UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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1 UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

1.1 Degree

1.2 Introduction

1.3 Curriculum Structure

1.4 Admission Criteria

1.5 Duration of Study

1.6 Modules

1.7 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Introduction

The curriculum for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) aims at producing Graduate Engineers with knowledge, skills and abilities in mechanical engineering design, manufacturing technology, industrial management, production systems, applications of fluid and thermal machines and research techniques.

Curriculum Structure

The programme for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) runs over four (4) academic years, which are made up of a total of eight (8) semesters. A semester consists of 14 weeks of lectures plus 2 weeks of university examinations. Year 1 of study (semester I and II) is common to all engineering disciplines. In Years 2 to 4 (semesters III to VIII), students take discipline-specific modules and a few common modules. There are no taught modules in Semester VIII since this semester is fully dedicated to Research and Design Projects.
A 16 Credit module requires a total of 56 hours of Lecture (L) plus 28 hours of Tutorials (T) or Labs Practical Session (PS)). A 12 Credit module requires a total of 42 hours of Lecture plus 28 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. An 8 Credit module requires a total of 28 hours of Lecture plus 14 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. As part of Continuous Assessment (CA), students must do at least two (2) written Tests in addition to some assignments and Lab reports, where applicable.

Admission Criteria

To register in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme, a candidate must hold a valid National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at NSSC-O level (IGCSE level) or NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) with passes in at least five subjects, which add up to at least 25 points, calculated using the specified UNAM scale. Equivalent qualifications are acceptable. The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology may administer an entrance test when admission places are scarce.
The minimum entry requirements for admission into the First Year of Engineering are as follows:

Successful completion of the Pre-engineering Year with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics Modules within two academic years, or
A score of 2 or better in Mathematics and Physical Science and a score of 3 or better in English at NSSC-H level (HIGCSE level) or equivalent qualifications. If English was not taken at NSSC-H level, at least a “B” symbol in English at NSSC-O level will be required.
Students who have completed the First Year of Science at UNAM with passes in Physics, Chemistry and in all Mathematics and Statistics modules may be admitted to the First Year of Engineering provided they have at least a “C” symbol in English at NSSC-O level. This criterion will only be applied when there is capacity to admit.

Duration of Study

The minimum duration for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programme is four (4) years. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree must be completed with in six (6) years of full-time study for students who begin at Year 1 of Engineering or seven (7) years for students who begin with Pre-engineering.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics I
Engineering Drawing
Physics for Physical Science I
Computing Fundamentals
Workshop Practice
Fundamentals of Engineering
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Contemporary Social Issues

Year 1, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics II
Materials Science
Physics for Physical Science II
Engineering Mechanics I
Chemistry 1B
English for Academic Purposes

Year 2, Semester 1
Engineering Mathematics III
Engineering Mechanics II
Computer Science for Engineers
Computer Aided Drawing
Statistics for Engineers
Engineering Thermodynamics I
Fluid Mechanics

Year 2, Semester 2
Engineering Mathematics IV
Solid Mechanics I
Strength of Materials
Mechanical Engineering Design I
Engineering Materials
Object Oriented Programming
Electrical Machines & Drives
Industrial Attachment I

Year 3, Semester 1
Manufacturing Technology
Fundamentals of Economics
Engineering Thermodynamics II
Principles of Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Design II
Machine Tools
Solid Mechanics II

Year 3, Semester 2
Experimental and Research Methods
Entrepreneurship
Measurements and Control
Fundamentals of Mechatronics
Operations Management
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Rigid Body Dynamics
Industrial Attachment II

Year 4, Semester 1
Society and the Engineer
Project Management
Mechanical Vibrations
Renewable Energy
Thermal Machines
Fluid Machinery
Mechanical Engineering Design III
Research Proposal

Year 4, Semester 2
Research Project
Mechanical Engineering Design Project