19
5.2 Goals ............................................................................................................................................. 21
5.3 Structure of the Program ............................................................................................................... 22
5.4 Training Phase .............................................................................................................................. 23
5.5 Program Requirements:................................................................................................................. 25
5.6 Teaching and Learning Methods and Materials (Program pedagogy) .......................................... 26
5.7 Quality Assurance ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.8 Sequences of courses .................................................................................................................... 30
6. List of Modules ................................................................................................................................... 31
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7. Year I Courses Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix: 1. Year I Modules Handbook ............................................................................................... 37
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 Arbaminch University
The academic programs at Arbaminch University provide practical-oriented education to all of
its students (undergraduate and graduate) through regular, extension, in-service and distance
education programs. Research and consultancy/community services are also the priorities of the
University. Since its establishment, Arbaminch University has gained both a national and
international reputation for its educational philosophy and excellence in its various areas of
specialization.
1.2 Institute of Technology
Was established in 2003 with three departments under its supervision: Civil, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering and since then two further departments have been added to the faculty.
1.3 Departments
Currently the departments within the faculty of Engineering are:
Mechanical Engineering
Civil and urban Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Architecture and urban planning
Computer science and information Technology
Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering
Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering
Mechanical Engineering department of Arbaminch University has been established in September
1998, to respond to the increasing demand of Mechanical Engineers in the industrial
development activity of the nation.
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2. OBJECTIVES
2.1. Mission Statement of the University
Arba Minch University has a mission of promoting democratic thinking, offering high quality
education and training, conducting need based research and consultancy, and rendering
community service in order to contribute to the development endeavors of the country
2.2. Vision Statement of the University
Arba Minch University aspires to be one of the leading Higher Educational Institutions in the
country and a center of excellence in the area of water resources in Eastern Africa.
2.3. Mission statement of Mechanical Engineering Department:
We offer an education that prepares our students to become leaders of the engineering profession
and one which empowers them to engage in a lifetime of learning and achievement
2.4. Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Department
The Mechanical Engineering Programme at Arba-Minch Technology Institute has been started as
a supplement to that of Addis Ababa University in September 1998, because Addis Ababa
University alone cannot satisfy the trained man power needs in this field. However, the course
work is a little different from that of Addis Ababa University giving more emphasis on
manufacturing technology suitable for industrial development of Ethiopia. The objectives can be
specified as under:
To develop the trained manpower at the B.Sc. level for designing and operating
machines, machine tools and other equipment that is needed for the industrial
development of Ethiopia.
To carry out the basic research and development needed in crating methodologies and
identifying suitable material and machinery for starting industries for Ethiopia's
agricultural and industrial development.
To provide students with educational experiences that prepare them for continual learning
To do research on a variety of applied topics suitable to local industries.
To give training to the personnel in industry as well as Government suited for their
requirements.
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To teach the curriculum through integrated experiences in analysis, computation,
experimentation, design and fabrication.
To adopt a modular structure in the curriculum, which encourages the development of
new opinions at a later stage, allowing the emergence of a wide variety of programmes of
study in Mechanical Engineering?
To provide central computing facilities through hardware and software which support a
variety of courses like Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Data Base
Structures etc.
The teaching will consist of a program leading to a B.Sc. degree in five years for mechanical
engineering students.
3. Professional Profile of Mechanical Engineering
3.1 What Is Mechanical Engineering?
The field of Mechanical Engineering has had many definitions given to it. Except for slight
differences most of the definitions include more or less the same elements. For the development
of a sound and relevant curriculum in the area of Mechanical Engineering that can be useful in
solving the nation’s industrial and related problems, the definition of Mechanical Engineering
adopted by Arbaminch University is: “Mechanical Engineering is a stream of Engineering which
deals with invention, technology transfer, design, building and using of mechanical systems to
perform specific tasks effectively and efficiently. It has a strong base in physics, mathematics
and engineering sciences, humanities (related to safety, aesthetics, etc), social sciences (related to
economy, ethics, etc) and environment (related to pollution, natural resources, etc) with hands-on
laboratory and field experience.”
3.2 What Do Mechanical Engineers Do?
Mechanical engineers work on solving diverse and challenging problems that require the
integration of science, engineering, and socio-economic knowledge. They conceive, design,
produce (build) and operate mechanical systems that we utilize in our everyday lives. They are
responsible for:
The conceptualization of designs;
Verify/clarify customer requirements
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collect/compare design ideas
perform design research
Conduct problem solving;
gather information about problems
analyze problem symptoms
identify possible causes
solve or refer technical problems
maintain problem solutions database
follow up on problem solutions
develop continuous improvement plans
coordinate continuous improvement workshops
implement continuous improvement plans
evaluate continuous improvement plans
(Embodiment Design) The detailed analyses required to create the system specifications
by applying physical science, mathematical and engineering principles;
The testing required to prove the concepts;
design prototypes
evaluate prototypes
revise product design
The production techniques needed to bring the design to reality to meet the needs of
society;
Verify/clarify customer requirements;
perform process planning;
design tooling and fixtures;
program NC/CNC equipment;
write equipment and tooling specification;
recommend equipment and tooling suppliers;
specify manufacturing system layout;
Assist with system startup and debugging.
The erection, installation, commissioning of the products and training operators
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The undertaking of preventive and corrective maintenance services;
Research and development
to apply knowledge of Mathematics and engineering principles to model physical
systems;
to conceptualize, design, plan and implement machines, to develop products and
services for the benefit of the customers;
to generate technical specification and standards;
to conduct scientific research.
Innovation and transfer of technology
to translate relevant information to product and/or service requirements;
to apply technological principles to facilitate innovation and inventiveness;
To identify and implement best practice in engineering processes.
Reverse engineering
System Development and layout
Project Planning and management
Management (supervision of personnel and operation)
evaluation of technical systems;
analysis and design Mechanical systems;
integration of mechanical systems;
effective and efficient communication;
understanding engineering business/organization;
understanding ethical issues and practices;
understanding human behavior and develop strategies;
Supervision of working groups and teams.
Sales
Procurement of equipment and machinery, etc.
Spare parts management
Specification development
It is worth to mention that they also analyze their design using the principles of motion, energy,
and force to insure the system (product) functions safely, efficiently, reliably and can be
manufactured at a competitive cost.
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Mechanical Engineering is a profession that deals with the design, manufacturing, selection,
installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of all forms of machinery, equipment,
and industrial systems. The profession plays a vital role in the establishment and sustainable
operation of a nation's manufacturing industries, transport systems, power generation,
construction, and mining industries.
The work of mechanical engineers varies by industry and function. Large number of mechanical
engineers works in erection and commissioning of industrial plants, production operations,
maintenance, technical sales, etc.; few are engaged in research, testing, and design work. Many
are administrators or managers while some work as consultants. Some of the typical job profiles
that Mechanical Engineers, in various capacities, perform include:.
design, development and manufacturing of products and machines for industrial and
consumer use
industrial plant design, equipment selection, plant erection, commissioning, operation and
maintenance;
installation of machinery and piping
engineering material production and testing
industrial gas- and water supply system/component design
automotive and construction equipment design and maintenance,
heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and compressed air systems, water supply
systems design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance
energy conversion system/component design, installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance
control of noise, vibration and environmental pollution
industrial project design and evaluation
project planning and total quality management
factory management in the capacity of general manager, technical manager, operation
manager, maintenance manager, quality controller and sales manager
Teaching. training, research and development
appropriate technology solutions to address local community problems
Agro machinery and processing
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Railway Systems Engineering
Sugar manufacturing and processing
Reverse engineering
Procurement of equipment and machinery, etc.
Spare parts management
Specification development
The following are several examples of the types of systems for which mechanical engineers are
responsible:
Refrigeration and air-conditioning systems
Public utility systems
Automotive and aerospace vehicles
Hydraulics and fluid power systems
Automation systems
Heavy duty and earth moving Equipments
Robotics
Control systems
Medical equipment
Propulsion systems
Power generating systems
Energy conservation and production systems
Agricultural equipments
Transportation systems and logistics
Lubrication and oil
Mining Operation
Fire and Safety Systems
Installation and Commissioning
Mechanical Engineering profession can be acquired and mastered by graduates who are well
educated to enter into, and dedicated to continue growing in the profession. An undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering program meant to produce such graduates must be designed to
provide to the students a sufficiently broad and deep base of mathematics, physical sciences,
and engineering sciences; broad knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, machineries
and control systems; excellent knowledge of design and manufacturing theories supported by
extensive laboratory exercises, workshop practices, and industrial internship; sufficient
practices in the use of computers, mechatronic devices and application of software related to
the field; sufficient knowledge of management concepts and communication skills, etc. In
short, the program should give due emphasis to the integration of knowledge and skill to
enable its graduates enter the profession. Due to the very broad nature of the profession of
mechanical engineering, the profession has numerous areas of specialization at global level. In
the current Ethiopian context, one could specialize in any one of the following areas:
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Product Design and/or Applied Mechanics
This area of specialization focuses on the design of a product, starting from the need
analysis through three dimensional modeling, strength and dynamic analysis up to
prototype manufacturing and testing.
Material Science
It deals with the study and application of materials used in mechanical engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering/ Technology
It deals with the design of manufacturing processes (like casting, forming, machining,
joining, assembling, etc.) of an engineering product, starting from its design to planning
and management of the manufacturing operations.
Thermal and Power Plant Engineering
It deals with the design, selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance and
operation of energy conversion, heating, cooling systems and equipment that utilize
thermal primary energy resources.
Fluid Machinery
It deals with the design, performance analysis, selection, installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance of rotating machines such as pumps, blowers, compressors
and various types of turbines.
Maintenance Engineering
It deals with systematic application of reliability theory, condition monitoring and
reconditioning techniques, and preventive maintenance programs to increase plant or
equipment availability.
Automotive Engineering
It deals with the design and maintenance of a motor vehicle and its accessories.
Aeronautical Engineering
It deals with design and maintenance of an aircraft and its components.
Mechatronics and/or Robotics
It deals with control of mechanical systems and interfacing of mechanical system with
electronic controllers and computer.
Production Systems Management
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It deals with optimal design of manufacturing plant and optimal management of material,
human and machine resources in manufacturing operations to minimize production costs
and maximize product quality.
Sugar Engineering and manufacturing
It deals with the principles, operations and design of sugar processing industries.
Railway Systems Engineering
Railway Engineering is a profession that deals with management, economics and
engineering fields of specializations such as power supply for electric traction, signaling
and communications, design, manufacturing, operation, control and maintenance of all
forms of railway and related equipments and industrial systems. The profession plays a
vital role in the establishment and sustainable operation of transport systems to boost the
economy of the country in all aspects.
Agro machinery and processing
It deals with principles, operations and design of agricultural equipments and agro
processing equipments.
Industrial Engineering
It deals with optimal design of manufacturing plant and optimal management of material,
human and machine resources in manufacturing operations to minimize production costs
and maximize product quality.
Energy Technology/Engineering
It deals with principles, operations and design of renewable energy technologies.
Depending on the engineering tasks one is undertaking or the position one is holding, a
professional mechanical engineer working in an industrial facility can have professional
titles and/or job specifications like Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer,
Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Utilities Engineer, or Management title/job
like General Manager, Technical Manager, Operation Manager, Maintenance Manager,
Sales Manager, and rendering consultancy services in the field.
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4. GRADUATE PROFILE OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEER
4.1 Knowledge Requirement:
Advanced mathematical techniques of calculus, differential equations and numerical
methods
Fundamentals of Engineering Sciences, phenomena, and relationships of solid mechanics
and thermo-fluids, including their limitation
Knowledge of Engineering Graphics and CAD
Working knowledge of engineering materials
Knowledge of machine elements and their respective design procedures
Knowledge of metal fabrication processes and assembly processes
Knowledge of designing and product development methods, usage, and repairing of
machines tools, material handling equipment, process equipment, fluid machines, power
generation systems, refrigeration, air conditioning, steam generation systems, motor
vehicles, construction equipment and aircrafts (relevant to their job)
Exposure to electrical and electronic circuits and machines.
Principles of operation of control systems and their essential components
Knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge on the maintenance procedures of machinery
Knowledge on the industrial principles of maintenance management
Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision.
Principles of plant lay-out design
Basic concepts of technical management and accounting, including project management
and evaluation, material management and the like
Basic concepts of product costing.
Knowledge of appropriate technologies in the local context
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4.2 Abilities and Skills Requirement
a) Technical Abilities and Skills
to analyze needs and requirements when designing products
to design a system, component or process to meet user needs
design, sequence and schedule production process of product
to operate relevant computer software for design/analysis / optimization
to determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job
to interpret written directions, specifications, plans, and drawings
to write specifications for mechanical and electrical equipment
testing and inspection of products or processes, and evaluate quality or performance.
to determine compliance of products with specifications
to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Engineering material identification/ prescription while differentiating availability vis-à-
vis suitability
inspection and commissioning of equipment
to plan , control equipment maintenance and determine life cycle costs
to use fault diagnosis tools and NDT
to estimate and analyze product or service costs
Die and tool design skills
Drafting skill
recognize of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
b)Analytical/Computational skills
to apply mathematical analysis and computational methods for solving engineering
problems
to apply modeling, simulation and visualization techniques to mimic the system
behavior for predictive control and to test different solutions
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c)Reasoning and Problem Solving skills
1. Problem Identification through root-cause analysis
2. Problem solving using cause-effect relationships, logical thinking and with an open mind
(overcoming mental blocks)
3. to comprehend scheme of things when configured/reconfigured assembled/disassembled by
visualization
4. to group together things or actions in a specific order/pattern using a specific rule/set of rules
5. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-
solving and decision-making
6. Deductive reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce
reasonable solution
7. Inductive reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or
conclusions
8. Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most
appropriate one
d)Communicative English
Language proficiency skills (oral & written)
Technical reporting skills
Professional Presentation skills
Persuasive and vegetative skills
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e)Managerial abilities/Behavioral skills
to plan, organize, coordinate and control the work of subordinates
to set priorities and assign work to other professionals
to maintain records, prepare planning and performance reports
to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to
prove or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for
the job
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these
expenditures
to work in team environment
to satisfy customers
Positive, flexible and forward-looking attitude
Summary
Mechanical Engineering profession can be acquired and mastered by graduates who are well
educated to enter into, and dedicated to continue growing in the profession. An undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering program meant to produce such graduates must be designed to provide
students with a sufficiently broad and meaningfully deep base:
Of the principles of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering sciences;
of the knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, machineries and control systems;
of the knowledge of design and manufacturing theories supported by extensive laboratory
exercises, workshop practices, and industrial internship;
for good practice in the use of computers and application of software related to the field;
of providing the students the theoretical knowledge with a real life experience or
application to give them the feel about it
of the knowledge of management concepts and communication skills.
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5. PROGRAM PROFILE
5.1 Curriculum Rationale
To overcome poverty the Ethiopian Industrial Development Strategy should focus towards:
Agriculture-led growth
Export-led industrialization and
Strengthening labor-intensive industries
Under the umbrella of the Ministry of Capacity Building (MoCB), Engineering Capacity
Building Program in Ethiopia (ECBP) has been established with mission and corresponding
objectives. The four areas of intervention of ECBP are:
University Reform
Overhaul the TVET system
Quality infrastructure
Private sector + Business development(re-engineering)
As per the ECBP document, the technical academic system of Ethiopia is not still sufficiently
linked to the need of the country. The possible constraints for this in the area of University
Reform are:
The curricula of existing and newly established universities follow academic
schemes not specifically contextualizing to the Ethiopian market demands and are
less practice –orientated.
The human resource (academic staff) situation is difficult in terms of quality and
quantity.
The linkage between universities and the industries is not sufficiently developed
from both sides. The needs of their “clients” (i.e. industry, the public and private
sector) are not the guiding principle of the universities.
The physical infrastructure and university governance are deficient due to
centralized planning in former times. Administrative and management capacities
are not yet sufficiently available.
The Mechanical Engineering staff in association with Addis Ababa University delegates by the
initiation of the Ethiopian Capacity Building Program (ECBP) is now overhauling the existing
curriculum with the above philosophy.
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Lack of effectiveness in current instructional output is due to the nature of the theories
formulated to improve the structuring of the content of instruction. A rationale is presented for a
theoretical position. Based upon this rationale a standard is outlined which provides the basis for
a comprehensive category system for instructional design data and related strategies. Points are
made concerning the important implications of such a rationale and standard for the development
of a technologically useful network of curricular and instructional theory. Such technological
design standard provides a basis for internally consistent, functionally related, and mutually
supporting category systems for the ordering of instructional design data and decisions. The
standards provide a basis for developing specific design strategies and techniques and provide a
reasonable approach to defining concepts such as curriculum and instruction.
Curriculum is an evolving set of planned learning opportunities that support the overall
development of all students. These learning experiences reflect current research, applicable
standards, best practices, accrued professional knowledge, and community expectations.
Mechanical Engineering curriculum of Arbaminch University should support the acquisition of
enduring knowledge and the development of the skills of inquiry, analysis, and communication,
all applied within an ethical educational environment.
The thorough curriculum of Mechanical Engineering of Arbaminch University should reflect an
appropriate balance of:
Current development policies of the country and professional demand
breadth and depth
concepts and applications
interdisciplinary and content specific
theory and practice
tradition and innovation
reflection and action
individual and community
Student background and ultimate learning objective
International standards and local demands
Curriculum development and renewal is ongoing, demanding, collaborative, and reflective and is
shaped by the creativity, dedication, judgment, and expertise of the school community.
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5.2 Goals
The objective of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree program is to prepare students
become professionals in invention, technology transfer, design, building and using of mechanical
systems to perform specific tasks effectively and efficiently. The students will be equipped with:
Understanding and applying mathematical and scientific principles
Understanding and applying the basic engineering sciences
Understanding and applying the concepts of continuous quality improvement
Understanding and applying mechanical system simulation, modeling and optimization
Business management and laws
Technical knowledge
Material selection
Manufacturing techniques and processes
Design
Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
Define and solve problems
Design creative solutions to problems
Professionalism
Make ethical choices and act as a responsible citizen
Critically evaluate information
Work effectively in a team
Work confidently (with assurance)
Exercise initiative
Assume leadership
Recognize broad societal contexts and interests
Serve customers with sensitivity and accountability
Deal effectively with diverse cultures
Adapt to change
Recognize the value of lifelong learning and pursue further formal education
Communication skills
Write effectively
Speak and listen effectively
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5.3 Structure of the Program
The structure of the program is arranged in such a way that first the training elements required
for the above mentioned specific goals have been drawn and these training elements are taken as
modules.
Why Modular?
Modules are basically structured and coherent units of courses with a specified target of
education. These units consist of different teaching and learning methods such as lectures,
exercises, seminars, project studies, e-learning etc.
The tasks of modules are:
To lead to professional knowledge using a systematic and consecutive approach
to promote professional competence using different activating learning techniques,
teaching and learning methods as well as presentation techniques
to support the students in finding their individual professional profile and
One of the advantages of such an approach is that a professor can be made responsible
for the management of a module and decide on the matters pertaining to it
Therefore the following training elements (modules) are believed to cover the above specific
goals of the program:
(1) Assessment Semester
(2) Basic Science
(3) Humanity and social science
(4) Basic Engineering I
(5) Basic Engineering II
(6) Computer applications for Engineers
(7) Electro-Mechanical Engineering I
(8) Electro-Mechanical Engineering II
(9) Thermo-fluid engineering I
(10) Thermo-fluid engineering II
(11) Thermo-fluid engineering Focus area
(12) Maintenance Engineering
(13) Solid Mechanics I
(14) Solid Mechanics II
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(15) Mechanical Drawing Module
(16) Manufacturing Engineering
(17) .Design and Manufacturing focus area
(18) Industrial Engineering
(19) Transportation and Ground vehicle Engineering
(20) Transportation and Ground vehicle focus area
(21) Agro-Machinery and processing
(22) Agro-Machinery and processing focus area
(23) Industrial Internship
(24) B.Eng. Thesis
5.4 Training Phase
This program is supposed to be covered with in five years. The first semester of the program is
for the pre assessment period and in this semester students will take general common courses.
Here new course named Introduction to Engineering Discipline which will help students to know
about the profile of all engineering and so that to determine their future career. After the end of
this semester students will select their preferences from all engineering disciplines and take an
entrance exam in which the pass mark will be a qualification to the core engineering courses.
In the second training phase (for Five semester periods), students will take basic (core)
engineering courses. Here courses will be taken in common to all students of Mechanical
Engineering. Starting from the Seventh semester, students will be equipped with more advanced
and senior courses where mainly focused in the application of the principles studied in the
intermediate junior courses mentioned in the above paragraph. Here there will be packed
electives (courses will be taken separately) offered to students as per their inclination area of
focus. At the end of the Seventh semester, students will seat for the intermediate assessment
examination. Students who have cleared all courses in these semesters are eligible for to seat in
the exam. A pass student from this exam will be qualified for the internship while fail student
will repeat the exam in the same semester.
The third training phase fully devoted to the practical training where students will be attached in
industries or any processing plants all over the country. This one full semester experience is
intended to be intense and to have a major component of hands-on practice of engineering which
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will bring the life of real-world engineering practice to the classroom. In addition, in this period
students are expected to come with project proposals for their Engineering thesis.
Back from the internship training in the next two semesters, students will be equipped with
further more advanced and senior courses where mainly focused in the application of the
principles studied in the intermediated junior courses mentioned in the above paragraph.
Finally students will take the Bachelor of Science thesis work for the partial fulfillment of their
degree. Again this is one component in which students will specialize in a specific area of
Mechanical Engineering.
Below is the chart which shows the training phase of the 10 semesters of the five year
mechanical engineering training program.
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5.5 Program Requirements:
a) Admission Requirements:
Admission at year I level:
Admission to year I for full-time studies is processed and granted by the office of the Registrar.
The university is open to all. Disabled students, females and those students who completed high
school education in a developing region and who are native of the nationality of the region or
those from a nationality whose participation in higher education is low, will be given special
attention
Admission at year I level shall be given to students who have successfully completed their ten
plus two (10+2) preparatory school education and who pass the university entrance examination.
Thus, admission to year I level is granted by the ministry of education and processed by the
office of registrar of AMU
Above average grades in computer application, technical drawing, physics and
Mathematics
Admission with Advance Standing:
Admission is processed and granted through the office of the registrar, provided that the
Academic Commission approves. Given the availability of space, admission shall be on
competitive basis
Graduates holding diploma or 10+3 from institutions of higher learning may seek admission into
the regular program if they have:
Favorable recommendations from their employers, where applicable
A Minimum CGPA of 2.5
No “F” grades or below average grades in their records
Deliver official copies of their records to the office of Registrar before the application.
Meet special requirements of Mechanical Engineering department
b) Graduation Requirements:
For graduation, a student must fulfill the following requirements as per the University legislation
of Arbaminch University, 2004.
No “F”, “NG”, or “I” grade in any course taken
The minimum number of credit hours set by this curriculum should be achieved and all
required courses should be taken and,
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Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00 in all
courses.
c) Degree Nomenclature:
As per the power given to AM University by the decree No. 61/1999 of the council of Ministers
of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the University will award Degree to students
who successfully completed the minimum graduation requirements stated under IV.6 above. The
Degree is labeled in English and Amharic.
5.6 Teaching and Learning Methods and Materials (Program pedagogy)
Teaching Methods:
Group size influences the method of teaching. Different group size requires different methods of
teaching. Therefore group size for a given lesson is one of the factors that teachers should
consider when making choice of teaching strategy. Though will be stated under each course
descriptions, the following are the general teaching methodologies used for the transfer and/or
acquisition of knowledge and skill:
Practical Demonstration (demonstration models available in all laboratories of
Mechanical engineering department will be utilized)
Discussion
Project method
workshop practice and laboratory works to develop Practicing technical skills
Audio-visuals, cut-sectional models and wall mounted displays
Industrial visits
Writing papers of increasing difficulty
Debate
Question and answer
Team Teaching
Tutorial
English: Bachelor of Science Degree in "Mechanical Engineering"
Amharic: የሳይንስ ባችለር ዲግሪ በ ”ሜካኒካል ምህንድስና”
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Computer assisted instruction(as the department is equipped with modest and up to date
computers in the computer lab, students will be able to get knowledge of different recent
Mechanical Engineering application software and instructional videos)
Case study
Seminar
Simulation
Learning Methods:
As the learning methods vary from one student to the other, we should have to provide suitable
ground for students so that they can select their preferences. For that purpose, the department of
mechanical engineering will provide different reference books in the Science and Technology
faculty library in print and digital mode, will make all laboratory open all time so that students
can get the instruments and demonstration models, will make the computer lab open all the time,
will adjust field visits to nearby industries so that they can learn from the practical aspect, will
invite senior mechanical Engineers from nearby industries to share their experience, will arrange
seminar and invite different people so that students can learn vast experience from the
presentation, will invite entrepreneurs so that students can share the experience of business.
Learning Resource Materials:
a) General Resources Materials:
Books/Handouts,
Charts/photographs, videos
Models, tools,
Internet as a major resource material
Other IT resources (CD ROMS, instructional software, simulation, computer
presentation, etc)
Inter-university resource materials (electronic database)
Human resource (guest lecturers, elders, experts in relevant fields)
Other resource materials such as newspapers, journals, and periodicals will provide
valuable information learning
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b) Reference Books and Library:
For every single course textbooks, other references and periodicals have been suggested and
listed in the course description. Possible centers for instructional materials:
Science and Technology faculty library and other libraries of the university
The Academic Development and Research Center (ADRC) of AM University
Pedagogical Center (SPSU)
Audio-visual centers
5.7 Quality Assurance
The quality of the program offered by the Department is assessed by the performance of its
graduates and their impact on the industrial development of the country. The quality assurance
methods adopted by the Department include the following:
By the right of students given by the Higher Education Proclamation No. 351/2003,
evaluate and give opinions about academic teachers, Heads and workers in relation to
education or training, and other rights of students in the institution. Inline with this
student evaluations regarding the teaching learning process are taken at the end of each
semester
To get feedback on quality of teaching learning in order to improve.
To motivate learning
To locate problematic areas in contents, activities, teaching methods, etc and take
correcting actions
Helps learners to take corrective learning actions
Feedback from employers and stakeholders is obtained through personal contacts
formally and/or informally
Alumni of the program
Students who go for higher studies in foreign institutions
Accreditation from foreign and local accrediting institutions
In addition to the above methodologies, the institute do have an Academic Standards and
Curriculum Review Committee (ASCRC), a senate standing committee as per the
University legislation, in which some of its main activities are:
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Advise the Senate on matters pertaining to student academic performance and
teaching standards in the university
Advise on the implementation of University policy on examinations in all the
departments/faculties/institute of the university and on the handling examination
related issues not covered in the policy
Monitor the grading practice of the various faculties and take measures to bring them
into line with general University policy on grading
Advise on policies and procedures to be used in the determination of the equivalence
of degrees and diplomas
Recommend the qualifications for admission to the units of the University to ensure
uniformity of standards while allowing for flexibility
Advise the senate on the establishment and maintenance of Faculties, departments
and other teaching units in the University and with regard to the courses of instruction
to be offered by such units
Advise the Senate on the degrees, diplomas and certificates of proficiency to be
granted by the University
Register minor changes of curricula passed and reported by the academic
commissions such as the substitution of one course by another related course in an
approved curriculum, the permanent transfer of a course from one year/semester to
another, changes in the number of credits for approved courses in so far as these
changes do not interfere with University regulations regarding major courses, minor
courses and general education requirements,
Advise faculties to review and update their curricula in order to address employment
and
Critically examine, in collaboration with respective faculties, the new programs or
modules developed in other universities or organizations before they will be given at
Arbaminch University
Other Systems present in AM University Pertaining the Quality care:
Academic Development and Research Center (ADRC)
Academic Commission(AC)
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Department Council (DC)
Department Curriculum Standardization and Revision committee (DCSRC)
In addition to the systems in the university, there is a national agency which controls and
accredits the institutions of the nation, Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency
(HERQA). This agency undertakes yearly quality audit to all private and public institute in the
country.
5.8 Sequences of courses
The course coding is based on four digit numbers and a prefix to indicate the general
specialization area of the course.
With this respect, the first digit signifies year that module is offered and the next two digits
signify the order of the module in the program and the last digit signifies either if that module is
a core or Elective or General/support (1= Core; 2= Elective; 3=General/support )
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6. List of Modules
S.N.
Module Name Module
Code
Total
Cr.hrs
Total
ECTS
Course
Code
Courses clustered under the module
Cr.
Hrs
ECTS
Module
Categor
y
1
Humanities and
Communications
MHuCm1011 12 17 EnLa1011 Communicative English Skills 3 5 Basic
Cvst1021 Civics and Ethics 3 5
EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skills 3 5
Phil201 Logic and Reasoning Skill 3 3
2 Introduction to Economics MEcon1021 3 3 Econ202 Introduction to Economics 3 3 Basic
3
Basic Engineering Skills
MMEng1031 10 16 Engg1031 Introduction to Engineering Skills 2 3 Basic
MEng1033 Engineering Drawing 3 6
MEng1032 Computer Programming 3 5
MEng1034 Basic Workshop Practice 2 3
4
Basic Eng'g Mathematics MMath1041 8 12 Math131 Applied Mathematics I 4 6 Basic
Math132 Applied Mathematics II 4 6
5
Advanced Eng'g Mathematics
and Computations
MMEng2052 Math331 Applied Mathematics III 4 6 Core
MEng2051 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 2 3
MEng2052 Numerical Methods 3 5
6
Basic Engineering Mechanics
MMEng1061 6 10 CEng1061 Engineering Mechanics I-Statics 3 6 Basic
MEng1062 Engineering Mechanics II- Dynamics 3 5
7
Advanced Eng'g Mechanics
MMEng3072 MEng3071 Mechanisms of Machinery 3 5 Core
MEng3072 Mechanical Vibration
3 5
Mechanics of Materials MMEng2082 MEng1082 Strength of Materials I Core
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MEng2083
Strength of Materials II
9
Engineering Materials
MEng2091 Engineering Materials I Core
MEng 2092 Engineering Materials II
MEng 2094 Material Testing Laboratory
10 Research Methodology 2 3 MEng Technical Writing and Research Methodology 2 3 Basic
11
Eng'g Thermo-Fluids
MEng 2101 Engineering Thermodynamics I Core
MEng 2102 Engineering Thermodynamics II
MEng 2104 Fluid Mechanics
12 Heat Transfer MEng 3105 Heat Transfer Core
13
Thermo-fluid Laboratory
MEng 3107 Thermo-fluid Laboratory
Core
14
Machine Drawing
MEng 2111 Machine Drawing I Core
MEng 2112 Machine Drawing II with CAD
15
Machine Elements
MEng 2122 Machine Elements I Core
MEng 3123 Machine Elements II
16
Integrated Machine Design
Project and CAD
MEng 3132 Machine Design Project
Core
17
Introduction to FEM
MEng 4135 Introduction to FEM
Core
18
Manufacturing Engineering MEng 3141 Manufacturing Engineering I Core
MEng 3142 Manufacturing Engineering II
19
Manufacturing Lab MEng 3144 Workshop Practice II Core
MEng 3146
Welding and Casting Laboratory Practice
Energy Conversion Machines MEng 4151 Turbomachinery Core
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MEng 4153 IC Engines & Reciprocating Machine
MEng 5155 IC Engine and Turbomachine Lab
21 Thermal Systems Eng'g
MEng 5161 Power Plant Engineering Core
MEng 4163 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
22
Motor Vehicle Engineering
MEng 5165 Motor Vehicle Engineering
Core
23
Maintenance
MEng 4171
Maintenance of Machinery Core
24
Industrial Management and
Enterprerunership
MEng 5182
Industrial Management and Engineering
economy
Core
ENGG 5182 Entrepreneurship
25
Materials Handling
Equipment
MEng 5184
Materials Handling Equipment Core
26
Control Engineering
ECE 3192 Instrumentation and Measurement Core
MEng 4193 Introduction to Mechatronics
ECE 5244 Regulation and Control
MEng 4195 Pneumatics and Hydraulics
27
Electrical Engineering
ECE 3201 Basic Electricity Core
Electronics*
ECE 3202 Electrical Machines and Drives
28
Industrial Internship
ENGG 4002 Internship
Core
29
Mechanical Design Electives
Agricultural Machinery Design Elective
Product Design and Development
Introduction to Tribology
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Regulation and Control
Rotor Dynamics
30
Thermal Eng'g Electives
Thermo-fluid System Design Elective
Fluid Mechanics II-Aerodyanamics
Regulation and Control
Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion
31
Manufacturing Eng'g
Electives
Operations Research Elective
Tools jigs and Die Design
CAD/CAM/CIM
Process Planning and Product Costing
Metal Processing Technology
32
Industrial Eng'g Electives
Plant Layout and Design Elective
Operations Research
Total Quality Management
Product Design and Development
Industrial Systems Engineering
33
Rail way Eng'g Electives
Fundamentals Of Rail Ways Systems
Engineering
Elective
Motive Power Design
Rail Vehicle Design
Rolling Stock Design
34
Renewable Energy Eng'g
Electives
Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology I Elective
Introduction to Renewable Energy Technology II
Design of Renewable Energy Systems
35
Sugar Eng'g Electives Introduction to Sugar Manufacturing Elective
Operation of Boilers, Steam Power Plants and
Energy Audit
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Fundaments Principles and Maintenance of
Sugar Milling Machineries
36
Agro Machinery and Process
Machinery
Introduction to Agro Processing I Elective
Introduction to Agro Processing II
Agricultural Machinery Design
37
Motor Vehicle Eng'g
Electives
Heavy duty and Construction Equipment Elective
Automotive Maintenance
38 Bachelor Thesis SRP B.Sc. Thesis
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7. Year I Courses Schedule
Year I
Semester I
Course Code Course Title Cr. hr ECTS Lec. Tut. Lab P. H.S
EnLa1011 Communicative English Skills 3 5 2 3 0 2
BEng1021 Introduction to Engineering professions 2 2 1 0 3 0
MEng1022 Engineering Drawing 3 5 2 3 0 6
CUEg1041 Engineering Mechanics I -Statics 3 5 2 3 0 6
Math1031 Applied Mathematics I 4 6 3 3 0 6
Cvst1021 Civics and Ethics 3 5 3 0 0 3
Total Semester Cr. 18 28 13 9 3 24
Year I
Semester II
Course Code Course Title Cr. hr ECTS Lec. Tut. Lab P. H.S
MEng1062 Engineering Mechanics II-Dynamics 3 5 2 3 0 5
MEng1034 Basic Workshop Practice 2 3 1 0 3 1
MEng1082 Strength of Materials I 3 5 2 3 0 5
Math1032 Applied Mathematics II 4 6 3 3 0 6
EnLa1012 Basic Writing Skills 3 3 3 0 0 3
Phil1014 Logic and Reasoning Skill 3 5 3 0 0 3
MEng1032 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 5 2 0 3 5
Total Semester Cr. 21 30 16 9 6 28
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Appendix: 1. Year I Modules Handbook
Basic Engineering Skills Module
MODULE CODE MMEng1031 MODULE LEVEL Year I
MODULE TITLE Basic Engineering Skills
Duration of the
Module
Two semesters
Total ECTS of the
module
16
JUSTIFICATION OF
THE MODULE
This module is meant to impart the essential and basic skills expected but
which are to be carried forward in the subsequent stages for acquiring the
traits and attributes of a good professional engineer. These skills include
drafting, Sketching, visualizing engineering drawings. Workshop practice
based skills involving bench work, carpentry, sheet metal fabrication, etc
and also this module comprises of computer skill able to write simple
programming code to solve engineering problems. In addition, the student
would be exposed to the breadth and width covering a broad spectrum of
applications encompassing different fields of engineering. He/she would
assess him/herself with regard to his natural inclination and aptitude before
selecting a particular branch of engineering. In due course, he would have
acquired the basic skills expected from any engineer and this module
would fulfill this requirement.
AIMS
expose the student to the content and scope of different fields of
engineering covering a wide range of real life applications
help the student visualize 3D components and objects from different
perspectives for their pictorial representation in different views and to
reconstruct isometric views by combining them
acquire hands on practice with different fabrication methods for
giving a physical shape to a product
to have good understanding of computer application for engineering
purpose
INTENDED At the end of this module students will be able to:
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LEARNING
OUTCOMES
demonstrate the basic skills required regarding representation and
interpretation of engineering drawings;
produce simpler parts and components working with own hands in
the workshop;
Understand the various disciplines in engineering and make
appropriate choice for their career.
Student will understand computer languages and able to write
simple programming code to solve problems
COURSES OF THE MODULE
Course Number Course Name ECTS
BEng1021 Introduction to Engineering Professions 2
MEng1022 Engineering Drawing 5
MEng1032 Computer Programming 5
MEng1034 Basic Workshop Practice 3
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Engineering Mechanics
MODULE CODE MMEng1061 MODULE LEVEL Basic
MODULE TITLE Basic Engineering Mechanics
Duration of the Module Two semesters
Total ECTS of the
module
12
JUSTIFICATION OF
THE MODULE
Engineering is an application of pure sciences. Mechanical Engineering applies
mathematical and computational principles for the design, analysis and
modeling of mechanical systems, thus, requires a basic understanding of basic
principles of Science and Mathematics.
This module will enable students to attain good capability in
defining and solving problems,
evaluating information critically,
designing creative solutions to problems,
applying scientific and mathematical principles.
AIMS
The objective of this module is to introduce students:
to basic mechanical engineering concepts of statics and dynamics
to basic principles that govern motion of objects
to mathematical models that represent physical systems
INTENDED
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
At the end of this module students will be able to:-
understand and apply basic principles that govern the motion of objects
develop appropriate mathematical models that represent physical systems
COURSES OF THE MODULE
Course Number Course Name ECTS
CEng 1021 Engineering Mechanics I 5
MEng 1062 Engineering Mechanics II 5
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