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 in 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.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT MISSION
Provide quality education to meet present and future challenges in Mechanical Engineering to produce professional engineers, while maintaining high ethical values.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
| 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. |
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
| 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. |
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. Students are also required to pass CUST Admission Test.
- CUST Admission Test or HEC Approved Test.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Each candidate for the BS Mechanical Engineering degree is required to complete successfully 136 Cr. Hrs. as per the following details.
| AREA | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 33 |
| Natural Science Courses | 20 |
| Computing Courses | 03 |
| Breadth Courses | 25 |
| Depth Courses | 20 |
| 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 |
| Mechanics of Machines Lab | ME2031 | 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 (20 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 |
| Power Plants | ME4173 | 3 |
| Technical Elective-I * | ME4xx3 | 3 |
| Technical Elective-II * | ME4xx3 | 3 |
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 |
| Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | ME4703 | 3 |
| Dynamics of Machinery | ME4273 | 3 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Technologies | ME4633 | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering 3 | ME464 | 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) | ME4913 | 3 |
| Design Project (Part II) | ME4923 | 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 60 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 years 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.
SCHEME OF STUDIES
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 |