Aim of Programme

The aim of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Engineering Option) programme which is CBT based is to provide sufficient practical hands on and theoretical knowledge in Plant Engineering so that the graduate will be able to diagnose and repair real-life problems that may arise in any industrial plant. The theoretical aspect of the programme is designed to equip students with broad-base knowledge required for the modelling of general industrial systems so that graduates will be able to meet the day-to-day challenges that come up in a rapidly changing world that requires continuous improvement and innovation. 

Objectives

On successful completion of the programme, the graduates shall be able to: 

  1. Troubleshoot and solve engineering problems on plant and machinery, using diagnostic tools, 
  2. Design and fabricate simple mechanical elements and systems, 
  3. Install, commission, operate, maintain and service plant, machinery, tools and equipment, 
  4. Prepare and present engineering reports and communicate effectively, 
  5. Use management and costing principles to prepare budgets and project estimates, 
  6. Manage engineering organisations by applying the relevant social science principles, 
  7. Design plants of all kinds and understand the working principles 
  8. Solve related plant engineering problems by analysis, modelling and empirical methods, including application of computer aided design packages, 
  9. Prepare and interpret related engineering drawings,  
  10. Dispose industrial and maintenance waste in an environmentally safe manner. 

Employment Opportunities

After graduation the trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas 

  1. Oil and Gas Industry
  2. Mining Industry
  3. Air conditioning and Ventilation Industry
  4. Process Industry 
  5. Power Plant Industry
  6. Food Industry
  7. Health Industry
  8. Telecommunications Industry
  9. Educational Sector 
  10. All other areas where plants are used or serviced 

Further, the training and related experience in this programme give trainee/graduates the opportunity to establish their own businesses 
 

Entry requirements for admission of students

The entry requirements are as follows: 

A.    SSSCE 

Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

B.    WASSCE 

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects:  Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

C.    A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) Credit passes at 
‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. 
Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

D.    TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS 

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. 
They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

E.    HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and  
  2. They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme 

 
F. MATURE APPLICANTS 

  1. Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application. 
  2. Must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. 
  3. A professional experience of two (2) years will be an added advantage (A letter from employer is required). 

 

G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical  Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of  London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and 
  2. Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging cour ses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.  

They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme. 

 
H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and they will be admitted in year two (2) of the programme 
  2. Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programe. 

The bridging courses are shown in the table below.  
  

I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES 

  1. Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and  
  2. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme 

 
J. FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

All foreign qualifications will be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission. 
 

Course Structure

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE   153 

Digital and Information Literacy

2

1

2

Mandatory

2

COS   155

Communication Skills I

2

0

2

Mandatory

3

EEE   153

Electrical Engineering

2

0

2

Core

4

MATH 151

Functions and Calculus

2

0

2

Core

5

MECH 161

Mechanics of Machines I

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 163

Strength of Materials I

2

2

3

Core

7

MECH 181

Workshop Processes and Practice I

2

6

3

Core

8

MECH  191

Engineering Drawing I

2

2

3

Core

9

BPLE 167

Plant Engineering Project I

0

2

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

15

21

 

  

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO 

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

AFS   150

African Studies

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

FETE 154

Basic Programming

2

1

2

Mandatory

3

COS  156

Communication Skills   II

2

0

2

Mandatory

4

MATH 152

Algebra and Matrices

2

0

2

Core

5

MECH 162

Mechanics of Machines   II

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 164

Strength of Materials    II

2

2

3

Core

7

MECH 182

Workshop Processes and Practice   II

2

6

3

Core

8

MECH 192

Engineering Drawing II

2

2

3

Core

9

BPLE 168

Plant Engineering Project II

0

2

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

15

21

 

 

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE 263

Entreprenuership 

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

MATH 251

Differential Equations

2

0

2

core

3

MECH 271

Mechanics of Fluids   I

2

2

3

core

4

MECH 273

Thermodynamics   I

2

2

3

core

5

MECH 281

Materials Technology 

2

0

2

core

6

MECH 293

 Computer Design Applications I

1

2

2

Practical training

7

MECH 297

Instrumentation and Control

2

1

2

core

8

BPLE 283

Plant Technology and Maintenance Procedures I

2

2

3

core

9

BPLE 267

Plant Engineering Project III

0

2

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

15

11

20

 

 YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE 264

Business Incubation

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

MATH 252

Probability and Statistics

2

0

2

Core

3

MECH 264

Introduction to Manufacturing Technology  

     2   

2

3

Core

4

MECH 272

Mechanics of Fluids   II

2

2

3

Core

5

MECH 274

Thermodynamics   II

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 294

Computer Design Applications II

1

2

2

Practical training

7

BPLE 284

Plant Technology and Maintenance Procedures II

     2   

2

3

Core

8

FETE 258

Research Methods for Engineers

2

0

2

Mandatory

9

BPLE 268

Plant Engineering Project IV

0

2

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

15

12

21

 

  YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 355

Principles of Supervision

2

0

2

Core

2

MECH 357

Introduction to Fire and Disaster

Management 

2

1

2

Core

3

MECH 373

Turbomachinery

2

2

2

Core

4

MECH 383

Heat Transfer

2

2

3

Core

5

MECH 397

Design of Machine Elements I

2

2

3

Core

6

BPLE 375

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I

2

2

3

Core

7

BPLE 377

Plant Maintenance and Works

Services I

2

2

3

Core

8

BPLE 381 

Vibration Engineering

2

1

2

Core

9

BPLE 367

Plant Engineering Project V

0

2

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

14

21

 

 

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL

No.

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T       P        C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 398

In-Plant Training – 6 months

0        30   15

Practical training, industrial attachment, intenship

 

 

TOTAL

0        30    15   

 

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

LAN  453

Law of Business and Carriage  

2

0

2

Core

2

MECH 451

Renewable Energy Sources

2

1

2

Core

3

MECH 471

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

2

2

3

Core

4

MECH 493

Engineering Economy and Financial Management 

2

0

2

Core

5

MECH 497

Design of Machine Elements II

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 499

Final Project Work I

0

6

3

Practical training / Research

7.

FETE 453

Technical Communication

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

 

TOTAL

12

11

17

 

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 498

Final Project Work II

0

6

3

Practical training / Research

2

BPLE 462

Facilities Design

2

0

2

Core

3

BPLE 466

Internal Combustion Engines

2

2

3

Core

4

BPLE 472

Basic Power Plant Engineering 

2

2

3

Core

5

BPLE 476

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning II

2

2

3

Core

6

BPLE 478

Plant Maintenance and Works Services II

2

2

3

Core

7

FETE 454

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

 

TOTAL

12

14

19

 

 

Programme Category
Degree Programmes
Porgramme Duration
Four Years
Programme Session
Regular / Evening / Weekend
Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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