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ENGINEERING and Technology has evolved with mankinds zeal to acquire and apply knowledge to improve peoples lives. At the School of Engineering Science and Technology, we sharpen your mind to innovatively improve existing processes and systems as a means to findingsuitable solutions to problems. The school derives its strength in the diversity of programmes,faculty members and students. The school pools expertise in one roof on which students learn multidisciplinary approach to advanced problem solving skills. These and other factors have made the school a centre of innovation.Departments in the School of Engineering Science & Technology
- Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Department of Geospatial Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
- Entry Requirements
Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering
The department imparts knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the design, development, manufacture, maintenance, servicing and safety of aeronautical engineering space model. We build up from the engineering sciences, materials sciences, mathematical concepts, general engineering principles and arts, the fundamental areas of study emphasizes on; engineering design, aeronautical construction, aeronautical technology management and airworthiness.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering – Options:
- Airframes and Engines
- Avionics
Diploma in Technology in Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering – Options:
- Airframes and Engines
- Avionics
Certificate in Technology – Options:
- Airframes and Engines
- Avionics
- Helicopters Maintenance
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Departmental E-Mail Address
chairman-dcpe@kenpoly.ac.ke
Physical Address
Room J13
Grand Departmental Objective:
To improve the quality of life of humanity by offering chemical engineering-based solutions to various challenges.
Specific Departmental Objectives and Methodologies:
- Development of the manpower necessary for the design, construction and operation of safe and efficient chemical processing plants. This objective is achieved via effective teaching and consequent learning of chemical engineering concepts.
- Support and engagement in research on issues that are of relevance to contemporary chemical engineering. This is achieved via student and staff research projects and in conjunction with external parties who have ideas that need the support of an academic institution-based chemical engineering department.
- Support and engagement in enterprise of relevance to chemical engineering. This is achieved via development of chemical production centres within the institution and, where possible, via collaborative agreements with external parties.
Courses Offered:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (beginning in 2013).
- Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering (beginning in 2013).
- Diploma in Technology in Chemical Engineering (on-going).
Entry Requirements:
Contact the department via the e-mail given above for specific details.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The department offers courses well structured to meet the ever- changing demands of the civil engineering and construction industry. We also offer specialized courses at Certificate and Diploma levels on request from Government Departments, Local Authorities and the industry. Some of the popular certificate courses include Certificate in Fire Engineering, Civil Engineering and AutoCAD.
All our courses impart practical skills to enable our graduates to enter the job market as employees or self employed people. It is a credit to this department that most of the practicing Civil Engineering Contractors are our graduates. The Department has for a long time served the East and Southern Africa region with students from as far as Botswana, Malawi, just to mention a few. Besides, a fully equipped computer laboratory has been operational in the Department, thanks to the Belgian Government. Lecturers and Students have greatly benefited from this project.
Courses Offered:
- Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Technology in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Water Engineering
- Certificate in AutoCAD
- Certificate in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Fire Engineering
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The department provides technical training for fostering qualified personnel in the field of Geo-Spatial Science and Geographical Information Systems. It also offers consultation services in GIS and tailor made courses in GIS as per the specification provided from the Industry.
Course Offered:
FULL TIME
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Power Systems)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation and Control)
- Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
- Bachelor of Technology (Telecommunications)
- Bachelor of Technology (Power Systems)
- Bachelor of Technology (Instrumentation and Control)
- Diploma in Technology (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
- Diploma in Technology (Telecommunications)
- Diploma in Technology (Power Systems)
- Diploma in Technology (Instrumentation and Control)
EVENING
- Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
- Bachelor of Technology (Telecommunications)
- Bachelor of Technology (Power Systems)
- Bachelor of Technology (Instrumentation and Control)
- Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Electronics and Computer Engineering)
- Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Telecommunications)
- Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Power Systems)
- Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology (Instrumentation and Control)
- Certificate in Electrical Installation Technician
- Certificate in Electronics Technician Electrical Installation Electrician Craft
- Certificate in Applied Electronics
- Certificate in Computer Servicing and Maintenance (CSM) Technician
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Diploma in Telecommunication Systems Technician
- Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Certificate in Basic Servicing and Maintenance of Electrical and Electronics Equipment (BSM)
Department of Geospatial Science and Engineering
The department provides technical training for fostering qualified personnel in the field of Geo-Spatial Science and Geographical Information Systems. It also offers consultation services in GIS and tailor made courses in GIS as per the specification provided from the Industry.
Courses Offered:
FULL TIME
- Bachelor of Engineering (Geospatial Engineering)
- Bachelors of Technology (Survey Technology)
- Bachelors of Technology (Geo-information Technology)
- Diploma in Technology (Survey Technology)
- Diploma in Technology (Geo-information Technology)
PART TIME
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Survey Technology)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Geo-information Technology)
- Bachelor of Technology (Survey Technology)
- Bachelors of Technology (Geo-information Technology)
- Certificate in Land Surveying and Cartography Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Career Prospects:
At present there is acute shortage of skilled human resources in this industry. In the near future, there would be tremendous scope for employment in this field with accelerated growth and development prospects. Students after graduating in geo informatics can find opportunities the field of remote sensing and geo informatics which has found its application use in the land use, agriculture, forest, environment, geology, water resources and disaster management One can even venture into the field of development of in-car navigation systems, automatic vehicle location systems, transportation planning and engineering, environmental modeling and analysis, urban planning, telecommunications, agriculture and public health. Popular organizations dealing with GIS data include the NGO’s dealing with statistics of any nature, Public sectors dealing with various types of recourses; e.g. Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Water, Ministry Health, Ministry of Natural Recourses, KPLC, KenGen, Banks, etc.
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
The Department offers courses that integrate mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering and software engineering. The courses lead to careers in design, manufacture, machinery control, maintenance and automation in present day industry. Mechanical engineering involves design, manufacturing, operating and maintenance of various systems. It is an engineering discipline that developed from the application of principles of physics, materials science, chemistry and mathematics. The core concepts of mechanical engineering are mechanics, materials and energy. Other knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and these core principles are used to design and produce industrial machinery, equipment, manufacturing plants, heating and cooling systems, motor vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, medical devices, oil/gas pipelines and other structures.
Courses Offered:
Diploma in Technology in Mechanical Engineering – options:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Plant Engineering
- Automotive and Autotronic Engineering
- Air-Conditioning and Energy Engineering
- Structural Fabrication and Materials Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Diploma in Technology in Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Option
- Industrial Plant and Energy Engineering Option
- Automotive and Autotronic Engineering Option
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Option
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Option
- Industrial Plant and Energy Engineering Option
- Automotive and Autotronic Engineering Option
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Option
Bachelor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Certificate in:
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic I
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic II
- Auto-Electrician Stage I
- Auto-Electrician Stage II
- Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- Mechanical Engineering Technician Part I (Plant)
- Mechanical Engineering Technician Part II (Plant)
- Certificate in Fabrication & Welding (4 Terms)
Entry Requirements
| Minimum Qualifications: | BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY Credit Pass in a relevant Higher Diploma or Pass in a relevant Higher Diploma with two years working experience BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (POST-DIPLOMA) Credit Pass in a relevant Diploma or Pass in a relevant Diploma with two years working experience BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus), including C+ (Plus) in relevant subjects DIPLOMAS KCSE Mean Grade C - (Minus), including C - (Minus) in relevant subjects or A Certificate in a related course CERTIFICATES KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or A portfolio of previous work for those taking specialised courses |
| Intake: | April, September and January |
| Duration: | B.Phil and B.Tech: 4 semesters (2 academic years) Diplomas: Range between 6 semesters and 8 semesters Certificates: 2 semesters (1 academic year |
| Mode of Study: | All programmes are available for Government sponsored gs and Self-sponsored ss students, and can be taken on full-time or part time basis. Please refer to list of Courses |