Brief description of course and learning outcomes:
Mechanical Engineering provides an encouraging environment where various skills and knowledge are incorporated to develop innovative products and the infrastructure and technology for product manufacture. The programme aims to provide the core discipline of Mechanical Engineering that allows students to make the right choice for further options. Mechanical engineers are in constant demand and mechanical engineers are able to venture into different industries like technology for manufacture, infrastructure, buildings, transportation, energy industries and innovative mechanical equipment. The Advanced diploma programme covers the essential range of topics from designing, machine elements, thermodynamics and strength of materials, fluid mechanics, instrumentation and mechatronics. The modules are essential to pursuing an engineering career in mechanical and understanding the design and its operations. The programme will equip students with the tools and techniques used in the Mechanical engineering industry in order to improve production. Upon graduation, the students will be eligible to be production support engineers, Technical officers, M&E coordinators and Assistant engineers.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course, learners should be able to:1. Develop a strong foundation in advanced mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to mechanical engineering applications.
2. Understand and apply principles of statics and dynamics to analyze and design mechanical components and systems.
3. Learn about fluid behaviour, flow analysis, and the design and operation of hydraulic machinery and systems.
4. Analyze and design mechanical components considering material properties, stress, strain, and structural integrity.
5. Understand various manufacturing techniques, materials processing, and quality control methods relevant to mechanical engineering