200 LEVEL

First Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

CVE211 Strength of Materials 3
ECP281 Engineering Computer Programming 2
EEE211 Electrical Engineering I 3
ELA201 Laboratory / Workshop Practice 2
EMA281 Engineering Mathematics I 2
ENS211 Engineering in Society 2
MEE211 Engineering Mechanics I 3
MEE221 Engineering Drawing 3
PRE211 Manufacturing Technology I 2
TOTAL 22

Second Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

CHE222 Material Science 3
EEE212 Electrical Engineering II 3
ELA202 Laboratory / Workshop Practice 2
EMA282 Engineering Mathematics II 4
MEE212 Engineering Mechanics II 3
MEE222 Engineering Drawing II 3
MTE292 Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering 2
PRE212 Manufacturing Technology II 2
TOTAL 22

MTE292: INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (2 CREDITS)5

Introduction to mechatronics systems - Measurement Systems, Control Systems, Microprocessor-

based Controllers. Sensors and Transducers – Performance Terminology – Sensors for Displacement,
Position and Proximity; Velocity, Motion, Force, Fluid Pressure, Liquid Level. Temperature, Light
Sensors – Selection of Sensors. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems – Directional Control Valves –
Rotary Actuators. Mechanical Actuation Systems – Cams – Gear Trains – Ratchet and Pawl – Belt and
Chain Drives – Bearings. Electrical Actuation Systems – Mechanical Switches – Solid State Switches –
Solenoids – DC Motors – AC Motors – Stepper Motors.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

300 LEVEL

First Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

EMA381 Engineering Mathematics III 3
MEE321 Engineering Drawing III 3
MEE351 Thermodynamics I 2
MTE301 Mechatronic Laboratory I 2
MTE311 Electrical Circuit Theory 3
MTE321 Signals & Systems 2
MTE341 Computer Software Engineering I 3
MTE361 Fluid Mechanics 2
MTE381 Technical Writing & Presentation 1
PRE311 Manufacturing Technology III 2
TOTAL 23

Second Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

EMA382 Engineering Mathematics IV 3
MTE302 Mechatronic Laboratory II 2
MTE312 Electromagnetic Theory 3
MTE322 Electronics I 2
MTE332 Computer Hardware Engineering 3
MTE342 Electromechanical Devices 3
MTE352 Materials Technology 2
MTE362 Mechanical Engineering Design 3
MTE372 Heat & Mass Transfer 2
SIWES Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme -
TOTAL 23

EMA381: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (3 CREDITS)1

1. Linear Algebra: n-dimensional vectors, addition, and scalar multiplication. Linear dependence
and independence of set vectors. Matrices; operations of addition, scalar multiplication and
product; determinants and their properties; sub matrices and rank; inverse of a matrix.
Theory of a system of linear equations, linear transformation and matrices, Eigenvalues and
eigenvectors of a matrix; eigen values of Hermitian, skey Hermitian and unitary matrices;
2. Analytic geometry: Plane polar coordinate, coordinate transformation. Solid geometry and
spheres and quadric surface. Spherical polar and cylindrical polar coordinates.
3. Functions of several variables: Mean value theorem for function of several variables, maxima
and minima, differentiation under the sign of integration. Jacobians.
4. Numerical Analysis: Numerical differentiation and quadratic formulae. Analytic and
numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Curve fitting and least squares. Further
on linear programming (simplex method).

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MEE321: ENGINEERING DRAWING III (3 CREDITS)2
Section and conventions. Auxiliary views. Pictorial drawings. Conventions. Practices and standards.
Drawing of machine elements. Working drawing. Pipe drawing. Fasteners, welding drawing. Building
drawing

MEE 351: THERMODYNAMICS I (2 CREDITS)

Systems, stages, property, interactions, equilibrium, cycle, point and path functions temperature,
etc. Thermodynamic Properties of Pure Substances: Perfect gas, specific and latent heats, equations
of state. Phases of pure substances – solids, liquids and gases. Phases Equilibria and changes in
critical point, properties of vapours, use of thermodynamics tables. Heat and Work Transfer: First
law of thermodynamics, general energy equation and Bernoulli’s equation. Engine cycles, air-
standard cycle, Otto-cycle, simple gas turbine cycle, Carnot cycle, heat pump, etc. Second law of
thermodynamics, entropy irreversibility.

MTE301: LABORATORY (2 CREDITS)2,3,4,5

Laboratory investigations and report submission on selected experiments and projects drawn from
Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering, viz-a-viz;
1. Pneumatics/Electro-Pneumatics
2. Hydraulics/Electro-Hydraulics
3. Electrical/Electronics
4. Sensorics
5. AC-motors
6. Open/Close loop Technology
7. Process Automation
8. Fieldbus Technology

MTE311/EEE311: ELECTRICAL THEORY (3 CREDITS)3

Electrical Fields: Fundamental Concepts, Energy Storage. Magnetic Circuits: Simple Calculation of
magnetic circuits, B-H curves and core losses. Inductance: self and mutual inductance, coupled
circuits, Transient and steady state response of circuits: RL, RC and RLC Circuits, free and forced
oscillation. Network analysis: Network theorems, mesh and model analysis.one and two- port
network: driving point functions, circuits’ parameters, interconnection and termination,
transformation.

MTE321: SIGNALS & SYSTEMS (2 CREDITS)5

System modelling. Analog signals. Convolution and correlation. Fourier and Laplace Transforms.
Random Processes. Sampled signals and systems. Discrete Fourier transforms. Z transforms, Analog
and Digital filters. Control strategies; Open-loop, feed forward and feedback control systems.
Stability, performance, and sensitivity analyses. Lag and Lead compensation. Frequency domain
design. PID controllers. Elements of nonlinear control.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE331: COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS)4,5

Introduction to software engineering fundamentals. Object oriented programming. Number

representations. Data structure and algorithms, Abstraction, modules and objects. Designing for
efficiency.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE361: FLUID MECHANICS (2 CREDITS)5

Physical properties of fluids. Fluid statics. Fluid motion; conservation laws and mass, momentum,
and energy. Introduction of fluid friction energy equation in viscious flow. Laminar flow; steady flow
in pipes, flow between parallel plates. Viscous flow theory and applications. Mechanical power
systems and operations. Drive requirements for mechanical equipment. Thermal and hydraulic
power systems. Introduction to heat exchangers.

MTE381: TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING (1 CREDIT)5

Principles of communication. Parts of technical reports. Introduction. Abstracts. Main body.

Conclusions and Recommendations. Tables. Figures. Graphs and illustrations. References.
Appendices. Writing the first draft. Revising the first draft. Content and Structure. Audiences,
Scientific and Technical prose. Spelling and Scientific terminology. Using numbers and symbols. Data:
Result analysis and display. Software support for various writing and graphic tasks. Use of Microsoft
power point. Preparation of curricula vitae, research, grant proposals, short talks and posters and
feasibility report. Writing a thesis.

PRE311: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY III (2 CREDITS)1

Working principles, size and specification, classification, principal parts, work–holding and driving
mechanisms of shaping, slotting, planing machines, turret and capstan lathes. Applications of
automatic and semi–automatic lathes. Milling operations and machines: types, cutters,
attachments, direct and simple indexing. Grinding machines and wheels: wheel characteristics,
selection, specification, etc. Various methods of grinding processes, speed and feed applied.
Welding of ferrous/non–ferrous metals and alloys, cast iron. Uses of brazing and soldering. Plastic
and powder metallurgy. Basic principles of pattern, mould, core making: their materials, allowances,
etc. Metal melting and casting.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

EMA382: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV (3 CREDITS)1
(1) Fourier Series: Periodic functions. Euler formula for coefficients in Fourier sine/cosine series of
a function. Even and odd functions and their Fourier series. Half range expansion.
Theoretical basis of Fourier series. Application to the solution of partial differential equations.
(2) Gamma, Beta and probability function (emphasis rather on the applications).
(3) Differential Equation: Equations of the form y” = f (x, y’). Linear second order equations
reducible to linear equation with constant coefficients. Series solution of differential
equation. Legendre’s differential equation and Legendre polynomials. Bessel’s differential
equation and Bessel functions of first kind; their properties and introduction to application.

Vector Field Theory. Scalar and vector fields; directional derivative; gradient of a scalar field;
divergence and curl of a vector field; del operator. Line, surface and volume integrals. Divergence
theorem of Gases and Stock’s theorem. Green’s theorem. Line integrals independent of path and
irrational vector fields.

MTE302: LABORATORY (2 CREDITS)2,3,4,5

Laboratory investigations and report submission on selected experiments and projects drawn from
Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Engineering, viz-a-viz;
1. Pneumatics/Electro-Pneumatics
2. Hydraulics/Electro-Hydraulics
3. Electrical/Electronics
4. Sensorics
5. AC-motors
6. Open/Close loop Technology
7. Process Automation
8. Fieldbus Technology

MTE312: ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3 CREDITS)3

Review of vector analysis. Electrostatic and magnetostatic. Simple boundary value problems. Field
marking. Dielectric and magnetic media. Time varying fields and Maxwell’s equations, plane waves.
Phenomena of reflection, refraction, standing waves and transmission of energy.

MTE322: ELECTRONICS I (2 CREDITS)4,5

Audio and RF electronics; Biasing and stability. Actual circuit and noise. Tuned load and differential
amplifiers. Oscillators, mixers, modulators and demodulators. Low noise amplifiers. Power
amplifiers. Phase-locked loops.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE332: COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEERING (3 CREDITS)4,5

Digital logic. Data representation. Digital components and signals. Combinational and sequential
logic design and realization. Microprocessor system design and programming. Simple and complex
programmable logic devices. Hardware description languages and introduction to VHDL. CPU design
and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)

MTE342: ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES (3 CREDITS)3

Magnetic circuits and magnetic materials, Transformers, Electromechanical-energy-conversion

principles; Rotating machines; Synchronous machines; Induction machines; DC machines; Variable
Reluctance machines and Stepping motors; Introduction to Power electronics; speed and torque
control.

MTE352: MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDITS)2

Metals: deformations, alloys, state diagrams, iron and non-iron alloys; Contact materials; damage of
materials.
1. Plastics: production and processing; characteristics and fields of applications.
2. Magnetic materials: structure, characteristics and applications.
3. Others: composite materials, ceramics, glasses, semiconductor materials.
4. Testing of materials.
5. Protection of the environment.
6. Waste disposal and recycling

MTE362: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN (3 CREDITS)2

The design process, design concepts, sensors and actuators, computer vision, digital data acquisition
and processing. The Analysis and Design of individual machine components; shafts, gears, chain
linkages, bearing keys. Keyways, belts, clutches, etc.
Components assemblies and machine systems.

MTE372: HEAT & MASS TRANSFER (2 CREDITS)2

Conduction: Steady and unsteady conduction; Numerical methods. Convection; Free and forced
convection for laminar and turbulent flows. Thermal radiation. Heat exchangers. Mass transfer
processes.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

400 LEVEL

First Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

EMA481 Engineering Mathematics V 3
MTE401 CAD/CAM/CNC Laboratory 2
MTE411 Measurement & Instrumentation 2
MTE421 Electronics II 3
MTE431 Control Engineering I 3
MTE441 Digital Systems & PLCs 3
MTE451 Computer Aided Manufacturing 2
MTE461 Sensors & Actuators 2
MTE491 Group Project 2
TOTAL 22

Second Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

SIWES Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme 6
TOTAL 6

EMA481: ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (3 CREDITS)1

1. Complex Variables. Complex functions of a real variable. Elementary functions of a complex variable.
Differentiation of complex variables. Cauchy-Riemann equations. Analytic and Harmonic functions.
Integration of complex variables. Cauchy’s theorem, poles and residues. Simple examples of expansion
in Taylor and Laurent series. Conformal mappings.

2. Integral Transforms: Laplace and Fourier transforms. Application to boundary value problems in
mathematical physics.

3. Introduction to Non-linear Differential Equation:

(a) Stability of linear systems and the phase portraits.

(b) Long time behavior of the solution of non-linear differential equations deduced from related
linear systems.
4. Calculus of Variations: Lagrange’s equation and applications. Hamilton’s principle and Geodesic
problems (formal proofs of the related theorems will not be required). Iso-perimetric problems.

(a) Probability: Probability laws, conditional probability and dependence of events. Discrete and
continuous probability distribution. The probability function; the density function and the
distribution function. Expected values; moments, standard distributions, binomial, Poison
normal.

(b) Statistics: Regression and Correlation: The method of least squares; linear and curvilinear
regression. Correlation, total, partial and multiple. Large sampling Theory: Sampling distribution
of mean, proportion, difference of means and proportion. Confidence interval for mean,
proportion, difference of two means and proportions.

5. Test of Hypothesis: Types I and II errors. Power of a test. Large sample-test concerning the
mean, proportion, difference of two means and proportions.

6. Quality control.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE401: CAD/CAM/CNC LABORATORY (2 CREDITS)5

Planning and design of Mechatronic part systems

1. CNC programming for Turn and Mill
2. Production of Mechatronics part systems

MTE411: MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION (2 CREDITS)3,5

Errors in measurements, classification and functional analysis, performance of instruments systems,
calibration. Control system components, amplifiers, sensing devices, pumps and controllers, error
detectors and output elements, instrumentation methods; measurements and recording of
dimensions, time, weight, frequency, temperature, pressure, etc. transducers, bridge and
potentiometer methods. Synchros, Hall effects, photovoltaic and moving iron transducers.
Instrument transformers, Pulse transformers, energy meters and metering, information storage
techniques, electronic instrumentation, digital technique, analog/digital signal processing. Survey of
modern instrumentation components. Nonlinear computing elements.

MTE421: ELECTRONICS II (3 CREDITS)3,5

Feedback oscillators and the Berkhausen criterion. Practical oscillator circuits; phase-shift,
wienbridge, Hartley, Colpitt, Crystal, etc. Frequency stability of oscillators. Ideal operational
Amplifier. Connection as non-inverting and inverting amplifier. The differential amplifier, transfer
characteristics of the differential amplifier (Differential amplifier as a modulator and multiplier).
Operational amplifier parameters (common-mode rejection ratio, offset voltages and currents etc.)
Class A, AB, B and push-pull power amplifiers. Analysis of power amplifiers and head sinks. Thermal
stabilization. Complimentary and quasi-complimentary output stages. Application of analogue
integrated circuits such as wideband amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, multiplier circuits,
voltage-controlled oscillators and phase locked loops. Design techniques for advanced analogue
circuits containing transistors and operational amplifiers.

MTE431: CONTROL ENGINEERING I (3 CREDITS)3,5

Introduction; Concepts of feedback control. Mathematical model of physical systems. Block
diagrams. Reduction techniques. Block diagram algebra. Signal flow graphs. Mason’s rule. Analysis
and design in S-plane. Steady state and transient response to step and ramp input. Use of P+ I, P + D
lag, lead and tacho compensators for improvement of overall response. Negative velocity and
positive acceleration feedback. Error rate damping. Stability analysis; Roulth’s stability criterion.
Frequency response methods using polar, Bode and Nichol’s methods. Nyqyist compensation.
Design of system with lead, lag, lead-lag compensators in frequency domain. System identification
from experimental data. Analog computing; basic computing element. Solutions of linear ODE.
Simulation of simple transfer functions. D.C Bias design. Analysis and design of single stage and
multiple stage amplifiers at low and high frequencies. Dealington pair, Cascoe amplifiers.
Bootstrapping. Negative feedback concepts and feedback amplifiers.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE441: DIGITAL SYSTEMS & PLCs (3 CREDITS)4,5
Digital representation of information and binary arithmetic. Position number system, binary coding
of alpha numeric characters in the computer, simple error detecting and correcting codes. (Parity
bits, Hamming codes). Arithmetic in various radio systems, binary arithmetic in combination logic.
Boolean algebra, switching function, truth tables, Karnaugh maps etc.; Properties of switching
functions; canonical forms, N and Nar designs; “don’t cares” minimization of multiple output
switching functions; introductory minimization of multiple output switching functions; simple
combinational circuit design; encoders, decoders, multiplexer, serial and parallel half and full adders,
etc. Hazards in combinational circuit and other design problems. Notion of feedback state and delay
in logic circuit; basic difference synchronous sequential circuits; illustration of the use of state
transition equations, diagrams, tables etc. in sequential logic by their use in defining the operation of
synchronized or clocked flip flops (such as r.s, JKT etc. flip flops). Edge triggered and master flip-
flops.

MTE451: COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING (2 CREDITS)5

In-depth study of some advanced technologies adopted by leading design and manufacturing
industries worldwide. Exploring rapid product development and technologies aimed at reducing
product development lead-time within a Design for Manufacture (DFM) context.

MTE461: SENSORS & ACTUATORS (2 CREDITS)3,5

Electrical Actuators: Review of Electrical Motors and their types, Motor Equations, Drivers, and
Control of DC Motors, Induction Motors, Synchronous Motors, and Stepper Motors. Hydraulic
Actuators: Pumps and its Different Types, Hydraulic Motors and Its Different Types, Valves and Its
Different Types, Power Supplies, Cylinders, Accumulators, Intensifiers, Lifts, Couplings, Torque
Converters. Hydraulic Circuit Design and Analysis.
Pneumatic Actuators: Compressors, Fluid Conditioners, Pneumatic Cylinders, Valves and Plugs, Basic
Pneumatic Circuit Design & Analysis, Accumulator system Analysis.
Motion Transducers: Potentiometer, Variable Inductance Transducers, Permanent Magnet
Transducers, Variable Capacitance Transducers, Piezoelectric Transducers, and Proximity
Transducers
Effort Sensors: Strain Gauges, Torque Sensors, Tactile Sensors

MTE491: GROUP PROJECT (2 CREDITS)5

Identifying problem requirements. Generating and evaluating design concepts; design and
fabrication. Design control software. Testing and debugging of systems. Documentation of design
and results.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

500 LEVEL

First Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

MTE501 Final Year Project 3
MTE511 Microcomputers & Microprocessor Systems 3
MTE521 Digital Signal Modelling 3
MTE531 Control Engineering II 2
MTE541 Computer Software II 2
MTE551 Introduction to Robotics 2
MTE561 Vibrations 2
MTE57* Optional Course 2
PRE571 Engineering Economics & Administration 3
TOTAL 22

Second Semester

Course Code Couse Title Credit

MTE502 Final Year Project 3
MTE512 Power Electronics & Drives 3
MTE522 Systems Modelling & Simulation 3
MTE552 Automation & Robotics 3
MTE572 Process Automation 2
MTE58* Optional Course 2
MTE582 MEMS & VLSI 3
MTE592 Automation Laboratory 2
PRE572 Engineering Management II 3
TOTAL 24

Optional Courses

Course Code Couse Title Credit

First Semester
MTE573 Micro-Fabrication Technology 2
MTE574 Computer Aided Product Modelling 2
MTE575 Machine Vision 2
MTE576 Lean Product Mgt. & Ind. Logistics 2
Second Semester
MTE583 Microcontroller & Embedded Systems 2
MTE584 Control Engineering III 2
MTE585 Mobile Robotics 2
MTE586 Renewable Energy Resources 2

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE511: MICROCOMPUTERRS & MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS (3 CREDITS)4,5

Hardwired logic contrasted with program logic. Microcomputer applications. Elements of

microcomputer architecture; bus, microprocessor, memory, input-output, peripherals. Single chip
and multichip microcomputers. Overview of available microcomputer systems. Internal architecture;
3-bus concept, microprocessor operation. Microprocessor instruction set; instruction format,
addressing modes; instructions execution. Comparison of available microprocessors. Machine
language, assembly language and high-level language programming. Synthesis of combinational logic
circuits with ROMS and PLAs. Review of classical approach to sequential circuit design. The
algorithmic state machine chart (ASM) method of representing sequential problems. Realization of
sequential circuits using MSI and LSI. Register transfer languages.

MTE521: DIGITAL SIGNAL MODELLING (3 CREDITS)3,5

The Concepts of sampling, quantization, and aliasing. Discrete time signals and systems, discrete
convolution, Z transforms, Z plane poles and zeros. Discrete Fourier transforms. Fast Fourier
Transform. Concept of digital filtering, types of digital filters and properties. Digital transfer
functions. One dimensional recursive and non-recursive filters. Spectral transforms and their
application in synthesis of high-pass and band-pass filters. Computer techniques in filter synthesis.
Realization of filters in hardware and software. Basic image processing concepts.

MTE531: CONTROL ENGINEERING II (2 CREDITS)5

Review of basic control theory. Analysis and design using Root’s locus. System optimization using
error criteria. Nonlinear systems. Describing and phase plane methods, multivariable systems,
advanced analog and hybrid computing.

MTE541: COMPUTER SOFTWARE II (2 CREDITS)4,5

Object oriented software design, implementation and testing. Team software specification and
management. Cross-platform tools and GUI development. Advanced software algorithms and
architecture. Software engineering practice and methods.

MTE551: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (2 CREDITS)5

Automation and Robotics. Robot Classification. Robot Specifications. Direct Kinematics:

Mathematical background. D-H representation. The Arm equation. Examples Inverse Kinematics: The
inverse kinematics problem and its solution. Tool configuration. Examples of various robots.
Introduction to Manipulator Dynamics: Lagrange’s Equation, Lagrange-Euler Dynamic Model. Use of
Sensors and Vision System in Robotic System.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

MTE561: VIBRATIONS (2 CREDITS)2,5

Mechanical systems with one and several degrees of freedom, free, forced, and damped vibrations.
Vibration problem solution by nodal analysis. Continuous systems, including exact and finite-
element methods. Approximate methods of solution; Computer solutions: Vibration Isolation and
absorption. Machine balancing.

PRE571: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATION (3 CREDITS)1

The management Environment: - Formation of a company, source of finance, money and credit.
Insurance, National Policies, GNP growth rate and prediction. Balance of payments. Legal liability
under company law, legal and contractual obligations to employees and the public, contractual
obligations.
Organization management: - principles of organization, span of control. Elements of organization.
Types. Principles of management. Schools of thought. Management by objectives.
Financial Management: - Accounting methods. Financial statement. Element of costing. Cost
planning and control. Budget and budgetary control. Cost reduction programmes. Depreciation
accounting. Valuation of assets.
Personnel Management: - Selection, recruitment and training. Job evaluation. Merit rating. Incentive
scheme. Trade union and collective bargaining.
Industrial psychology: - Individual and group behavior. The learning processes. Motivation and
morale. Influence of the industrial environment.

MTE512: POWER ELECTRONICS & DRIVES (3 CREDITS)3,5

Characteristics of semiconductor switches. Power conversion from AC to DC, DC to DC, DC to AC, AC

to AC. Applications of SCR and other thyristor devices: motor control, control of drives, heating, and
lighting. Mechanical relays, solid state relays and stepping motors.

MTE522: SYSTEMS MODELLING & ROBOTICS (3 CREDITS)5

System identification and characteristic. System modelling. Installation considerations; generation of

noise and its attenuation. Selection of equipment for particular applications. Review of currently
available products. Control elements. System analysis and design; industrial application. Interfacing
with programmable logic controllers and computers.

MTE552: AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS (3 CREDITS)5

Introduction to automation: Economics of Automation, Flow Lines, Mathematical Models, Storage

Buffers, Partial Automation, Balancing, Group Technology and Flexible Manufacturing.

Programmable Logic Controllers:

Introduction to PLCs, Advantages of PLCs, Ladder Logic Diagrams, Switching Logic. Components of
PLC, PLC Operating Cycle, Additional Capabilities of a PLC, Latches, Design Cases (Deadman Switches,

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

Conveyor, Accept/Reject Sorting), Addressing. PLC connection, PLC operation, Numbering, Event
based logic, sequential logic design, Advanced ladder logic functions. PLC Programming, Structured
text programming, Instruction list programming, Function block programming, Continuous control,
PLC data communication, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Selecting a PLC.

CNC Machines
General information, Operation, Control panel descriptions, Tool function, Practical application of
tool wear offset, feed function, spindle function, programming of CNC in absolute and incremental
systems, program creation, preparatory functions, CNC Programming, Computer assisted part
programming, automatically programmed tools (APT Programming System), CAD/CAM approach to
part programming, CAD/CAM application (turning problem, surface milling, machining of curved
surfaces.)

MTE572: PROCESS AUTOMATION (2 CREDITS)5

PLC programming higher functions

1. PLC-programming analogue in/outputs
2. 2-step controller
3. Basics in closed loop control
4. Closed loop temperature control
5. Closed loop pressure control
6. Closed loop flow control
7. Closed loop level control

MTE582: MEMS & VLSI (3 CREDITS)4,5

Basic micro electronic devices a brief review of the physics involved. Fabrication technology of
microelectronic devices. IC fabrication technology (CMOS). Silicon crystal growth, epitaxy. Ion
implantation, etching, chemical vapour deposition and photolithography. Silicon bulk and surface
micromachining technology for micro systems or MEMS.

MTE592: AUTOMATION LABORATORY (2 CREDITS)5

Partial Automation: Factory Automation Factory Automation study fields:

1. PLC programming level 1 - 3
2. Industrial communication - Fieldbus
3. DC/AC motor
4. SCADA - Touch panel
5. Assembly/disassembly or Mechatronics part systems

Full Automation Study fields:

1. Material/signal flow in a networked system
2. Installation and commissioning of a mechatronics system
3. Programming and communication in a mechatronics system

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

4. Maintenance and Trouble Shooting in a mechatronics system

PRE572: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT II (3 CREDITS)1

Resource Management: materials management. Purchasing methods. Contracts. Stores and
inventory control. Time value of money. Interest formulae. Rate of return. Methods of economic
evaluation. Selection between alternatives.
Planning/ Decision making: - Forecasting, planning, scheduling. Production control. Gantt chart.
C.P.M and PERT
Optimization: - Linear programming as an aid to decision-making. Elementary treatment of decision-
making policies under risk and uncertainties.
Transport and Materials Handling: - selection of transport media for finished goods, raw materials,
and equipment. Facility layout and location.
Basic principles of Work-Study: - Principles of motion economy. Ergonomics in the design of
equipment and process. Maintenance Engineering.

OPTIONAL COURSES

MTE573: MICRO-FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY (2 CREDITS)5

Crystal growth, thermal oxidation, photolithography, etching, diffusion, iron implantation, film
deposition, metallization, layout, process integration, IC manufacturing, MEMS, CAD tools for
microfabrication (e.g. SUPREM, PROLITH etc.). Future trends and challenges

MTE574: COMPUTER-AIDED PRODUCT MODELLING (2 CREDITS)5

Geometric reasoning. Solid modelling, feature extraction, grasping, tolerancing.

MTE575: MACHINE VISION (2 CREDITS)5

Advanced techniques and algorithms used in real-time computer vision and image processing
design.

MTE576: LEAN PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS (2 CREDITS)5

Material and information flows within a company, providing practical experience for all employees
involved in lean production projects, inventory minimization as an important basis for increased
productivity, the principle of pull production control, advantages compared to conventional
production control methods, types and function of different pull production control methods,
application of methods, Kanban – the classic pull principle, introduction to Value Stream Mapping
(VSM). Lean manufacturing, flow production, throughput time and inventories while increasing
flexibility, analysis of workplaces with the Standard Operation Sheet, adjusting the cycle times of
individual workplaces, flow and takt time production, avoidance of material transport with linear
and U layouts, • Structure and development of open-plan production, Line Back system, integration

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)

of logistic processes with kanban, flexible employee systems: relay and caravan systems,
multimachine operation. Quality control.

MTE583: MICROCONTROLLER & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (2 CREDITS)5

Microprocessor organization and interfacing: Memory interfacing. Hardware-software design of

microprocessor systems. Introduction to Embedded Microcomputer Systems. Architectures of
programmable digital signal processor. Programming for real-time performance. Design and
implementation of data scrambler and interfaces to telecommunications.

MTE584: CONTROL ENGINEERING III (2 CREDITS)5

Types of systems nonlinearities, small perturbation methods, describing functions, phase plane
analysis. Principles of sampled systems. Application of Z transforms. System performance and
stability. State space analysis of controlled systems. Online computer control. Derivation of digital
control algorithms. Microprocessor applications. Introduction to adaptive control; Hill climbing and
model reference, adaptive systems. Lyapunov analysis. Stability in nonlinear systems. System
identification and testing methods. Application of statistical correlation techniques.

MTE585: MOBILE ROBOTICS (2 CREDITS)5

Artificial intelligence programming techniques, basic problem-solving techniques, knowledge

acquisition and representation; artificial intelligent language (LISP and PROLOG). Computer
interface, machine learning, natural language understanding, knowledge-based and expert systems,
computer vision, robotics, relationship AI to software engineering and database methodology.
Societal impact of AI and robotics. Machine vision and pattern recognition. Applications of
identification trees, neural nets, genetics algorithms and other learning paradigms.

MTE586: RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES (2 CREDITS)5

Possible future scenarios for energy from conventional to renewable sources. Energy conservation
principles, energy distribution and system integration. Solar energy, hydro, wind and geothermal
energies. Biofuels and biomass, energy storage options in form of hydrogen, batteries, liquid fuels,
compressed gas using heat exchangers.

Teaching Mode: 1 (Faculty), 2 (Mechanical), 3 (Electrical), 4 (Computer), 5 (Mechatronics)