An important aspect of engineering is Visualization of products or processes. Engineering Graphics is therefore about imagining and forming mental images or pictures and communicate it to others by means of sketching or drawing. After visualization, it is through Engineering Graphics that the engineer can represent a three-dimensional object on two-dimensional paper. The representation can be through a pictorial, such as: perspective view, isometric view, or an oblique view. It can also be through Orthographic Multi view which is non pictorial.

EGYA1001 will introduce students to the principles and technologies involved in energy conversion, transformation, utilization and conservation. Both non-renewable and renewable energy will be considered.

This course enables the student to develop and extend the understanding of mathematical concepts learnt to application in real-life problems in a process engineering environment.   Topics include: Advanced Numerical Techniques, Application of Partial Derivatives, Application of Partial Differential Equations, and Non-Linear Models. The delivery of this unit will be designed to enable students to use fundamental mathematical processes in the solution of engineering related problems. It will also provide the base for further study of analytical methods and mathematics required for studies in higher education. Well-planned course work and/or assignments will be designed to apply the analytical methods to the modelling and solution of realistic problems

This course introduces the student to manufacturing processes evolved from ‘hand-working’ techniques using simple hand tools to production with the assistance of machines. It also develops an awareness of the materials selection process for particular applications and products. The students will gain knowledge and develop the ability to determine what materials and processes were used to manufacture every day, as well as specialized, artefacts.
Topics include: Science of Materials; Material properties and material selection; Ferrous
Metals; Non-ferrous Metals; Casting techniques; Deformation Processes; Manufacturing Processes; Fabrication of polymers; Fabrication of Composites and Ceramics; Automation in Manufacturing; and Manufacturing process decisions.

This course introduces students to knowledge and practical skills in workshop technology, safety practices, electrical basics and labs, instrumentation and errors, prototyping skills, and ways of applying these skills through a group project.

This is an interdisciplinary course that presents the students with an understanding of mechanical, electrical and fluid dynamic systems. Students are exposed to a variety of systems elements and a methodology for analyzing, simulating and designing dynamic engineering systems and for determining their response to given inputs. The students will be required to do a project that will promote an understanding of the ‘touch and feel’ issues in engineering. The project based learning approach is utilised here as well to help engage these engineering students early in their engineering career.

This course presents definitions of electrical quantities, basic circuit laws, the operation of diodes, Bipolar Junction transistors (BJT) and zener diodes; Electric circuit analysis; DC and AC single phase circuits; circuit theorems; DC and AC operation and measurements of electrical quantities; steady state and transient analysis.

This course enables the student to develop and extend the understanding of mathematical concepts learnt to application in real-life problems in an engineering environment. Topics include: Laplace Transform and Partial Differential Equations. The delivery of this unit will be designed to enable students to use fundamental mathematical processes in the solution of engineering related problems. It will also provide the base for further study of analytical methods and mathematics required for studies in higher education. Well-planned course work and/or assignments will be designed to apply the analytical methods to the modeling and solution of realistic problems. Assessment will be both formative and summative. Although assessments must be focused on the individual achievement of each student, group work activities will contribute to the assessment.

This course provides an introduction for engineering students to basic programming concepts and their use in solving engineering problems. Students will be exposed to examples of computational methods in the areas of problem solving, data analysis and embedded control for engineering applications. They will be able to use knowledge gained to design solutions to problems in related fields, both in-class and independently.

This course introduces students to the design process through the development of a product to fulfil a need. The focus of the course is on understanding the design process, creativity, prototyping, documentation and presentation of a product design. The course is activity oriented rather than being predominantly lecture based. Lectures are delivered via online media in a blended format. The course lays the groundwork for higher level courses in Engineering Design and Product Development.

This course provides students with the understanding of the theories, techniques and skills of engineering economics, accounting and financial management to plan, control and make decisions in organizations in a competitive operations / manufacturing environment. 
Basic accounting concepts and policies; analysis of financial statements; management accounting; cost-volume-profit relationship; cost analysis and estimating; techno-economic evaluation of capital investment projects; capital budgeting techniques; manufacturing systems economics; capital structure / leverage; financial planning and control with budgeting; financial planning for initial capitalisation, working capital management, valuation of securities and multi-national financial management topics. 

This course provides students with the understanding of the theories, techniques and skills of operations management to plan, control and make decisions in organizations in a competitive operations/manufacturing environment.

This course enables the student to develop and extend the understanding of mathematical concepts to applications in real-life problems in an engineering environment. Topics include: Advanced Numerical Techniques, Application of Partial Derivatives, Application of Partial Differential Equations. The delivery of this course will be designed to enable students to use fundamental mathematical processes in the solution of engineering related problems. It will also provide the base for further study of analytical methods and mathematics required for studies in higher education. Well-planned course work and/or assignments will be designed to apply the analytical methods to the modeling and solution of realistic problems. Assessment will be both formative and summative.

This course introduces students to the concepts of stresses and strain; shearing force and bending; as well as torsion and deflection of different structural materials.

Engineering Drawing is the language of the Engineer for translating creative ideas about products or processes. It is the language of communication and documentation for Engineers. In this course, the student develops the skill to effectively use this language that is of utmost importance in all engineering industries and also to interact with other professional colleagues. Building on the course DWGA1001Visualization and Engineering Graphics, the Engineering Drawing course is a skill-development course that develops skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD) using SolidWorks.

This course will introduce the learner to the theory and calculations involved in the design of traditional mechanical components. Analysis will be conducted using the principles of forward and inverse kinematics, relative coordinate systems, resolution of vector properties and relative velocities.

This course exposes students to mechanical system design. Students are familiarised with mechanical components used for designing overall mechanical systems including engineering finishes, tolerance practices and other important aspects for design engineers. The objective is to draw together the student’s experience in the fundamental subjects and their roles in overall mechanical design of systems, devices and/or components. The design process from conceptualising, documenting and decision making to the technical evaluation of components are covered.

The purpose of this course is to teach students the fundamental principles and computations used by engineers and technologists to analyse and design modern instrumentation and control systems. There will be a focus on the language used to describe modern instrumentation, measurement, and control systems and an appreciation of the control strategy in common use in the local industry. Particular emphasis will be given to resistive, capacitive and inductive sensors on the instrumentation end with some signal conditioning and processing. On the controls end, mechanical and electrical systems will be the focus of the modeling and PID the control strategy taught.

IENG 2003 examines the concept of Quality Management, using overall theme of quality improvements. At the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of basic quality principles. The course will focus on quality improvement programmes, and will cover quality tools, techniques and standards that are utilized in business and industrial settings.

This course provides students with the understanding of the theories, techniques and skills of operations management to plan, control and make decisions in organizations in a competitive operations/manufacturing environment.

This course introduces students to product development, presents tools and techniques for each phase of the design process, and focuses on key areas such as need finding, deep conceptual exploration, creativity techniques, virtual prototyping and Design for X. The course is activity oriented rather than being predominantly lecture based. Students are exposed to concepts, methods and tools supported through design studio sessions. Students go through the conceptual design process to mimic real-world design. They are facilitated in this process as they apply the tools and techniques learnt. The outcome of the process is a conceptual design for a new and innovative product that solves an unmet need.

This class addresses the unique entrepreneurial experience of conceiving, evaluating, creating, managing, and potentially selling a business. The goal is to provide a solid background with practical application of important concepts applicable to entrepreneurial environments. In addition to creative aspects, key business areas of finance, accounting, marketing, and management will be addressed from an entrepreneurial perspective. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, guest speakers, case analysis, the creation of a feasibility plan, and building a business plan to develop a comprehensive strategy for launching and managing a business. Students will need to draw upon their education and experience and apply it to the task of launching a new venture. Students are expected to interact with the business community, advisors, be able to work effectively in teams, and be active participants in classroom discussions and exercises.

This course uses the knowledge and skills developed from the courses Mechanical Design and Engineering Workshop to aid in further development of skills for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) using SolidworksCAM software. This software uses a generic language for ease of communication in the process of designing parts and products.     

Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of mechanical systems, electronics, and computer control to achieve a functional system. Since there is an emphasis upon integration, this course will first introduce students to the necessary theory and then center on laboratory exercises and projects in which small teams of students will configure, design, and simulate a succession of mechatronic subsystems. 

The final year project is a two term project. The intention of this capstone project is to allow the students to bring to bear, their analytical and experimental skills, in solving a problem that addresses an existing problem through data collection and analysis or the design of a product.

This course explores the foundational concepts of modern artificial intelligence with applications in the design of smart machines. Students are exposed to the main components of intelligent systems, and the algorithms for making such systems behave in an intelligent manner. Students will leave the course with knowledge and experience in creating intelligent systems of their own design to serve important needs.  It will cover aspects of machine learning, expert systems, neural networks, fuzzy logic and applications of AI in robotics.

IENG3002 examines the concepts of Work Study and Ergonomics, as they relate to work methods, work measurement and work management of work systems.  The course introduces the student to a number of tools used in the analysis and design of work systems, by focusing on methods engineering; ergonomics and human factors; and time study and work measurement.   Lastly, the course concentrates on continuous improvement of work systems.

The concept of sustainable development gained currency at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. Sustainable development revolves around the “triple-bottom line” of economics, environment and society. The emerging and important role of engineering in planning and designing for a sustainable future has been widely acknowledged.
This course is intended to familiarise the student with the ways in which engineering decisions can affect –
positively and negatively – the environment in which we live.

The final year project is a two term project. The intention of this capstone project is to allow the students to bring to bear, their analytical and experimental skills, in solving a problem that addresses an existing problem through data collection and analysis or the design of a product.

Organizations rely on leaders to set direction, envision the future and accomplish goals. The underlying premise of this course is that the exercise of value-driven, principled leadership enables organizations and their members to be effective and adaptive in order to achieve their desired results. The purpose of this course is to help develop an understanding of the role of the organizational leader, while focusing on the essential knowledge and skills required. It is also designed to provide the student with an understanding of key issues in human resource management. The course is designed to provide a framework for understanding the process of working effectively with and leading others