Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Metallurgy And Materials)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering programme has been designed to equip graduates with requisite knowledge and skill in metallurgy and materials engineering, provide them with firm grounding complemented by laboratory and industrial experience on appropriate concepts and principles through rigorous training in modern science and technology applicable to material structure, processing and properties so that graduates can fit and function properly in the global metallurgy and materials related positions in government, industry, and academia and promote excellence wherever they find themselves. 

 
Objectives of the programme

The objectives are to: 

1. To teach the theoretical concepts related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
2. To train students to acquire critical and analytical skills related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
3. To teach students the professional and ethical principles related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering 
4. To develop capacities in the handling of Research related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
5. To provide avenues for further education for diploma students in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  

 
Entry Requirements for Graduation

The qualifications for admissions into the programme are as follows: 

A.    SSSCE 

Candidates should have Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

B.    WASSCE 

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects:  Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, 
Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

C.    A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 

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

D.    TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS 

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

E.    HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS 

1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical  Engineering (Minimum of Second Class Lower) and  
2. They will be admitted in year three (3), Level 300, of the programme 

 
F. MATURE APPLICANTS 

Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five 
(5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.   

 

G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS 

1. Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and 
2. Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in Table 1.  
3. hey will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme. 

 
H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS 

1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering will be admitted in year two (2), Level 200, of the programme 
2. Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme. 

 
I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES 

1. Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and  
2. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme 

 
J. FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

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

 

Employment Opportunities for Graduates

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

1. Educational institutions
2. Metallurgy industries e.g., steel industries, aluminium industries
3. Materials industries e.g., polymer and ceramic industries. 
4. Foundry industries  
5. Mining Industries 
6. All other areas where metallurgy and materials are used or serviced 

 

Modules of the Bridging Courses

 

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
1	COS 155	Communication Skills I	2	0	2
2	EEE 153	Electrical Engineering	2	0	2
3	MATH 151	Functions and Calculus	2	0	2
4	MECH 161	Mechanics of Machines I	2	2	3
5	MECH 163	Strength of Materials I	2	2	3
6	MECH 271	Mechanics of Fluids I	2	2	3
7	MECH 273	Thermodynamics I	2	2	3
8	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2
TOTAL			15	10	20

 

 

Modules of the Bridging Courses for Tertiary Diploma

SN	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
1	FETE 263	Entreprenuership	2	0	2
2	MECH 264	Introduction to Manufacturing Technology	2	3	3
3	MECH 383	Heat Transfer	2	2	3
4	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2
5	MECH 297	Instrumentation and Control	2	1	2
6	BMME  267	Principles of Material Science I	2	1	2
7	BPLE 283	Plant Technology and Maintenance Procedures I	2	2	3
8	FETE 258	Research Methods for Engineers	2	0	2
9	MECH 267	Mechanical Engineering Research/Project III	0	3	1
		TOTAL	15	14	20

 

Course Structure

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE   153	Digital and Information Literacy	2	1	2	Mandatory
2	COS   155	Communication Skills I	2	0	2	Mandatory
3	EEE   153	Electrical Engineering	2	0	2	Core
4	MATH 151	Functions and Calculus	2	0	2	Core
5	MECH 161	Mechanics of Machines I	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 163	Strength of Materials I	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 181	Workshop Processes & Practice I	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH  191	Engineering Drawing I	2	2	3	Core
9	BMME 167	Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project I	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	16	12	21

 

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO 

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	AFS   150	African Studies	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	FETE   154	Basic Programming	2	1	2	Mandatory
3	COS  156	Communication Skills   II	2	0	2	Mandatory
4	MATH 152	Algebra and Matrices	2	0	2	Core
5	MECH 162	Mechanics of Machines II	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 164	Strength of Materials II	2	2	3	Core
7	MECH 182	Workshop Processes & Practice II	2	2	3	Core
8	MECH 192	Engineering Drawing II	2	2	3	Core
9	BMME 168	Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project II	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	16	12	21

 

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE 263	Entreprenuership	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	MATH 251	Differential Equations	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 271	Mechanics of Fluids   I	2	2	3	Core
4	MECH 273	Thermodynamics   I	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2	Practical training
6	MECH 297	Instrumentation & Control	2	1	2	Core
7	BMME  269	Principles of Material Science I	2	1	2	Core
8	BMME 281	Physical Metallurgy I	2	0	2
9	BMME 267	Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project III	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	15	11	19

 

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN	CODE	COURSE	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	FETE 264	Business Incubation	2	0	2	Mandatory
2	MATH 252	Probability and Statistics	2	0	2	Core
3	MECH 272	Mechanics of Fluids II	2	2	3	Core
4	MECH 274	Thermodynamics II	2	2	3	Core
5	MECH 284	Heat Transfer	2	2	3	Core
6	MECH 294	Computer Design Applications II	1	2	2	Practical Training
7	BMME  280	Principles of Materials Science II	2	0	2	Core
8	FETE 258	Research Methods for Engineers	2	0	2	Mandatory
9	BMME 268	Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project IV	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	15	11	20

  

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN.	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 397	Design of Machine Elements I	2	2	3	Core
2	BMME 365	Manufacturing Processes	2	1	2	Core
3	BMME 369	Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics	2	0	2	Core
4	BMME  371	Introduction to Mineral Processing	2	1	2	Core
5	BMME 373	Polymer and Composite Technology I	2	0	2	Core
6	BMME 375	Engineering Ceramics I	2	2	3	Core
7	BMME 381	Physical Metallurgy II	2	0	2	Core
8	BMME 383	Foundry Technology 1	2	2	3	Core
9	BMME 367	Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Research/Project V	0	3	1	CBT
		TOTAL	16	11	20

 

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL No.	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T       P        C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 398	In-Plant Training – 6 months	0        30   15	Practical training, industrial attachment, intenship
		TOTAL	0        30    15

 

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 497	Design of Machine Elements II	2	2	3	Core
2	MECH 499	Final Project Work I	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
3	BMME 463	Extractive Metallurgy	2	2	3	Core
4	BMME 471	Engineering Alloys	3	1	3	Core
5	BMME 473	Polymer and Composite Materials II	2	2	3	Core
6	BMME 483	Foundry Technology II	2	2	3	Core
7	FETE 453	Technical Communication	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	13	15	20

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO

SN	COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 498	Final Project Work II	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
2	MME 462	Corrosion and Protection of Materials	2	2	3	Core
3	MME 464	Law of Contract and Tort	2	0	2	Core
4	MME 466	Materials Waste Treatment and Recycling	2	0	2	Core
5	MME  468	Transport Phenomena in Materials	2	2	3	Core
6	MME 476	Engineering Ceramics II	2	1	2	Core
7	FETE 454	Problem Solving and Critical Thinking	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	12	11	17