6.5.2BACHELOROF SCIENCE (PETROLEUMENGINEERING) Entry Requirements
The University and Faculty common regulations shall apply.
ThecandidatemusthavepassedK.C.S.E.withaminimumofC+orequivalentexaminationatthe grades indicatedbelow: Mathematics(B+), Physics(B+), Chemistry (B), English (B), Geography/ Biology (B). Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with Higher Diploma of credit pass in relevant fieldof study from a recognized institution.
Examinations
CommonUniversityregulationsconcerning evaluationshallapply.Designunitstobeassessed bycontinuousassessment tests40%anddesignprojects60%.Fornondesignunitsthefinal examination will constitute 70% of the total marks while lab work, continuous assessment tests and assignments will constitute 30%. The pass mark for each course shall be 40%.Assessment of practicalattachmentshallbebasedonstudent’slog-book,reportandsupervisor’sevaluation report. It shallbe gradedaspassorfail.
SupplementaryExaminations
Anyexaminationinaunittakenbyacandidateasaresultoffailingtheunitatthefirstattemptis asupplementaryexamination.Supplementaryexaminationperiodshallnormallybeattheendof a year of study in which the unit is offered.A candidate who fails in any unit, up to a maximum of four units per semester at the ordinary examination shall be required to sit supplementary examinationsinallthefailedunitsduringthesupplementaryperiodimmediatelyfollowing theordinaryexaminationsinwhichhe/shefailedtheunits.Acandidatewhofailsmorethan halftheunitstakeninanysemestershallberequiredtorepeattheacademic yearandserved with an academic warning by the Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology upon recommendation bytheUniversityBoard of Examination.A candidate who fails a unitatthe supplementary examination period shall be required to re-sit the examination during the next time the unit is offered at the ordinary examinations.A candidate who fails a supplementary examination of any year of study during the supplementary examination period shall not be allowedtoproceedtothenextyearofstudybutshallberequiredtore-sittheexaminationduring the next time the unit is offered at the ordinary examinations
SpecialExaminations
Ifthroughunavoidable circumstancessuchasbereavementorsicknessacandidateisunableto sitforoneormoreexaminationpapers,orisunabletoundertakeessentialpartsofthework forcontinuousassessmentthecandidatemay,ontherecommendation oftheSchoolBoardof Examiners,andwiththeapprovalofSenate,bepermittedtotakespecialexaminationorundertake extra work for continuous assessment. Special examinations shall not be allowed for students sitting for supplementary Examinations.
Discontinuation
Acandidatewhodoesnotpassaunitafteratotalofthreeattemptsshallbediscontinued. In
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this case the three attempts shall normally be as follows: First attempt shall be at ordinary examinations.Secondattemptshallbeatsupplementaryexaminationsperiodfollowingfailureat the ordinary examinations
Third attemptwillbefollowingfailureatsecond supplementaryexaminationswhich willbe takenattheordinaryexaminationperiod.Acandidatewhofailsmorethanhalfoftheunitsof ayearofstudyafterthefirst attemptandsubsequentlyfailsthesameunitsafterre-sittingthe examinations shall be discontinued.
Acandidatewhofailstocompletethefirstandsecondyearsofstudyinthreeacademicyearsshall bediscontinued.Acandidatewhofailstocompletethethird,fourthandfifth yearsofstudyin fiveacademic years shall be discontinued.
Certification
To qualifyfor theaward of the degree,thecandidate should have successfully completed of 83 units.Additionally,studentswillberequirestoundertakeseveralindividualandgroupprojects during their 5 years period of study.
UnitCode andTitle
Level 100
UCU 100: Communication Skills UCU 101: Development Studies ECU 100: Chemistry for Engineers I ECU 101: Physics for Engineers I
ECU 104: Analytical Geometry for Engineers
ECU 105: Algebra for Engineers I
EEN 101: Introduction to Energy Engineering
EEN 102: Engineering Drawing I
UCU 103: Introduction to Critical and Creative Thinking
ECU 102: Chemistry for Engineers II ECU 103: Physics for Engineers II ECU 106: Algebra for Engineers II
ECU 107: Differential Calculus for Engineers
ECU 109: Fundamentals of Computing
EEN 103: Engineering Drawing II EEN 104: Material Science
Level 200
ECU 200: Integral Calculus for Engineers
ECU 201: Probability and Statistics for Engineers
EEN 201: Engineering thermodynamics I EEN 202: Electrical Engineering I
EMM 200: Computer Aided Engineering Drawing
EMM 204: Fluid Mechanics I
EMM 206: Workshop Processes and Practice II EMM 207: Engineering Mechanics I
ECU 202: Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
ECU 203: Transform Methods
EEN 203: Computer Programming I
EEN 204: Engineering Thermodynamics II
EMM 205: Fluid Mechanics II
EMM 208: Engineering Mechanics II EMM 201: Machine Elements
EEN 205: Electrical Engineering II
EEN212: Workshop Process and Practice II to be carried out during long vacation
at the endofsecondyear ofstudy
Level 300
ECU 300: Vector Calculus for Engineers
EEN 300: Engineering Materials
EEN 301: Engineering Thermodynamics iii
EEN 303: Pumps and Turbines EEN 304: Analogue Electronics EMM 301: Mechanics of Machines I
EMM 302: Solid and Structural Mechanics I EMM 310: Engineering Design I
ECU 301: Numerical Analysis
ECU 302: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
EEN 305: Digital Electronics and Microprocessors
EEN 306: Metrology, Measurements, and Instrumentation
EEN 307: Energy Resources and Utilization
EEN 308: Computer Programming II
EMM 303: Solid and Structural Mechanics II EMM 311: Mechanics of Machines II
ECU 303: Industrial Practical Attachment I (12 weeks)
Level 400
ECU 400: Research Methodology ECU 401: Project Management EMM 313: Control Engineering I
EMM 405: Energy Storage Systems and Distribution
EPE 400: Heat and Mass Transfer EPE 401: Electric Power Systems EPE 404: Solar Thermal Energy EPE 405: Engineering Design II ECU 402: Engineering Economics
EMM 415: Biofuel Bio-chemical Energy Conversion
EPE 406: Wind Energy
EPE 408: Engineering Project I
EPE 409: Photovoltaic Technology
EPE 410: Power plant Engineering
EPE 411: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
EPE 412: Engineering Design III
ECU 403: Industrial Practical Attachment II 12 Weeks
Level 500
ECU 500: Professional Practice and Ethics EEN 501: Energy Management and Auditing EEN 502: Engineering Project II (2units)
EEN 503: Hydropower Technology
EEN 504: Nuclear Energy EEN 505: Geothermal Energy EEN 506: Petroleum Engineering EEN 507: Safety Engineering
Core Courses
EEN 508: Industrial Management
EEN 509: Coal Technologies
EEN 510: Environmental Impact Assessment
EEN 511: Energy Planning, Economics and Trading
Electives
EEN 511: Mechanical Vibrations EEN 512: Solar Power Plants EEN513: Wind Farm Design EEN 514: Control Engineering II
EEN 515: Geothermal Drilling Engineering
EEN 516: Strategic Energy Issues
EEN 517: Solid Fuel Thermo-Chemical Conversion
EEN 518: Mechanical Vibrations