Introduction

The aim of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering is to train and equip graduates with the necessary skills to successfully identify problems, design, and optimize integrated solutions by applying state of the art in mechatronic and general engineering principles to achieve the desired objectives.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  • Introduce students to the interdisciplinary fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control systems, computer engineering and their integration.
  • Provide students with broader understanding of current trends of technological activities in manufacturing methods and the use of computers, sensors, and actuators to automate machines and processes.
  • Provide students with innovative skills to design and develop industrial automation systems that include robotics, vision systems, computer integration for high-speed manufacturing and for specific purpose.
  • Provide adequate hands-on experience and the ability to use modern engineering tools to enhance productivity.
  • Train students to enable them work effectively and efficiently to solve complex problems in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Train students with strong technical and engineering skills who will be able to research as well as be innovative and to inculcate a habit entrepreneurship skill.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes, A to D in Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A to D in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes A1 to C6 in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A1 to C6 in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

A’ Level Applicants

Five credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, and any Two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and 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. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Mature Applicants

  • Must be 25 years old before the application deadline with any legitimate documentary proof.
  • Must have two years’ professional experience (A letter from employer is required)
  • Either: WASSCE/ SSSCE with credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in THREE core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic and Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity) or: Five credits at O’ Level including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and 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.

HND holders

  • Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-HND qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
  • Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
  • This qualifies for admission into year three of the programme.

MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Stakeholders

  • 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
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and
  • Must undergo a one semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.
  • They will be admitted in year three of the programme after the bridging programme:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders

  • Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-Diploma qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
  • Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
  • They will be admitted in year two of the programme

Foreign or International Students

All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.

 

Programme Schedule

Below is the schedule of courses to be taught in the BSc Mechatronics Engineering.

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 110

Digital and Information Literacy I

2

2

3

2

FETE 120

Technical Communication

2

0

2

3

AAME 141

Electronic Materials

2

0

3

4

AAME 143

Circuit Analysis

2

2

3

5

EEE 153

Electrical Engineering

2

0

2

6

MATH 151

Functions and Calculus

2

0

2

7

AAME 161

Mechanics of Machines I

2

2

2

8

AAME 163

Strength of Material I

2

2

2

9

AAME 191

Engineering Graphics

2

2

2

 

TOTAL

18

10

21

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 130

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

2

0

2

2

FETE 140

Basic Programming

2

3

3

3

AAME 196

Computer Engineering Graphics I

2

2

3

4

AAME 142

Electronic Circuit Design

2

2

3

5

AAME 162

Mechanics of Machines II

2

2

2

6

AAME 164

Strength of Material II

2

2

2

7

MATH 152

Algebra and Matrices

2

0

2

8

AAME 172

Environmental science

2

0

2

 

TOTAL

16

11

19

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 297

Computer Engineering Graphics II

2

3

3

2

FETE 210

Entrepreneurship

2

0

2

3

AAME 271

Mechanics of Fluids I

2

1

2

4

AAME 241

Digital System Design

2

0

3

5

MATH 251

Differential Equations

2

0

2

6

AAME 273

Thermodynamics I

2

1

2

7

AAME 243

Microprocessor and Microcontroller Applications

2

2

3

8

AAME 233

Manufacturing Technology

2

2

3

 

TOTAL

16

9

20

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 220

Innovation and Creativity

2

0

2

2

FETE 230

Research Methods for Engineers

2

0

2

3

MATH 252

Probability and Statistics

2

0

2

4

AAME 292

Electrical Project

0

4

2

5

AAME 272

Mechanics of Fluids II

2

1

2

6

AAME 242

Sensors and Measurement system

2

2

3

7

AAME 244

Machine Drives and Power Electronics

2

2

3

8

AAME 276

Digital Signal Processing

2

0

3

9

AAME 274

Thermodynamics II

2

1

2

 

Total

16

10

21

 

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 391

Mechatronic Project

0

3

3

2

AAME 371

Industrial Automation and PLC Systems

2

3

2

3

AAME 397

Design of Machine Element

2

2

3

4

AAME 373

Mechatronic Analysis and System Design

2

2

3

5

AAME 375

Control System for Mechatronics

2

2

2

6

AAME 311

Automobile Engineering

2

2

3

7

AAME 331

Fluid Power System

2

1

3

8

AAME 383

Heat Transfer

2

1

2

 

TOTAL

14

16

21

Year Three, Semester Two

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

AAME 392

In-Plant Training

0

25

16

 

TOTAL

0

25

16

Year Four, Semester One

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

FETE 410

Small Business Financing and Management

2

0

2

2

AAME 461

Programming for Automation using Python

2

3

3

3

AAME 471

Embedded System Design

2

2

3

4

AAME 481

Engineering Economics

2

0

2

5

AAME 473

Biomedical Instrumentation

2

1

2

6

AAME 475

Industrial Robotics

3

2

3

7

AAME 477

Instrumentation Automotive Industries

2

1

2

8

AAME 491

Project Work I

0

6

3

 

TOTAL

15

15

20

Year Four, Semester Two

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

FETE 430

Data Analysis

2

2

2

2

AAME 432

Maintenance Engineering and Conditioning Monitoring

2

2

3

3

AAME 472

Automated Material Handling

2

1

2

4

AAME 412

Automotive Electronics

2

2

3

5

AAME 434

CNC and Metrology

2

2

3

6

AAME 492

Project Work II

0

6

6

 

TOTAL

10

15

19

optimize integrated solutions by applying state of the art in mechatronic and general engineering principles to achieve the desired objectives.

 

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  • Introduce students to the interdisciplinary fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control systems, computer engineering and their integration.
  • Provide students with broader understanding of current trends of technological activities in manufacturing methods and the use of computers, sensors, and actuators to automate machines and processes.
  • Provide students with innovative skills to design and develop industrial automation systems that include robotics, vision systems, computer integration for high-speed manufacturing and for specific purpose.
  • Provide adequate hands-on experience and the ability to use modern engineering tools to enhance productivity.
  • Train students to enable them work effectively and efficiently to solve complex problems in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Train students with strong technical and engineering skills who will be able to research as well as be innovative and to inculcate a habit entrepreneurship skill.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are as follows:

SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes, A to D in Core English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A to D in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes A1 to C6 in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credit passes A1 to C6 in Elective Mathematics and two of the following: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity with aggregate 24/36 or better. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

A’ Level Applicants

Five credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, and any Two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and 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. This qualifies for admission into year one of the programme.

Mature Applicants

  • Must be 25 years old before the application deadline with any legitimate documentary proof.
  • Must have two years’ professional experience (A letter from employer is required)
  • Either: WASSCE/ SSSCE with credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in THREE core subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and credits passes (A-D/A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic and Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity) or: Five credits at O’ Level including English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and 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.

HND holders

  • Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-HND qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
  • Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
  • This qualifies for admission into year three of the programme.

MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Stakeholders

  • 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
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and
  • Must undergo a one semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.
  • They will be admitted in year three of the programme after the bridging programme:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering holders

  • Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least Second-Class Lower Division, and
  • The applicant must have acquired a one-year post-Diploma qualification working experience at the time of submitting the application forms,
  • Should pass an interview to be conducted by the department.
  • They will be admitted in year two of the programme

Foreign or International Students

All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.

 

Programme Schedule

Below is the schedule of courses to be taught in the BSc Mechatronics Engineering.

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 110

Digital and Information Literacy I

2

2

3

2

FETE 120

Technical Communication

2

0

2

3

AAME 141

Electronic Materials

2

0

3

4

AAME 143

Circuit Analysis

2

2

3

5

EEE 153

Electrical Engineering

2

0

2

6

MATH 151

Functions and Calculus

2

0

2

7

AAME 161

Mechanics of Machines I

2

2

2

8

AAME 163

Strength of Material I

2

2

2

9

AAME 191

Engineering Graphics

2

2

2

 

TOTAL

18

10

21

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 130

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

2

0

2

2

FETE 140

Basic Programming

2

3

3

3

AAME 196

Computer Engineering Graphics I

2

2

3

4

AAME 142

Electronic Circuit Design

2

2

3

5

AAME 162

Mechanics of Machines II

2

2

2

6

AAME 164

Strength of Material II

2

2

2

7

MATH 152

Algebra and Matrices

2

0

2

8

AAME 172

Environmental science

2

0

2

 

TOTAL

16

11

19

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 297

Computer Engineering Graphics II

2

3

3

2

FETE 210

Entrepreneurship

2

0

2

3

AAME 271

Mechanics of Fluids I

2

1

2

4

AAME 241

Digital System Design

2

0

3

5

MATH 251

Differential Equations

2

0

2

6

AAME 273

Thermodynamics I

2

1

2

7

AAME 243

Microprocessor and Microcontroller Applications

2

2

3

8

AAME 233

Manufacturing Technology

2

2

3

 

TOTAL

16

9

20

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 220

Innovation and Creativity

2

0

2

2

FETE 230

Research Methods for Engineers

2

0

2

3

MATH 252

Probability and Statistics

2

0

2

4

AAME 292

Electrical Project

0

4

2

5

AAME 272

Mechanics of Fluids II

2

1

2

6

AAME 242

Sensors and Measurement system

2

2

3

7

AAME 244

Machine Drives and Power Electronics

2

2

3

8

AAME 276

Digital Signal Processing

2

0

3

9

AAME 274

Thermodynamics II

2

1

2

 

Total

16

10

21

 

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 391

Mechatronic Project

0

3

3

2

AAME 371

Industrial Automation and PLC Systems

2

3

2

3

AAME 397

Design of Machine Element

2

2

3

4

AAME 373

Mechatronic Analysis and System Design

2

2

3

5

AAME 375

Control System for Mechatronics

2

2

2

6

AAME 311

Automobile Engineering

2

2

3

7

AAME 331

Fluid Power System

2

1

3

8

AAME 383

Heat Transfer

2

1

2

 

TOTAL

14

16

21

Year Three, Semester Two

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

AAME 392

In-Plant Training

0

25

16

 

TOTAL

0

25

16

Year Four, Semester One

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

FETE 410

Small Business Financing and Management

2

0

2

2

AAME 461

Programming for Automation using Python

2

3

3

3

AAME 471

Embedded System Design

2

2

3

4

AAME 481

Engineering Economics

2

0

2

5

AAME 473

Biomedical Instrumentation

2

1

2

6

AAME 475

Industrial Robotics

3

2

3

7

AAME 477

Instrumentation Automotive Industries

2

1

2

8

AAME 491

Project Work I

0

6

3

 

TOTAL

15

15

20

Year Four, Semester Two

SN

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

FETE 430

Data Analysis

2

2

2

2

AAME 432

Maintenance Engineering and Conditioning Monitoring

2

2

3

3

AAME 472

Automated Material Handling

2

1

2

4

AAME 412

Automotive Electronics

2

2

3

5

AAME 434

CNC and Metrology

2

2

3

6

AAME 492

Project Work II

0

6

6

 

TOTAL

10

15

19

Programme Category
Degree Programmes
Porgramme Duration
Four Years
Programme Session
Regular / Evening / Weekend
Department
Department of Automotive and Agricultural Mechanization Engineering
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