The students opting to follow Mechanical Engineering stream have the option to select courses in automobile engineering, manufacturing engineering and combination of both to meet their specific requirements. The theoretical components of these specialisations are amply supported with exposure to practical situations, in reasonably well-equipped laboratories of the department.Curriculum for B.Sc. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Specialization.
Levels 3 and 4 Compulsory Courses
Courses (Revised Curriculum)
| DMX3401 | Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics |
| DMX3302 | Engineering Mechanics |
| DMX3203 | Introduction to Engineering Materials |
| DMX3304 | Applied Electronics |
| DMX3305 | Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics |
| DMX3206 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes |
| DMX3107 | Workshop Practice |
| EEX3410 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
| EEX3417 | Software Development for Engineers |
| MHZ3551 | Engineering Mathematics I |
| MHZ3552 | Engineering Mathematics II |
| AGM3203 | Communication Skills |
| MHZ4553 | Engineering Mathematics III |
| DMX4201 | Advanced Engineering Design Graphics |
| DMX4202 | Applied Thermodynamics I |
| DMX4203 | Applied Fluid Dynamics I |
| DMX4204 | Machine Dynamics |
| DMX4205 | Strength of Materials I |
| DMX4306 | Design of Machine Elements |
| DMX4307 | Electrical Machines and Drives |
| DMX4208 | Automobile Technology |
| DMX4212 | Manufacturing Engineering |
| EEX4436 | Microprocessors and Interfacing |
| DMY4101 | Group project (Mechanical Engineering) |
| AGM4307 | Economics and Marketing for Engineers |
| DMW4801 | Industrial Training (Mechanical -Diploma) |
Levels 5, 6 and 7 Compulsory Courses
Courses (Revised Curriculum)
| DMX5201 | Advanced Engineering Mechanics |
| DMX5302 | Strength of Materials II |
| DMX5403 | Control Systems Engineering |
| DMX5204 | Materials Engineering |
| DMX5205 | Applied Thermodynamics II |
| DMX5206 | Applied Fluid dynamics II |
| DMX5307 | Mechanical Engineering Design Project |
| MHZ5554 | Engineering Mathematics IV |
| CVM5401 | Accounting for Engineers |
| DMX6180 | Research Methodology and Project Identification (Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering) |
| DMX6301 | Industrial Engineering |
| DMX6302 | Energy, Environment and Sustainability |
| DMM6601 | Management for Engineers |
| DMW6801 | Industrial Training (Mechanical -Undergraduate) |
| DMX7301 | Thermal Power Generation |
| DMX7402 | Analysis of Manufacturing Systems & Processes |
| DMY7880 | Engineering Research Project (Mechanical) |
Levels 5, 6 and 7 Elective Courses
Courses (Revised Curriculum)
| DMX5208 | Automobile Engineering |
| DMX5209 | Automotive Electronics |
| DMX5210 | Vehicle Dynamics and Design of Automotive Components |
| DMX5211 | Plant Maintenance |
| DMX5212 | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing |
| DMX6303 | Nano Technology |
| DMX6304 | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| DMX7303 | Control of Robotics Manipulators |
| DMX7304 | Factory Automation |
| DMX7305 | Renewable Sources of Energy |
Admission Requirements
• Obtained passes in the subjects, Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Sri Lanka, in one & the same sitting, or
• Obtained the Advanced Certificate in Science with courses in the disciplines of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, offered by The OUSL, or
• Obtained a minimum three (3) credit (C) passes for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Cambridge/Edexcel Advanced Level Examination within three years, or
• Obtained an equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate.
The postgraduate Study Programmes conducted by the department are being revised according to SLQF and to meet the current needs. A one- year study programme
A two-year study Programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Industrial Engineering is to be offered soon after the approval is obtained
In addition to the taught masters’programme, the department accepts research students in the areas related to mechanical and mechatronics engineering to read for higher degrees
Mechatronics Engineering specialisation is offered by the Department with the objective of producing well trained Mechatronics engineers/technical personnel and was introduced for the first time
