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BSc.

Mechanical Engineering

The aim of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to educate knowledgeable engineering leaders for Africa capable of leading the industrialisation agenda on the African continent. Students will get a grounding in the core areas of Mechanical Engineering, be able to design solutions to problems in the domain and have the opportunity to explore the sub-themes of thermo-fluids, mechanics, design, and manufacturing. Students will also develop a strong ethical posture with a sense of responsibility and an innovation-oriented, problem-solving approach toward addressing Africa’s manufacturing, design, control, and energy challenges.

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Mechanical Engineering

Level 100

Semester One 
a. Calculus for Engineering
b. Written & Oral communication
c. Introduction to Engineering
d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1

Semester Two 
a. Computer Programming for Engineers
b. Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
c. Engineering Mechanics
d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
e. Leadership Seminar 1

Level 200

Semester One 
a. Physics: Electromagnetism
b. Applied Programming for Engineers
c. Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Manufacturing (CAM)
d. Thermodynamics
e. Leadership Seminar 2

Semester Two 
a. Circuits & Electronics
b. Material Science and Chemistry
c. Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
d. Text & Meaning
e. Leadership Seminar 3
f. Statistics for Engineering

Level 300

Semester One 
a. Electrical Machines
b. System Dynamics
c. Mechanics of Materials / Structural Engineering
d. Leadership 4 for Engineers
e. Instrumentation for Engineering

Semester Two 
a. Control Systems
b. Advanced Electrical Machines & Power OR Embedded Systems
c. Digital Systems Design
d. Communication Systems
e. Year 3 Group Project and Seminar

Level 400

Semester One 
a. Heat Transfer
b. Principles of Economics
c. Mechanics of Machines
d. Mechanical Engineering Elective
e. Elective

Semester Two 
a. Project Management & Professional Practice
b. Mechanical Engineering Elective
c. Manufacturing Processes
d. Senior Project 2 & Seminar

Activity Calendar

Featured Event: December 3, 2025

Christmas on the Hill
A festive end-of-year celebration featuring activities, music, and community bonding. This event brings together students, faculty, and staff to share in the holiday spirit before the break.