Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE)

Degree type:
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance Engineering (B.Sc. ME-MaE) degree program prepares graduates with the theoretical and technical knowledge, competencies and hands-on skills required to install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and manage mechanical systems in advanced manufacturing. In the first two years of study, students develop core academic competencies, practice functional skills related to subject knowledge, and develop critical thinking skills. In subsequent years, students practice applying theoretical skills and competencies related to industrial maintenance (including reliability centered maintenance, failure mode and effect analyses, and advanced functions of computerized maintenance management systems).

In the third year of studies students engage in an in-field training experience. In their final year, students conduct an in-depth research study of a mechanical/maintenance engineering-based problem, design, or technological application. The consolidation of the skill set developed in the B.Sc. ME-MaE program through the completion of a capstone project and work placement prepares graduates for exciting careers in mechanical engineering.

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Chemistry or Physics is preferred); OR

2. Two- year Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma from UDST, or equivalent; OR

3. Three-year Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

SLO02b. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

SLO03b. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

SLO04b. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

SLO05b. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

SLO06b. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

SLO07b. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

SLO01b. Identity, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PEO01b. Demonstrate a strong foundation in scientific and technical knowledge

PEO02b. Display problem solving, critical-thinking, teamwork, and communication skills

PEO03b. Establish a successful career in various maintenance engineering technology professions

PEO04b. Integrate ethical and social codes, environmental regulations, and safety is-sues actively within professional careers

PEO05b. Demonstrate leadership within their chosen fields

PEO06b. Participate in identifying contemporary challenges and/or proposing action plans as solutions to tackle them

2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - - 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - - 1 0 3
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Elective: select 1 of 2
EFFL1001 Effective Learning TEST - - 3 2 1
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
SEMESTER 2
AEEL1100 Fundamentals of Electricity MATH1010 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 2 0
AEEL1200 Fundamentals of Electricity (Lab) - AEEL1100 1 0 2
AEMA1102 Health & Safety in the Workplace - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics AECH1201 - 3 1 4
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
CHEM1021 General Chemistry II (Lab) CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1020 1 0 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 18 14 9
SEMESTER 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1113 Materials Practices CHEM1010 & PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA1213 Materials Practices (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA1113 1 0 2
AEMA1303 Machine Shop Practices AEMA1102 - 2 1 3
Semester 3 Total: 7 5 5
Year 1 Total: 43 34 23
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
AECH2103 Leadership & Management Principles AECH1100 & COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2101 Welding Fundamentals - - 1 1 0
AEMA2121 Materials & Processes AEMA1213 - 2 2 0
AEMA2131 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics - - 2 2 0
AEMA2201 Welding Fundamentals (Lab) AEMA1303 AEMA2101 1 0 3
AEMA2221 Materials & Processes (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2121 1 0 2
AEMA2231 Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2131 1 0 3
AEMA2311 Computer Aided Design I AEMA1312 - 3 2 2
Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 3
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Fundamentals of Ecology - - 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total: 16 12 10
SEMESTER 5
AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AEMA2102 Power Plant Components - - 2 2 0
AEMA2112 Rotating Equipment Maintenance - - 2 2 0
AEMA2122 Non-Destructive Testing AEMA2221 - 2 2 0
AEMA2202 Power Plant Components (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2102 1 0 3
AEMA2222 Non-Destructive Testing (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2122 1 0 2
AEMA2232 Rotating Equipment Maintenance (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2112 1 0 2
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201 - 2 0 4
Semester 5 Total: 14 9 11
SEMESTER 6
AEMA2103 Principles of Maintenance AEMA2112 & AEMA2131 - 2 2 0
AEMA2203 Principles of Maintenance (Lab) - AEMA2103 1 0 2
AEMA2113 Hydraulics & Pneumatics PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA2213 Hydraulics & Pneumatics (Lab) AEMA1102 AEMA2113 1 0 2
AEMA3121 Applied Fluid Mechanics MATH1030 & PHYS1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA3221 Applied Fluid Mechanics (Lab) AECE1340 OR AEMA1102 AEMA3121 1 0 2
Semester 6 Total: 9 6 6
Year 2 Total: 39 27 27
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
AEMA3111 Multivariate Calculus MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AEMA3301 Mechanics, Statics & Dynamics AEMA1102 & PHYS1021 & MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 2 2
AEMA3311 Computer Aided Design II AEMA2311 - 3 2 2
AEMA4142 Applied Heat Transfer AECH2142 OR AEMA3121 - 3 3 0
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 15 13 4
SEMESTER 8
AECH2113 Quality Assurance COMM1020 - 2 2 0
AEMA4111 Applied Differential Equations MATH2010 - 3 3 0
AECH3302 Applied Thermodynamics MATH1030 & PHYS1020 - 3 2 2
AEMA3302 Strength of Materials AEMA3301 - 3 2 2
AEMA3322 Maintenance Engineering AEMA2203 - 3 3 1
AETN2302 Applied Programming I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 1 5
Semester 8 Total: 17 13 10
SEMESTER 9
AEMA3000 Work Placement Min. 85 Credits This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 9 0 0
Semester 9 Total: 9 0 0
Year 3 Total: 41 26 14
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
AEMA4100 Project Management AECH2103 - 3 3 0
AEMA4121 Pipeline Protection & Maintenance AEMA2222 - 2 2 0
AEMA4301 Capstone Project I RSST3001 OR RSST3002 AEMA4100 & AEMA4311 & COMM3010 0 1 2
AEMA4311 Machine Design AEMA3302 - 3 2 3
COMM3010 Research & Reporting COMM1020 - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total: 11 11 5
SEMESTER 11
AEMA4122 Quality Control AEMA3311 & RSST3002 - 2 2 0
AEMA4302 Capstone Project II AEMA4301 - 3 3 0
AEMA4312 Applied CNC & CAM AEMA2221 & AEMA3311 - 3 2 3
AEMA4332 Facilities Maintenance Management AECH3302 & AEMA2311 & AEMA3322 - 2 1 3
Semester 11 Total: 10 8 6
Year 4 Total: 21 19 11
Program Total 144 106 75