Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Makerere University
Programme Goals and Objectives
Goals
The goals of the programme are to;
- Produce graduates who can address the energy problems of Uganda and the Africa region.
- Produce graduates who can solve practical problems in the manufacturing and production sector of Uganda and the Africa region.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the programme are aligned to the specialized sub-disciplines within mechanical engineering that are to be offered.
Energy Systems Engineering
The specific objectives of the programme in this area are to produce creative and innovative graduates who are capable of:
- Managing complex technical and financial projects in utility companies, energy companies and manufacturing companies.
- Designing energy production, transport and storage systems.
- Using sustainable approaches to develop new and clean energy technologies.
- Understanding the complexities of energy technologies, the importance of energy demand, energy usage, energy policy and energy sustainability, and the impact of energy conversion on the environment.
- Analyzing and recommending energy options to policy makers of developing economies.
- Meeting the engineering, economic and environmental challenges facing energy systems in Uganda and in the region.
Manufacturing Engineering
The specific objectives of the programme are to produce graduates who are capable of:
- Developing new products.
- Designing production plants and equipment.
- Managing production processes and manufacturing industries.
- Producing and maintaining quality products.
- Designing and constructing production equipment and products.
- Enhancing competitiveness in manufacturing companies.
- Selecting materials and equipment for the manufacturing and production sector.
Employment Opportunities
The graduate of the programme will in general find opportunities for employment in the sub-disciplines offered.
Energy Systems Engineering
The graduates of the Energy Systems Engineering specialization shall find jobs in;
- Power production companies as Design and Process Engineers.
- Engineering companies as Project Engineers.
- Energy equipment manufacturing companies as Project Design Engineers.
- Research organizations and consultancy firms as Designers and Developers of new products for energy equipment manufacturers.
- Government Energy Departments as Energy Policy Makers.
- Various organizations where energy conversion occurs as Energy Advisors/ Specialists.
- Chemical and Petroleum processing plants
Manufacturing Engineering
The graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering programme shall find jobs in;
- Manufacturing companies.
- Research and Development Organizations
- Consulting firms
- Government departments
- Sales companies
- Mining sector ( material flow system)
Target Group
There is a growing number of private and government universities which need trained manpower. The National Council for Higher Education demands highly qualified members of staff in these institutions. The graduates will no longer have to go outside Uganda for some of the training courses which are offered in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The School of Engineering has been attracting graduates from other countries like Mozambique, Ethiopia and Malawi and other neighbouring countries. Most the courses are offered by lecturers who are members of staff from the Department of Mechanical Engineering; mostly in the areas of energy and production engineering.
There is a good number of graduates who have been working in the field for over five years. During the time of their work, they acquire skills. At the same time there are developments in the areas of technology and new courses being taught. Thus the working class of engineers is one of the target groups.
Mode of Leaning and Teaching
The programme will be conducted through lectures, laboratories, industrial visits, assignments, seminars, project work, and/or research.
PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
The M.Sc Mechanical Engineering Program is to be based on two plans namely, Plan A and Plan B, as follows;
Plan A: Coursework and Dissertation
Plan B: Extended Coursework and Project Report
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission for Master’s Degree Programmes, the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a scientific or technological field. All other admission requirements and regulations of Makerere University shall apply.
- An applicant must be a holder of at least a Second Class degree or its equivalent awarded by Makerere University or any other recognized institution.
- An applicant who is a holder of a third class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic growth and maturity in the desired field of study as judged by the Board of Graduate Studies and Research.
Attachments
| Attachment Name | Attachment Type | |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | DOC | |
Energy Systems Engineering
PLAN A: Programme Structure
Programme for Courses in Semester I
| Semester I – 5 courses (four compulsory one elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| RET7105 | Statistics and Research Methods | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7105 | Principles of Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7106 | Thermo-chemical Energy Engineering | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7107 | Measurement Techniques in Engineering | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Selects Only one Course ) | ||||||
| MEC7108 | Hydropower Systems | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7109 | Two Phase flow and Heat Transfer | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7110 | Solar Energy Technology | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester II
| Semester II 5 courses (four compulsory one elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| EMT7201 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 30 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| RET 7203 | Project Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7229 | Conventional Power Generation | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7230 | Numerical Methods in Energy Engineering | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Select Only one Course ) | ||||||
| MEC7231 | Energy Management | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7232 | Other Alternative Energy Resources | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7233 | Modelling and Simulation of Energy Technology | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
Semester III and Semester IV
| Semester III | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC8100 | Dissertation | 0 | 200 | 0 | 150 | 10 |
| MEC8101 | Research Seminar I | 0 | 60 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Semester IV | ||||||
| MEC8201 | Research Seminar II | 0 | 60 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
PLAN B : Programme Structure
Programme for Courses in Semester I
| Semester I 5 courses (four compulsory one elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| RET7105 | Statistics and Research Methods | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7105 | Principles of Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7107 | Measurement Techniques in Energy Engineering | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7106 | Thermo-chemical Energy Engineering | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Select Only one Course ) | ||||||
| MEC7108 | Hydropower Systems | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7110 | Solar Energy Technology | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7111 | Biochemical Engineering | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester II
| Semester II 4 courses (Four compulsory one elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| EMT7201 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 30 | 0 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| RET7203 | Project Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC7230 | Numerical Methods in Energy Engineering | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7229 | Conventional Power Generation | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Selects Only one course ) | ||||||
| MEC7231 | Energy Management | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7232 | Other Alternative Energy Resources | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7233 | Modelling and Simulation of Energy Technology | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester III and IV
| Semester III Four courses ( Three Compulsory, one Elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC8101 | Seminar | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| MEC8102 | Impact of Energy Generation on Environment | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| TID8102 | Safety, Health & Environment Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives ( Student Selects one course) | ||||||
| MEC7109 | Two Phase flow and Heat Transfer | 35 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC8103 | Advanced Heating, Refrigeration and air-conditioning | 40 | 0 | 10 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester IV One Course Compulsory | ||||||
| MEC8200 | Research Project and report | 0 | 150 | 0 | 75 | 5 |
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
PLAN A Programme Structure
Programme for Courses in Semester I
| Semester I 5 courses ( three compulsory and two elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC7105 | Principles of Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7112 | Manufacturing Processes and Product Quality Control | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| RET7105 | Statistics and Research Methods | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives ( Student Select Only two Courses ) | ||||||
| MEC7113 | Business and Operations Strategy | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7114 | Energy management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7115 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 34 | 52 | 0 | 60 | 3 |
| MEC7116 | Applied Linear Algebra | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester II
| Semester I Five courses (Three compulsory two elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| EMT7201 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| RET7203 | Project Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7234 | Manufacturing Modelling and Analysis | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Electives ( Student Select Only two Courses) | ||||||
| MEC7236 | Advanced Manufacturing Materials | 30 | 30 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7237 | Asset Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7238 | Automation | 30 | 30 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| TID7202 | Logistics Engineering | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester III and Semester IV
| Semester III | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC8100 | Dissertation | 0 | 200 | 0 | 150 | 10 |
| MEC8101 | Research Seminar I | 0 | 60 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Semester IV | ||||||
| MEC8201 | Research Seminar II | 0 | 60 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
PLAN B Programme Structure
Programme for Courses in Semester I
| Semester I 5 courses ( three compulsory and two elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC7105 | Principles of Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7112 | Manufacturing Processes and Product Quality Control | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| RET7105 | Statistics and Research Methods | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Select Only two Courses ) | ||||||
| MEC7113 | Business and Operations Strategy | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7114 | Energy management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7115 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 34 | 52 | 0 | 60 | 3 |
| MEC7116 | Applied Linear Algebra | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester II
Core Courses (Compulsory)
| Semester I Five courses (Three compulsory, two elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| EMT7201 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| RET7203 | Project Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7235 | Manufacturing Modelling and Analysis | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Select Only two Courses) | ||||||
| MEC7236 | Advanced Manufacturing Materials | 30 | 30 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7237 | Asset Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| MEC7238 | Automation | 30 | 30 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| TID7202 | Logistics Engineering | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Programme for Courses in Semester III and Semester IV
| Semester I Three Courses (Two compulsory one elective) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| MEC8101 | Seminar | 0 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| TID8102 | Safety, Health & Environment Management | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Elective ( Student Select Only one Course ) | ||||||
| TID8104 | Life-Cycle Analysis and Sustainability | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| TID8105 | Advanced Product Design and Development | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester IV | ||||||
| One Core course | ||||||
| MEC8200 | Research Project and report | 0 | 150 | 0 | 75 | 5 |
The total unit for student to graduate are 60.
LH- lecture hour, TH – tutorial hour, PH- practical hour, CH -Contact hour, CU- credit unit
Attachments
| Attachment Name | Attachment Type | ||
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | DOC | PS | |