DETAILS OF SYLLABUS

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY

Introductory lectures on industrial safety and hygiene. Metrology: standard systems and uses of conventional measuring instruments. Familiarisation tour of mechanical engineering laboratories. Equipment identification in the laboratories. Electrical wiring systems. Domestic and industrial set ups. Foundation, cement/sandstone mixes, steel reinforcement concrete foundations and columns. Land surveying, parallelism, use of theodolite for machine installation. Bench work: filing, marking out, tool grinding. Machine tools: drilling and shaping. Writing of simple technical reports.

ME 196

Engineering Technology II, (0, 5, 2)

Study of hand tools, fitting tools, and power tools. Machine building exercises. Lathe work and milling machine work: exercises to involve working drawings and use of metrology instruments. Welding: gas and electric arc welding exercises. Sheet metal work: bending and rolling exercises. Writing of simple technical reports.

ME 295

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I, (0, 3, 1)

Practical sessions in ME 255 Strength of Materials I, ME 281 Mechanical Engineering Materials I, ME 251 Fluid Mechanics I, and Technical reports and Power point presentations.

ME 296

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II, (0, 3, 1)

Practical sessions in ME 262 Theory of Machines I, ME 270 Manufacturing Technology, ME 266 Thermodynamics I , and Visit to local manufacturing industries. Technical reports and Power point presentations.

ME 395

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III, (0, 3, 1)

Practical sessions in ME 363 Automatic Control I, ME 361 Theory of Machines II, and ME 365 Thermodynamics II, ME 355 Strength of Materials II. Technical reports and Power point presentations.

ME 396

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory IV, (0, 3, 1)

Practical sessions in ME 366 Heat Transfer, ME 352 Fluid Mechanics II, and ME 362 Dynamics of Machinery. Technical reports and Power point presentations.

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FLUID MECHANICS
ME 251 Fluid Mechanics I, (3, 0, 3)

Fluid and its properties. Fluid Statics. Kinematics and Dynamics of fluid flow. Introduction to steady incompressible flow in pipes, ducts and open channels.

ME 352

Fluid Mechanics II, (3, 0, 3)

Similarity and Dimensional analysis. Theory of hydraulic machinery: turbines. Pumps, fans and compressors. Application of the energy. Momentum and moment of momentum equations to practical fluid flow problems.

ME 454

Pneumatics and Hydraulics, (3, 1, 3)

Components of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems. Design, maintenance and safety of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.

ME 451

Fluid Mechanics III, (3, 1, 3)

Ideal fluid flow: Velocity potential and stream function. Flow over immersed bodies: Boundary layer growth and separation. Drag and lift on two- and three- dimensional bodies. One-dimensional compressible flow of a perfect gas in a duct. Plane and oblique shock waves. ME 452 Turbo machinery, (3, 1, 3) theory and velocity triangles.

Theory of Gas Turbines and Compressors. Impulse and Reaction machines. Blade Design of: Turbines, compressors, fans, pumps and their characteristics.

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THERMODYNAMICS AND ENERGY SYSTEMS

Energy, heat and work. First and second law of thermodynamics and corollaries. Application to liquids, vapours and gases. Perfect gases. Property tables. Flow and non-flow processes. Analysis of ideal vapour and gas power cycles.

ME 365

Thermodynamics II, (3, 0, 3)

Thermodynamic analysis of engineering systems for the production of power and transfer of heat. Vapour power plant components and cycles. Refrigeration cycles. Reciprocating expanders and compressors. Gas turbines and jet propulsion. Mixtures of perfect gases and psychrometrics. Reactive mixtures. Combustion.

ME 366

Heat Transfer, (3, 0, 3)

Fundamentals of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Applications to design of heat exchangers including solar collectors.

ME 465

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, (2, 2, 3)

Fundamentals of air conditioning and refrigeration. Practical refrigeration cycles, water refrigerators, absorption refrigerators, gas refrigeration cycles, fundamentals properties of air and water vapour mixtures. Psychrometric chart and processes. Simple air conditioning systems. Air conditioning and refrigeration design project.

ME 468

Renewable Energy Conversion, (2, 1, 2)

Renewable energy and their convection to fuels, heat and work. Characteristics and availability of solar radiation. Thermal design of flat plate collectors and application to air heating, water heating, distillation, etc. Photo-voltaic Conversion, sizing of PV components for DC and AC loads. Wind energy conversion, biomass conversion, ocean thermal energy conversion, tides and wave energy conversion. Project on applications of CAD packages for design and simulation.

ME 467

Internal Combustion Engines, (3, 1, 3)

Fuels and combustion. Air standard cycles. Engines types and their working principles. SI and CI engine characteristics. Criteria of performance for SI and CI engines. Engine emissions and air pollution. Gas turbines and their applications. Introduction to the design of reciprocating internal combustion engines.

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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
ME 270 Manufacturing Technology, (2, 2, 3)

Introduction to manufacturing. Mechanical and physical properties of materials. Casting and moulding processes (metals and plastics). Fundamentals of welding: arc and resistance welding. Oxy-fuel gas welding, and solid state welding processes. Material removal processes. Machining operations (turning, drilling, boring. etc.) and related machine tools (including elements, structure, feed movement, methods of handling and controlling work pieces), assembly processes. Support functions in manufacturing (Metrology, Production planning control, Inventory control, Manufacturing and capacity requirement planning, etc.). Introduction to computer aided manufacturing.

ME 477

Production Engineering I, (3, 1, 3)

Types of Production and manufacturing systems: job, batch, flow-line, group technology, cellular manufacturing, computer integrated manufacturing, transfer lines, etc. Tolerance considerations in manufacturing. Machining errors and analysis. Quantitative treatment of product quality and its assurance. Production planning and control. Automated Quality Control.

ME 478

Production Engineering II, (3, 1, 3)

Tool design methods. Tool making practices and tool materials and heat treatment. Jig and fixture design. Design of drill bushings and clamps. Design of press and forming tools. Design of material handling systems. Design of inspection gauges. Metal finishing techniques.

DRAWING
ME 159 Technical Drawing, (1, 3, 2)

Introduction to drawing instruments and material. Geometrical construction. Principles of tangency. Loci of points. Projections- classification based on distance of the source and number of views. Practicing with both free-hand sketching and drawing instruments.

ME 160

Engineering Drawing, (1, 3, 2)

Methods of development. Intersection of surfaces. Sectioning. Dimensioning. Tolerances. Fits. Detail and Assembly drawings.

ME 259

Applications of Computer Graphics, (1, 2, 2)

Computer drafting with AutoCAD. Application to the following: Technical Surface finish, measurement, methods of examination and specification, hardening, joints and weld forms, specification of weld.

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MACHINE DESIGN
ME 174 First Year Design Project, (0, 5, 2)

The development of ingenuity and resourcefulness in new and pioneering designs, investigations, conceptual designs or copy designs of existing engineering systems of interest to the department. The steps between the initial conception of a design need and the completion of a marketable product. Individual, small group projects or visits to industrial plants.

ME 274

Second Year Design Project, (2, 1, 2)

Principles of mechanical engineering design. Design of machine members under static and fatigue loads. Application to individual and group projects.

ME 373

Machine Design I, (2, 2, 3)

Design of machine elements: shafts, axles, joints, fasteners, bearings, springs and power screws. Introduction to CAD.

ME 374

Machine Design II, (2, 1, 2)

Design of machine elements: clutches, couplings, brakes, belts, wire ropes and chain drives. Design for manufacture, machining, forming and cost reduction. Design of machine systems. Design for assembly and applications. Introduction to CAD/CAM. ME 471 Machine Tools Design, (3, 1, 3)

Introduction: The role of machine tool building in modern industry. Brief history of machine tools. Basic trends in the development of modern machine tools. Classification of metal cutting lathes. Basic dimensions and dimensional series of lathes. The concept of transmissions. Kinematics of Machine Tools, Design and Manufacture of Machine Tools.

ME 472

Machine Shop & Factory Design, (2, 1, 2)

Introduction to machine shop and factory design, industrial plants, planning, processing and layout, contract procedures, industrial ventilation, lamination, quality and quantity, lighting design and economics. Sound, noise and ultrasonic noise control and applications. Accidents prevention, mechanical guarding in machine design, electrical equipment, occupational hazard and fire protection. ME 473 CAD/CAM, (2, 2, 3)

The design process and the role of CAD. Techniques for geometric modelling. Principles of computer graphics. Finite element modelling. Design databases. Standards for computer-aided design. Artificial intelligence and Expert systems.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ME 391/2 Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, (2, 1, 2)

The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semesters as ME 391 and ME 392, respectively. Productivity improvement techniques. Demand forecasting. Inventory management. Facility layout. Materials handling, Maintenance management. Total Quality Management. Human factors in engineering: A series of topics including machine systems, work conditions and ergonomics. Industrial Psychology: Motivation, performance analysis and measurement.

ME 491

Engineering Economy and Management, (2, 0, 2)

Introduction to management (definition and introduction to the main functions of management). Performance-related emoluments and other incentive systems. Engineering economy. Accounting and cost accounting. Project Management.

ME 492

Entrepreneurship Development, (2, 1, 2)

Entrepreneurship and free enterprise. Business planning. Product and service concepts for new ventures. Marketing and new venture development. Organising and financing new ventures. Current trends in commerce (Internet commerce, ecommerce, etc.). Business Law/Law of Contract.

ME 493

Maintenance Engineering, (3, 1, 3)

Fundamental concepts. Types of maintenance programmes. Facilities and supporting services. Trouble-shooting and problem solving techniques: Why-why, because logic analysis (WWBLA), etc. Failure mode analysis. Practical sessions on: servicing and repair of pumps, instruments, equipment, valves, engines, vehicles and steam plant components.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

The structure of metals and other materials: Elastic and plastic behaviours.

ME 481

Mechanical Engineering Materials II, (2, 1, 2)

Study of selected materials. Heat treatment of Steel and Cast Irons. Surface hardening methods. Alloy Steels.

ME 482

Mechanical Engineering Materials III, (2, 0, 2)

Metalworking. Casting. Metals joining processes. Corrosion and corrosion control.

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THEORY OF MACHINES
ME 161/2 Basic Mechanics, (3, 1, 3)

The same course is offered for different groups of students in the first semester and second semesters as ME 161 and ME 162, respectively. Fundamental Concepts: Newton's Laws of Motion, Force systems and Characteristics of forces, Moment of a force. Vector representation of forces and moments. Basic Statics: Equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three-dimensions. Structural Analysis: the method of joints and the method of sections. Friction. Simple Machines. Basic Dynamics of Particles. Basic Dynamics of Rigid Bodies. Simple harmonic motion.

ME 262

Theory of Machines I, (3, 0, 3)

Rotary balancing. Mechanisms: Definitions and terminology, velocities using analytical methods, instantaneous centre method and relative velocity method; acceleration in mechanisms. Transmission of rotational motion: Gear trains (including epicyclic trains), belt, rope and chain drives. Free and forced vibrations of one-degree-of-freedom systems with and without viscous damping. Introduction to torsional vibration.

ME 361

Theory of Machines II, (3, 0, 3)

Inertia forces and torques in mechanisms. Balancing of multi-cylinder in-line engines. Fluctuation of energy and speed in machines: crank-effort and turning moment diagrams, flywheels. Vibration of two-degree--of-freedom systems with and without damping. Harder examples of torsional vibration systems including geared systems.

ME 362

Dynamics of Machinery, (2, 2, 3)

Balancing of radial and V- engines. Governors. Gyroscopic motion: simple theory of gyroscopic couple, gyroscopic effects in machinery, applications of gyroscopes.

ME 462

Mechanism Synthesis & Analysis, (2, 2, 3)

Logical synthesis of mechanisms. Freudensteins equation. Coordination of Crank velocities. Design of 4-bar mechanism using algebraic and geometric methods for a given output function with 4th order approximation. Coupler curves. Path generation for common link mechanisms. Roberts theorem. Error estimation in a given synthesis. Optimisation using Chebyschers theorem. High speed cam dynamics. Analytical derivation of cam profiles. Introduction to spatial mechanisms. Course projects involving use of digital computers.

ME 461

Vibration Engineering, (2, 2, 3)

Lagrange's equations for setting up equations of motion. Analysis of multi-degree-of freedom lumped parameter systems using matrix methods. Approximate methods of vibration analysis: Rayleigh's and Dunkerley's methods. Vibration of continuous systems: transverse vibration of beams. Whirling of shafts. Vibration of machine foundations.

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AUTOMATIC CONTROL
ME 363 Automatic Control I, (2, 0, 2)

Concept of an engineering system. Open-loop and closed-loop systems. Mathematical techniques: Laplace transforms, transfer functions. Block diagram representation of control systems. Signal flow diagrams. Control system components. Time response of control systems. Introduction to system stability: Routh's criterion. Introduction to system simulation: electromechanical analogies and analogue computers. ME 463 Automatic Control II, (3, 1, 3)

Review of basic concepts and mathematical techniques used in Control Engineering. State-space representation of control systems. Frequency response methods. Stability analysis: Nyquist criterion. Use of root-locus. Nyquist, Bode and other plots. Control system design and design specifications. Performance improvement and compensation.

ME 464

Instrumentation, (2, 1, 2)

Introduction to instrumentation. Principles of flow measuring and recording of pressure, temperature, etc.. Signal conditioning, etc.. Application of measuring instruments.

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
ME 255 Strength of Materials I, (3, 0, 3)

Simple stress and strain within elastic limit. Thermal stress. Tensile bending and shear bending of beams. Torsion of circular shafts. Torsional stress and strain. Strength of solid and hollow shafts. Theories of failure. Compound stress-strain system (Mohr's stress and strain circles). Fatigue failure.

ME 355

Strength of Materials II, (2, 2, 3)

Struts. Beams of small radius of curvature, springs (helical, spiral and flat), Strain energy method (Castigliano's theorem). Bending under plastic conditions. Torsion under plastic conditions. Thin walled pressure vessels. Composite shafts.

ME 455

Strength of Materials III, (2, 2, 3)

Elementary theory of elasticity, Stress and strain in rotating discs, rings and cylinders. Theory of plates and shells. Stress concentration. Photoelasticity.

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SPECIAL TOPICS
ME 475 Automobile Engineering I, (2, 1, 2)

Automobile structure and functions of components: engine, transmission, electrical and steering systems. Organization of service and repair garage. Dismantling, assembly and adjustments. Trouble shooting. General servicing.

ME 476

Automobile Engineering II, (2, 1, 2)

Design and Design problems

ME 157

Introduction to Information Technology, (2, 0, 2)

Introduction to computers. Windows and Word processing. Spreadsheets. Electronic mail and Internet facilities. Computer hardware and software. Basic programming languages.

ME 497

Final Year Project I, (0, 6, 3)

Project work on an approved topic carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Project topics cover a broad range of areas including experimental work, design and manufacture of machines, writing of software, computer simulation, conduct of feasibility studies and survey research. Students either work individually or in groups depending on the nature of the project. The entire project work is to be completed in two semesters. ME 497 Project I covers the work in the first semester and is assessed by a written progress report and a seminar presentation by the student.

ME 498

Final Year Project II, (0, 10, 5)

This is a continuation of work started by the student on ME 497 Project I. The course is assessed by a final report and a seminar presentation by the student.

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SERVICE COURSES
MATH 151 Mathematics I, (4, 0, 4)

Algebra I: The set R of real numbers, Relation of order in R. Principle of Mathematical Induction. Complex numbers. Analysis I: Functions; Odd, Even and Periodic Functions, Hyperbolic functions and their graphs. Co-ordinate geometry: Conic sections in rectangular co-ordinates, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Parametric equations: Plane polar coordinates, polar curves. Differentiation: Rolles theorem and the mean-value theorems, Taylors theorem, Repeated differentiation, Application for differentiation, Inderterminate forms. Vector algebra and its application.

MATH 152

Mathematics II, (4, 0, 4)

Algebra II: Matrix Algebra, Determinants and their properties, Application to systems of linear equations, Homogeneous systems, Eigen values and Eigen vectors. Analysis II: Series: Convergence series of real numbers, Tests of convergence, Series of functions and power series convergence of power series. Integration: The definite integral: Definition, The Riemann Sum, Techniques of integration including advanced methods of substitution, partial fractions, by parts and reduction. Applications: Improper integrals, Convergence, Partial differentiation, Total derivatives.

EE 151

Applied Electricity, (2, 2, 3)

Network Theorems: Kirchoffs Laws, Superposition, Thevenins, Nortons and Reciprocity theorems, Delta-star and star transformations. Alternating Voltage and Current: Average and r.m.s values, harmonics, phasor representation of sinusoidal quantities, addition and subtraction of sinusoidal quantities. A.C Circuits: Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor, reactive and active loads and sources, solving single phase circuits using j operator and the concept of apparent power, solving 3phase balanced and unbalanced loads. Magnetic Circuits: Magnetomotive force, magnetic fields strength, permeability of free space, relative permeability, B-H curves of materials, solving magnetic problems.

EE 152

Basic Electronics, (2, 1, 2)

Nature of atom. The vacuum valves (diode, triode, tetrode, pentode). Basic concepts of semiconductor charge carriers. Effective mass, mobility, conductivity, life time and recombination. Continuity equations, flow-equations, Hall effects, PN junctions, Choke, Rectification and Filteration. Bipolar transistors, its characteristics. CB, CC, CE configurations. The transistor and switching devices (ac dc load lines). Small signal amplifiers.

CE 155

Environmental Studies, (2, 0, 2)

Humans and Nature. Introductory ecology. Electromagnetic spectrum. Ozone and global warming. Natural resources. Population. Concepts of Environmental: Noise, air, land and water pollution. Impact of Engineering Projects on the environment, and control measures. Environmental Laws and Regulations in Ghana.

ENGL 157

Communication Skills I, (2, 0, 2)

The study of parts of a speech the noun, verb, pronoun, adjective, adverb, and so forth. The use of the articles, the study of sentence ultimately leading to paragraph writing.

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ENGL 158

Communication Skills II, (2, 0, 2)

Communication process, skills in communication, channels of communication in an organisation, preparation of official documents such as letters, memos, reports, minutes and proposals. Oral presentation skills. Formal speech making. Conducting interviews and meetings.

ENGL 263

Literature in English I, (1, 0, 1)

Literature as Poetry: What is a poem, and its characteristics? Difference between a poem and a song. The figure of speech and the literary device. Practical Appreciation. Literature as Drama: What is a play, and its characteristics? Drama as Theatre. Shakespeare. The Modern Play. Texts to be studied: Selected African and English poems. One Shakespeare play and one Modern African play.

ENGL 264

Literature in English II, (1, 0, 1)

Continuation of ENGL 263. Literature as Narrative. Traditional (19th Century) Narrative. Contemporary narrative. The African Novel. Text to be studied: One African Novel and one English Novel.

ECON 151

Introduction to Economics I, (2, 0, 2)

The nature and scope of economics. Consumer choice. Determination of prices in different market conditions, production theory, and theory of distribution.

ECON 152

Introduction to Economics II, (2, 0, 2)

A survey of national income its measurement and determinants. Fluctuations in economic activity and trends in Ghanas national income. Index number. International trade and the national economy. Role of government.

MATH 251

Mathematics III, (4, 0, 4)

Analysis III: (Pre requisites: Algebra I and II, and Analysis II). Differentiation under the integral sign. Multiple integrals. Line, surface, volume integrals. Triple scalar and vector products. Differentiation of vectors. Vector fields. Differential Equations I: (Pre-requisites Analysis II). Ordinary differential equations: First order differential equations, Second order linear differential equations. Systems of linear equations with constant coefficients. Laplace transforms.

MATH 252

Mathematics IV, (4, 0, 4)

Analysis IV: (Pre-requisites - Algebra I and II, and Analysis II). Differentiation of implicit functions. Extrema. Gamma and Beta functions. Functions of complex variables. Conformal mapping. Contour integration. Differential Equations II: (Pre-requisites Differential equations I). Solutions in Fourier series. Classification of second order linear partial differential equations and reduction to canonical forms. Solutions of simple boundary problems by separation of variables.

EE 252

Electrical Engineering Machines, (2, 1, 2)

Principles of Electromagnetic Conversion. Basic Transducers. Single and Double Excitation. Transformers. DC Machines. Introduction to Polyphase Induction Machines.

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MATH 351

Statistics, (2, 0, 2)

(Pre-requisites Analysis II). Introduction to probability. Random variables and functions of random variables. Mathematical expectations and moments. Special discrete and continuous distribution: Binomial, exponential, gamma, chi-square, t and F sums of random variables. Laws of large numbers. Central limit theorem.

MATH 352

Numerical Analysis, (2, 0, 2)

Finite differences: Difference tables, forward, backward and central differences. Linear systems: Matrix methods, Gaussian elimination, GaussSiedel, illconditioning. Errors: Sources, estimates, propagation. Floating point arithmetic. Operators. Curve fitting. Interpolation. Langrage, Newtons forward and backward. Euler and Runge-Kutta methods. Collation polynomials. Newton Raphsons method.

MUS 153

Keyboard Skills I. (2, 0, 2)

This course is designed to equip students with skills and techniques for reading and playing elementary level literature for the piano. Students will apply music fundamentals- scales, chord- in harmonising by ear.

MUS 159

Introduction to Sound Engineering, (2, 0, 2)

Students will be introduced to the uses of analog and digital recording devices, special signal processing, and digital and analog mixing. (Pre-requisite: Ability to use computers is needed).

PAA 151

Traditional African Dance and Dance Forms, (2, 0, 2)

Study of the history and evolution of Dances. The prehistoric ritual dance. Levels, Dynamics, Movement patterns, Gestures and Interpretations, Drums and Drum ensembles. Contemporary Dance, Court Ensembles, Social Ensembles, Warrior and Religious Groups. Costumes, Props and make ups. Significance, survival and The future of African Dance and Dances. Students will be assessed in Theory and Studio practice (practical).

CACS 124

Introduction to Ghanaian Dances, (2,0,2)

Students will be introduced to three major groups of Dance namely- Recreational, stage and ritual and religious dance. The history of the dances and their development in Africa.

CACS 126

Performing Arts in Traditional Africa, (2,0,2)

This course will deal with the evolution of the performing arts in Black Africa. Introduction to the historical development.

PES 125

Jogging and Fitness, (2,0,2)

Habits and appreciations of regular participation in wholesome, healthy activity. Definition of muscular strength, muscular endurance and muscular power. Different components of fitness. Long term effect of physical training. Contract for life style change.

DISCLAIMER

While considerable efforts have been put into ensuring the accuracy of this outline, it is strongly recommended that students confirm the subject matter with the respective lecturers.

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