Entry Requirements


Description
Passes in at least (5) subjects at the CSEC/GCE 'O' Level. Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry.
The Guyana Technical Examination Technician Certificate (G.T.E.E), Parts 1 and 11 in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications.
The G.T.E.E. Diploma in Science (Physics or Chemistry).
The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
The G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Applicants with five (5) subjects, but without passes in English or Mathematics or Physics, will be to write a Qualifying Examination. Applicants with Physics can take the Pre-University Physics.
Mature applicants (26 years or older in the year of admission) with the relevant technical qualifications and experience who have passed the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE) are eligible for admission into the programme.
Students who have successfully completed the Associate of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be eligible for advanced matriculation. (i.e. commencing Year 3) provided they have obtained one year of relevant work experience.
A Diploma in Industrial Engineering or its equivalent plus successful completion of Bridging courses (EMT2101/EMT1200 and EMT2201/EMT2100)

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC1104 Applied Mechanics I 3
ELE1111 Electrical Fundamentals 1 3 -
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese Course.
PHY1105 Physics For Engineers 3 -
MEC1105 Engineering Drawing 2
CHM1103 Chemistry Laboratory I 1
EMT1100 Engineering Mathematics I 3
CHM1102 Introduction to General Chemistry 3 -
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC1205 CAD Drawing 2
ELE1211 Electrical Fundamentals 11 3 -
ELE1214 Computational and Engineering Software 2
EMT1200 Engineering Mathematics II 3
MEC1212 Materials Technology 3 This course replaces MEC1202 which is no longer being offered.
MEC1204 Applied Mechanics II 3
MEC1202 Workshop and Maintenance Technology & Materials II 3 -
ENG1203 Technical Communication 4 -
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Slot for Chinese course.
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMT2100 Engineering Mathematics III 3
MEC2103 Theory of Machines I 3 -
MEC2102 Thermodynamics I 3
MNG1200 Business & Management Environment 4 -
MEC2104 Strength of Materials I 3 -
MEC2107 Workshop & Maintenance Technology & Metallurgy 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC2208 Mechanics of Fluids 3
MEC2203 Theory of Machines II 3 -
EMN2203 Supervisory Management 3
MEC2202 Thermodynamics II 3 -
MEC2209 Engineering Drawing & Design 3
MEC2204 Strength of Materials II 3 -
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC2300 Internship in Mechanical Engineering 2 -
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC3106 Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 3
YYY3101 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose one 3-credit course from any Faculty
EMT3100 Engineering Mathematics IV 3
MEC3101 Mechanics of Fluids I 3 -
MEC3108 Strength of Materials 111 2
MEC3107 Theory of Machines 111 2
ELE2117 Electrical Machines1 3 -
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC3206 Metallurgy 3
MEC3201 Mechanics of Fluids II 3 -
EMT3200 Engineering Mathematics V 3
MEC3208 Strength of Materials IV 2
EMN3202 Research Methods 3
ELE2217 Electrical Machines 11 3 -
MEC3207 Theory of Machines IV 2
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC3300 Internship in Mechanical Engineering 3 -
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
YYY4101 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose two courses from: MEC4101, MEC4102, MEC4103, MEC4105
MEC4106 Hydraulic Power & Machinery I 3 -
YYY4102 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose two courses from: MEC4101, MEC4102, MEC4103, MEC4105
MEC4111 Maintenance Engineering Management 1 2 -
MEC4107 Instrumentation & Process Control I 3 -
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC4206 Hydraulic Power & Machinery II 3 -
YYY4201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose two courses from: MEC4201, MEC4202, MEC4203, MEC4205
MEC4207 Instrumentation & Process Control II 3 -
MEC4211 Maintenance Engineering Management 11 2
YYY4202 Elective (3 credits) 3 Choose two courses from: MEC4201, MEC4202, MEC4203, MEC4205
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC4300 Internship in Mechanical Engineering 4 -
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MEC4001 Project 6
Industrial Attachment
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
IND3000M Industrial Attachment- Mechanical
IND3000 Industrial Attachment

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