University of Ghana Material Science & Engineering Courses
Course Schedule
Level 100 – Semester I
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| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 101 | Algebra | C | 4 |
| FAEN 103 | Basic Mechanics I | C | 3 |
| FAEN 101 | Engineering Drawing with CAD | C | 3 |
| FAEN 101 | General Chemistry | C | 3 |
| FAEN 101 | General Physics | C | 3 |
| UGRC110 | Academic Writing I | C | 3 |
| TOTAL | 19 |
Level 100 – Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 102 | Calculus I | C | 4 |
| FAEN 104 | Basic Mechanics II | C | 3 |
| FAEN 106 | Applied Electricity | C | 3 |
| FAEN 108 | Basic Electronics | C | 3 |
| FAEN 112 | C Programming | E | 3 |
| MTEN102 | Internship | E | 3 |
| UGRC150 | Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning | C | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Level 200 – Semester I
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| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 201 | Calculus II | C | 4 |
| FAEN 203 | Strength of Materials | C | 3 |
| FAEN 205 | Thermodynamics | C | 3 |
| FAEN 207 | Understanding Human Societies | C | 3 |
| CPEN 101 | Engineering Computational Tools | C | 2 |
| MTEN 201 | Fundamentals of Materials Sci. & Engineering | C | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Level 200 – Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 202 | Differential Equations | C | 4 |
| FAEN 204 | Fluid Mechanics | C | 3 |
| FAEN 206 | Technical Report Writing | C | 3 |
| MTEN 202 | Kinetic Processes and Surface Phenomenon | C | 2 |
| MTEN 204 | Thermodynamics of Materials | C | 2 |
| MTEN 206 | Intenship | E | – |
| UGRC 220-238 | Introduction to African studies | C | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Level 300 – Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 301 | Numerical Methods | C | 3 |
| MTEN 301 | Materials Laboratory I | C | 1 |
| MTEN 303 | Introduction to Materials Processing | C | 2 |
| MTEN 305 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | C | 2 |
| MTEN 307 | Phase Equilibra of Materials | C | 2 |
| MTEN 309 | Materials Analyses Techniques | E | 3 |
| MTEN 311 | Solid State Technology | C | 3 |
| MTEN 313 | Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials | C | 3 |
| TOTAL | 19 |
Level 300 – Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 302 | Statistics for Engineers | C | 3 |
| MTEN 302 | Internship III | C | 1 |
| MTEN 304 | Computational Materials Science | C | 2 |
| MTEN 306 | Materials Laboratory II | C | 1 |
| MTEN 308 | Heat and Mass Transfer | C | 3 |
| Prescribed Elective Courses ( 8 credits ) | |||
| Ceramic Option | |||
| MTEN 312 | Crystal Chemistry Ceramics | E | 3 |
| MTEN 314 | Ceramic Processing Principle | E | 3 |
| MTEN 316 | Engineering Ceramics I | E | 2 |
| Metal Option | |||
| MTEN 318 | Principles of Extractive Metallurgy | E | 3 |
| MTEN 322 | Physical Metallurgy | E | 3 |
| MTEN 324 | Metal Joining Technology (Welding) | E | 2 |
| Polymer Option | |||
| MTEN 326 | Organic Chemistry of Polymers | E | 3 |
| MTEN 328 | Polymer Processing Tech I | E | 3 |
| MTEN 332 | Physical Properties of Polymers | E | 2 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Level 400 – Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 401 | Law for Engineers | C | 3 |
| MTEN 400 | Project | C | 3 |
| MTEN 401 | Composite Design and Fabrication | C | 3 |
| MTEN 403 | C | 2 | |
| MTEN 405 | C | 3 | |
| Prescribed Elective Courses ( 4 credits ) | |||
| Ceramic Option | |||
| MTEN 407 | Engineering Ceramics II | E | 2 |
| MTEN 409 | Glasses, Cements and Concretes | E | 2 |
| Metal Option | |||
| MTEN 411 | Physical Metallurgy II | E | 2 |
| MTEN 413 | Foundry Technology | E | 2 |
| Polymer Option | |||
| MTEN 415 | Biodegradable Polymer & Fibrous Materials | E | 2 |
| MTEN 417 | Polymer Processing & Technology II | E | 2 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Level 400 – Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title (Proposed) | Core/Elective | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAEN 402 | Principles of Management & Entrepreneuship | C | 3 |
| MTEN 400 | Project | C | 3 |
| MTEN 402 | Non-Destructive Evaluation and Failure | C | 2 |
| MTEN 404 | Project Management | C | 2 |
| MTEN 408 | Professional Development – Seminar | C | 1 |
| MTEN 412 | Materials Selection and Design | C | 2 |
| MTEN 414 | Environmental Engineering and Waste Management | C | 3 |
| MTEN 416 | Corrosion and Corrosion Control | C | 2 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
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