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Mechanical Engineering Specialization Programme Structure

Effective from 2020, for E/17 batch onwards

Adding a multi-disciplinary flavour into Mechanical Engineering Education in Sri Lanka, the department has diversified its specialization programme, providing the students with an opportunity for in-depth investigation into an area of Mechanical Engineering of their choice: One programme many specializations. Sub specializations start from the 5th semester onwards for the E/19 batch.

Mechanical Engineering Specialization Programmes
Mechanical Eng. with Business
Mechatronics
Energy Systems
Design
The department has made a major revision of the course structure and all the core courses offered throughout its entire specialization programme with the following objectives.

Objectives

To provide the students with,

  • Improved in-depth knowledge in Mechanical Engineering,
    • Sound background in fundamentals, improved analytical skills and problem formulation and solving skills
  • More opportunities to develop boundary crossing competencies to become well rounded engineers,
    • Critical thinking, Logical reasoning, Lateral thinking, Personality building, Team working, Innovation, Management, Communication, Socio-economic considerations, Ethics and Sustainability
  • The flexibility for in-depth understanding in a major area in Mechanical Engineering of their choice
    • In-depth knowledge in one related Engineering Syste
  • The exposure to interactive learning environment and to cutting edge technologies through student centered learning activities.

New programme at a glance

  • Increased content of Mathematics: increased from 12 credits to 17 credits
  • Promotion of creativity, innovation and imagination through new Design and Project courses
  • Improvement of professional outlook through specialized programmes under core courses
  • Incorporation of technological as well socio-economic aspects into engineering designs and thus proving holistic learning experience through system design strategies
  • In-depth understanding of a specialized area under Mechanical Engineering (Track):
    • Four minor specializations (Tracks): Design; Mechatronics; Energy Systems; Mechanical Engineering with Business
    • Each track is uniquely identified through core courses of 25 credits in total
  • Promotion of Entrepreneurship and business ventures through Mechanical Engineering with Business track
  • Promotion of activity based learning through separate laboratory courses
  • Delivery of contents through modern interactive learning strategies

The New Credit Structure

In total, 150 credits to complete according to following,

New common core courses

Course Code and Course Title Credits
ME 220 Engineering Design and Innovation 3
ME 221 Mechanics of Machines 3
ME 222 Design of Machine Elements 3
ME 223 Applied Thermodynamics I 3
ME 224 Occupation Health and Safety 2
ME 225 Mechanical Engineering Camp 1
ME 320 Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 3
ME 321 Control Systems 3
ME 322 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I 1
ME 325 Mechanical Engineering Group Project 3
ME 326 Research Methodologies 1
ME 420 Mechanical Engineering Individual Research Project* 6
EE 280 Introduction to Electrical Eng. I 3
CE 201 Mechanics of Materials 3
CE 202 Fluid Mechanics I 3
CE 207 Materials Science 3
MA 205 Management for Engineers 1
MA 210 Engineering Ethics 3
MA 520 Economics for Engineers 2
EM 213 Probability and Statistics 2
EM 216 Differential Equations 3
EM 217 Advanced Calculus 3
EM 317 Computational Methods 3
All GP modules 36
TR 400 Industrial Training 6
Total 103

* ME420 Mechanical Engineering Research Project is a core course only for those who opt to follow the honors program.

Additional core courses for each Track

Track Course
Track 1: Design ME 323 Applied Thermodynamics II
ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design
ME 327 Vibration
ME 328 Machine Design
ME 421 Mechanical Systems Lab
EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II
CE 304 Fluid Mechanics II
PR 311 Production Eng. for Mechanical Engineers
PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science
Track 2: Mechatronics

For E21 Batch 		ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory
ME 505 Advanced Control
ME 526 Introduction to Statistical Learning
ME 527 Mechatronic Systems Design
ME 529 Intelligent Robotic Systems Laboratory
CO 281 Programming for Engineers II
EE 281 Intro. to Electrical Eng. II
PR 311 Production Engineering for Mechanical Engineers
PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science
Track 2: Mechatronics

Up to E20 Batch 		ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory
ME 505 Advanced Control
CO 221 Digital Design
CO 222 Programming Methodology
CO 224 Computer Architecture
CO 321 Embedded Systems
EE 285 Electronics I
PR 311 Production Engineering for Mechanical Engineers
PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science
Track 3: Energy Systems ME 323 Applied Thermodynamics II
ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design
ME 327 Vibration
ME 329 Thermal Systems Design
ME 330 Energy Technology
ME 421 Mechanical Systems Laboratory
EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II
EE 380 Electrical Power and Machines
CE 304 Fluid Mechanics II
Track 4: Mechanical Eng. with Business ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design
ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory
EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II
MA 501 Accounting and Finance for Engineers
MA 503 Business Communications
MA 505 Business Law & Intellectual Property
MA 509 Marketing for Engineers
MA 522 Engineer as Entrepreneur
PR 311 Production Eng. for Mechanical Engineers

Credits to be earned to obtain BScEng with specialization in Mechanical Engineering1

Field of Specialization Courses/Projects Credits for BScEng. degree Credits for BScEng. degree with class honors
Mechanical Engineering Core courses Common core Engineering Science and design projects 58 86 58 92
Research Projects 03 09
Track Specific Core 25 25
Elective courses Technical Electives 08 16 12 22
General Electives 08 10
Total 102 114

1 In addition to 36 credits of courses offered in the General Programme ( first year).

Compliance with the Washington Accord (WA) requirements

Description Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Min. WA requirement
Mathematics/Basic Sciences and Computing (Core ) 32 32 32 32 25
Eng. Science and Design Design & Projects CC 25 80 25 80 25 83 25 75 25 75
TSC 6 6 6 3
Discipline specialization CC 28 28 28 28 25
TSC/TE 13 7 13 11
Everything else (CC and TSC) 8 14 11 8 NA
Complementary Studies (CS) Management/ Econ/Com CC 12 20 12 20 12 20 12 31 15 20
TSC/GE 3 3 3 14
Hum./Social Sci., Ethics CC 1 1 1 1 5
GE 4 4 4 4
General Electives (in addition to courses listed in CS) 6 6 3 6 NA
Technical Electives (in addition to courses listed in Eng. Science and Design ) 12 12 12 6 NA
Everything else - - - - 10
Total Credits 150 150 150 150 130

CC – Common Core; TSC - Track Specific Core Courses; TE – Technical Electives;

GE – General Electives

Track 1: Design

Track 2: Mechatronics

Track 3: Energy Systems

Track 4: Mechanical Engineering with Business

Note: ME 225 Mechanical Engineering Camp and Industrial Training are categorized under Eng. Science and Design.

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Revision: Effective from 2020 onwards for E/15 and E/16 batches

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