313585 v.1 Mechanical Engineering Major
Introduction
Mechanical Engineering addresses the conception, design, manufacture, control, maintenance and management of any system in which motion is a key feature. The system may comprise moving solid elements - components - combined to create a mechanism or machine. Alternatively, it may involve a fluid flowing within or around a solid structure. Mechanical Engineering permits humanity to harness the energy and forces that exist in nature, providing for the needs of society. The range of Mechanical Engineering is therefore vast: machines from the size of micro-mechanical devices through to massive power generating turbines are covered by the discipline. Similarly, the flight and performance of modern aircraft is largely an accomplishment of Mechanical Engineering. The work of a mechanical engineer could include the design and specification of components or entire systems, design and planning of manufacturing processes, plant operation and maintenance, consulting, research and development, and management. These tasks are common to a wide range of industries such as power generation, mining, mineral processing, transport, water supply and their support industries.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308802 | v.1 | Strength of Materials 232 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308805 | v.1 | Machine Dynamics 231 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308807 | v.1 | Fluid Mechanics 230 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308808 | v.1 | Engineering Mathematics 233 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308809 | v.1 | Engineering Graphics 232 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307660 | v.4 | Engineering Sustainable Development 201 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307664 | v.1 | Engineering Law 202 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308800 | v.1 | Thermodynamics 236 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308804 | v.1 | Mechanical Design 238 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308806 | v.1 | Industrial Technology 233 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308801 | v.1 | Thermal Engineering Processes 331 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308812 | v.1 | Industrial Technology 342 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308813 | v.1 | Materials 337 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308814 | v.1 | Dynamic Systems 334 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308803 | v.1 | Mechanical Design 337 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308810 | v.1 | Fluid Flow Modelling 332 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308815 | v.1 | Automatic Control 333 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 310683 | v.1 | Engineering Management 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3864 | v.4 | Electrical Plant 342 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 5051 | v.7 | Mechanical Project 491 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308821 | v.1 | Mechanical Project 493 | 8.0 | 37.5 | |
| 310544 | v.1 | Professional Practice 434 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12926 | v.2 | Materials 434 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302863 | v.1 | Vibration 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302864 | v.1 | Heat Transfer 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310545 | v.1 | Design Methodology 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312200 | v.1 | Sustainable Energy Systems and Technologies 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4282 | v.8 | Mechanical Measurements 431 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12907 | v.3 | Design For Manufacturing 431 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12911 | v.2 | Automatic Control 432 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12925 | v.2 | Fluid Mechanics 433 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302862 | v.1 | Finite Element Analysis 431 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302866 | v.1 | Noise 432 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
NB The year and/or semester that units are offered in may change due to the combination of Engineering and Commerce majors
