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About Mechanical Engineering
The Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering covers a range of Engineering specializations, including Manufacturing, Applied Engineering, Electricity, Welding, and Machine Operations.
General education courses are also bundled with this programme, ensuring students are exposed to the fundamentals of Physics and Advanced Mathematics, while also developing digital literacy and communicative skills.
This programme ultimately prepares learners for professional careers in various branches of the Engineering field, while also serving as a gateway to further study.
Course Breakdown
Mechanical Engineering takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading & Writing I (4 Credits)
- College Algebra (3 Credits)
- Physics (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Engineering Drawing I & CAD (3 Credits)
- Workshop Theory and Practice I (3 Credits)
- Electrical/Electronics Principles (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Trigonometry & Complex Numbers (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Engineering Drawing II & CAD (3 Credits)
- Applied Engineering Science I (3 Credits)
- Workshop Theory and Practice II (3 Credits)
Electives (Select Two)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- A Survey of Caribbean History & Heritage (3 Credits)
- Calculus I (3 Credits)
- Computer Applications (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Strength of Material (3 Credits)
- Manufacture Processes (3 Credits)
- Applied Electricity (3 Credits)
Course Options (Select One)
- Refrigeration Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
- Fluid Mechanics (3 Credits)
- Welding Theory and Practice II (3 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- OPTIONAL: Calculus IIA (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Applied Mechanics I (3 Credits)
- Applied Mechanics II (3 Credits)
- Applied Heat (3 Credits)
- Internship (4 Credits)
Electives (Select Two)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- Required passes (Grades 1, 2; or Grade 3 from June 1998) in Mathematics, English A and Physics.
- In addition, at least TWO of the following:
- Building Technology
- Chemistry
- Construction
- Electricity
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Studies
- Technical Drawing
- Visual Arts
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
