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Overall Programme Structure

The following figure depicts the overall structure of the Mechanical Engineering programme at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya.

How should you use this map?

  • This is a typical four-year map of a mechanical engineering undergraduate degree
  • Each square is clickable, and brings up more details of the subject
  • The colored squares indicate the Mechanical Engineering core curriculum (description of the color codes are accessible by scrolling down)
Legends/Colour Codes
Course Code (No. of Credits)
Course Name
Mathematics/Basic Sciences and Computing
Eng. Science and Design
Design & Projects
Discipline Specialization
Complementary Studies
Management/ Econ/ Communication
Humanities/ Social Science/ Ethics
General Electives
Technical Electives

General Programme in Engineering (Semesters 1 & 2)

The table describes the General Program structure of the Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at University of Peradeniya

The Programme Map
GP
  • Semester

    • 1
    GP 115 (3)
  • Calculus I
    • GP 109 (3)
  • Material Science
    • GP 110 (3)
  • Engineering Mechanics
    • GP 114 (3)
  • Engineering Drawing
    • GP 112 (3)
  • Engineering Measurements
    • GP 101 (3)
  • English I
    		•
    GP
  • Semester

    • 2
    GP 116 (3)
  • Linear Algebra
    • GP 106 (3)
  • Computing
    • GP 108 (3)
  • Electricity
    • GP 111 (3)
  • Elementary Thermodynamics
    • GP 113 (3)
  • Fundamentals of Manufacturing
    • GP 102 (3)
  • English II
    • (NON GPA)

    Mechanical Engineering Common Core (Semesters 3 & 4)

    The table describes the common core courses followed by all undergraduates of the Mechanical Engineering specialization during Semester 3 and Semester 4.

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    Level

    2

    		 Semester

    3
    EM 213 (2)
  • Probability and Statistics [CC]
    • EM 216 (3)
  • Differential Equations [CC]
    • CE 201 (3)
  • Mechanics of Materials [CC]
    • CE 202 (3)
  • Fluid Mechanics I [CC]
    • ME 221 (3)
  • Mechanics of Machines [CC]
    • ME 220 (3)
  • Eng. Design and Innovation [CC]
    • EE 280 (3)
  • Introduction to Elect. Eng I
    		•
    Semester

    4
    EM 217 (3)
  • Advanced Calculus [CC]
    • CE 207 (3)
  • Materials Science [CC]
    • ME 223 (3)
  • Applied Thermodynamics I [CC]
    • ME 224 (2)
  • Occupational Health and Safety [CC]
    • ME 225 (1)
  • Mechanical Engineering Camp [CC]
    • ME 222(3)
  • Design of Machine Elements [CC]
    • MA 205(3)
  • Management for Engineers [CC]
    • MA 210(1)
  • Eng. Ethics [CC]
    		•

    Specialization Programme in Mechanical Engineering

    The Specialization areas of the program are descrided under following sections

    Mechanical Engineering Specialization Programmes
    Design
    Mechatronics
    Energy Systems
    Mechanical Eng. with Business

    Track 1: Design (General Mechanical Engineering)

    The design track provides the necessary fundamental knowledge and skills required for a well-rounded engineer who could fit into a broad range of career opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering. As such, this can be considered as the traditional mechanical engineering specialization programme. The 25 credit track specific core courses provide a deep exposure to broad areas of mechanical engineering.

    Track specific Core Courses No of Credits
    ME 323 Applied Thermodynamics II3
    ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Design3
    ME 327 Vibration3
    ME 328 Machine Design3
    ME 421 Mechanical Systems Lab1
    EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II 3
    CE 304 Fluid Mechanics II3
    PR 311 Production Engineering for Mechanical Engineers3
    PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science3

    In addition, several Technical Elective courses will also be offered under related topics

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    Level

    3

    		 Semester

    5
    EM 317 (3)
  • Computational Methods [CC]
    • ME 320 (3)
  • Dynamics of Mech. Systems [CC]
    • ME 322 (1)
  • Mech. Eng. Laboratory [CC]
    • CE 304(3)
  • Fluid Mechanics II
    • ME 323(3)
  • Applied Thermodynamics II
    • ME 321(3)
  • Control Systems [CC]
    • ME 326 (1)
  • Introduction to Research Methods [CC]
    • MA 520 (2)
  • Economics for Engineers [CC]
    		•
    Semester

    6
    ME 327 (3)
  • Vibration
    • PR 311 (3)
  • Production Eng. for Mech. Engineers
    • ME 324 (3)
  • Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design [CC]
    • ME 325 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Group Projects [CC]
    • ME 328 (3)
  • Machine Design
    • EE 281 (3)
  • Introduction to Elect. Eng II
    • Technical Electives (3)
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Level

    4

    		 Semester

    7
    ME 421 (1)
  • Mech. Systems Lab
    • ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • PR 408 (3)
  • Industrial Eng. and Decision Science
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Semester

    8
    ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)

    Track 2: Mechatronics

    Mechatronics is the synergetic integration of Electronics, Electrical Systems and Computer Engineering into Mechanical Engineering in order to create smart machines. This track is offered for students who wish to combine a firm foundation in mechanical engineering with a specialization in Mechatronics.

    The 25 credit track specific core courses provides the students with a deep exposure in the area of Mechatronics. The inter-disciplinary approach in offering courses under this track provides a strong foundation in the related topics and opens up a completely new dimension to the engineering education. Further, students who opt to specialize in Mechatronics are required to select projects in the area of Mechatronics under the courses ME 325 and ME 420.


    For E21 Batch.

    Track specific Core Courses No of Credits
    ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory2
    ME 505 Advanced Control2
    ME 526 Introduction to Statistical Learning 3
    ME 527 Mechatronic Systems Design 3
    ME 529 Intelligent Robotic Systems Laboratory3
    CO 281 Programming for Engineers II3
    EE 281 Intro. to Electrical Eng. II 3
    PR 311 Production Engineering for Mechanical Engineers3
    PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science3

    Up to E20 Batch.

    Track specific Core Courses No of Credits
    ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory2
    ME 505 Advanced Control2
    CO 221 Digital Design3
    CO 222 Programming Methodology3
    CO 224 Computer Architecture3
    CO 321 Embedded Systems3
    EE 285 Electronics I3
    PR 311 Production Engineering for Mechanical Engineers3
    PR 408 Industrial Engineering and Decision Science3

    In addition, several Technical Elective courses will also be offered under related topics

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    Level

    3

    		 Semester

    5
    EM 317 (3)
  • Computational Methods [CC]
    • ME 320 (3)
  • Dynamics of Mech. Systems [CC]
    • ME 322 (1)
  • Mech. Eng. Laboratory [CC]
    • ME 321(3)
  • Control Systems [CC]
    • ME 326 (1)
  • Introduction to Research Methods [CC]
    • MA 520 (2)
  • Economics for Engineers [CC]
    • CO 221 (3)
  • Digital Design [CC]
    • CO 222 (3)
  • Programming Methodology [CC]
    		•
    Semester

    6
    ME 505 (2)
  • Advanced Control
    • PR 311 (3)
  • Production Eng. for Mech. Engineers
    • ME 325 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Group Projects [CC]
    • CO 224 (3)
  • Computer Architecture [CC]
    • EE 285 (3)
  • Electronics 1 [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Level

    4

    		 Semester

    7
    ME 422 (2)
  • Mechatronics Systems Lab
    • ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • PR 408 (3)
  • Industrial Eng. and Decision Science
    • CO 321 (3)
  • Embedded Systems [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Semester

    8
    ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)

    Track 3: Energy Systems

    Meeting the growing worldwide demand for energy while overcoming the environmental impact and the scarcity of conventional sources will be the biggest challenge for future engineers. In order to prepare our graduates to face this challenge through sustainable engineering solutions, the department has introduced this specific track on Energy Systems.

    The Energy Systems track is a 25 credit in-depth study on the related topics of multi-disciplinary interests. This track includes courses covering both technical aspects of energy generation and utilization as well as related practical aspects, which are not typically covered in a traditional mechanical engineering programme. Further, students who opt to specialize in Mechatronics are required to select projects in the area of Energy Systems under the courses ME 325 and ME 420.

    Track specific Core Courses No of Credits
    ME 323 Applied Thermodynamics II3
    ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Design3
    ME 327 Vibration3
    ME 329 Thermal Systems Design3
    ME 330 Energy Technology3
    ME 421 Mechanical Systems Laboratory1
    EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II3
    EE 380 Electrical Power and Machines3
    CE 304 Fluid Mechanics II3

    In addition, several Technical Elective courses will also be offered under related topics

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    Level

    3

    		 Semester

    5
    EM 317 (3)
  • Computational Methods [CC]
    • ME 320 (3)
  • Dynamics of Mech. Systems [CC]
    • ME 322 (1)
  • Mech. Eng. Laboratory [CC]
    • CE 304(3)
  • Fluid Mechanics II
    • ME 323(3)
  • Applied Thermodynamics II
    • ME 321(3)
  • Control Systems [CC]
    • ME 326 (1)
  • Introduction to Research Methods [CC]
    • MA 520 (2)
  • Economics for Engineers [CC]
    		•
    Semester

    6
    ME 330 (3)
  • Energy Technology
    • ME 329 (3)
  • Thermal Systems Design
    • ME 324 (3)
  • Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design [CC]
    • ME 325 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Group Projects [CC]
    • EE 281 (3)
  • Introduction to Elect. Eng II
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Level

    4

    		 Semester

    7
    ME 421 (1)
  • Mech. Systems Lab
    • EE 380 (3)
  • Electrical Power and Machines
    • ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Semester

    8
    ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)

    Track 4: Business

    Creation of new business opportunities is key in economic development of a country. Engineers have a greater role to play in realizing this by generating novel business ideas through innovative technological developments. In order to support this global need, with the aim of promoting Technopreneurship among engineering graduates, the department offers this track as a unique combination of mechanical engineering with business and management. Adding a new dimension into mechanical engineering education in Sri Lanka, the department offers this specialization in collaboration with the department of Engineering Management.

    The students who opt to follow this track will get a unique opportunity to complement their technical expertise with solid foundation in business and management aspects. As such, the 25 credit in-depth study on both technical and business and management concepts under this track will equip the students with the necessary skills to start their own businesses or take on leadership and managerial roles in the industry.

    Track specific Core Courses No of Credits
    ME 324 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Design3
    ME 422 Mechatronic Systems Laboratory 2
    EE 281 Introduction to Electrical Eng. II3
    MA 501 Accounting and Finance for Engineers 3
    MA 503 Business Communications3
    MA 505 Business Law & Intellectual Property 3
    MA 509 Marketing for Engineers3
    MA 522 Engineer as Entrepreneur3
    PR 311 Production Eng. for Mechanical Engineers3

    In addition, several Technical Elective courses will also be offered under related topics

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    Level

    3

    		 Semester

    5
    EM 317 (3)
  • Computational Methods [CC]
    • ME 320 (3)
  • Dynamics of Mech. Systems [CC]
    • ME 322 (1)
  • Mech. Eng. Laboratory [CC]
    • ME 321(3)
  • Control Systems [CC]
    • ME 326 (1)
  • Introduction to Research Methods [CC]
    • MA 520 (2)
  • Economics for Engineers [CC]
    • MA 503 (3)
  • Business Communications
    • MA 522 (3)
  • Engineer as Entrepreneur
    • Semester

    6
    PR 311 (3)
  • Production Eng. for Mech. Engineers
    • ME 324 (3)
  • Finite Element Analysis for Mech. Design [CC]
    • ME 325 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Group Projects [CC]
    • EE 281 (3)
  • Introduction to Elect. Eng II
    • MA 501 (3)
  • Accounting and Finance for Engineers
    • MA 509 (3)
  • Marketing for Engineers
    		•
    Level

    4

    		 Semester

    7
    ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • ME 422 (2)
  • Mechatronics Systems Lab
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)
    Semester

    8
    ME 420 (3)
  • Mech. Eng. Research Project [CC]
    • MA 505 (3)
  • Business Law & Intellectual Property
    • Technical Electives
    General Electives (Non GPA)