University of Southern Punjab

M.Sc Mechanical Engineering

Introduction

Engineering is considered to be an inspired and highly motivated occupation and profession associated to collective human, material, and financial constituency to gratify the requirements of humanity. Mechanical engineering is one of the extensive and most adaptable of the engineering disciplines and vocations.

The main objective of M.Sc program in Mechanical Engineering at Institute of Southern Punjab is to train engineers for professional practice in the fields of quickly progressing technologies. This program would develop autonomy, inventive aptitude, and management as well as the capacity for progressing professional growth. Postgraduate scholars of Mechanical Engineering discipline need in-depth information of the latest advancements in their relevant areas and fields, and should be acquainted with the recent research and development progression in the highly developed countries. They should also obtain a good gauge of revelation to the issues faced by our developing industrial infrastructure and techniques and strategies to deal with them.

Mission of Program

Mission of M.Sc program in Mechanical Engineering is to produce experts and professionals by providing state-of-the-art facility of post-graduate quality education in different areas of specialization of Mechanical Engineering so that these experts and professional not only enhance and excel in their knowledge, skill and management principles but also contribute their due share and play leading role for the development and progression of infrastructure of their country.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education in relevant field from HEC recognized institutions. Entry test will be required for admission.
  2. GAT-General (GAT-A) (www. nts.edu.pk/gat/gat.asp) / USP-Admit Test conducted by the National Testing Service with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

To produce mechanical engineering professionals and innovators capable of identifying, investigating and solving diversified problems by using their knowledge and expertise.

To prepare mechanical engineering graduates contributing individually as well as a team member and be equipped to provide sustainable solutions of broad interdisciplinary problems using modern tools.

To produce and enable mechanical graduates to be engaged in professional activities  ethically and thereby improving the knowledge and contributing towards the society through life-long learning.

Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

Identify, formulate, conduct research literature, and analyze complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

Conduct investigation of complex Engineering problems using research-based knowledge and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment while solving complex engineering problems.

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.

Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

Scheme of Study M.Sc Mechanical Engineering Program

Total Credit Hours = 30

Courses
Fracture Mechanics
Materials of High Temperature Applications
Operation Research
Advanced Thermodynamics
Reliability and Quality Engineering
Advance Fatigue Fracture Analysis
Advanced Numerical Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Stress Analysis / Research
Advanced Manufacturing Processes / Research