Faculty of Engineering
Introduction
Among the long-term economic development goals of Kenya is the attainment of sustainable industrialization. For this to be achieved, it is important that personnel are trained adequately to manage the industrialization process. The University will play a vital role in this process by offering programmes of contemporary academic and professional aptitude commensurate with the national industrialization programmes. In light of this, the Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering has introduced an engineering management course to equip graduate engineers with relevant management skills to tackle work situation challenges.
The programme is further aimed at equipping graduates in the Engineering sector with the latest technological, scientific and managerial skills necessary for their work situations. Upon graduation, career opportunities exist in training and research institutions, management of engineering based industries, non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurs and professional consultancies.
Objectives
At the end of the degree programme, the student shall be able to:
? Use advanced scientific and management skills in industrial engineering and related disciplines to solve current and future challenges of industrial engineering systems.
? Provide a thorough understanding of design, analysis, planning and control of industrial engineering systems.
? Work confidently as a competent engineering manager with management and scientific skills capable of optimizing an industrial engineering system for maximum production output.
Justification
In order for Kenya to be industrialized by the year 2020, higher institutions of learning such as Egerton University have to train and prepare highly skilled professionals in engineering and technology to meet the necessary technological challenges that go with the industrialization process. It is with this in mind that the Department of Industrial and Energy Engineering of Egerton University is to offer the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Systems and Management (IESM) programme. The programme is thus introduced to address industrial development challenges necessary for industrialization process in the fields of design, manufacturing, maintenance, energy and management of both physical and human resources for optimum production returns.
Admissions
The common university regulations for Masters degrees in the university as specified in the Egerton university statutes shall apply.
In addition, the candidate should hold a relevant Bachelors degree in Engineering with at least Upper Second Class Honours and above. However, candidates with lower second-class degree may be considered if they have at least two years relevant industrial experience. Candidates with pass grade at Bachelors level or Higher Diploma qualifications shall be required to take Pre Masters courses offered in the Department.
Duration of Study
Candidates for the Masters degree shall be registered as full time students for a minimum of eighteen (18) months and a maximum of thirty-six (36) months and register for a minimum of nine (9) credit factors per semester.
Full time candidates shall be required to spend the first twelve months of study in residence at the university.
Candidates for the Masters degree shall be registered as part time students for a maximum of fourty-eight (48) months and must register for a minimum of six (6) credit factors per semester.
The Structure of the Master of Science Degree Programme
The Masters degree shall be by coursework, examinations and thesis. Candidates shall be required to successfully complete a minimum of thirty (30) credit factors of coursework, and in addition successfully complete a thesis worth fifteen (15) credit factors to qualify for the award of Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Industrial Engineering Systems and Management. In year one of study, the programme consists of sets of taught courses grouped under two semesters. In both semesters of year one, specified compulsory courses and three elective courses shall be offered. Two elective courses will be drawn from either Production or Energy options and one management course from the management option to make three elective courses. In the second year of study, each student shall conduct a research project and present a thesis on the same.
Examinations
All examinations shall be conducted in accordance with the regulations in statute of Egerton University as stipulated below:
All courses registered for in each semester shall be examined at the end of the semester.
Examinations for the coursework shall consist of:
(i) The end of semester written examinations which shall constitute sixty percent (60%) of the total marks for each course.
(ii) Continuous assessment based on assignments, laboratory practicals and such other tests as prescribed by the department shall constitute fourty percent (40%) of the total marks.
(iii) Courses, which are entirely practical in nature or seminars, shall be assessed by continuous assessment.
Marks obtained in the examinations shall be converted into letter grades as follows:
70% and above A Very good
60% -69% B Good
50% -59% C Average
49% and below F Fail
The passing grade shall be C in all courses attempted by a candidate and a mean grade of 60% or B.
A candidate who fails in more than twenty five percent (25%) of the total credit factors (CFs) in one academic year will automatically be discontinued. A candidate who fails in twenty five percent (25%) or less of the total credit factors in the first academic year shall be required to take re-sit examinations for the failed course. A re-sit examination shall be taken once only the exam is next offered. The ?F? grade shall remain in the transcript. A candidate shall be awarded a ?C? grade in a course passed as a re-sit examination. A candidate who fails a re-sit examination shall be required to repeat the course when it is next offered.
The examination results shall be processed through the Faculty Board and reported to the senate through the Board of Graduate School.
No student will proceed to the second year of study before meeting the requirements of the first year of study.
Preparation, Submission and Examination of Thesis
The candidate shall be expected to satisfy the Board of examiners with regard to the thesis as stipulated in the Egerton University Common rules and regulations governing the Masters Degree programmes.
Course Coding
The course coding used for the programme is MENT for all the courses offered by the Department, which is followed by 3 digits. The three digits represent the year, subject group and subject series respectively.
Courses to be offered and their Schedules
Candidates registered for a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering Systems and Management programme shall be required to take all the listed compulsory courses. In addition, they shall select and take at least two courses from either production or energy options and one management course making three electives as shown in the respective schedules here. The following designations have been used on the schedule: L ? Lecture hours, P ? Practical hours, T ?Tutorial hours, C.F ? Credit Factor.
Course Description
AGEN 711: Numerical Methods
Overview of linear and non-linear algebraic equations. Numerical and interpolation, differentiation and integration. Concepts of finite and difference and finite elements. Numerical solutions of engineering problems using linear, non-linear, ordinary and partial deferential equations. Y1S1
AGEN 713: Statistical Methods in Engineering
Review of experimental design and analysis of engineering experiments. Covariance analysis. Error Sources and Control. Multiple regressions and collections. Prediction equations using statistical theory. Computer statistical packages applicable into engineering. Y1S1
MENT 712: Industrial Pollution and Control
Introduction to environmental pollution, types of pollution, measurement of pollution, control of various types of pollution, radiation and its effects, environmental policy issues, cleaner production technology and the environment. Y1S1
MENT 713: Research Methodology
Meaning and purpose of research, basic terms in research, the literature review, the research methods and methodology, developing research instruments, reliability and validity in research, data analysis, writing a research report, types of research, logistical and ethical issues in research, introduction to qualitative research, writing a research and project proposal. Y1S1
MENT 714: Advanced Applied Operations Research
Modelling and optimization of large-scale systems; linear and non-linear models, stochastic models, multi-criteria models, use of computer software packages; decision support systems. Y1S2
MENT 715: Human Resource and Financial Management
Models of human resource management; personnel management and industrial relations. Human resource and business strategies HRM policy initiation development, evaluation, control and accountability, HRM audit. Financial management: ratio analysis and fund flow analysis. Financial planning and control, cost-volume profits analysis operating leverages, cash budgeting, investments and financial decisions. Time value of money, rates of return and capital assets pricing models. Y1S2
MENT 721: Product Development and Quality Management
Technology change, development and transfers. Technology diffusion and innovation industry; technology selection and capacity planning; design axioms and corollaries; features in design and manufacturing; management of product development; strategic approval; integration of expert systems; databases and CAD; neural networks in design of products. Emerging, appropriate, intermediate and sustainable technologies. Total quality management, Product quality; controlling the process; principles of acceptance control; minimum standards for acceptance sampling; product reliability; equipment survival; reliability prediction methods; reliability testing maintainability; integrated logistic support; tolerances' limits and fits; cause and effect analysis; quality assurance systems. Y1S1
MENT 722: Machine Tool Technology
Functional study of different types of machine tools elements such as spindles drives, bedways, bearing, tools holders, and work holding devices; effect of vibration and methods of controlling vibrations, lubrication and cooling; acceptance test for machine tools for newer machining techniques, failure mechanisms and analysis. Y1S1
MENT 723: Robotic Technology and Applications
Basic structure of robots; classification and structure of robotic systems; drives and control systems; co-ordinate transformation and kinematics analysis; trajectory planning and control; programming; intelligent robotic systems; robotic applications and installation. Y1S1
MENT 724: Applied Materials Technology [
Preventive and investigative methods, inspection techniques, failure mechanisms and analysis; Selection of materials and heat treatment for tools and dies, theoretical analysis of selected metalworking and forming processes, powder metallurgy production and analysis, special welding process, weld quality assessment techniques, new developments in production processes, viscous and elastic properties of polymer melts, various methods of polymer processing, polymer processing control methods. Y1S1
MENT 725: Engineering Measurements and Control
Basic measurements techniques, digital and computer instrumentation, control systems; Frequency response design, compensation, analytical design, modern control design, pole-placement design, Ackermann?s formula, state estimation, estimator design, controllability and observability, optimal control, discrete time systems, sampled data system, analysis and design of digital control systems. Y1S1
MENT 726: Advanced Production Management
Production management, project management, strategic management; process planning, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), monitoring and evaluation, contracting and contract management, inventory control, operations strategy, project study and appraisal, project scheduling with CPM and PERT, Quantitative techniques. Y1S2
MENT 727: Computer Applications in Manufacturing
Numerical control machines, communications and networking; Local Area Network Systems LANS, World Area Network Systems WANS, MAP; Computer Process Control Monitoring; Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacture CAD/CAM databases; AL applications in manufacturing; expert systems, vision systems, neural nets; introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacture CIM. Y1S2
MENT 728: Computer Systems Control
Concepts of Computer Control; solution of difference equations; stability and reliability; sample period selection, feed forward control and cascade control; control computers; computer interfacing and sensors for computer control. Modeling and optimization of large-scale systems; linear and non-linear models, stochastic models, multi-criteria models, process modeling, simulation, use of computer software packages; decision support systems. Y1S2
MENT 731: Applied Heat Transfer and Utility Services
Analysis of various mechanisms of heat transfer in building and other utilities and applications. Refrigeration and air conditioning design considerations. Acoustic principles and legal requirements. Utility services: fire and smoke control , sanitation and waste disposal, Industrial ventilation and exhaust requirements, lift and escalator design, noise and vibration isolation. Lighting design and energy efficiency in systems, commission and testing. [Y1S1]
MENT 732: Renewable Energy Engineering
Energy supply/demand history, renewable energy sources, magnitude and storage, design and exploitation requirements. Power plant design and energy recovery systems. Nuclear power systems. Nuclear power plant, Energy policy; efficient design and cleaner production techniques. Y1S1
MENT 733: Thermodynamics of Internal Combustion Engines
Equation of State, Properties of Ideal Gas, First Law Application; Ideal and Real Models of Engine Cycles; Engine Types, Design, Characteristic Engine Data, State-of-the-Art; Combustion Process in CI and SI Engines; Pollutant Formation, Exhaust Gas After treatment, Supercharging and Turbo-charging. Y1S1
MENT 734: Industrial Energy Conservation
Energy conservation techniques: maintenance of steam systems, cooling systems and compressed air. Economics of conservation: energy conservation in building, energy users characteristics. Y1S2
MENT 735: Management of Energy Systems
Designing, Initiating and managing energy systems, energy audit, energy sources and rate structures, economic evaluation for lighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Management of combustion processes and use of industrial waste for steam and power generation and distribution computer control of energy systems. Alternative energy sources and management. Y1S2
MENT 736: Design and Production of Energy Systems
Impact of energy crisis on industrial economy, energy options for developing countries, fossil energy options, steam power plant, gas and steam combined power plant, natural energy power plant, electrical power machines. Anti-pollution systems and safety. Internal combustion engines, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), Boiler Water Reactor (BWR), Reactor vessel steam generator, recycling of nuclear fuel. [Y1S2]
MENT 737: Thermal Power Plant Engineering
Power generation systems, energy source for modern power plants, power systems and utility demand patterns. Economics of electrical power generation. Fossil fuelled, steam power plants. Steam generation analysis. Emission control system and waste disposal. Nuclear power, nuclear core analysis, power reactor systems, nuclear fuel cycles. Y1S2
MENT 741: Design of Plant and Services
Production, process and schedule design, line balancing; activity relationships and space requirements; personnel requirements; material handling including robotic and automatic-layout; receiving and shipping; storage and warehousing; office ? planning; facility services-electricity, water, air conditioning communications. Y1S1
MENT 742: Applied Ergonomics
Effect of heat on workers, acclimatization; noise in industry, hearing loss, noise control; colours in working environments; light sources, illumination standards, brightness and contrast; visual fatigue; levers, dials and controls; human vibration control; man-machine systems; work design, hand-tool design, work-station design; wider application of ergonomics. Anthropometry, biomechanics, lifting and lifting techniques, seat design requirements. Y1S1
MENT 743: Industrial Marketing
Nature and scope of marketing; characteristics of industrial marketing; organization buyer behaviour, industrial marketing research; industrial marketing planning; product planning, industrial innovation and new product strategies; choice of channels and physical distribution; price determination; industrial advertising and sales promotion; personal selling; marketing audit, cost analysis and controls. Y1S2
MENT 744: Maintenance Engineering and Management
Objectives and policies of maintenance; reliability, availability, and maintainability; failure statistics and analysis. Terotechnology and life cycle costing; preventive maintenance; condition-based and scheduled maintenance; corrective maintenance and overhauls; plant turn around; work-planning and control; performance and productivity analysis; quantitative techniques; computer in maintenance. Y1S2
MENT 745: Occupational Health and Safety
Accidents and their causes and costs; accident - reporting and statistics; permit-to-work systems; fire and explosion; industrial pollution, types, causes and remedies health hazards in the working environment; hazards of extreme conditions; hazard analysis and risk assessment; control strategies. Y1S2
MENT 751: Industrial Visits
Industrial visits to various industries to solicit for industrial problems that will finally form the basis for research projects. YIS2
MENT 752: Seminar
Seminars involving engineering research project proposals, literature search on recent developments. Seminars involving engineering systems operations topics and literature search on recent developments. The Department will direct research project proposal defense in line with the University requirements. YIS2
