Mechanical Engineering Department
Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum Document
Prepared On: 3rd of February 2016
Revised On: 20th of February 2018
Curriculum Approved by:
ACK College Curriculum Committee
Foreword
In this document, a curriculum for Diploma of Mechanical Engineering is
explained. This diploma is designed to be offered by the Mechanical
Engineering Department of the School of Engineering at the Australian
College of Kuwait – ACK.
The diploma program is a (60) Credit Hour (CH) program with an additional
3CH internship unit. All units offered by this program are mandatory except
for the internship unit which is optional. The (60) CH of this program are
distributed among the (4) academic semesters, (15) CH each.
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PROGRAM STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES
GENERAL ENGINEERING LEARNING OUTCOMES
For the Engineering Diplomas, graduates will have the ability to:
a. Apply science and engineering fundamentals and industry-standard
hardware and software tools to solving problems.
b. Prepare and conduct tests in the practice area, and analyze and
interpret data.
c. Perform tasks and procedures in a support role.
d. Read and produce engineering drawings.
e. Understand and apply relevant standards and codes of practice.
f. Identify and apply engineering design principles of a standardized
nature.
g. Appreciate and apply the principles of health and safety in the
workplace.
h. Recognize the impact of engineering practice in global, economic,
environmental and societal contexts.
TECHNICAL LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1. Safely use workshop tools, welding, and machining equipment to
fabricate basic mechanical engineering components.
2. Explain fundamentals of turbines, boilers, compressors, pumps, and
refrigeration systems.
3. Recognize basics of piping systems and turbo-machinery.
4. Select and troubleshoot pumps and valves.
5. Apply the mechanical engineering aspects of energy management
systems and HVAC.
6. Apply the fundamentals of electrical engineering and mechatronics to
mechanical engineering designs.
7. Explain the properties of materials relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
8. Prepare basic mechanical engineering designs.
9. Explain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
10. Identify different types of machine failures, conduct root cause analysis
and condition monitoring.
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Units Distribution
The diploma of Mechanical Engineering includes (20) units, each equivalent to (3)
Credit Hours (CH), distributed among four academic semesters as follows:
Semester 1
Pre- Delivery
Unit Code Unit name Credits
Requisite Lect. Lab.
15FFSP110 English for Engineering N/A 3 3 0
15FMAT116 Engineering Mathematics I N/A 3 3 0
15FMAT119 Applied Physics N/A 3 3 2
Mechanical Engineering Technology:
15FMCE110 N/A 3 3 0
Ethics and Practices
15FMCE111 Engineering Drawings I N/A 3 3 0
Semester 2
Pre- Delivery
Unit Code Unit name Credits
Requisite Lect. Lab.
15FMCE120 Mechanical Engineering Workshop I 15FMCE110 3 0 3
15FMAT127 Engineering Mathematics II 15FMAT116 3 3 0
15FMAT116
15FMCE121 Thermal Engineering 3 3 2
15FMAT119
15FMCE122 Mechanical Engineering Materials 15FMCE110 3 3 2
Introduction to Electrical Equipment and 15FMAT116
15FMCE123 3 3 2
Components 15FMAT119
Semester 3
Pre- Delivery
Unit Code Unit name Credits
Requisite Lect. Lab.
15FMCE111
15FMCE210 3D-CAD Modeling 3 3 0
15FMCE122
15FMCE211 Engineering Fluids and Applications 15FMCE121 3 3 2
15FMCE212 Mechanical Engineering Workshop II 15FMCE120 3 0 3
15FMAT127
15FMCE213 Engineering Mechanics 3 3 2
15FMAT119
15FMCE214 Preventive Maintenance Techniques 15FMCE122 3 3 0
Semester 4
Pre- Delivery
Unit Code Unit name Credits
Requisite Lect. Lab.
15FMCE220 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 15FMCE211 3 3 2
Pumps and Valves: Selection and
15FMCE221 15FMCE211 3 3 0
Troubleshooting
15FMCE213
15FMCE222 Introduction to Mechatronics 3 3 2
15FMCE123
15FMCE223 Energy Management 15FMCE211 3 3 2
15FMCE224 Engineering Project (PBL) 15FMCE212 3 0 3
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Units Description
Semester (1)
1. 15FFSP110 – English for Engineering [ 3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab ]
English for Engineering is a one semester unit designed to meet the needs of students
in the Engineering Department to research and write extensively. It aims to equip
students with the necessary skills and strategies to research and source reliable
academic and engineering articles and read these sources to effectively identify and
synthesize relevant information and incorporate these ideas in a review report. Within
the review report, students will be expected to critically analyze the pertinent issues
appropriate to their chosen topic and support their research question while adhering to
the academic requirements of text structure, format and referencing.
Prerequisite: None
2. 15FMAT116 – Engineering Mathematics I [3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
This unit covers essential training in indices, standard form and engineering
notations, algebra, solving simultaneous equations, solving quadratic equations,
inequalities, logarithms, exponential functions, areas of common shapes, circles,
volumes and surface areas of common solids, irregular areas and volumes and
mean values of waveforms, introduction to trigonometry, trigonometric waveform,
trigonometric identities and equations, complex numbers.
Prerequisite: None
3. 15FMAT119 – Applied Physics [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers measurement, units, accuracy, scalars, vectors, resultants and
components of vectors, linear motion, momentum, impulse, forces, moments, work,
energy, power, friction, and thermal expansion, and atomic model, experiment planning
and reporting.
Prerequisite: None
4. 15FMCE110 – Mechanical Engineering Technology: Ethics and
Practices
[3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
In this unit, students explore the role of engineers in ethically developing and
maintaining sustainable socio-technical systems. They holistically investigate
environmental, social, cultural and global impacts arising from use of renewable and
non-renewable energy and resources. Students review mechanical engineering projects
to assess their sustainability and also review professional capabilities expected of
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engineering associate. They evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop
personal improvement plans. This unit also describes the performance outcomes, skills
and knowledge required to manage own performance and professional development.
Particular emphasis is given on setting and meeting priorities, analysing information and
using a range of strategies to develop further competence. The unit covers accessing,
inputting and storing information used in manufacturing, engineering or related
environments, using computing technology.
Prerequisite: None
5. 15FMCE111 – Engineering Drawings I [3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
This unit covers demonstration and practice in surface identification and projection
techniques, orthographic multi-views projection, missing views, dimensioning,
sectioning, axonometric projection, fits and tolerances, instrument drawing and
computer-aided applications.
Prerequisite: None
Semester (2)
6. 15FMCE120 – Mechanical Engineering Workshop I [3CH, 0 Lec, 3 Lab]
This unit covers engineering workshop safety, hand tools, and fundamental aspects
of different welding techniques. It includes the implementation and practicing of
such safety rules and the identification of engineering hand tools and demonstration
of their correct use to engineering standards.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE110
7. 15FMAT127 – Engineering Mathematics II [3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
This unit covers essential training in functions and their curves, introduction to
differentiation, methods of differentiations, some application of differentiation,
logarithmic differentiation, standard integration, integration using algebraic
substitutions, area under and between the curves, volumes of solids revolution,
vectors and the theory of matrices and determents.
Prerequisite: 15FMAT116
8. 15FMCE121 – Thermal Engineering [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers the application of thermodynamic principles to engineering
applications. It includes sustainability issues; fundamental scientific principles;
thermodynamics properties of gases and liquids; heat transfer; closed and open
systems; continuity, enthalpy and energy transfers related to compressors, boiler s,
turbine heat exchangers, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pump performance
Prerequisite: 15FMAT116 & 15FMAT119
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9. 15FMCE122 – Mechanical Engineering Materials [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit provides students with a systematic and coherent framework for
understanding the classification, properties, selection and use of materials in
engineering. It also covers the effects of environment on engineering materials;
principles of failure analysis; classification of materials and justification of the
selection of materials and the factors that guide adoption of materials for particular
purposes.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE110
10. 15FMCE123 – Introduction to Electrical Equipment and Components
[3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers the context of electrical equipment and supply, reviews functions
and features of devices, determines electrical supply and studies equipment and
components required for engineering-related tasks. The unit also analyzes electrical
motors and their control options for suitability. It teaches estimate power factor
requirements for engineering applications and examines engineering application
control.
Prerequisite: 15FMAT116 & 15FMAT119
Semester (3)
11. 15FMCE210 – 3D – CAD Modeling [3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
This unit covers 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) environment using SolidWorks,
creating and modifying 3D solid models, and producing output from the 3D model. It
also includes the use of region and solid modeling techniques, section views, pre-
drawn library files, extraction of properties and application of basic rendering
techniques.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE111 & 15FMCE122
12. 15FMCE211– Engineering Fluids and Applications
[3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit provides students with an introduction to principal concepts, methods, and
applications of fluid mechanics. Topics covered in this unit are properties of gases
and liquids, fluid statics and dynamics, mass and momentum conservation for
moving fluids, and flow through pipes. It also covers principles of turbo -machinery.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE121
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13. 15FMCE212 – Mechanical Engineering Workshop II
[3CH, 0 Lec, 3 Lab]
This unit covers basic bench work operations such as layout and mark dimensions,
filing, cutting, tapping, shaping, drilling, cutting with hacksaw; and check ing the
components for conformance to specifications. Also, it covers knowledge and skills
to perform butt welds, fillet welds and corner welds with Manual Meta l Arc welding
(MMA), Inert Gas Welding (MIG) and Gas welding processes on mild steel plate to
engineering welding and safety standards.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE120
14. 15FMCE213 – Engineering Mechanics [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers the application of mechanics to devices, machines and systems
and their components in order to identify key mechanical properties. It includes a
range of basic analyzes of static and dynamic loads and moments, stresses and
deflections, velocities and accelerations.
Prerequisite: 15FMAT127 & 15FMAT119
15. 15FMCE214 – Preventive Maintenance Techniques
[3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers the implementation of preventative maintenance strategy for a
manufacturing enterprise. This unit may apply to a range of predictive or proactive
maintenance strategies within a manufacturing environment. Topics include types of
maintenance, failure detection and analysis, failure root cause analysis, condition
monitoring and predictive maintenance, computerized maintenance management
systems (CMMS), failure mode and effects analysis, equipment and operation
management.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE122
Semester (4)
16. 15FMCE220 – Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers setting up and selecting components associated with single linear
hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This unit refers to simple hydraulic and
pneumatic circuits containing single linear actuators and motors.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE211
17. 15FMCE221 – Pumps and Valves: Selection and Troubleshooting
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[3CH, 3 Lec, 0 Lab]
This unit covers basic concepts of pumps and valves which are the major
components in all mechanical systems found in industrial plants, refineries, and
petroleum sectors. It covers different types of pumps and valves, factors affecting
pumps performance, pumps selection, types and function of different valves, and
troubleshooting of pumps and valves.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE211
18. 15FMCE222 – Introduction to Mechatronics [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers the design, selection, analysis, and control of systems that combine
mechanical elements with electronics components, including computers and
or/microcontrollers. The unit focuses on essential topics in mechatronics including
analog and digital devices, modeling and control of electro-mechanical systems,
sensors, actuators and their applications to mechatronic systems
Prerequisite: 15FMCE123, 15FMCE213
19. 15FMCE223 – Energy Management [3CH, 3 Lec, 2 Lab]
This unit covers basic concepts in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in
relation to green buildings. Topics include heat transfer, energy resources, thermal
comfort, building management systems, energy auditing and management.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE211
20. 15FMCE224 – Engineering Project (PBL) [3CH, 0 Lec, 3 Lab]
In this Project Based Learning unit, students will apply the knowledge and skills they
have developed throughout their diploma program to a capstone project
implemented in the workshop. They will manage the project, identify and apply
required technical knowledge, develop a project problem definition from a loosely
formed client brief and produce detail drawings and documentation. Stu dents will
demonstrate a system approach to design activities incorporating sustainability
principles. They will operate in an ethical manner, communicate effect ively and
provide evidence of professional conduct and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Prerequisite: 15FMCE212
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School of Engineering
Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
Flowchart of Prerequisites
EDMF15
Semester 1
Mechanical Engineering
English for Engineering Engineering drawings
Applied Physics Technology: Ethics and
Engineering Mathematics I I
(15FMAT119) Practices
(15FFSP110) (15FMAT116) (15FMCE111)
(15FMCE110)
Semester 2
Introduction
Introduction to
to Mechanical
Mechanical
Engineering
Engineering Mechanical
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Electrical
Electrical Equipment
Equipment Thermal
Thermal Engineering
Engineering Engineering
Engineering Workshop
Workshop
Mathematics
Mathematics IIII Materials
Materials
and
and Components
Components (15FMCE121)
(15FMCE121) II
(15FMAT127)
(15FMAT127) (15FMCE122)
(15FMCE122)
(15FMCE123)
(15FMCE123) (15FMCE120)
(15FMCE120)
Semester 3
Mechanical
Mechanical Preventive
Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance
Engineering
Engineering Fluids
Fluids and
and
Engineering
Engineering Workshop
Workshop Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Mechanics Techniques
Techniques 3D-CAD
3D-CAD Modeling
Modeling
Applications
Applications
IIII (15FMCE213)
(15FMCE213) (15FMCE214)
(15FMCE214) (15FMCE210)
(15FMCE210)
(15FMCE211)
(15FMCE211)
(15FMCE212)
(15FMCE212)
Semester 4
Pumps
Pumps and
and Valves:
Valves:
Engineering
Engineering Project
Project Introduction
Introduction to
to Hydraulic
Hydraulic and
and
Energy
Energy Management
Management Selection
Selection and
and
(PBL)
(PBL) Mechatronics
Mechatronics Pneumatic Systems
Pneumatic Systems
(15FMCE223)
(15FMCE223) Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
(15FMCE224)
(15FMCE224) (15FMCE222)
(15FMCE222) (15FMCE220)
(15FMCE220)
(15FMCE221)
(15FMCE221)
