UNDER GRADUATION PROGRAMMES
Basic information on the programme
Title of the award : Bachelor of Engineering in Power Engineering
Duration and mode of study : Four years, full time study
The award granting body : The Royal University of Bhutan
Aims of the programme
The program is a promising platform for development of technical expertise in Hydro Power Technologies. The four years program is a mould for shaping enthusiastic individuals in theoretical, practical and design aspects of establishing and estimating, commissioning and operating, troubleshooting and enhancing the outcomes of a hydropower stations and explore other renewable opportunities in the country. The broad intention for initiating a B.E. in Power Engineering is to create knowledgeable and skilled work force who can implement and carryout operation and maintenance aspects of power plants, power corporations and industries and address the need for power engineers to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.
Learning Outcomes of the Programme
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Plan, design and prepare layout plans for cost effective power electronics and electrification works.
- Implement software tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, SCADA, MiPower etc. in the power system design, operation and maintenance works.
- Carry out reconnaissance, feasibility study of hydropower plant and prepare detailed project report of hydro power plant.
- Carry out distribution planning, load forecasting and illumination level design for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers.
- Design hardware interfacing circuits comprising PIC microcontrollers programming and construct a useful embedded system.
- Develop an algorithm for optimal power flow, develop integration of PV cells to the main systems and conducting energy auditing.
- Analyze and troubleshoot fault that may be encountered in power system networks and industrial electrical system.
- Demonstrate analytical skills, logical thinking, and communication skills that are necessary for a professional engineer or an entrepreneur.
- Explore the necessities of water resources and mechanical engineering related to hydropower and alternative energy.
- Implement safety measure, team dynamism and professional ethics which are the expected aspects of a professional engineer.
Curricumum Highlights:
In addition to core engineering studies, the program includes a good mix of other studies such as Academic skills, Dzongkha, Engineering Economics and management and Environmental Science to provide an all-round capacity in research, debate and management skills. The curriculum highlights are provided as:
Analog and digital electronics | Electrical Power Transmission and Distribution |
DC and AC machines and Transformers | Power system operation and control |
Electrical Power generation | Microcontroller and embedded system |
Hydropower engineering | High voltage engineering and insulation coordination |
Energy management and auditing | Power electronic application |
Automatic control systems | Renewable energy resource |
Power system protection and switch gear | Power system analysis and stability |
Utilization of Electrical Energy | Power system optimization. |
Illumination Engineering (Basic & Advance) |
Basic information on the programme
Title of the award : Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Duration and mode of study : Four years, full time study
The award granting body : The Royal University of Bhutan
Initial date of approval : 28th -29th November 2018, 43rd AB (Validated)
Aims of the programme
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BE in Mechanical Engineering) programme is designed to produce mechanical engineering graduates for the knowledge-based economy by providing fundamental knowledge and skills required for the practice of mechanical engineering in a broad range of industries. The provision of such education will contribute to enhancing national capacity and capability to develop and lead technological advancement in the field of mechanical engineering.
Graduates of the programme will be equipped with the capacity to systematically apply engineering principles to work situations and develop innovative solutions for mechanical engineering problems.
Further, the programme intends to develop the ability of graduates to analyze, synthesize and design engineering systems through analytical techniques, experimental and laboratory skills and the use of modern engineering simulation and design software tools through the provision of a balance of theory and hands-on experiences.
Learning Outcomes of the Programme
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze mechanical structures and provide correct design.
- Analyze, design, model and draft mechanical components using CAD software.
- Setup, carry out part programming and perform CNC machining
- Design and setup production/manufacturing systems and processes for manufacturing mechanical elements or systems.
- Apply engineering design to provide solutions that meet specified needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
- Carry out economic analysis of mechanical engineering related projects
- Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data
- Supervise the manufacturing processes
- Oversee troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems or machines.
- Measure various parameters such as pressure, temperature, vibration and interpret the result.
- Carry out basic research in the relevant area.
- Communicate effectively through different mediums for both technical and non-technical audiences.Programme Structure
Yr. Semester Module I I EGP101
Engineering Graphics
DZG101
Dzongkha Communication
ACS101
Academic Skills
FME104
Material Science
FEE102
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
II FME105
Mechanics of Materials-I
AMA102
Applied Mathematics-I
MDD103
Mechanical Drawing
ADE101
Analog and Digital Electronics
COP204
Data Structure & Object Oriented Programming in C++
II I FME206
Mechanics of Materials-II
AMA103
Applied Mathematics-II
FEE203 Fundamentals of Electrical Machines FME207
Metrology
PAE206
Engineering Thermodynamics
II FME208 Fluid Mechanics AMA205
Applied Mathematics-IV
MPT205
Manufacturing Processes-I
FME209
Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines
MDD204
Computer Aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing
III I PAE307
Hydraulic Machines
AMA306
Numerical Methods & Optimization
MPT306
Manufacturing Processes-II
MDD305
Design of Machine Elements
PAE308
Heat & Mass Transfer
II CSY303
Automatic Control System
PAE309
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning
MPT307
Advanced Manufacturing
Technology
MDD306
Mechanical Vibrations
PRW303
Research Methodology
IV I IAM405
Mechatronics
IAM406
Fluid Power & Automation
PAE410
Automotive Engineering
ECM403
Engineering Economy
PRW405
Project
II IAM407
Industrial Engineering
IAM408
Maintenance Engineering
Elective OJT402
Internship & Seminar
Basic information on the programme
Title of the award : Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying & Geoinformatics
Duration and mode of study : Four years, full time study
The award granting body : The Royal University of Bhutan
Aims of the programme
The programme aims at exposing students to modern trends and development in Surveying and Geoinformatics, as well as equipping them with the basic theoretical and practical skills that can adequately cater for the needs of the society in the area of Surveying and Geoinformatics. This programme will equip students with broad learning area such as in the measurement, representation and management of data concerning the geo-physical and man-made features. The areas of study mainly include cadastral studies, geodesy, photogrammetry, surveying, land information systems, remote sensing, land development and planning, mine surveying, geology, construction survey, urban planning, disaster management and utility management within this discipline.
Learning Outcomes of the Programme
The Bachelor of Engineering in Surveying and Geoinformatics graduates will be able to:
- Plan and execute cadastral survey, topographic survey, route survey, tunneling survey and power line network using total station, Real Time Kinematics (RTK), Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) and photogrammetry techniques;
- Collect data, digital data conversion, data management and sharing of data.
- Apply integration of different surveying equipment to do different types of survey work with different mapping techniques;
- Identify the use of remote sensing data to generate geomorphological characteristics of the earth surface using spatial analysis software such as ERDAS, ENVI, ArcGIS, QGIS etc.;
- Execute preprocessing and postprocessing of remote sensing data and apply different analysis techniques/tools in GIS to analyze any volume of spatial data and produce new spatial data;
- Apply various remote sensing techniques such as Multispectral Remote Sensing, Lidar Remote sensing, Microwave Remote Sensing and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing;
- Demonstrate skills of Web GIS;
- Apply GIS for water resource management, disaster management, urban sprawl, change detection, agriculture, forestry, mining and geology;
- Apply hyperspectral remote sensing to identify different species of plants, soil types and water quality parameters;
- Identify the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context;
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate good management skills in a multidisciplinary work environment; and
- Participate in research and development, and other creative and innovative efforts in science, engineering, and technology.
Curricumum Highlights:
Yr. |
Sem. |
Module |
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I |
I |
SRY104 Introduction to Surveying |
RST101 Basics of Remote Sensing |
GIS102 Geographic Information System
|
SRY106 Computer Applications in Surveying* |
ACS101 Academic Skills* |
II |
SRY107 Computation and Field Surveying |
RST102 Elements of Photogrammetry
|
GIS103 Geodesy-I |
AMA102 Applied Mathematics I* |
DZG101 Dzongkha Communication* |
|
II |
I |
SRY210 Construction Surveying |
RST203 Digital Photogrammetry |
GIS205 Introduction to GNSS |
AMA103 Applied Mathematics II* |
GIS207 Geodesy-II |
II |
SRY212 Total Station Surveying |
RST205 Digital Image Processing |
GIS208 Map Projection |
AMA204 Applied Mathematics III* |
SYS210 Python Programming |
|
III |
I |
CTR101 Cartography*
|
RST306 Lidar Remote Sensing and Application |
GIS309 GIS Data Analysis and Modelling |
AMA307 Fundamentals of Geo-statistics |
SYS311 Database Management System |
II |
GIS310 GNSS and its Application
|
RST307 Microwave Remote Sensing and Applications |
RST308 Hyperspectral Remote Sensing and Applications |
RST309 RS and GIS for Disaster Management |
PRW302 Basic Research Method and Seminar* |
|
IV |
I |
LPS201 Legal Principles of Surveying* |
RST410 RS and GIS for Environmental Engineering |
Elective I |
RST411 RS and GIS for Urban and Regional Planning |
PRW404 Project Work* |
II |
EEA301 Engineering Economy |
GIS411 Web GIS
|
Elective-II |
OJT402 Internship and Seminar* |
PRW404 Project Work* |