Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering – Mechanical Engineering
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
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 to the engineering curricula in Sri Lanka. It deals with an integrated design approach involving mechanical, electronic, and controls engineering in finding solutions to the modern industry as well as meeting commercial needs.
Levels 3 and 4 Compulsory Courses
Course (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 |
Level4
DMX4409 | Sensors |
DMX4410 | Electrical & Pneumatic Machines |
DMX4204 | Machine Dynamics |
DMX4205 | Strength of Materials I |
DMX4306 | Design of Machine Elements |
DMX4411 | Signal Processing |
EEX4436 | Microprocessors and Interfacing |
DMY4102 | Group project (Mechatronics Engineering) |
MHZ4553 | Engineering Mathematics III |
AGM4307 | Economics and Marketing for Engineers |
DMW4802 | Industrial Training (Mechatronics -Diploma) |
Levels 5, 6 and 7 Compulsory Courses
Course (Revised Curriculum)
Level5
DMX5201 | Advanced Engineering Mechanics |
DMX5403 | Control Systems Engineering |
DMX5313 | Power Electronics and Motor Drives |
DMX5314 | Machine Vision |
DMX5315 | Artificial Intelligence |
DMX5316 | Mechatronics Product Design |
MHZ5554 | Engineering Mathematics IV |
CVM5401 | Accounting for Engineers |
DMX6180 | Research Methodology and Project Identification (Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering) |
DMX6305 | Modern Control Systems |
DMX6306 | Micro and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems |
DMM6601 | Management for Engineers |
DMW6802 | Industrial Training (Mechatronics -Undergraduate) |
DMX7303 | Control of Robotics Manipulators |
DMX7304 | Factory Automation |
DMX7306 | Intelligent Control Systems |
DMY7881 | Engineering Research Project (Mechatronics Engineering) |
Levels 5, 6 and 7 Elective Courses
Course (Revised Curriculum)
DMX5204 | Materials Engineering |
DMX5211 | Plant Maintenance |
DMX5212 | Computer Aided design and Manufacturing |
Level 6
DMX6303 | Nano Technology |
DMX6304 | Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Level 7
DMX7301 | Thermal Power Generation |
DMX7305 | Renewable Sources of Energy |
DMX7402 | Analysis of Manufacturing Systems & Processes |
DMY4100 | Special Group Project (Mechatronics Engineering) |
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 students opting to follow Mechanical Engineering stream have the option to select courses in automobile engineering, manufacturing engineering and combination of both to meet
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
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
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