BS Mechanical Engineering

About The Program

A degree in Mechanical Engineering gives knowledge and skills to be involved in the design, development and manufacture of products, machines and mechanical engineering systems, including engines and turbines, land transport vehicles, ships, aircraft, building services (air-conditioning, pumps, fans), refrigeration systems,manufacturing processes and industrial plants. The phenomenal growth observed in automobile and aerospace industry, in the recent past, is primarily based on the advancement of Mechanical Engineering knowledge. BS Mechanical Engineering Department at C.U.S.T.Islamabad offers a unique opportunity to its students to specialize in the area of their interest by choosing a set of elective courses from: Thermal Sciences, Fluid Mechanics,Design and Manufacturing. To create confidence in the students, the BS Mechanical Engineering degree requires completion of a final year project which would typically involve solving an industrial problem by using knowledge and skills acquired during the program. The project is expected to add value to the industry. In order to produce graduates with well balanced personalities, general awareness of social issues and basic  reasoning capabilities are inculcated students, through a number a general courses in the area of humanities, social sciences, religion, ethics, language and communication skill, along with the core and elective courses of the discipline. In brief, the Department provides a highly conducive environment and an excitement driven approach that encourages creativity to accomplish results.

Admission Requirements

  • FSc/A-levels (pre-engineering) securing at least 60% marks in aggregate. In case of foreign qualification, equivalence from IBCC will be required OR
  • Diploma of Associate Engineer Examination in relevant discipline securing at least 60% marks in aggregate.
  • CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.

Degree Requirements

Area Cr. Hrs.
a) General Education Courses 38
b) Disciplinary or Major Courses 75
c) Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses 14
d) Field Experience / Internship 03
e) Capstone / Design Project 06
f) Community Service 00
Total 136

General Education Courses (38 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Calculus and Analytical Geometry MEG1513 03
Probability & Statistics MEG2523 03
Applied Physics MEG1312 02
Applied Physics Lab MEG1311 01
Functional English MEG1113 03
Expository Writing MEG1123 03
Islamic Studies MEG1012 02
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan MEG1022 02
Personal Grooming MEG1212 02
Sociology MEG1412 02
Information & Communication Technologies MEG1612 02
Information & Communication Technologies Lab MEG1611 01
Civics and Professional Ethics MEG2812 02
Entrepreneurship MEG2712 02
Applied Differential Equation MTME1043 03
Complex Variables & Transforms MTME2053 03
Project Management HMME4722 02

Disciplinary or Major Courses (75 Cr. Hrs.)

a–Foundation Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Workshop-I ME1801 01
Workshop-II ME1811 01
Engineering Materials ME2412 02
Thermodynamics-I ME1113 03
Engineering Statics ME1213 03
Engineering Dynamics ME2223 03
Mechanics of Materials-I ME2233 03
Fluid Mechanics-I ME2513 03
Manufacturing Processes ME3613 03
Engineering Mechanics Lab ME2221 01
Manufacturing Processes Lab ME3611 01

b–Breadth Courses (23 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Thermodynamics-II ME2123 03
Mechanics of Materials-II ME2243 03
Fluid Mechanics-II ME3523 03
Machine Design-I ME3043 03
Mechanics of Machines ME3033 03
Heat and Mass Transfer ME3133 03
Thermodynamics Lab ME2121 01
Mechanics of Materials Lab ME2241 01
Fluid Mechanics Lab ME3521 01
CAD Lab ME2081 01
Heat and Mass Transfer Lab ME3131 01

c–Depth Courses (22 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Machine Design-II ME3052 02
Internal Combustion Engines ME4142 02
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning ME4153 03
Mechanical Vibrations ME4253 03
Internal Combustion Engines Lab ME4141 01
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab ME4151 01
Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations Lab ME4261 01
Power Plants ME4173 03
Technical Elective* ME4xx3 03
Computer Aided Engineering ME3092 02
Computer Aided Engineering Lab ME3091 01

*Technical Elective Courses

Students are required to take 03 Cr. Hrs. as technical elective courses. A list of technical elective courses is given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Renewable Energy Technology ME4163 03
Gas Dynamics ME4533 03
Aerodynamics ME4543 03
Machining and Automation ME4623 03
Introduction to Mechatronics ME4423 03
Introduction to Robotics ME4443 03
CAD/CAM ME4073 03
Computational Fluid Dynamics ME4553 03
Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ME4703 03
Dynamics of Machinery ME4273 03
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies ME4633 03
Industrial Engineering ME4643 03
Refrigerants and Environment ME4183 03
Tribology ME4093 03
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering ME4783 03

d–Computer and Information Sciences - C&I (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Artificial Intelligence ME3793 03
Numerical Analysis ME3752 02
Numerical Analysis Lab ME3751 01

Interdisciplinary / Allied Courses (IDC) (14 Cr. Hrs.)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Basic Electrical Engineering EEME3702 02
Control Engineering EEME4742 02
Control Engineering Lab EEME4741 01
Health Safety & Environment HMME4761 01
Applied Chemistry CHME1012 02
Engineering Drawing & Graphics ME1011 01
Engineering Drawing & Graphics Lab ME1021 01
Basic Electrical Engineering Lab EEME3701 01
Instrumentation & Measurement ME3772 02
Instrumentation & Measurement Lab ME3771 01

Field Experience / Internship (03 Cr. Hrs.)

Each student is required to complete 8 weeks industrial internship training usually after 6th semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs.

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Field Experience / Internship ME4003 03

Capstone / Design Project (06 Cr. Hrs.)

Students are required to take 06 Cr. Hrs as two technical elective courses. A list of technical elective courses is given below:

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Design Project (Part-I) ME4913 03
Design Project (Part-II) ME4923 03

Community Service (VIS4000)

Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 4th semester which would be a prerequisite for the award of degree. It will be assessed as satisfactory (S) / unsatisfactory (US). In case of unsatisfactory, it will be done from scratch.

Semester - 1

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MEG 1113 Function English 3
MEG 1212 Personal Grooming 2
MEG 1513 Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3
MEG 1312 Applied Physics 2
MEG 1311 Applied Physics Lab 1
CHME 1012 Applied Chemistry 2
MEG 1612 Information & Communication Technologies 2
MEG 1611 Information & Communication Technologies Lab 1
ME 1801 Workshop-I 1

Semester - 2

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MTME 1043 Applied Differential Equation 3
MEG 1123 Expository Writing 3
MEG 1412 Sociology 2
ME 1213 Engineering Statics 3
ME 1011 Engineering Drawing & Graphics 1
ME 1021 Engineering Drawing & Graphics Lab 1
ME 1113 Thermodynamics-I 3
ME 1811 Workshop-II 1

Semester - 3

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MEG 2812 Civics and Professional Ethics 2
MEG 1022 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2
MEG 2523 Probability & Statistics 3
ME 2412 Engineering Materials 2
ME 2233 Mechanics of Materials-I 3
ME 2123 Thermodynamics-II 3
ME 2221 Engineering Mechanics Lab 1
ME 2121 Thermodynamics Lab 1

Semester - 4

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
MTME 2053 Complex Variables & Transforms 3
MEG 1012 Islamic Studies 2
MEG 2712 Entrepreneurship 2
ME 2223 Engineering Dynamics 3
ME 2243 Mechanics of Materials-II 3
ME 2081 CAD Lab 1
ME 2513 Fluid Mechanics-I 3
ME 2241 Mechanics of Materials Lab 1

Semester - 5

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
ME 3752 Numerical Analysis 2
ME 3751 Numerical Analysis Lab 1
ME 3033 Mechanics of Machines 3
ME 3043 Machine Design-I 3
ME 3613 Manufacturing Processes 3
ME 3611 Manufacturing Processes Lab 1
ME 3523 Fluid Mechanics-II 3
ME 3521 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1

Semester - 6

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
ME 3092 Computer Aided Engineering 2
ME 3091 Computer Aided Engineering Lab 1
ME 3052 Machine Design-II 2
ME 3133 Heat and Mass Transfer 3
ME 3131 Heat and Mass Transfer Lab 1
ME 3793 Artificial Intelligence 3
EEME 3702 Basic Electrical Engineering 2
EEME 3701 Basic Electrical Engineering Lab 1
ME 3772 Instrumentation & Measurement 2
ME 3771 Instrumentation & Measurement Lab 1

Semester - 7

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
EEME 4742 Control Engineering 2
EEME 4741 Control Engineering Lab 1
HMME 4761 Health Safety & Environment 1
ME 4153 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3
ME 4151 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab 1
ME 4xx3 Technical Elective 3
ME 4142 Internal Combustion Engines 2
ME 4141 Internal Combustion Engines Lab 1
ME 4913 Design Project-I 3

Semester - 8

Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs.
HMME 4722 Project Management 2
ME 4253 Mechanical Vibrations 3
ME 4261 Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations Lab 1
ME 4173 Power Plants 3
Sr. # Statement
  PEO-1 Applies knowledge and skills to provide sustainable solutions to challenging mechanical engineering problems in industry and academia.
  PEO-2 Demonstrates professional growth and exhibits continual improvement in learning modern engineering techniques and their application in practice.
  PEO-3 Makes positive contribution towards society by strong ethical values, communication skills and leadership.
Sr. # Learning Objective Statement
  PLO-1 Engineering Knowledge

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

  PLO-2 Problem Analysis

An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

  PLO-3 Design/Development of Solutions

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

  PLO-4 Investigation

An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

  PLO-5 Modern Tool Usage

An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

  PLO-6 The Engineer and Society

An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems.

  PLO-7 Environment & Sustainability

An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

  PLO-8 Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

  PLO-9 Individual and Team Work

An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings.

  PLO-10 Communication

An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

  PLO-11 Project Management

An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

  PLO-12 Lifelong Learning

An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.