Marine Engineering, BSc

Course Units:
Year 1
First Semester
– Engineering Drawing I
– Algebra
– Calculus I
– Applied Geometry
– Physics for Engineers I
– Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
– Communication Skills
– Introduction to Computer Science
– HIV/AIDS

Second Semester
– Machine Elements
– Workshop Processes & Practice I
– Introduction to Material Science
– Engineering Drawing II
– Calculus II
– Organic Chemistry for Engineers
– Physics for Engineers II
– Development Studies
 
Year 2
First Semester
– Engineering Materials I
– Introduction to Naval Architecture
– Workshop Processes & Practice II
– Computer Aided Drawing
– Engineering Mechanics
– Calculus III
– Linear and Boolean Algebra
– Computer Programming I

Second Semester
– Introduction to Engineering Design
– Naval Architecture I
– Fluid Mechanics I
– Engineering Thermodynamics I
– Mechanics of Machines I
– Workshop Processes & Practice III
– Differential Equations
– Computer Programming for Engineers
– Practical Attachment I                        8 Weeks

Year 3
First Semester
– Introduction to Ship Technology
– Mechanics of Machines II
– Electrical Circuit Analysis
– Fluid Mechanics II
– Engineering Thermodynamics II
– Solid and Structural Mechanics I
– Statistics
– Calculus IV

Second Semester
– Marine Engineering Design I
– Marine Engineering Technology
– Marine Surveying
– Fluid Mechanics III
– Solid and Structural Mechanics II
– Gear Mechanisms
– Introduction to Electrical Machines
– Marine Engineering Knowledge
 – Practical Attachment II                8 Weeks

Year 4
First Semester
Core Units
– Electronics
– Signal and Communication
– Marine Engineering Design II
– Industrial Hydraulics
– Solid and Structural Mechanics III
– Control Engineering I
– Numerical Analysis
Electives
Naval Architecture (Any One)
– Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
– Offshore Engineering
– Soil Mechanics
– Engineering Materials II
Marine Systems Engineering (Any One)
– Fluid Flow Machinery

Second Semester
Core Units
– Marine Engines I
– Industrial Management I
– Marine Environment Protection
– Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
– Digital Electronics & Microprocessor
– Control Engineering II
– Computational Fluid Dynamics
Electives
Naval Architecture (Any one)
– Foundation Engineering
– Marine Structural Design I
– Solid and Structural Mechanics IV
Marine Systems Engineering (Any one)
– Marine Transportation
– Practical Attachment III            8 Weeks

Year 5
First Semester
Core Units
– Final Year Project I
– Industrial Management II
– Industrial and Maritime Law
– Mechanics of Machines III
– Pneumatic and Electro-hydraulics
– Vibrations I
– Measurement and Instrumentation
Electives
Naval Architecture (Any one)
– Naval Architecture II
– Marine Structural Design II
Marine Systems Engineering (Any one)
– Advanced Electrical Machines

Second Semester
Core Units
– Industrial Management III
– Public Health Engineering
– Final Year Project II
– Power Plants
– Marine Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
– Power Supply in Ships
– Marine Engines II
Electives
Naval Architecture (Any one)
– Oceanography
– Naval Architecture III
– Experimental Stress Analysis
– Operations Research
Marine Systems Engineering (Any one)
– Operations Research
– Vibrations II
– Sea time                                  24 Weeks

The following are the Requirements for admission into the degree programme:
KCSE Mean grade B- (minus) and mean grade for the total score in the four JAB cluster subjects of at least B (plain) and the following minimum grades in the individual luster subjects: Mathematics C+, Physics C+, Chemistry C+, Geography or Biology, or 2nd group III, or any group IV.

How to Apply
Application Requirements for qualified students:
– A dully filled registration form – to be obtained from the offices/website upon payment of non-refundable fee.
– Two passport size photos.
– Copies of relevant certificates

Application Procedure
Applications for the courses are on official application forms.
1. click to download JKUAT IT Department application form. or obtain a hand-copy from the office.
2. Pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
– Certificates: Kshs500
– Diplomas: 1000
– Degrees: Kshs1,500
– Masters: 1,500

Some career opportunities for this programme include:
– Field Manager
– Construction Manager/Site Manager
– Project Engineer

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Tuition Fees for Kenyan Students = Kshs203,742
Tuition Fees for International Students = Kshs244,490
**EAC (East African Community) Students pay the same amount as Kenyan students. Countries in the East African Community include; Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
NOTE: The tuition fees charged, may vary from programme to programme and from time to time, with foreign students paying 20% more that the Kenyan students.