Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Albert Kumi Arkoh, HOD

Overview

I. Mechanical Engineers study physical machines that may involve force and movement. They combine engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyse, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. Mechanical Engineer also requirethe knowledge and understanding of the thermal environment and forces to create a product, its parts, and subsystems for functionality, aesthetics, and the ability to withstand the forces and the thermal environment that they will encounter; and to determine the best way to manufacture and operate them without failure. In addition, a Mechanical Engineer needs to know how to work with people, ideas, data, and economics. They are found in manufacturing, food processing, aerospace, biotechnology, nuclear, mining, energy, and petroleum industries.

About Us

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a range of programmes in engineering such as Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Automotive, Plant and Production from Technician to Masters Level. The Department has the right environment for apt training of Mechanical Engineers. Our products are found in most companies in and out of the country. The success stories of our products in these companies attest to the quality of our training, discipline and capacity. The department is resourced and positioned to respond adequately and swiftly to the changing demands of the professional working environment.
The Department is manned by devoted practical oriented competent academic staff with diverse specialties in Mechanical Engineering. The Department has a close relationship with industries in the Western Region and beyond which enables our students to have easy access to industrial trips and attachment.

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The Department has well-equipped Amatrol laboratories, an Autotronic laboratory, and a functioning machine workshop, which give effective understanding to our students as they can relate the practical with the theory. A well-stocked state of the art library of the University is available to our students.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is an outstanding engineering department noted for innovative teaching and research in the provision of industry-driven engineering education and collaboration with academic institutions and industry to offer technical education, training, research, and consultancy services to make an impactful contribution to society.

Aim

The Department of Mechanical Engineering aims to train and equip students with adequate research skills, and the ability to install, operate, maintain, and repair modern electro-mechanical equipment using advanced simulation and installation tools and also to make scientific contributions that have both practical and theoretical grounding in mechanical engineering to meet the demands of the ever-changing global industrial environment.

Objectives

At the end of the programme, graduates would be able to:
1. Apply their skill and knowledge acquired to solve Mechanical Engineering challenges, design and manufacture machines and devices,
2. Install, operate, maintain and service plant/machinery, tools and equipment,
3. Prepare and read engineering drawings,
4. Prepare and present engineering reports and
5. Apply relevant social science principles to manage engineering organizations and maintain cordial human relations.

6. Provide learners with research skills to enable them make a scientific contribution that is both practical and theoretical foundation that underpins the various areas of mechanical engineering.

Programmes Offered

HND in Mechanical Engineering (Plant option)
HND in Mechanical Engineering (Production option)
HND in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive option)
HND in Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration option)
Diploma of Technology Mechanical Engineering programmes.

Two-Year Top up Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Two-Year Top up Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)

Two-Year Top up Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
Two-Year Top up Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration Option

Four-Year Top up Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Four-Year Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)

Four-Year Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
Four-Year Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration Option

A Six Month Bridge Programme for Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part III Certificate holders.

Masters Programmes

Master of Technology Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)

Master of Technology Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)

Non-Tertiary

Programmes

Mechanical Engineering Technicians programmes (MET Part I, II & III).
Motor Vehicle Technicians programmes (MVTPart I, II & III).

IX. Amatrol Short Courses
1. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
2. Process Control (PC)
3. Computer Numerical Controls (CNC)
4. Pumps Systems, Compressors and Valves (PCV)
5. Water Treatment and Steam Systems (WTS)
6. Hydraulics and Pneumatics (H&P)

PRODUCTION UNIT

Mechanical Engineering Production Unit provides engineering services such as machining, fabrication, maintenance and design to argument student practical and training.

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