10.

1Objectives

On successful completion of the programme, the graduate shall be able to

a) Design, manufacture and assemble spacecraft, mechanical components and systems,
b) Solve engineering problems by analysis and empirical methods, including application of
the computer,
c) Install, commission, operate, maintain and service spacecraft, machinery, tools and
equipment,
d) Prepare and read engineering drawings,
e) Prepare and present engineering reports, and
f) Apply relevant social science principles to manage engineering organisations and
maintain cordial human relations.

11. Components of each programme of study (where applicable)

(a) Required (core) course (s)
(b) Elective course (s)
(c) Research component
(d) Practical training, industrial attachment, internship, clinical experience,
etc.,
(e) Semester - by semester schedule of course, showing the credit value of
each course.

11.1Year One, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C
1 MATH 151 Algebra 4 1 4
2 ENGL 157 Communication Skills I 2 0 2
3 EE 151 Applied Electricity 2 2 3
4 CE 155 Environmental Studies 2 0 2
5 ME 159 Technical Drawing 2 2 3
6 AERO 157 Introduction to Aviation Technology 1 2 2
7 ME 157 Introduction to Information Technology 1 2 2
8 ILS 151 Information in Literacy Skills I 2 0 2
9 Semester 16 9 20
Total
10 Cumulative 16 9 20

11.2 Year One, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C
1 MATH 152 Calculus with Analysis 4 1 4
2 ENGL 158 Communication Skills II 2 0 2
3 EE 152 Basic Electronics 2 2 3
 4 ME 158 Engineering Graphics 2 4 3
5 ME 164 Statics of Solid Mechanics 2 1 2
Computer Programming for
6 ME 158 1 3 2
Engineers
7 AERO 174 Aerospace Design Project I 1 5 2
8 ILS 152 Information in Literacy Skills II 2 0 2

9 Semester 16 16 20
Total
10 Cumulative 30 25 38

11.3Year Two, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 251 Differential Equations 4 1 4

2 ENGL 263 Literature in English I 1 0 1

3 ME 261 Dynamics of Solid Mechanics 2 0 2

4 ME 251 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics 2 0 2

5 ME 281 Engineering Materials I 2 0 2

6 ME 255 Strength of Materials I 3 1 3

7 AERO 293 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training I 0 5 2

8 ME 295 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 0 3 1

9 CENG 291 Engineering in Society 1 4 1
10 Semester 15 14 18
11 Total Cumulative 45 39 56

11.4Year Two, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C
1 MATH 252 Calculus with Several Variables 4 1 4
2 ENGL 264 Literature in English II 1 0 1
3 ME 258 Computer-Aided Design and Modelling 2 3 3
4 ME 264 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I 3 1 3
5 AERO 256 Aerospace Structures 3 0 3
6 ME 266 Thermodynamics I 2 0 2
7 AERO 274 Aerospace Design Project II 2 1 2
8 Semester 17 6 18
9 Total Cumulative 62 45 74
11.5Year Three, Semester One

SN Course Code Title T P C

1 MATH 353 Probability and Statistics 2 1 2
2 MATH 351 Numerical Methods 2 1 2
3 ME 363 Automatic Control I 2 1 2
4 AERO 395 Aerospace Engineering Laboratory I 0 3 1
5 AERO 391 Aerospace Industry and Engineering 3 0 3
6 AERO 351 Aerodynamics I 3 0 3
7 AERO 393 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training II 0 5 2
8 ECON 151 Introduction to Economics I 2 0 2
9 Semester 14 11 17
10 Total Cumulative 76 56 91

11.6Year Three, Semester Two

SN Course Code Title T P C
1 AERO 362 Air Vehicle Stability and Control 3 1 3
2 ME 392 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics 2 1 2
3 AERO 374 Aircraft Performance and Design 3 1 3
4 AERO 368 Propulsion 2 2 3
5 ME 366 Heat Transfer 3 0 3
6 ME 362 Vibrations I 3 0 3
7 AERO 396 Aerospace Engineering Laboratory II 0 3 1
8 Semester 16 8 18
9 Total Cumulative 92 64 109

11.7Year Four, Semester One

11.7.A Core Courses
SN Course Code Title T P C
1 AERO 483 Avionics 3 1 3
2 AERO 491 Aviation Business Management 2 1 2
3 AERO 497 Final Year Project I 0 6 3
4 AERO 495 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 2 1 2
5 AERO 473 Aerospace Vehicle Design 3 2 4
6 AERO 493 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training III 0 5 2
Technical Elective I (Refer to Sections
7 *** 11.7.2 and 11.7.3) * * 3
Semester * * 19
8 Total
Cumulative * * 128
11.7.B Year Four Semester One Technical Elective
Select at least one technical elective from the courses listed in Section 11.7.3 to bring the minimum
credits per semester to 18 and also ensure the minimum of 144 credit hours required to graduate.
A student may consult his/her academic supervisor in the selection of the technical elective(s).

11.7.C Year Four First Semester Technical Electives

SN Course Code Title T P C
1 ME 461 Vibrations II 2 2 3
2 ME 463 Automatic Control II 3 1 3
3 ME 483 Mechatronics 3 1 3
4 MSE 451 Composite Materials 3 0 3
5 ME 473 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing 2 2 3
6 ME 469 Facilities Design 3 1 3

7 ME 499 Operations Research 2 2 3

8 ME 451 Behaviour of Real Fluids 3 1 3
9 ME 455 Strength of Materials III 2 2 3

11.8Year Four, Semester Two

11.8.A Core Courses
SN Course Code Title T P C
1 ME 492 Entrepreneurship Development and Management 2 1 2
2 AERO 452 Aerodynamics II 2 1 2
3 AERO 498 Final Year Project II 0 10 5
4 AERO 456 Applied Meteorology 2 1 2
5 AERO 492 Aerospace Safety and Air Security 2 1 2
Technical Elective II (refer to Sections 11.8.2 and
6 **** *** * * 3
11.8.3)
7 Semester * * 16
Total
8 Cumulative * * 144

11.8.B Core Courses

Select at least one technical elective from Departments of Mechanical and Materials engineering
courses listed in Section 11.8.3 to bring the minimum credits for the semester to 16 and also ensure
the minimum of 140 credit hours required to graduate. A student may consult his/her academic
supervisor in the selection of the technical elective(s).
11.8.C Second Semester Technical Electives
SN Course Code Title T P C
1 ME 462 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis II 2 2 3
2 ME 456 Finite Element Methods 3 1 3
3 ME 468 Internal Combustion Engines 3 1 3
4 ME 474 Production Planning and Control 3 0 3
5 ME 472 Machine Shop and Factory Design 2 1 3
6 ME 494 Human Factors and Ergonomics 3 0 3
 12. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT

12.1Description of course content for Year One Semester One

12.1.1 MATH 151 Algebra
(4, 1, 4)
Introduction to Algebra: Brief history of numbers; Natural numbers and real numbers: Principle of
mathematical induction.
Complex Numbers: Definitions; Addition, multiplication , division; plane geometry of complex
numbers; polar forms; de Moivre’s theorem extraction of roots; Elementary functions of complex
variable; Application to trigonometry.
Vector Algebra and Application: Vector space; Linear independence; Basis and dimension.
Geometrical vectors; Cartesian basis; Scalar product and its properties; vector triple product and its
properties. Applications: Equation of a straight line in various forms; Equation of a plane in various
forms; intersection of lines in space and related kinematic problems; skewed lines.
Matrix Algebra: Definition; Matrix operations and properties. Definition of determinant and
properties; inverse and methods of computation; Application to the solution of system of linear
equations. Gaussian elimination, consistency. Eigen value problem; Diagonilization of
symmetric matrix.

12.1.2 ENGL 157 Communication Skills I

(2, 0, 2)
The study of parts of a speech – the noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, and so forth. The use of
the articles, the study of sentence ultimately leading to paragraph writing.

12.1.3 EE 151 Applied Electricity

(2, 2, 3)
Network Theorems: Kirchoff’s Laws, Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s and Reciprocity theorems,
Delta-star and star transformations. Alternating Voltage and Current: Average and r.m.s values,
harmonics, phasor representation of sinusoidal quantities, addition and subtraction of sinusoidal
quantities. A.C Circuits: Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor, reactive and active loads
and sources, solving single phase circuits using j operator and the concept of apparent power, solving
3-phase balanced and unbalanced loads.
Magnetic Circuits: Magnetomotive force, magnetic fields strength, permeability of free space, relative
permeability, B-H curves of materials, solving magnetic problems.
12.1.4 CE 155 Environmental Studies
(2, 0, 2)
Humans and Nature. Introductory ecology. Electromagnetic spectrum. Ozone and global warming.
Natural resources. Population. Concepts of Environmental: Noise, air, land and water pollution.
Impact of Engineering Projects on the environment, and control measures. Environmental Laws and
Regulations in Ghana.

12.1.5 ME 159 Technical Drawing

(2, 2, 3)
Introduction to drawing instruments and materials. Free hand sketching and visualisation of objects.
Geometric construction. Principles of tangency and its application. Loci of points and its application.
Projections of objects: Isometric and Orthographic projection in first angle standard.

12.1.6 AERO 157 Introduction to Aviation Technology

(1, 2, 2)
Discussions on aerospace engineering and aviation in Ghana and Africa. Visits and demonstration
of the aerospace engineering laboratory. Basic components of the Aircraft including the wings,
fuselage, tail plane etc. Introduction to ICAO and International Standard Atmosphere. Effects of
flight controls, Elevators, Ailerons, Rudder etc. Aviation Communications including Aviation
terminologies.

12.1.7 ME 157 Introduction to Information Technology

(1, 2, 2)

Introduction to computers. Computer hardware and software. Windows and word processing,
Spreadsheet and Graphic presentation. Internet facilities and electronic mail. Introduction to
computers programming using FORTRAN, C++, or any available programming language.

12.1.8 ILS 151 Information Literacy Studies I

(2, 0, 2)

Concept of information- Definition of concept of information, challenges of information

(information explosion, information age), Formats of information, Prints and Electronics;
Introduction to Information Lieracy- definition, standards, global developments, Rationale
for/benefits of IL, Relevance of IL skills to academic work; Information Retrieval- The Concept
of Information Retrieval, Information Retrieval Systems- manual tools for access (Classification
schemes, bibliographical records, subject vs., keyboard, periodicals, indexes, abstracting services),
Electronic (Computer catalogues, Standalone and OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue),
Advanced catalogues search using Boolean operators and truncated; Types of Libraries and their
relationship to University Education-Public libraries, Schools libraries, Special libraries,
University/academic libraries, National libraries; Reference Information Tools – Print
(Encyclopaedia, Dictionaries, Bibliographies, Indexes, Abstracts, Almanacs, etc), ; Electron (CD-
ROM; Database; Internet; Audiovisual); Introduction to Library Catalogue-Type of catalogues
(Manual and Electronic and access points, Union Catalogue), Bibliographic description of a book,
use of content page and index, Basic electronic-based catalogue search.

12.2 Description of course content for Year One, Semester Two

12.2.1 MATH 152 Calculus with Analysis
(4, 1, 4)
Introduction to real numbers and point set on R: Real number operations: Order for real numbers;
Completeness of real numbers; Absolute value; Intervals: Open and closed sets; Neighbourhoods;
Limit points; Bolzano-Weierstrass Theorem.
Sequences. Series and functions; Limits of sequences of real numbers. Theorems on limits; Bounded
monotonic functions; Local maxima and minima; Types of functions; polynomial, transcendental, and
hyperbolic functions and their graphs. Odd, even and periodic functions. Convergence of series of real
numbers; Test of convergence, series of functions and power series. Coordinate Geometry: Conic
section in rectangular coordinates; parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola; Parametric equations of conic
sections; Plane polar coordinates. Polar Curves.
Integration: Definite integrals; Definition of Riemann sum; Techniques of integration including
method of substitution, partial fractions, by parts and reduction formulae.

12.2.2 ENGL 158 Communication Skills II

(2, 0, 2)
Communication process, skills in communication, channels of communication in an organisation,
preparation of official documents such as letters, memos, reports, minutes and proposals. Oral
presentation skills. Formal speech making. Conducting interviews and meetings.

12.2.3 EE 152 Basic Electronics

(2, 1,2)
Nature of atom. The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode). Basic concepts of semiconductor
charge carriers. Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and recombination. Continuity
equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, Choke, Rectification and Filteration. Bipolar
transistors, its characteristics. CB, CC, CE configurations. The transistor and switching devices (ac –
dc load lines). Small signal amplifiers.

12.2.4 ME 158 Engineering Graphics (2, 4, 3)

Introduction to free-hand sketching. Engineering drafting with AutoCAD, or any suitable
computer drawing software. Application to the following: Geometrical construction, principles of
tangency, loci of points, projections- classification based on distance of the source and the number
of views. Methods of development. Intersection of surfaces. Sectioning. Dimensioning.
Tolerances. Fits Detail and Assembly drawings.

12.2.5 ME 164 Statics of Solid Mechanics

(2, 1, 2)
Fundamental Concepts: Basic terminologies in mechanics, laws of mechanics, Units of measurement
(SI) and dimensions, Newton’s Laws of Motion. Characteristics of a force, System of Forces, Vector
representation of planer (2D) and spatial (3D) forces. Resultant and Equilibrium of coplanar forces:
Force Systems, Triangle law of forces, resolution and resultant of forces, moment of a force,
Varignon’s theorem, free-Body diagrams and Equilibrium Equations. Structural Analysis:
Assumptions, Two-dimensional trusses using the methods of joints and sections, Frames and machines.
Friction: Frictional force, laws of dry friction, angle of friction, Problems involving dry friction, rope
friction, square-and v-threaded screws, rolling resistances. Simple Machines: Definitions, law of
machine, mechanical advantage, velocity ratio, and efficiency, self-locking and overhauling in
machines, types of simple machines. Method of Virtual Work: Work done by Forces and moments.
Centre of gravity and area moment of inertia: centre of gravity and centroid of a body, determination
of centroid from first principle, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, centroid of composite
sections, experimental determination of centre of gravity, Resultant of distributed line loads, liquid
pressure and flexible cables.

12.2.6 ME 158 Engineering Graphics

(2, 4, 3)
Introduction to free-hand sketching. Engineering drafting with AutoCAD, or any suitable computer
drawing software. Application to the following: Geometrical construction, principles of tangency, loci
of points, projections- classification based on distance of the source and the number of views. Methods
of development. Intersection of surfaces. Sectioning. Dimensioning. Tolerances. Fits Detail and
Assembly drawings.

12.2.7 AERO 174 Aerospace Design Project I (1, 5, 2)

The development of ingenuity and resourcefulness in engineering designs. Conceptual designs or
copy designs of existing or new engineering systems. Execution of the steps between the initial
conception of a design and the completion of a product. Individual or small group projects and
visits to industrial plants.

12.2.8 ILS 152 Information Literacy Studies II

(2, 0, 2)
Database – Definition, Types/Features/Charateristics/Quality/Strength and Weakness of Database,
Manual (e.g. catalogue – card, book and sheaf) and Electronic-types (Offline, Online, Computer-
based, Standalone/OPAC, Electronic books, journals and other serials), Element of Databases –
fields and records (Numerical/statistical databases, full text databases, images, audio-visual);
Electronic Databases at KNUST Library – Offline (CD-ROM e.g. Medline, Cochrane Library,
FAO, WHO, GAINS), Online – Journal database – e.g. EBSCO, EMERALD, JSTOR, AGORA,
HINARI, ELDIS, DOAJ, etc.; Introduction to Searching for Information on Internet – Information
available on the internet, Strategies for Searching the internet (URLS, domain codes, sample sites),
Basic search for information using the Internet, Search engines (Meta search engines, Information
gateways, Subject-based Directories, Web Directories, Scholarly databases); Evaluation of
Sources –evaluation criteria (accuracy, authority, purpose currency, objectively, appropriateness)
for reference material, book, periodicals, magazines, paper sources and Internet sources; Legal and
Ethical Uses of Information – Legal issues: Definition of terms, Copyright, Plagiarism and Fair
use and their effects on the use of information, Ethical issues – How to cite sources.

12.3 Description of course content for Year Two, Semester One

12.3.1 MATH 251 Differential Equations
(4, 1, 4)
Ordinary differential equations; First and second order linear differential equations; System of
differential linear equations with constant coefficients; Laplace transforms; Using MATLAB to solve
ordinary differential equations Solution in series; Classifications of second order partial differential
equations and reduction to canonical forms; Solution of simple boundary and initial value problems by
separation of variables.

12.3.2 ENGL 263 Literature in English I

(1, 0, 1)
Literature as Poetry: What is a poem, and its characteristics? Difference between a poem and a song.
The figure of speech and the literary device. Practical Appreciation. Literature as Drama: What is a
play, and its characteristics? Drama as Theatre. Shakespeare. The Modern Play.
Texts to be studied: Selected African and English poems. One Shakespeare play and one Modern
African play.

12.3.3 ME 261 Dynamics of Solid Mechanics

(2, 1, 2)
Kinematics of a Particle: Continuous and Erratic Rectilinear Motions, Rotational Motions, Curvilinear
Motions including Projectiles, Dependent and Relative Motion Analysis of Two Particles. Kinetics of
a Particle: Equation of Motion for a System of Particles. Work and Energy: Work, Energy, Power,
Efficiency, principle of Conservation of Energy. Impulse and Momentum: Principle of Linear impulse
and momentum, Conservation of linear momentum for system of particles, Impact, Angular
momentum, moment of a force and angular moment momentum, principle of angular impulse and
momentum. Centre of Gravity and mass moment of inertia: centre of gravity from first principle and
composite bodies, mass moment of inertia, radius of gyration, parallel axis theorem, and moment of
inertia of composite bodies. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Planar Kinetic Equations of Motion including
Translation, rotation about a fixed axis and general planar motion. Work and Energy for a rigid body:
Kinetic energy, work a force and a couple, principle of conservation of energy for rigid bodies. Impulse
and Momentum for a rigid body: Linear and angular momentum, principle of impulse and momentum,
conservation of momentum, eccentric impact. Rotary balancing: single and multi-planes using
graphical and analytical methods.

12.3.4 ME 251 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

(2, 0, 2)
Characteristics of fluids: Properties of fluids; Density or mass density, Viscosity; Types of fluids;
Thermodynamic properties; Compressibility; Surface tension and capillarity.
Fluid Statics: Pressure variation in a fluid at rest; Absolute, gauge, atmospheric and vacuum pressures;
Measurement of pressure: manometers, mechanical gauges; Thermodynamics properties; Hydrostatic
forces on submerged Surfaces; Buoyancy and floatation. Kinematics of Fluid Flow: Methods of
describing fluid Motion; Types of fluid flow; Rate of flow or discharge; Continuity equation; Velocity
and acceleration. Ideal fluid flow: Velocity potential function and stream function.
Introduction to dimensional analysis: Secondary or derived quantities, dimensional homogeneity,
methods of dimensional analysis: Reyleigh’s method, Buckingham’s pie theorem, method of selecting
repeating variables, procedure for solving problems by Buckingham’s pie theorem.

12.3.5 ME 281 Engineering Materials I

(2, 0, 2)
Materials Science: Imperfections and diffusion in solids. Phase diagrams and transformations. The
structure of metals and other materials: Properties and processing of engineering materials: Mechanical
properties – hardness, ductility, brittleness, toughness, strength etc. Elastic and plastic behaviours.
Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Thermal properties – Heat capacity, thermal conductivity,
expansion and stresses. Mechanical engineering materials. Introduction to ferrous and non-ferrous
metals. Introduction to polymers. Introduction to engineering ceramics. Materials selection.

12.3.6 ME 255 Strength of Materials I (3, 1, 3)

Simple stress and strain within the elastic limit. Stress-Strain Curve. Stress on an Oblique Plane Under
Axial Loading. Stress, strain and deformation under axial loading (determinate and indeterminate).
Thermal stress. Multi-axial loading (or Generalised Hooke’s Law). Stress concentration under axial
loading. A brief review of area moment of inertia. Torsional stress, strain and deformation of circular
solid and hollow shafts. Stress concentration in circular Shafts. Tensile bending and shear bending of
symmetric beams. Bending of symmetric composite beams. Stress concentration under pure bending.
Shear force and Bending-moment diagrams of uniform cross-sectioned beams using the sectional
method. Compound Loading and stress-strain system (or Mohr’s stress and strain circles). Thin-Walled
Pressure Vessels. Theories of Static failure.

12.3.7 AERO 293 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training I

(0, 5, 2)
Three weeks attachment each year to the Air Force School of Trade Training, Burma Camp for
first had training on the operations and maintenance of aircraft including systems such as
hydraulics pneumatics, avionics. Hands-on mechanical and electrical workshop practice; aircraft
safety, etc. Training may include "air experience" and simulator flying experience. Certificates are
awarded to students after Aero 493 by the Air Force.

12.3.8 ME 295 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I

(0, 3, 1)
Practical sessions in ME 255 Strength of Materials I, ME 281 Mechanical Engineering Materials
I, ME 251 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, ME 261 Dynamics of Solid Mechanics. Technical
reports and Power point presentations.

12.4 Description of course content for Year Two, Semester Two

12.4.1 MATH 252 Calculus of Several Variables

(4, 1, 4)
Differentiation: Partial differentiation; Total derivatives and their applications.
Differentiation under the integral sign;; Multiple integrals; Double integrals- Cartesian and Polar
coordinates; Triple integrals – Cartesian, Cylindrical, and Spherical coordinates; Applications. Line,
surface, and volume integrals; Triple scalar and vector products; Differentiation of vectors and vector
fields. Differentiation of implicit functions; Functions of several variable –Limits. Continuity.
Differentiability and Extreme; Gamma and Beta functions; Functions of complex variables; Conformal
mapping; Contour integrations.

12.4.2 ENGL 264 Literature in English II

(1, 0, 1)
Continuation of ENGL 263. Literature as Narrative. Traditional (19th Century) Narrative.
Contemporary narrative. The African Novel.
Text to be studied: One African Novel and one English Novel.

12.4.3 ME 258 Computer-Aided Design and Modelling

(2, 3, 3)
Introduction to 3-D computer graphics software: Solid Edge, etc. Application to the following:
Technical Surface finish, measurement, methods of examination and specification, hardening,
joints and weld forms, specification of weld. The design process and the role of CAD; Techniques
for geometric modelling; Principles of computer graphics; Finite element modelling: Design
databases: Standards for computer-aided design: Artificial intelligence and Expert systems.
.

12.4.4 ME 264 Mechanism Synthesis and Analysis I

(3, 1, 3)
This course is an introductory course in dynamics of machinery. It covers underlying theories and
techniques for analysis and synthesis of mechanical systems which consist of planar linkages,
mechanical drives and cams. It places emphasis on the use of graphical techniques and computer
simulation tools. The topics covered include
Fundamentals: Definitions and terminology, degrees of freedom, types of motion, mechanisms
and structures, motors and drives. Dynamics of Linkages: Analysis of position, velocity,
acceleration and dynamic forces in linkages using both graphical and analytical methods.
Graphical Linkage Synthesis: Introduction to type synthesis, function, path and motion
generations, Dimensional synthesis up to three positions including quick-return mechanisms
Grashof Condition for four-bar linkage, Inversion, introduction to Coupler and Cognates.
Cam Design and Dynamic Analysis: Cam terminology, single and double dwell cam design,
displacement diagrams and polynomial functions, pressure angle and radius of curvature, Practical
Design and Manufacturing considerations. Transmission of rotational motion: Gears and gear
trains including Epicyclic/Planetary Trains, roller drives, belt drives and Chain drives.

12.4.5 AERO 256 Aerospace Structures (3, 0, 3)

Deflection of beams: Singularity/Marcolay’s method, strain energy method, moment-area method,
strain-energy method. Shear and torsion on stable cross sections. Compression and shear buckling
using both Analytical and empirical methods. Fatigue, creep and fracture mechanics concepts.
Efficient distribution of material to meet requirements of stiffness, Strength and stability, Elastic
and limit design of efficient structures. Bending and Torsion under plastic conditions.

12.4.6 ME 266 Thermodynamics I

(2, 0, 2)
This course is delivered to other departments with the course code as ME 265 or ME 166 as
applicable.
Energy, heat and work. First and second law of thermodynamics and corollaries. Application to liquids,
vapours and gases. Perfect gases. Property tables. Flow and non-flow processes. Analysis of ideal
vapour and gas power cycles.
12.4.7 AERO 274 Aerospace Design Project II
(2, 1, 2)
Principles of mechanical engineering design. Design of machine members under static and fatigue
loads. Application to individual and group projects.

12.5 Description of course content for Year Three, Semester One

12.5.1 MATH 353 Probability and Statistics
(2, 1, 2)
(Pre-requisites Analysis II). Introduction to probability. Random variables and functions of random
variables. Mathematical expectations and moments. Special discrete and continuous distribution:
Binomial, exponential, gamma, chi-square, t – and F – sums of random variables. Laws of large
numbers. Central limit theorem.

12.5.2 MATH 351 Numerical Methods

(2, 1, 2)
Finite differences: Difference tables, forward, backward and central differences. Linear systems:
Matrix methods, Gaussian elimination, Gauss–Siedel, ill–conditioning. Errors: Sources, estimates,
propagation. Floating point arithmetic. Operators. Curve fitting. Interpolation. Langrage, Newton’s
forward and backward. Euler and Runge-Kutta methods. Collation polynomials. Newton – Raphson’s
method.

12.5.3 ME 363 Automatic Control I

(2, 1, 2)
This is an introductory course in control of systems composing of mechanical, electrical, thermal and
fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are developed. Topics include
basic terminologies in control, types of control systems, system representation and analysis, and
computer simulation. Topics explored include:
Fundamentals: Basic terminologies in Automatic Control, Open and Closed Loop Control Systems,
Feedback System, History of Control System Development, Application of Automatic Control,
Feedback and Feedfoward Control. System Representation: Signal Flow Graph, Block Diagrams.
System Analysis: Laplace Transformation, Inverse Laplace Transformation, Transient response,
Performance Indices, Stability Criterion (Routh Criterion). Components of Control Systems:
Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic, Mechanical and Thermal Components. System Simulation:
electromechanical analogies and analogue computers

12.5.4 AERO 395 Aerospace Engineering Laboratory I

(0, 3, 1)
Practical sessions in ME 262 Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis I, ME 266 Thermodynamics I,
ME 363 Automatic Control I, AERO 351 Aerodynamics I, and AERO 256 Aerospace Structures
and Materials. Technical reports and Power point presentations.

12.5.5 AERO 391 Aerospace Industry and Engineering

(3, 0, 3)
The philosophy of airplane and spacecraft design. Satellites. Physics of flight. Basic helicopter and
aerospace vehicle aerodynamics. Types of aerospace power systems and their construction.
Aerospace engine installation requirements. Rockets. Solar power applications in aerospace
systems. Aerospace craft construction. Aerospace craft instruments.

12.5.6 AERO 351 Aerodynamics I

(3, 0, 3)
Application of theoretical fluid mechanics to aerodynamics. Theory of lift: Joukowski airfoil and
extensions, thin airfoil theory, lifting line and surface theory.

12.5.7 AERO 393 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training II

(0, 5, 2)
Three weeks attachment each year to the Air Force School of Trade Training, Burma Camp for
first had training on the operations and maintenance of aircraft including systems such as
hydraulics pneumatics, avionics. Hands-on mechanical and electrical workshop practice; aircraft
safety, etc. Training may include "air experience" and simulator flying experience. Certificates are
awarded to students after Aero 493 by the Air Force.

12.5.8 ECON 151 Introduction to Economics I (2, 0, 2)

The nature and scope of economics. Consumer choice. Determination of prices in different market
conditions, production theory, and theory of distribution.

12.6 Description of course content for Year Three, Semester Two

12.6.1 AERO 362 Air Vehicle Stability and Control (3, 1, 3)
Study of motion of aircraft, equations of motion, aerodynamic force representation, longitudinal
and lateral motions, response to controls and to atmospheric disturbances, handling and flying
qualities criteria and other figures of merit.
12.6.2 ME 392 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics (2, 1,
2)
The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second
semesters as ME 391 and ME 392, respectively.
Historical perspective; Methods Engineering, Methods and Work study etc. Productivity
improvement techniques. Demand forecasting. Inventory management. Facility layout. Materials
handling, Maintenance management. Total Quality Management. Human factors in engineering:
A series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics. Industrial
Psychology: Motivation, performance analysis and measurement.

12.6.3 AERO 374 Air Vehicle Performance and Design (3, 1, 3)

Introduction to flight dynamics and environment, general equations of motion in three
dimensions, aircraft weight and balance fundamentals: influence of weight and balance on
airplane performance, flight environment: the importance of atmospheric factors and the
influence of density, temperature, humidity, pressure altitude, density altitude and other
environmental conditions on performance of the air vehicle, basic concept and understanding of
flight instruments, airplane performance: including takeoff, rate of climb, ceilings, power
required, range, maximum endurance, descent, landing, operating limitations, stability and
control, introduction to aviation regulations

12.6.4 AERO 368 Propulsion (2, 2, 3)

Introduction to propulsive systems. Gas dynamics of ducted flows. Dynamic flow mechanisms,
Gas generators, propulsive systems. Analysis of thrust generation. Air breathing thrust generators.
Rockets.

12.6.5 ME 366 Heat Transfer

(3, 0, 3)
Fundamentals of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Applications to design of heat
exchangers including solar collectors.

12.6.6 ME 362 Vibrations I

(3, 1, 3)
This course covers vibrations of single to multiple degrees of freedom systems with and without
damping. In addition, it includes design for vibration isolation and suppression, practical
considerations in vibration and human tolerance for vibration. The course explores the following
topics:
Free Vibration of single degree of freedom linear systems: Harmonic motion, Vibration System
Modelling, Energy methods and Stiffness. Response to Harmonic Excitation: Forced and Base
Excitation of Undamped and Damped One-degree-of-freedom Systems, Rotating Unbalance, Coulomb
and other forms of damping. General Forced Response: Impulse response functions, response to
arbitrary and periodic inputs, transform methods, shock spectrum, Computer simulation of Time
response of single degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom
Systems: Two-Degree-of-Freedom Undamped Models, Eigenvalues and Natural Frequencies, Systems
with More than Two Degrees of Freedom, Systems Viscous Damping, Forced Systems, Lagrange’s
Equations. Torsional vibration systems including geared systems. Design for Vibration: Acceptable
Levels of Vibration, Vibration Isolation and Suppression, Practical Speeds of Rotating Disc,
Optimization. Vibration Testing and Measuring: Measuring instruments and testing.

12.6.7 AERO 396 Aerospace Engineering Laboratory II (0, 3, 1)

Practical sessions in ME 362 Vibrations I , ME 392 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, AERO
356 Aircraft Stability and Control, ME 366 Heat Transfer, AERO 374 Aircraft Performance and
Design, and AERO 368 Propulsion. Visits to local manufacturing industries. Mini-projects.
Technical reports and power point presentations

12.7 Description of course content for Year Four, Semester One

12.7.1 AERO 483 Avionics

(3, 1, 3)
Introduction to pitot-static systems, aerospace electric circuits, analogue and digital electronics,
electromechanical devices, electrical and electronic systems, aircraft instrumentation and data
acquisition systems, aircraft navigation and communication systems. Discussion on reliability and
causes of failure of aerospace electronic systems.

12.7.2 AERO 491 Aviation Business Management (2, 0, 2)

Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management).
Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. Inventory management,
maintenance management, demand forecasting, aircraft and service concepts. Engineering
economy. Accounting and cost accounting. Project Management.
12.7.3 AERO 497 Final Year Project I
(0, 6, 3)
Project work on an approved topic carried out under the supervision of a lecturer in the department.
Project topics cover a broad range of areas including experimental work, design and manufacture
of machines, writing of software, computer simulation, conduct of feasibility studies and survey
research. Students either work individually or in groups depending on the nature of the project.
The entire project work is to be completed in two semesters. AERO 497 Project I covers work in
the first semester and is assessed by a written progress report and a seminar presentation by the
student(s).
12.7.4 AERO 495 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (2, 1, 2)
Fundamental concepts. Types of maintenance programmes. Facilities and supporting services.
Trouble-shooting and problem solving techniques: Why-why, because logic analysis (WWBLA),
etc. Failure mode analysis, costs of options, replacement guide lines and trade-ins. aircraft
maintenance practices. Regulations and Acts on Aircraft maintenance. Basic Principles of
supervising. Organization, Time and People Management. Scheduled and Unscheduled
maintenance planning and scope. Practical sessions on: fuselage, landing gear, engine, electrical
and electronic systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fuel pumps, instruments and control
panels, etc.

12.7.5 AERO 473 Aerospace Vehicle Design (3, 2, 4)

Aircraft structures and materials. The classical laminate theory. Stress Concentrations in plates.
Applications to aerospace craft. Thin wall pressure vessel. Some structural design aspects. The
winding of pressure vessels. Fabrication processes. Departure from elementary stresses
distribution: Cut outs, concentrated loads, diffusion. Theoretical optimum structures. Preliminary
estimate of take-off weight, wing loading selection, main wing design fuselage design, horizontal
and vertical tail design, engine selection, take-off and landing and structure design.

12.7.6 AERO 493 Aerospace Engineering Vacation Training III

(0, 5, 2)
Three weeks attachment each year to the Air Force School of Trade Training, Burma Camp for
first had training on the operations and maintenance of aircraft including systems such as
hydraulics pneumatics, avionics. Hands-on mechanical and electrical workshop practice; aircraft
safety, etc. Training may include "air experience" and simulator flying experience. Certificates are
awarded to students after Aero 493 by the Air Force.

12.7.7 ME 461 Vibrations II

(3, 1, 3)
Vibrations II is designed to reflect on recent advances in vibration Technology and many Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology, criteria and increased importance of engineering design, modal
analysis and measurement. Topics covered include:
Distributed-Parameter Systems: Vibration of Strings and Cables, Modes and Natural frequencies,
Vibration of Rods and Bars, Bending Vibration of beams. Vibration Testing and Experimental Modal
Analysis: Measurement Hardware, Digital Signal Processing, Random Signal Analysis in Testing,
Vibration Testing for Endurance and Diagnostics. Introduction to Finite Element Method: Bar, Three-
Element bar, Lumped Mass Matrices. Computational Consideration: Influence of Coefficients and
Dunkerley’s Formula, Rayleigh’s Method, Matrix Iteration, Computer simulation of Time response of
Multi- degree of freedoms systems using Euler Method. Nonlinear Vibration: Single-degree-of-
freedom Phase Plots, Equation Linearization, Pendulum, Nonlinear damping and Averaging. Vibration
of machine foundations.

12.7.8 ME 463 Automatic Control II

(3, 1, 3)
This course gives a practical treatment of control of engineering systems composed of mechanical,
electrical, thermal and fluid elements. General analytical and design tools for physical systems are
developed.
Review of basic concepts and mathematical techniques used in Control Engineering. State-space
representation of control systems. Frequency response methods. Stability analysis: Nyquist criterion.
Controllability for a system of multiple inputs ,Root-locus System design. Nyquist, Bode and other
plots. Gain and Phase margins, proportional control, compensator design Control system design and
design specifications. Performance improvement and compensation.

12.7.9 ME 483 Mechatronics

(2, 2, 3) This is an interdisciplinary course which involves mechanical, thermal, electrical
and electronics engineering, programming and controls. Topics explored include 19echatronics
systems control, sensors and actuators, analog and digital control, integration of sensors, actuators
and microcomputers including programmable logic controllers, design and programming of
microcontroller.
12.7.10 MSE 451 Composite Materials (3, 0, 3)
Classification of composite materials; Polymer Matrix composites (PMCs), Metal Matrix
Composites (MMCs), Ceramics Matrix Composites (CMCs). Ceramic reinforcements; Particle
Reinforcements, Continuous and discontinuous fibres, Whiskers, Fabrication, Structure,
Morphology and properties. Processing techniques,: Cold press and sintering, Hot pressing,
Reaction bonding process, Combined hot pressing and reaction bonding, Whisker reinforced
composites by hot pressing, etc. Interfacial area in composites, Crystallographic nature of the
interface, Interfacial wetability, Types of bonding at the interface. Interface engineering for
enhanced toughness and other properties of composites.

12.7.11 ME 473 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

(2, 2, 3)
The design process and the role of CAD. Defining the model. Techniques for geometrics modelling.
Elements of interactive computer graphics. Techniques for geometric modelling. Principles of
computer graphics. Finite element modelling. Design databases. Standards for computer-aided
design. Expanding the capability of CAD- Artificial intelligence and Expert systems. The
design/manufacture interface. The link to machine control – computer numerical control; machining
centres; manual and computer-assisted part programming; the CAD/CAM approach to part
programming; machining from 3D models. Rapid prototyping. Robotics technology – Robot types
and motions; accuracy and repeatability; robot programming; robot applications; robot application to
assembly. Cellular manufacturing

12.7.12 ME 469 Facilities Design

(3, 1, 3)
The course presents a study of the theory and practice of facilities design: activity and flow analysis,
space requirements, layout techniques, material handling, warehousing, location selection, and
problem-solving with computer-aided layout techniques. Design projects in plant layout required.

12.7.13 ME 499 Operations Research I

(3, 0, 3)
Deterministic models of operations research are discussed with special emphasis on linear
programming. Topics covered include simplex algorithm, transportation problem. Network flow,
dynamic programming, integer programming, multiple criteria and nonlinear programming models.
Introduction to the concepts of probabilistic operations research models and solution techniques.
Poisson process, Markov chains, queuing models and their applications, decision analysis, inventory
models, risk analysis, and project networks.
12.7.14 ME 451 Behaviour of Real Fluids
(3, 1, 3)
Flow around Submerged Bodies: Forces on submerged bodies; Force exerted by a flowing fluid
on a stationary body; Drag; Lift; Expression for drag and lift; Dimensional analysis of drag and
lift; Pressure drag and friction drag; Streamlined body; Bluff body; Drag on a sphere; Drag on a
cylinder; Magnus effect; Development of lift on an airfoil; Steady-state of a flying object
One Dimensional Compressible Flow in a Duct: Thermodynamic relations; Equation of state;
Expansion and compression of perfect gas; basic equations of compressible flow; Continuity
equation; Bernoulli’s equation; Momentum equations; Velocity of sound or pressure wave in a
fluid; Mach number; Propagation of pressure waves (or disturbances) in a compressible fluid;
Stagnation properties; Area-velocity relationship for compressible flow; Flow of compressible
fluid through orifices and nozzles fitted to a large tank; Mass rate of flow of compressible fluid
through venturimeter; Pitot-static tube in a compressible flow.

12.7.15 ME 455 Strength of Materials III

(2, 2, 3)
Elementary theory of elasticity. Sign notation of stresses (normal and shear) in three-dimensional
system. Equilibrium of forces and moments in three-dimensional system using Cartesian and polar
(cylindrical) coordinates. Complimentary shear stress. Plane stress and strain considerations.
Compatibility equation. Airy stress function for stress prediction. Photoelastic theory for stress
prediction.

12.8 Description of course content for Year Four, Semester Two

12.8.1 ME 492 Entrepreneurship Development and Management
(2, 1, 2)
Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for new
ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new ventures. Current
trends in commerce (Internet commerce, e-commerce, etc.). Business Law/Law of Contract.

12.8.2 AERO 452 Aerodynamics II (2, 1, 2)

Compressible flow: Oblique shocks and waves. Supersonic airfoils and wings. Similarity laws.
Slender body theory. Viscous flow: Navier Stokes equations, boundary layer theory.
12.8.3 AERO 498 Final Year Project II
(0, 10, 5)
This is a continuation of work started by the student on AERO 497 Project I. This course is
assessed by a final report and a seminar presentation by the student(s).

12.8.4 AERO 456 Applied Meteorology

(2, 1, 2)
Introduction to the atmosphere. Introductory meteorology laboratory. Introduction to synoptic
meteorology. Weather discussions and forecasting. Aviation meteorology. Atmosphere dynamics,
Mesoscale meteorology.

12.8.5 AERO 492 Aerospace Safety and Air Security (2, 1, 2)

Air safety engineering, fire management, air traffic control and management, aviation weather
information and communications.

12.8.6 ME 462 Mechanism Synthesis and Analysis II

(2, 2, 3)
Logical synthesis of mechanisms. Freudenstein’s equation. Coordination of Crank velocities. Design
of up to six-bar mechanism using algebraic method for a given output function with 4th order
approximation. Coupler Curves and Cognates. Motion and Path generation for common link
mechanisms. Robert’s theorem. Error estimation in a given synthesis. Optimisation using Chebyscher’s
theorem. High speed cam dynamics. Analytical derivation of cam profiles. Introduction to spatial
mechanisms.

12.8.7 ME 456 Finite Element Methods

(2, 2, 3)
This course is an introductory course in finite element methods for thermal, stress and deformation
analysis of mechanical elements. It covers finite element theories, problem formulation and use of
all-purpose finite element programmes. The course seeks to introduce students to: Analysis of
trusses, beam, frame, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric isoparametric, solid, thermal, and fluids
using finite element methods. Students are introduced to commercial Finite Element software to
solve engineering problems
12.8.8 ME 468 Internal Combustion Engines
(3, 1, 3)
Fuels and combustion. Air standard cycles. Engines types and their working principles. SI and CI
engine characteristics. Criteria of performance for SI and CI engines. Engine emissions and air
pollution. Gas turbines and their applications. Introduction to the design of reciprocating internal
combustion engines.
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12.8.9 ME 474 Production Planning and Control
(3, 0, 3)
This course introduces the concepts of demand forecasting, aggregate production planning, inventory
control, project planning, line balancing and job scheduling. Students will be expected to work on
projects involving enterprise resource planning and supply chain management

12.8.10 ME 472 Machine Shop & Factory Design

(2, 1, 2)
Introduction to machine shop and factory design. Choosing location for industrial plants. Planning the
layout of the shop or factory to avoid unnecessary handling. Batch production, line-flow production.
Handling work at machine; moving work about the shop: transport conveyors and work handling
appliances – gravity, chain, and belt conveyors, hoists, cranes, trucks. Work flow; plant capacity.
Storing materials and finished products. Tool rooms; accessibility of tool rooms. Tool room layouts,
Industrial ventilation, lamination, quality and quantity, lighting design and economics. Sound, noise
and ultrasonic noise control and applications. Accidents prevention, mechanical guarding of machines.
Electrical equipment; occupational hazard and fire protection.

12.8.11 ME 496 Human Factors and Ergonomics

(3, 0, 3)
This course introduces ergonomics and biomechanics concepts. Topics include psychomotor work
capabilities, anthropometry, environmental stressors, physical workload, safety, hazard and risk factor
identification, work station design, and material handling. Introduction to the elements of cognitive
human factors. Human sensation and perception, cognition, information processing, attention, signal
detection theory, mental workload, and decision-making. Data collection methods and report writing
are emphasized. Lab projects are required.