MECH 1301 – Statics
Course Synopsis: General principles of statics, force vectors, equilibrium, analysis of trusses, frames and machines, forces and moments, friction, centroids and moment of inertia.
Pre-requisite: None
MFGA 1201 – Computer Aided Drawing
Course Synopsis: Introduction, geometrical construction, 3D modeling, orthographic projections, isometric, sectional and auxiliary views, dimensions and tolerances, mechanical and electrical symbols, intersections, development assembly drawing.
Pre-requisite: None
EECE 1316 – Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics
Course Synopsis: Basic electric circuits; Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws; Resistors in series and parallel; Circuit theorems and analysis for electric circuits; AC circuits and their analysis using phasors. Fundamentals of electronic circuits – rectification, operational amplifiers; Operating principles of transformer and machines power factor.
Pre-requisite: None
MECH 1302 – Dynamics
Course Synopsis: Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, kinetics of particles, Newton’s 2nd law of motion, equations of motion, work and energy methods, impulse and momentum.
Pre-requisite: MECH 1301
EECE 1317 – Engineering Programming
Course Synopsis: This course is designed to expose first-year engineering students to programming skills. It emphasizes concepts like problem-solving using computers, algorithms, program logic tools, control structures, modular programming using functions, arrays, pointers, data structures, and files.
Pre-requisite: None
MFGA 1141 – Introduction to Workshop
Course Synopsis: Safety practices in engineering workshops, measurement tools, introduction to manual and NC machining processes: turning, milling, drilling, grinding, fabrication processes, woodworking, molding and casting, welding, metal forming, and heat-treatment.
Pre-requisite: None
EECE 1102 – Electrical and Electronics Lab 1
Course Synopsis: Experiments on electric and electronic circuits, circuit design techniques, active and passive circuit elements, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, maximum power transfer, AC networks.
Pre-requisite: EECE 1316
MECH 2310 – Thermodynamics
Course Synopsis: Introduction to thermodynamics principles: heat, work, internal energy, and enthalpy. Thermodynamic properties of gases, liquids, and solids. Concepts of control volume analysis, the conservation of mass and energy, the second law of thermodynamics, and applications like heat engines, refrigeration, and other power cycles.
Pre-requisite: None
MECH 2342 – Mechanics of Materials
Course Synopsis: Introduction to stress and strain, Hooke’s law, axially loaded members, torsion of circular shafts, beam bending, thin-walled pressure vessels, combined loading, stress transformation, principal and maximum in-plane shear stresses, buckling of columns, deflection of beams, and failure theories.
Pre-requisite: MECH 1301
MTRE 2381 – Materials Science and Engineering
Course Synopsis: Classification of materials, atomic bonding, crystalline structure, phase equilibrium, heat treatment, strengthening methods, failure of materials, physical properties (electrical, magnetic, optical), processing of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
Pre-requisite: None
MECH 2241 – Instrumentation and Measurement
Course Synopsis: Basic principles of measurement, analysis of experimental data, electrical measurements, pressure, flow, temperature, force, torque, strain measurements, motion and vibration measurement, actuators, and recent developments in instrumentation.
Pre-requisite: EECE 1316
MECH 2340 – Fluid Mechanics
Course Synopsis: Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid in motion, pressure variation in flowing fluids, momentum and energy principles, dimensional analysis, and similitude.
Pre-requisite: MATH 2311
MECH 2312 – Dynamics of Machinery
Course Synopsis: Kinematics and kinetics of rigid body in planar motion. Free and forced vibration in one and higher degrees of freedom systems, with or without damping.
Pre-requisite: MECH 1302
MFGA 2307 – Manufacturing Processes
Course Synopsis: Introduction to manufacturing processes, casting and solidification processes, casting defects, permanent joining processes, forming processes, machining processes.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 1141
MECH 3310 – Heat Transfer
Course Synopsis: Steady-state heat transfer, heat transfer from fins, transient conduction, convection correlations, natural convection, heat exchangers, radiation mechanisms and properties, radiation shields.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2310 and MECH 2340
MECH 3124 – Mechanical Engineering Lab 1
Course Synopsis: Structural topics (DOM, MOM), guided labs on impact test, hardness test, tensile and compression test, 3-point bending test, moment of inertia, vibration test.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2312, MECH 2342
MECH 3340 – Control System
Course Synopsis: Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. Open and closed loop systems, state variable description, transient response, steady state error analysis, root-locus, frequency response analysis.
Pre-requisite: MATH 2311
MECH 3312 – Machine Design
Course Synopsis: Introduction to machine design principles, failure theories for static and fatigue loadings, design calculations for shafts, bolts, springs, bearings, gears, welded joints.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2342
MECH 3140 – Engineering Design Ideation
Course Synopsis: Developing structured problem-solving skills within an industry context. Involves literature search, industry speakers, group problem identification, formulation of meaningful problem statements and solutions.
Pre-requisite: 3rd year standing
MFGA 2305 – Project and Operation Management
Course Synopsis: Fundamental concepts of project and operation management. Includes project time estimation, scheduling, resource allocation, managing teams, LP problems, and decision-making techniques.
Pre-requisite: MATH 1321
MFGA 3313 – CAD/CAM/CAE
Course Synopsis: Design paradigms, CAD generation of geometric models, optimal design for manufacturing, CNC programming, simulation of manufacturing systems.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 1201
MECH 3241 – Introduction to IoT and Applications
Course Synopsis: Systems interfacing, standards and protocols, Industry 4.0, industrial automation, IoT gateway, PLC design, IoT communication protocols, cloud computing.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2241, EECE 1317
MECH 3128 – Mechanical Engineering Lab 2
Course Synopsis: Thermofluids topics. Guided lab on convection, conduction, radiation, Stirling engine test, flowmeter obstruction test, internal flow friction test, impact of jet experiment.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2340, MECH 2310
MECH 3313 – Mechanical Vibration
Course Synopsis: Free and forced vibrations of single and multiple degree of freedom systems, vibration isolation, modal analysis, measurement, and application.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2312
MECH 3342 – Computational Mechanics
Course Synopsis: Hands-on experience with finite element method (FEM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), governing equations, discretization schemes, numerical errors, boundary conditions.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2340, MECH 2342
MFGA 3309 – Engineering Economics and Management
Course Synopsis: Basic principles of engineering economics and management. Organizational vision, human resource management, cost and financial management, and Islamic perspectives in engineering economics.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 2305
MECH 3500 – Engineering Industrial Training
Course Synopsis: Exposure to the actual working environment at a relevant organization or industry, development of practical skills, work ethics, communication, and management skills.
Pre-requisite: None
MECH 4200 – Final Year Project 1
Course Synopsis: Implementation of engineering knowledge, literature review, problem formulation, objectives, scope of work, and project planning.
Pre-requisite: None
MECH 4300 – Integrated Design Project (IDP)
Course Synopsis: A team-based design project that involves brainstorming, design, prototyping, performance evaluation, and a basic business plan.
Pre-requisite: MECH 3140/4th year standing
MECH 4400 – Final Year Project 2
Course Synopsis: Application of engineering knowledge, literature review, analysis, design, and construction of products or systems considering societal and environmental factors.
Pre-requisite: MECH 4200
MECH 4211 – Technology Entrepreneurship
Course Synopsis: Transforming creative ideas into sustainable businesses, opportunity recognition, entrepreneurship ventures, business planning, and Islamic values in entrepreneurship.
Pre-requisite: MECH 4300 and MFGA 3309
MECH 4331 – Automotive Transmission System
Course Synopsis: Powertrain systems, clutch mechanism, manual and automatic transmissions, drive shafts, universal joints, differentials.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2312
MECH 4332 – Vehicle Electrical and Electronics Systems
Course Synopsis: Overview of vehicle electrical systems, DC machines, electric machines, electronic components, digital electronics, sensors, actuators, vehicle comfort and safety systems.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2241
MECH 4333 – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle
Course Synopsis: Development of hybrid and electric vehicles, propulsion power, HEV/EV architecture, energy storage systems, electric motor drive, power electronic converters.
Pre-requisite: MECH 3340
MECH 4334 – Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Systems
Course Synopsis: Vehicle dynamics, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, autonomous vehicle systems design.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2312
MECH 4335 – Vehicle Systems Design
Course Synopsis: Layout of vehicle subsystems, body structure and chassis design, crashworthiness, noise, powertrain, handling, performance prediction, engineering metrics.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2342
MFGA 3312 – Quality Control and Improvement
Course Synopsis: Introduction to machining, tool life, machining operations, economics of machining processes, surface integrity and treatments.
Pre-requisite: MATH 2330
MFGA 3311 – Industrial Tools and Machines
Course Synopsis: Introduction, classification of machine tools, gearing diagrams, transmission ratios, drive systems, study of engine lathe, turret lathe, milling, grinding, gear shaping, gear hobbing, installation, and acceptance tests.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 2307
MFGA 4316 – Production Planning and Control
Course Synopsis: Manufacturing strategies, forecasting models, capacity planning, MPS, MRP, scheduling, work measurement, just-in-time (JIT), supply chain management.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 2305
MFGA 4319 – Agile Manufacturing Systems
Course Synopsis: Focus on lean and agile manufacturing, flexibility in production, organizational mastery of uncertainty, agility in response to new market demands, knowledge and workforce integration.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 3309
MFGA 3314 – Additive Manufacturing
Course Synopsis: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing processes (vat polymerization, powder fusion, etc.), material selection, CAD models, STL, slicing, process structure-property relationship.
Pre-requisite: MFGA 2307
MECH 4351 – Building Energy Engineering
Course Synopsis: Fundamental and applied energy concepts in the built environment, energy flow and balances, life cycle analysis for energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption in buildings.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2310
MECH 4352 – Energy Management System
Course Synopsis: Systematic process for improving energy performance, identification of energy-saving opportunities, long-term benefits of Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Pre-requisite: MFGA 3309
MECH 4353 – Energy Conversion Technology
Course Synopsis: Overview of energy conversion technologies from fossil fuels and renewable energy sources, applications to nuclear, chemical, wind, solar, and other energy sources, addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2310
MECH 4354 – Energy and The Environment
Course Synopsis: Understanding climate change and adaptation, Earth’s climate system, mitigation and adaptation strategies for greenhouse gas emissions.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2310
MECH 4355 – Oil and Gas Industries
Course Synopsis: Reservoir characteristics, petroleum properties, geology, exploration, drilling methods, well completion, production and transportation methods in oil and gas industries.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2340
MECH 4311 – Applied Thermodynamics
Course Synopsis: Application of thermodynamic knowledge to power cycles, refrigeration, air conditioning, combustion, and heat transfer in combustion systems.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2310
MECH 4363 – Non-destructive Evaluation Testing
Course Synopsis: Principles of Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Eddy current, magnetic particle inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, NDT standards and specifications.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2342
MECH 4364 – Tribology
Course Synopsis: Science of friction, lubrication, wear, tribology concepts, application of knowledge in controlling friction and wear, materials and coatings selection, case studies in tribology applications.
Pre-requisite: MECH 2340