Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

0408 101

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

2-0:2

Introduction to the mechanical engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines; development of skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and design; other topics include computer applications and programming; introduction to mechanical systems emphasizing system approach, Newton's law, unit conversions, statistics, Excel, and MatLab.

Prerequisites: None

1501113

Programming for Engineers

2-3:3

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of programming techniques in a high-level language to the engineering students to solve engineering problems. Subjects include programming concepts, pseudo-code, and algorithms, user-defined data types, formatted input/output, selection structures, repetition structures, functions and procedures, text files, static and dynamic memory allocation, introduction to object-oriented programming. Weekly laboratory assignments are an integral part of this course.

Prerequisites: None

1430118

Physics 2 Laboratory

0-3:1

Ten experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in Physics (II)

Prerequisites

Physics 1 Lab (1430 116)

Corequisites

Physics 2 (1430 117)

0401201

Statics

3-0:3

Knowledge and understanding of vector resultant of forces in two and three dimensions; type of structural supports; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of internal forces in beams and trusses; static and kinetic friction; centroids of lines, areas, and volumes; moments of inertia.

Prerequisites

Physics 1 (1430 115)

0408150

Engineering Graphics Design

0-2:2

Topics include: basic graphics skills. Emphasis on fundamentals of engineering science and computer applications, programming using CAD tools or other software; visualization, orthographic drawings and advanced graphic skills.

Prerequisite

Intro. to Mech. Eng. (0408100)

0408201

Engineering Thermodynamics

3-0:3

Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy, and enthalpy. The first law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase; equation of state. The second law of thermodynamics: the concept of entropy. Power and refrigeration cycles.

Prerequisite

Physics 1 (1430 115)

General Chemistry 1 (1420 101)

0408 200

Dynamics for Mechanical Engineering

3-0:3

Kinematics of a rigid body, absolute and relative motion analysis; Kinetics of a rigid body, force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum; Vibrations, undamped and damped free and forced one-degree-of-freedom vibration of a rigid body, base excitation, vibration isolation.

Prerequisite

Statics (0401201)

0408 203

Strength of Materials

3-0:3

Simple states of stress and strain; Hook's law; torsional stresses; axial deformation; internal forces in beams; bending and shearing diagrams and stresses; beam design; stress transformation; thin-walled pressure vessels; beam deflection, lab session and experiments.

Prerequisite

Statics (0401 201)

0408 204

Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering

3-0:3

The course covers atomic bonding, crystal structure and defect structure, and their relationship with material properties. It also includes phase diagrams and alloys, mechanical properties, material failure, corrosion, and introduction to the structures of polymers and ceramics.

Prerequisite

General Chemistry I (1420101)

0402340

Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra

3-0:3

Basic linear algebra: LU decomposition, normal equations, and least-squares solutions, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors decomposition of matrices. Numerical solution of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of functions, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of MATLAB to solve complex engineering problems.

Prerequisite

Programming for Eng. (1501113)

Differential Equations for Eng. (1440261)

0402 207

Applied Electronics Circuits

0-3:1

Basic DC Circuits, General DC circuit analysis, Transient Circuits Basic AC Circuits, Diodes, and their applications, Transistors, Operational Amplifiers, Basic Combinational Circuits, Decoders, Adders and Multiplexers, Transformers.

Corequisite

Differential Equations for Engineers (1440 261)

0408 205

Fluid Mechanics For ME

3-0:3

This course covers fundamental topics in fluid statics and fluid dynamics. The topics include: basic concepts and fluid properties, fluid statics, pressure in a static fluid, hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy and stability, fluids in rigid body motion; fluid kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of fluid motion, deformation of fluid elements, vorticity and rotationality; fluid dynamics: Bernoulli equation, control volume analysis and integral form of fluid flow equations, dimensional analysis and similarity, the general one dimensional energy equation, frictional losses in piping systems, introduction to differential analysis of fluid flow.

Prerequisite

Calculus 2 for Engineers (1440 161)

Physics 1 (1430 115)

0408 206

Fluid Mechanics for ME Lab

0-3:1

Introduction to fluid mechanics laboratory, where students conduct fundamental fluid mechanics experiments such as: measurements of fluid properties (viscosity, density and specific gravity), calibration of pressure gauges, Pascal’s law, hydrostatic forces and center of pressure, buoyancy and metacenter, flow through orifices, cavitation, verification of Bernoulli’s theorem, impact of jets, frictional losses in piping systems, hydraulic machines, water hammer, flow visualization.

Corequisite

Fluid Mechanics for ME

0408220

Kinematics

3-0:3

Applications and design of mechanisms; use of graphical and analytical techniques for the kinematic analysis of machines. Analysis and design of linkages, cams, gears, and gear trains. Emphasis is placed more on machines as systems rather than on individual components.

Prerequisite

Dynamics for Mech. Eng. (0408200)

Corequisite

Eng. Graphic Design (0408 150)

0405202

Manufacturing Processes

2-3:3

Introduction and classification of engineering materials and their properties. Traditional manufacturing processing of materials (ferrous and non-ferrous) including metal cutting, casting, rolling, forging, and drawing. Modern manufacturing processes and related topics including ceramics, composites, powder metallurgy, property enhancing and surface processing operations, and rapid prototyping. The course includes lab and visits to different manufacturing facilities.

Prerequisite

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (0408 204)

0408300

Analytical Methods in Engineering

3-0:3

Analytical Methods in Engineering covers Vector Differential Calculus, line, surface, and volume integrals, vector field, velocity and acceleration, curvature and torsion, mean value theorem, directional derivative, divergence, curl, curvilinear coordinates, Stokes's theorem, complex analysis, power series, residue integration method and Fourier analysis.

Prerequisite

Differential Equations for Eng. (1440161)

0408318

Instrumentation and Measurements

3-0:3

Review of electric circuits, Measurement process, errors and sources of errors, signal and noise in instrumentation, filtering, display, and recording systems, elements of signal processing in instrumentation, transducers, sensors, data logging, interfaces, and data processing.

Prerequisites

Applied Electronics Circuits (0402 207)

Fluid Mechanics for ME (0408 202)

0408 340

Advanced Thermodynamics

3-0:3

Thermodynamic principles are applied to the analysis of power, vapor cycles, and air-conditioning systems. Thermodynamics of state, gas mixtures and gas-vapor mixtures, irreversibility and combustion, chemical reactions, Thermodynamics of high-speed gas flow, and fuel cells.

Prerequisite

Engineering Thermodynamics (0408201)

0405221

Engineering Probability and Statistics

3-0:3

Descriptive statistics and sampling, sample space and events, axioms of probability, conditional probability, statistical independence, Bayes theorem, discrete probability distributions (uniform, binomial, geometric, Poisson), continuous probability distributions (normal, exponential, gamma and Weibull), joint probability distribution, point estimation, central limit theorem, interval estimation, use of statistical software.

Prerequisite

Calculus 1 for Eng. (1440133)

0408 320

Modelling & Control of Dynamic Systems

3-0:3

This course teaches the students the modeling of simple and multi-physics systems including the mechanical, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems. This includes a review of such systems and the use of linear graph and state space representation. The course teaches different controller techniques including the PI, PD, PID, Lead/Lag compensator, and lag/lead compensator. Different approaches of designing the controller will be considered including the root locus, and bode plot designs. The stability analysis is included. The course is extended to cover the observer design and an Introduction to digital control. Simulation tools using Matlab/Simulink will be used to illustrate the different types of systems and controllers and a lab is designed to cover the practical side of such systems.

Prerequisite

Instrumentation & Measurements (0408 318)

0406 300

Heat Transfer

3-0:3

Mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Steady heat conduction, insulation, cooling. Transient heat conduction. Forced convection; natural convection. Heat exchangers. Applications to energy systems.

Prerequisite

Engineering Thermodynamics (0408201)

Fluid Mechanics for ME (0408 202)

0406301

Heat Transfer Lab

0-3:1

Experiments on measurement techniques heat transfer principles of linear and radial conduction; unsteady state heat conduction; natural and forced convection; parallel and counter flow exchangers; thermal radiation; temperature measurement.

Corequisite

Heat Transfer (0406300)

0408 330

Machine Elements and Design

3-0:3

This course covers static failure theories; fatigue failure theories; the design of machine elements to include the design of columns, shafts, tolerances, and fits, fasteners, and bolted connections and gears.

Prerequisites

Kinematics (0408220)

Strength of Materials (0408203)

Corequisite

Manufacturing Processes (0405 202)

0408420

Thermal System Design

3-0:3

Analysis, management, and cost, optimal design, and computer simulation of thermal systems and components; Application in fluid flow and heat transfer. Selected course topics are included as computer programming projects.

Prerequisite

Heat Transfer (0406300)

0408440

Mechanical System Design

3-0:3

This course covers the detailed design and selection of mechanical elements including the different types of gears (spur, helical, bevel, and worm gears), lubrication and journal bearings, springs, clutches and brakes, flexible mechanical elements, welding. The course also includes a team project(s).

Prerequisite

Machine Elements & Design (0408300)

Fluid Mechanics for ME (0408202)

0408341

Thermo-Fluids Lab

0-3:1

Introduction to basic thermo-fluid principles, instrumentation; experimental verification, and reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced.

Prerequisite

Fluid Mechanics for ME (0408202)

Corequisite

Advanced Thermodynamics (0408340)

0408400

Practical Training for ME 1

1-0:1

This is the first of two required Practical Training courses. The course consists of seminars and workshops, some of which conducted by speakers from the industry, and field trips that cover five major topics. These are: multistep work processes; professional organizations, development, licensure, and ethics; national and local regulations and laws; entrepreneurships, business models, leadership; new technologies in the field.

Prerequisite

90 Credit Hours

0408401

Practical Training for ME 2

1-0:1

This is the second of two required Practical Training courses. The course consists of a supervised professional practice of engineering in a workplace for a minimum of 20 hours per week over a period of 16 weeks. The practice should cover different tasks and multistep work processes in the career of engineers in the field. It should prepare the trainee for future employment by engaging him/her in solving practical engineering problems, making informed decisions, upholding standards of ethics in the industry, using the latest technologies, and working in a team.

Prerequisite

Practical Training for ME 1

0408491

Senior Design Project I

1-0:1

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required. Students are introduced to the basic elements of modern engineering design methods. Groups of students investigate a research topic in some areas of Mechanical Engineering from the current literature under the supervision of the course instructor.

Prerequisite

90 Credit Hours

Heat Transfer (0406 300)

Machine Elements & Design (0408 330)

0408492

Senior Design Project II

3-6:3

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project progress proposal, report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required. Students apply modern engineering design methods to choose from alternative designs subject to realistic constraints. Groups of students work together to design, build, refine, and test complete hardware or/and software systems to meet specifications.

Prerequisite

Senior Design Project 1 (0408 491)

0408345

Mechanical Vibrations

3-0:3

This course covers the response of discrete single, two- and multi-degree of freedom systems to vibration. Cases of free and forced vibration, damped and undamped systems will be covered. Base excitation, rotating imbalance, vibration Isolation, introduction to human responses to vibration.

Prerequisites

Differential Equations for Eng. (1440 261)

Dynamics for ME (0408 200)

0408 349

Internal Combustion Engines

3-0:3

This course introduces the fundamentals of how the design and operation of automobile engines affect their performance and environmental impact. The fluid flow, thermodynamics, combustion, and fuel properties are studied with reference to engine power, efficiency, and pollutant formation. Students examine the design features and operating characteristics of different types of automobile engines: conventional gasoline, diesel engines, and next-generation combustion engines including direct injection (DI), low-temperature-combustion (LTC) diesel, homogeneous-charge compression-ignition (HCCI) engines. The key features of alternative fuel, hybrid, and fuel cell-powered engines are also discussed. The course includes a term project of literature review and presentation performed by 3-4 students as a project team.

Prerequisites

Heat Transfer (0406 300)

Corequisites

Advanced Thermodynamics (0408 340)

0408 410

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

3-0:3

Introduces students to the mathematical foundation of the finite element method and its use in engineering through a commercially available FEA software package. Finite element theory covered includes the derivation of element stiffness matrices, interpolation functions, the use and limitation of different types of elements, and interpretation of finite element solutions. Skills developed using the software include selection and use of elements, modeling strategies, appropriate use of boundary conditions and methodology for checking solutions.

Prerequisites

Machine Elements and Design (0408 330)

0408430

Numerical Simulations of Thermo-Fluids Systems

3-0:3

Numerical simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer, discretization techniques for elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations, stability, and accuracy of numerical solutions, diffusion equation, linear convection equation, nonlinear convection dominated problems, numerical solution of the Navier-Stokes equations, grid generation, writing/modifying computer codes, and commercial software demonstration.

Prerequisites

Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra (0402 340)

Heat Transfer (0406 300)

0408 460

Reliability Engineering

4-0:4

The course introduces basic reliability concepts and tools. It enables the students to apply the reliability theory at different phases of asset's life cycle: at the acquisition phase model and predict equipment reliability and make a cost-effective decision; at the utilization, phase understand how maintenance can improve the availability and how to reduce downtime through proper design of dependability (reliability, maintainability, and supportability) of mechanical systems.

Prerequisites

Eng. Probability & Statistics (0405 221)

0408 425

Robotics and Automation

3-0:3

This course provides an introduction to the theory of robotics and covers the fundamentals of the field, including rigid motions, homogeneous transformations, forward and inverse kinematics, velocity kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, sensing, actuation, stability analysis, and control.

Prerequisites

Kinematics (0408 220)

Corequisites

Modelling and Cont. of Dynamic Systems (0408 320)

0408 426

Energy Conversion

3-0:3

Introduction to global energy concerns; sustainability, fossil, and nuclear fuels; energy consumption analysis; energy management and conservation techniques; renewable and alternative energy sources. Modern energy conversion methods, fuel cells, photovoltaic cells, and hybrid systems.

Prerequisites

Engineering Thermodynamics (0408 201)

Fluid Mechanics for ME (0408 205)

0408427

Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning

3-0:3

An integrated approach to the application of engineering principles to HVAC systems. Topics include: moist air properties, air psychometric, indoor air quality, inside and outside design conditions, heating and cooling loads calculations. Design and selection of HVAC systems.

Prerequisites

Heat Transfer (0406 300)

Engineering Thermodynamics (0408 201)

0408468

Power Generation Plants

3-0:3

The course introduces students to the various types, working principles and performance of different types of conventional and non-conventional power plants, operation and performance analysis of various components of power plants (e.g. Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, Fuel and Air Handling Systems, Boilers, Superheaters, Intercoolers, Reheaters and Regenerators.) The course also covers power plant economics and the impact of power plants on the environment.

Prerequisites

Advanced Thermodynamics (0408 340)

0408 475

Mechanical Metallurgy

3-0:3

The central point of this course is to provide knowledge of microstructure and mechanical properties of metals. The course covers equilibrium phase diagrams, solid transformation, strengthening mechanism, ferrous and non-ferrous materials. The concepts of alloy design and microstructural engineering are also discussed, linking processing and thermodynamics to the structure and properties of metals.

Prerequisites

Intro. to Materials Sci. & Eng. (0408 204)

0408 480

Special Topics in ME

3-0:3

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of mechanical engineering. The contents will vary depending on the topic.

Prerequisites

Instructor consent