B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Course (Department, Number, Title)
All courses in the program are listed by term, starting with the first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year.
R / E / SE1 Subject Area (SCH) Other
Math & Basic Sciences Engineering Topics Design (√)
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1
FLEN 1011 Communicative English Language Skills I R 3
MATH 1011 Mathematics for Natural Sciences R 3
LOCT 1011 Critical Thinking R 3
PSCH 1011 General Psychology R 3
PHYS 1011 General Physics R 3
SPSC 1011 Physical Fitness R
GEES 1011 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn R 3
YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2
FLEN 1012 Communicative English Language Skills II R 3
ANTH 1012 Social Anthropology R 2
MATH 1041 Applied Mathematics I R 3
MGMT 1012 Entrepreneurship R 3
EMTE 1012 Introduction to Emerging Technologies R 3
MCIE 1012 Moral and Civic Education R 2
HIST 1012 History of Ethiopia and the Horn R 3
ECEG 2052 Computer Programming R 3
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1
MENG 2061 Engineering Drawing R 3
CENG 2051 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) R 3
MATH 2042 Applied Mathematics II R 4
STAT 2171 Probability and Statistics for Engineers R 3
ECON 1011 Economics R 3
SNIE 1012 Inclusiveness R 2
GLTR 1012 Global Trends R 2
TCBTP 2003 Demographic Survey and Problem Identification R 3
PHYS 2101 General Physics Lab R 1
YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2
MENG 2052 Engineering Mechanics II – Dynamics R 3
MATH 2043 Applied Mathematics III R 4
MENG 2112 Strength of Materials I R 3
MENG 2132 Engineering Thermodynamics I R 3
MENG 2122 Engineering Materials I R 3
ECENG 2202 Basic Electricity and Electronics R 3
MENG 2142 Workshop Practice I R 2
TCBTP 2004 Appropriate Technology and Professional Ethics R 3
YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1
MENG 3121 Engineering Materials II R 3
MENG 3131 Engineering Thermodynamics II R 3
ECENG 3201 Electrical Machines and Drives R 3
MENG 3111 Strength of Materials II R 3
MENG 3171 Fluid Mechanics R 1 3
MENG 3101 Machine Drawing I R 3
MENG 3192 Manufacturing Engineering I R 3
YEAR 3, SEMESTER 2
MENG 3162 Mechanisms of Machinery R 3
MENG 3172 Heat Transfer R 3
MENG 3152 Machine Elements I R 3
MENG 3141 Workshop Practice II R 2
MENG 3072 Numerical Methods R 3
MENG 3102 Machine Drawing II with CAD R 2
MENG 3232 Technical Report Writing & Research Methodology R 2
MENG 3212 Introduction to Mechatronics R 2
MSCE 3072 Magnetism and Magnetic Materials R 3
YEAR 4, SEMESTER 1
MENG 4151 Machine Elements II R 3
MENG 4211 Instrumentation and Measurement R 1 2
MENG 4181 Machine Design Project I R 3
MENG 4191 Manufacturing Engineering II R 3
MENG 4221 Turbomachinery R 3
MENG 4301 Metrology Lab Exercise R 2
MENG 4161 Mechanical Vibration R 3
TCBTP 3006 Action Plan and Implementation R 3
YEAR 4, SEMESTER 2
PHIL 3011 Philosophy of Science and Ethics R 3
INEN 4202 Internship R 15
YEAR 5, SEMESTER 1
MENG 5271 Pneumatics and Hydraulics R 3
MENG 5221 IC Engines and Reciprocating Machines R 3
MENG 5241 Materials Handling Equipment R 3
MENG 5181 Machine Design Project II R 3
MENG 5251 Maintenance of Machinery R 3
MENG 5281 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning R 3
TCBTP 4007 Intervention & Evaluation R 3
Selected Electives – Group I (choose one)
MENG 5351 Design of Renewable Energy Systems SE 3
MENG 5411 Heavy Duty and Construction Equipment SE 3
MENG 5341 Product Design and Development SE 3
MENG 5381 Process Planning and Product Costing SE 3
MENG 4391 Plant Layout and Design SE 3
MENG 4431 Fundamentals of Railway Systems Engineering SE 3
YEAR 5, SEMESTER 2
MENG 5282 Power Plant Engineering R 3
MENG 5212 Regulation and Control R 2
MENG 5292 Industrial Management & Engineering Economy R 3
Selected Electives – Group II (choose one)
MENG 5352 Thermo-Fluid System Design SE 3
MENG 5412 Motor Vehicle Engineering SE 3
MENG 5342 Agricultural Machinery Design SE 3
MENG 5371 Design of Manufacturing Tools and Dies SE 3
MENG 5401 Operation Planning and Control SE 3
MENG 5442 Rail Vehicle Design SE 3
SRP 5252 BSc Thesis R 7
MOE 5254 Exit Exam R
TOTALS SCH (in terms of semester credit hours) 216 35 132 (42 √) 49
Total must satisfy minimum credit hours Minimum Semester Credit Hours 30 Hours 45 Hours

1 Required (R) are taken by all students; Elective (E) are optional; Selected Elective (SE) indicates students must choose from a specified group.