Bachelor of Engineering in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering in Refrigeration and Air conditioning programme has been developed to equip students with broad-based knowledge and provide sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge in Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation so that graduates are able to troubleshoot and analyse refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems, understand the working principles of refrigeration circuits, and model such systems thermodynamically to improve energy efficiency by way of design, design modifications and enable graduates meet the day to day challenges that arise in a rapidly changing world. 
 

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are: 

1. To teach the theoretical concepts related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering  
2. To train students to acquire critical and analytical skills related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering  
3. To teach students the professional and ethical principles related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering  
4. To develop capacities in the handling of Research related to refrigeration and air conditioning engineering  
5. To provide avenues for further education for diploma students in refrigeration and air conditioning engineering. 

 
Entry Requirements for Admission

The qualifications for admissions into the programme are as follows: 

A.    SSSCE 

Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

B.    WASSCE 

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects:  Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, 
Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

C.    A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

D.    TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS 

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 
 

E.    HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS 

(a)    Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical 
Engineering (Minimum of Second Class Lower) and  
(b)    They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme 
 

F. MATURE APPLICANTS 

Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five 
(5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.   
 

G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS 

1. Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and 
2. Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in the table below.  
3. They will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme. 
    

H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS 

1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and they will be admitted in year two (2), Level 200, of the programme 
2. Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme. 

The bridging courses are shown in the table below.  

 

I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES 

1. Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and  
2. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme 
    

J. FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

Foreign Applicants: Academic records of foreign applicants with the requisite qualification will be referred to GTEC for the determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement. 
 

Employment Prospects of Graduates 

After graduation the students/trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas 

1. Oil and Gas industries
2. Food / Process Industries
3. Power Plant Sectors
4. Building and Construction Industries
5. Pharmaceutical and Medical  
6. Telecommunications
7. Marine  
8. Educational Institutions 
9. All other areas where Refrigeration and Airconditioning are used or serviced. Further, the training and related experience in this programme give trainee/graduates the opportunity to establish their own businesses. 
    

 

Modules of the Bridging Courses

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
1	COS 155	Communication Skills I	2	0	2
2	EEE 153	Electrical Engineering	2	0	2
3	MATH 151	Functions and Calculus	2	0	2
4	MECH 161	Mechanics of Machines I	2	2	3
5	MECH 163	Strength of Materials I	2	2	3
6	MECH 271	Mechanics of Fluids I	2	2	3
7	MECH 273	Thermodynamics I	2	2	3
8	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2
TOTAL			15	10	20

  

 

Modules of the Bridging Courses for Tertiary Diploma

 

SN	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C
1	FETE 263	Entreprenuership	2	0	2
2	MECH 264	Introduction to Manufacturing Technology	2	3	3
3	MECH 383	Heat Transfer	2	2	3
4	MECH 293	Computer Design Applications I	1	2	2
5	MECH 297	Instrumentation and Control	2	1	2
6	RMEC 273	Thermodynamics	2	1	2
7	RMEC 283	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Maintenance and Work Service I	2	2	3
8	FETE 258	Research Methods for Engineers	2	0	2
9	MECH 267	Mechanical Engineering Research/Project III	0	3	1
		TOTAL	15	14	20

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE     

     

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 451	Renewable Energy Sources	2	0	2	Core
2	MECH 471	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	1	3	2	Core
3	MECH 499	Final Project Work I	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
4	RMEC 451	Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems I	2	2	3	Core
5	RMEC 457	Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Exchangers Practice	2	2	3	Core
6	RMEC 497	Aero, Gas Dynamics, and Machine Elements Design	2	2	3	Core
7	FETE 453	Technical Communication	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	11	15	18

 

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO        

SN.	Course Code	Course Title	T	P	C	COMPONENT
1	MECH 498	Final Project Work II	0	6	3	Practical training / Research
2	RMEC 452	Refrigeration and Air conditioning Systems II	2	2	3	Core
3	RMEC 456	Heating Systems Practice	2	2	3	Core
4	RMEC 462	Evaporation, Heat Exchangers and Compressors	2	2	3	Core
5	RMEC 468	Ventilation Systems	2	2	3	Core
6	RMEC 474	Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditions	2	2	3	Core
7	FETE 454	Problem Solving and Critical Thinking	2	0	2	Mandatory
		TOTAL	12	16	20