UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
B.Eng.(Hons) Degree
Course
Mechanical Engineering Stream
Programme of Study
Please note:
Study-units may not normally be taken unless credits for all the specified pre-requisites have already
been obtained. Students are therefore strongly advised to plan ahead when selecting their Studyunits. If in doubt, please consult lecturers or the Faculty Office.
Students are required to register for 8 Optional Credits throughout the whole course.
The Faculty reserves the right to add, withdraw or change Study-units from the following
programme in any academic year depending upon the availability of teaching resources and
number of students. Departments have a policy of continuing revision and updating of courses, so
they may not be in exactly the form specified.
Year I
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR ALL COMPULSORY CREDITS
(56 CREDITS) AS WELL AS FOR 4 OPTIONAL CREDITS TO BE CHOSEN FROM THE
RECOMMENDED LIST OR FROM ANY FACULTY/INSTITUTE OF THE UNIVERSITY TO A TOTAL
OF 60 CREDITS
Code
Description
Compensatable/
Non-Compensatable Credits
Compulsory Study Units
Lecturers
56
Semester 1
MAT 1801
CCE 1001
ENR 1103
ENR 1104
ENR 1105
ENR 1108
ENR 1109
MEC 1202
Mathematics for Engineers I
Introduction to Computer Programming
Engineering Science – Electrical
Engineering Science – Electronics
Elec. And Mech. Measurement Techniques
Engineering Science – Mechanical
Eng. Sc. – Manufacturing and Materials
Engineering Drawing
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
CP
Sub Total
4
4
4
4
2
6
2
4
30
Semester 2
MAT 1802
MEC 1205
MEC 1301
MFE 1001
MFE 1002
MME 1001
PCE 1001
Mathematics for Engineers II
Thermodynamics
Engineering Mechanics - Statics
Engineering Metrology
Machining Processes and Analysis
Materials Science I
Electrotechnics
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
26
Optional Credits
4
Recommended Optional Credits
Semester 1
LIN 1010
LIN 1063
MAT 1612
Introduction to Linguistics I
Academic Reading & Writing in English
Applied Mathematics for Engineers
CP
CP
CP
2
2
4
Semester 2
CHE 0704
IOT 1107
Chemistry for Engineers
Creative Thinking & Thinking Skills for Eng.
CP
CP
4
2
Total 60
Period of Basic Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Workshop Practice
Year II
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR ALL 60 CREDITS.
Code
Description
Compensatable/
Non-Compensatable Credits
Compulsory Study Units
Lecturers
60
Semester 1
MAT
SOR
MEC
MEC
MEC
MFE
MME
PCE
2803
1211
2002
2006
2401
2004
2002
2001
Laplace, Fourier Transforms
Probability
Fluid Dynamics I
Engineering Mechanics - Kinematics
Mechanics of Materials I
Computer Aided Engineering Design
Physical Metallurgy
Control Systems I
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
28
The Eigenvalue Problem & Multiple Integrals
Sampling, Estimation and Regression
Electronics Technology
Thermodynamics II
Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics
Manufacturing Systems
Materials Science II
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials
Electrical Machines
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
32
Semester 2
MAT
SOR
ELE
MEC
MEC
MFE
MME
MME
PCE
2804
1221
2201
2007
2008
2003
2001
2003
2003
Total 60
Year III
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR ALL COMPULSORY CREDITS
(42 CREDITS); 12 CREDITS TO BE CHOSEN FROM THE ELECTIVE STUDY UNITS AND
6 OPTIONAL CREDITS TO BE CHOSEN FROM THE RECOMMENDED LIST OR FROM ANY
FACULTY/INSTITUTE OF THE UNIVERSITY TO A TOTAL OF 60 CREDITS
Code
Description
Compensatable/
Non-Compensatable Credits
Compulsory Study Units
Semester 1 & 2
#MFE 3006 Engineering Design
Semester 1
MAT
3805
MEC
MEC
MFE
MME
3104
3403
3004
3007
Semester 2
MAT
3806
MEC
MFE
MME
3105
3101
3003
Optimisation, Complex &
Numerical Analysis I
Fluid Dynamics II
Mechanics of Materials II
Mechatronics I
Material Degradation
Optimisation, Complex &
Numerical Analysis II
Introduction to Heat Transfer
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Introduction to Polymer Engineering
42
NCP
Sub Total
6
6
CP
4
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
4
4
4
4
20
CP
4
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
4
4
4
16
Elective Study Units
12
Semester 1
MEC
3002
MFE
3001
MFE
3005
MME
3002
Analysis of Thermal Cycles
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Industrial and Environmental Engineering
Metallurgical Manufacturing Processes
CP
CP
CP
CP
4
4
4
4
Semester 2
MEC
3500
MFE
3007
MME
3006
PCE
3506
Finite Element Analysis I
Mechatronics II
Joining and Welding Processes
Control of Machines & Processes
CP
CP
CP
CP
Sub Total
4
4
4
4
12
Optional Credits
Recommended Optional Credits
Semester 1
ENR
3001 Public Speaking and Presentation
Semester 2
ENR
3002 Management Systems in Engineering
# Continuous Assessment
Lecturers
6
CP
2
CP
Sub Total
4
6
Total 60
Year IV
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR ALL COMPULSORY CREDITS
(36 CREDITS); 24 CREDITS TO BE CHOSEN FROM THE ELECTIVE STUDY UNITS TO A TOTAL
OF 60 CREDITS
Code
Description
Compensatable/
Non-Compensatable
Credits Lecturers
Compulsory Study Units
Semester 1 & 2
Engineering Project
#ENR 4000
36
NCP
Sub Total
16
16
Various
Semester 1
MEC 4306
MFE 3100
MME 4001
SOR 1331
Vibration Analysis I
Quality Management & Control
Introduction to Ceramic Engineering
Networks
NCP
NCP
NCP
NCP
Sub Total
4
4
4
2
14
Semesters 2
SOR 1311
ENR 4002
Linear Programming
The Engineer in Society
NCP
CP
Sub Total
2 Dr. J. Sklenar, Ms. Attard
4 Prof. R. Ghirlando
6
Elective Study Units
Dr. D. Camlleri
Mr. F.E. Farrugia
Dr. J.C. Betts
Ms. N. Attard
24
[Note: Elective Level 3 units not taken in the third year may be chosen as electives for the
4th year]
Semester 1
MEC 3107
Ship Studies II
CP
4 Dr. C. DMarco
Fluid Dynamics III
CP
4 Dr. T. Sant
MEC 4105
Finite Element Analysis II
CP
4 Dr. M.Muscat
MEC 4405
Thermal Environmental Engineering
CP
4 Dr. C. Micallef, Mr. Schembri
MEC 4406
MFE 4001
Applications of AI in Engineering
CP
4 Dr. J.C. Borg, Dr. Balatz
Industrial Robotics
CP
4 Dr. M.A. Saliba
MFE 4006
MFE 4007
Manufacturing Automation
CP
4 Dr. M.A. Saliba
Manufacturing Systems Modelling & Control CP
4 Dr. C. Pace
MFE 4008
Materials Characterisation
CP
4 Dr. S. Abela
MME 4003
MME 4006
Advanced Materials & Composites
CP
4 Mr. J. Buhagiar
Materials in Design
CP
4 Dr. J.C. Betts
MME 4008
MME 4100
Introduction to BioMaterials
CP
4 Dr. J. Buhagiar
Semester 2
MEC 4005
MEC 4305
MFE 4002
MME 4002
MME 4101
Principles of Turbo Machinery
Vibration Analysis II
Quality & Reliability Engineering
Elasticity, Plasticity, and Fracture Mechanics
Nanotechnology and Nano Materials
# Continuous Assessment
CP
4
CP
4
CP
4
CP
4
CP
4
Sub Total 24
Dr. T. Sant
Dr. D. Camilleri
Mr. F.E. Farrugia
Mr. G. Cassar
Mr. G. Cassar
Total 60