Rationale Mechanical engineers should have the ability to mathematically model mechanical systems in order to determine their behavior when subjected to real time situations. In this way by the time the physical system is built it has already been tested mathematically. This course has as its prerequisite Dynamic systems engineering. It takes a system as...Read More

Course description (2 Hours) Heat Transfer is a fundamental topic for a mechanical engineering student. This course introduces the student to basic concepts of heat transfer. It covers conduction heat transfer, convection heat transfer, radiation heat transfer and Heat Exchangers. In convection heat transfer, both laminar and turbulent cases are handled Course Objectives To provide...Read More

Course Description This course presents the principles of maintenance, maintenance cost analysis and the application of computers in maintenance management. It is taught within 15 weeks of a given semester. Course Objectives At the end of this course, a student should be able to: Explain the purpose and principles of maintenance Describe the main organisational...Read More

Course description One of the driving forces in development is that of creativity and perfection. In this course module, students will learn the fundamental aspects which are required in the world of entrepreneurship. This course is central to developing students ability to analyze, design and/or select machine elements and therefore involves economic, societal, safety and...Read More

Course description This course introduces the subject of materials science to the students. It is designed to make the students appreciate the relationship between material processing, material structure, material properties and material performance. As an introductory course, it presents the basics in materials science like classification of various engineering materials, atomic structure, crystal systems, imperfections...Read More