Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The focus of the Mechanical Engineering Education programme at College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) is to:
- Provide students with the fundamental technical knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and engineering design technology in order to recognize, analyze and solve problems for current day problems.
- To provide students with the skills required to work effectively as individuals and in teams, as leaders and followers and to make profitable decisions for the organisations and communities that they are or will be a part of.
- To provide students with an opportunity and environment necessary to participate in hands-on engineering that leads to an appreciation of the business and entrepreneurial aspects of mechanical engineering.
- To prepare graduates for personal and professional success with awareness and commitment to their ethical and social responsibilities, both as individuals and in team environments.
- Prepare graduates who are capable of entering and succeeding in an advanced degree program in a field such as engineering, science, or business.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Makerere University regulations pertaining to application, registration, examinations and awards shall apply.
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAME
Studies and examinations for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – B.Sc. (Mech) shall be governed by the general regulations and statutes of Makerere University and in addition by the regulations of the Faculty of Technology:
Admission to First year
Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry scheme, the Mature Age Scheme, the Diploma Holders Scheme.
The Direct Entry Scheme
For Direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain two advanced level passes, in Mathematics and Physics, at the same sitting of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its Equivalent. For Purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the following weights:
- Weight 3 – Physics, Mathematics, as Essential subjects
- Weight 2– Chemistry, Applied Mathematics or pure Mathematics, Economics, Technical Drawing- as Relevant subjects
- Weight 1 – General Paper- as Desirable subject
- Weight 0.5 – Any other subject as Others subjects
Mature Age Entry
Candidates may be admitted under mature age entry scheme after passing two special mature age University Exams in aptitude and specialized knowlege.
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
Diploma entry scheme is available for holders of Uganda National Examinations board Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent. Applicants should have obtained a credit class diploma with at least a Credit pass in Mathematics.
You may download a detailed copy of the course outline below
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Curriculum Summary
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Year: 1 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Engineering Mathematics I | EMT1101 | 4 |
| Engineering Drawing | MEC1101 | 4 |
| Engineering Mechanics | MEC1102 | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering for Mechanical Engineers | MEC1103 | 3 |
| Communication Skills for Technology | TEC1101 | 3 |
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Year: 1 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Engineering Mathematics II | EMT1201 | 4 |
| Information Communication Technology | EMT1204 | 4 |
| Engineering Mechanics II | MEC1202 | 4 |
| Thermodynamics | MEC1203 | 4 |
| Mechanics of Materials | MEC1204 | 4 |
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Year: 1 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Workshop Practice | TEC1301 | 2 |
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Year: 2 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Engineering Mathematics III | EMT2101 | 4 |
| Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers | MEC2101 | 4 |
| Mechanics of Materials II | MEC2102 | 4 |
| Computer Aided Design for Mechanical Engineers | MEC2103 | 4 |
| Sociology for technologists | TEC2101 | 3 |
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Year: 2 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Electrical Engineering II | MEC2201 | 4 |
| Theory of Machine Elements | MEC2202 | 4 |
| Computer Programming | MEC2203 | 4 |
| Material Science and Engineering I | MEC2204 | 4 |
| Fluid Mechanics II | MEC2205 | 4 |
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Year: 2 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Industrial Training | MEC2301 | 4 |
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Year: 3 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Material Science and Engineering | MEC3101 | 4 |
| Engineering Management | MEC3102 | 4 |
| Production Engineering I | MEC3103 | 4 |
| Design of Machine Elements | MEC3104 | 4 |
| Dynamic Systems Engineering | MEC3105 | 4 |
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Year: 3 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Maintenance Engineering | MEC3201 | 4 |
| Production Engineering II | MEC3202 | 4 |
| Product Design and Development | MEC3203 | 4 |
| Heat Transfer | MEC3204 | 4 |
| Control Systems Engineering | MEC3205 | 4 |
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Year: 3 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Industrial training | MEC3301 | 4 |
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Year: 4 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Business Management for Mechanical Engineers | MEC4101 | 4 |
| Applied Thermodynamics | MEC4102 | 4 |
| Production Planning and Control | MEC4103 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering Project I | MEC4104 | 3 |
| Renewable Energy Technologies (elective) | MEC4105 | 4 |
| Materials Handling (elective) | MEC4106 | |
| Welding Technology (elective) | MEC4107 | |
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Year: 4 |
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| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Entrepreneurship for Mechanical Engineers | MEC4201 | 4 |
| Environmental Engineering | MEC4202 | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering Project II | MEC4204 | 4 |
| Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (elective) | MEC4205 | 4 |
| Fluid Power systems (elective) | MEC4206 | 4 |
| Operations research and project management for Mechanical Engineers (elective) | MEC4207 | 4 |
| Computer Aided Engineering for mechanical Engineers | MEC4208 | 4 |
| Automotive Engineering (elective) | MEC4209 | 4 |
| Attachment Name | Attachment Type | ||
| EMT2201 Engineering Mathematics IV | DOC | PS | |