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.
Foundation Courses 33
Natural Science Courses 20
Computing Courses 03
Breadth Courses 25
Depth Courses 14
Humanities Courses 15
Management Science Courses 05
Inter Departmental Engineering Electives (IDEE) 09
Design Project 06
Internship 00
Community Work 00
Total 136

Foundation Courses (33 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Engineering Materials ME1413 3
Workshop I ME1801 1
Workshop II ME1811 1
Thermodynamics I ME1113 3
Engineering Drawing & Graphics ME1011 1
Engineering Drawing & Graphics Lab ME1021 1
Engineering Statics ME1213 3
Engineering Dynamics ME2223 3
Mechanics of Materials I ME2233 3
Fluid Mechanics I ME2513 3
Mechanics of Machines ME2033 3
Precision Engineering & Metrology ME3312 2
Manufacturing Processes ME3613 3
Engineering Mechanics Lab ME2221 1
Manufacturing Processes Lab ME3611 1
Precision Engineering & Metrology Lab ME3311 1

Natural Science Courses (20 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Calculus and Analytical Geometry MTME1013 3
Applied Differential Equation MTME1043 3
Complex Variables and Transforms MTME2053 3
Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis MTME2063 3
Engineering Statistics MTME3073 3
Applied Physics PHME1012 3
Applied Physics lab PHME1011 1
Applied Chemistry CHME1012 2

Computing Courses (3 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Computer Systems & Programming CSME1012 2
Computer Systems & Programming Lab CSME1011 1

Breadth Courses (25 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Thermodynamics II ME2123 3
Mechanics of Materials II ME3243 3
Fluid Mechanics II ME3523 3
Machine Design I ME3043 3
Machine Design II ME3052 2
Heat and Mass Transfer ME3133 3
Thermodynamics Lab ME2121 1
Mechanics of Materials Lab ME3241 1
Fluid Mechanics Lab ME3521 1
Computer Aided Designing (CAD) Lab ME3081 1
Heat and Mass Transfer Lab ME3131 1
Introduction to FEM ME3062 2
Introduction to FEM Lab ME3061 1

Depth Courses (14 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Internal Combustion Engines ME4142 2
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning ME4153 3
Mechanical Vibrations ME4253 3
Internal Combustion Engines Lab ME4141 1
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab ME4151 1
Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations Lab ME4261 1

Humanities Courses (15 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
English-I HMME1013 3
English-II HMME1023 3
English-III HMME3033 3
Pakistan Studies HMME1002 2
Islamic Studies/Ethics HMME1012 2
Social Science HMME3xx2 2

Management Science Courses (5 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Management Elective-I HMME3xx2 2
Management Elective-II HMME4xx2 2
Health, Safety & Environment HMME3761 1

Inter Departmental Engineering Electives (IDEE) (9 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Electrical Engineering EEME2742 2
Electrical Engineering Lab EEME2741 1
Electronics Engineering EEME2752 2
Electronics Engineering Lab EEME2751 1
Control Engineering EEME4012 2
Control Engineering Lab EEME4011 1

Mechanical Engineering Electives (6 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.
Renewable Energy Technology ME4163 3
Gas Dynamics ME4533 3
Aerodynamics ME4543 3
Machining & Automation ME4623 3
Introduction to Mechatronics ME4423 3
Introduction to Robotics ME4443 3
Computational Fluid Dynamics with lab ME4553 3
CAD/CAM ME4073 3
Computational Fluid Dynamics with lab ME 4553 3
Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ME4703 3
Dynamics of Machinery ME4273 3
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies ME4633 3
Industrial Engineering ME4643 3
Refrigerants and Environment ME4183 3
Tribology ME4093 3
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering ME4783 3
Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles ME4703 3

Management Elective Courses (04 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Engineering Economics HMME3712 2
Project Management HMME4732 2
Project Management HMME4722 2
Productions and Operations Management HMME4772 2
Entrepreneurship HMME4782 2

Design Project (6 Cr. Hrs)

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Design Project (Part I) EE4913 3
Design Project (Part II) EE4923 3

Industrial Internship (ME4000)

Each student is required to complete an 8-week industrial internship training usually after 6 semesters or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs. The internship shall be graded as pass/fail.

Community Work (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.

CGPA Requirement

A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

Program Duration

This is a four-year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The summer semester will be utilized for internship or deficiency courses. The maximum duration to complete BS Mechanical Engineering degree is 07 years.

Semester - 1

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
MTME 1013 Calculus & Analytical Geometry 3 0 3
PHME 1012 Applied Physics 2 0 2
PHME 1011 Applied Physics Lab 0 3 1
HMME 1013 English-I (Functional English) 3 0 3
CHME 1012 Applied Chemistry 2 0 2
CSME 1012 Computer System & Programming 2 0 2
CSME 1011 Computer System & Programming Lab 0 3 1
ME 1801 Workshop Practice-I 0 3 1
HMME 1002 Pakistan Studies 2 0 2

Semester - 2

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EEME 2742 Electrical Engineering 2 0 2
EEME 2741 Electrical Engineering Lab 0 3 1
MTME 1043 Applied Differential Equations 3 0 3
ME 1113 Thermodynamics-I 3 0 3
ME 1011 Engineering Drawing & Graphics 1 0 1
ME 1021 Engineering Drawing & Graphics Lab 0 3 1
ME 1213 Engineering Statics 3 0 3
ME 1811 Workshop Practice-II 1 0 1
ME 1413 Engineering Materials 3 0 3

Semester - 3

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
HMME 1023 English-II (Communication Skills) 3 0 3
EEME 2752 Electronic Engineering 2 0 2
EEME 2751 Electronic Engineering Lab 0 3 1
ME 2233 Mechanics of Materials-I 3 0 3
ME 2123 Thermodynamics-II 3 0 3
ME 2121 Thermodynamics-II Lab 0 3 1
ME 2223 Engineering Dynamics 3 0 3
ME 2221 Engineering Mechanics Lab 0 3 1

Semester - 4

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
MTME 2063 Linear Algebra & Numerical Analysis 3 0 3
HMME 1012 Islamic Studies 2 0 2
ME 3243 Mechanics of Materials-II 3 0 3
ME 3241 Mechanics of Materials Lab 0 3 1
ME 2513 Fluid Mechanics-I 3 0 3
ME 2033 Mechanics of Machines 3 0 3
ME 3312 Precision Engineering & Metrology 2 0 2
ME 3311 Precision Engineering & Metrology Lab 0 3 1

Semester - 5

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
MTME 2053 Complex Variables & Transforms 3 0 3
HMME 3XX2 Social Science 2 0 2
ME 3523 Fluid Mechanics-II 3 0 3
ME 3521 Fluid Mechanics-II Lab 0 3 1
ME 3613 Manufacturing Processes 3 0 3
ME 3611 Manufacturing Processes Lab 0 3 1
ME 3043 Machine Design -I 3 0 3
HMME 3xx2 Management Elective-I 2 0 2

Semester - 6

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
MTME 3073 Engineering Statistics 3 0 3
HMME 2003 English-III (Technical Report Writing) 3 0 3
ME 3062 Introduction to FEM 2 0 2
ME 3061 Introduction to FEM Lab 3 0 3
HMME 3761 Health, Safety & Environment 1 0 1
ME 3133 Heat & Mass Transfer 3 0 3
ME 3131 Heat & Mass Transfer Lab 0 3 1
ME 3052 Machine Design -II 2 0 2
ME 3081 Computer Aided Designing (CAD) Lab 0 3 1

Semester - 7

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
EEME 4012 Control Engineering 2 0 2
EEME 4011 Control Engineering Lab 0 3 1
ME 4142 IC Engine 2 0 2
ME 4141 IC Engine Lab 0 3 1
ME 4153 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3 0 3
ME 4151 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Lab 0 3 1
ME 4xx3 Technical Elective-I 3 0 3
ME 4913 Design Project (Part-I) 0 9 3

Semester - 8

Course Code Course Title Lec. Hrs Lab. Hrs Cr. Hrs.
ME 4253 Mechanical Vibrations 3 0 3
ME 4251 Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations Lab 0 3 1
HMME 4xx3 Technical Elective Course-II 3 0 3
ME 4173 Power Plants 3 0 3
HMME 4xx2 Management Elective-II 2 0 2
ME 4923 Design Project (Part-II) 0 9 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.