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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

Modular B.Sc. Program in Mechanical Engineering January 2013

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Mechanical Engineering ArbaMinch Institute of Technology ArbaMinch University

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

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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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8

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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20

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

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Materials Handling

Equipment

MEng 5184

Materials Handling Equipment Core

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Control Engineering

ECE 3192 Instrumentation and Measurement Core

MEng 4193 Introduction to Mechatronics

ECE 5244 Regulation and Control

MEng 4195 Pneumatics and Hydraulics

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Electrical Engineering

ECE 3201 Basic Electricity Core

Electronics*

ECE 3202 Electrical Machines and Drives

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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

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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

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Manufacturing Eng'g

Electives

Operations Research Elective

Tools jigs and Die Design

CAD/CAM/CIM

Process Planning and Product Costing

Metal Processing Technology

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Industrial Eng'g Electives

Plant Layout and Design Elective

Operations Research

Total Quality Management

Product Design and Development

Industrial Systems Engineering

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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

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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

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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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