Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Course Catalogue
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Statics
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General principles of statics, force vectors, equilibrium, analysis of trusses, frames and machines, forces and moments, friction, centroids, and moment of inertia.
Fundamentals of Electric and Electronics
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Basics of electric circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, resistors in series and parallel, circuit theorems, and analysis for electric circuits. AC circuits and analysis using phasors, fundamentals of electronic circuits (rectification, operational amplifiers), transformer principles, and power factor.
Computer Aided Drawing
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Introduction to CAD software, covering geometrical construction, 3D modeling, orthographic projections, isometric views, sectional views, dimensions, tolerances, and assembly drawing.
Electrical Engineering Lab 1
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Experiments on electric and electronic circuits, circuit design techniques, active and passive circuit elements, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, rectification, biasing techniques, and amplifications.
Engineering Programming
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Introduction to computer programming for solving engineering problems using Python, focusing on problem-solving steps, algorithms, control structures, arrays, and functions.
Introduction to Workshop
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Theory and practice of industrial safety and manufacturing processes, including conventional and non-conventional machining, drilling, and additive manufacturing. Emphasizes Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9.
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
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History of aeronautics, anatomy of flying vehicles, aerodynamic forces, standard atmosphere, airfoils, wings, propulsion, flight vehicle structures, stability, control, and aircraft systems.
Thermal Sciences
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Study of thermodynamics and heat transfer, zeroth, first, and second laws of thermodynamics, energy analysis, gas power cycles, principles of steady heat conduction, convection, and radiation, applied to aerospace systems.
Dynamics
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Kinematics and kinetics of particle motion, kinematics of rigid bodies in planar and three-dimensional motion, Newtonian mechanics, and Eulerian mechanics.
Fluid Mechanics
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General principles of fluid mechanics, fluid properties, conservation laws, momentum analysis, dimensional analysis, flow in pipes, and Navier-Stokes equations.
Instrumentation and Measurements
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Principles of measurement, experimental data analysis, electrical measurements, sensing devices, pressure, flow, temperature, force, torque, strain, motion, and vibration measurements.
Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Processes
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Knowledge of aerospace materials, their characteristics, manufacturing processes, and how to successfully deploy them in aerospace structures. Failure modes of aerospace components and prevention strategies are also covered.
Mechanics of Materials
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Stress and strain, Hooke’s law, torsion of circular shafts, beam bending, thin-walled pressure vessels, stress transformation, buckling of columns, deflection of beams, and failure theories.
Control Systems
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Mathematical modeling of dynamic systems, open and closed-loop systems, root-locus analysis, frequency response analysis, and control system design for automotive and aerospace applications.
Aerospace Engineering Lab 1
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Experiments in heat transfer, stress analysis, microstructure examination, fluid mechanics, tensile and compression tests. Develop technical skills in mechanical tests, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Aerodynamics I
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Understanding of aerodynamic forces, drag, Kutta–Jukowski theorem, thin airfoil theory, shock waves, and the flow in converging and diverging nozzles.
Space Mechanics
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Equations of motion in space, Keplerian orbits, orbital perturbations, time and coordinate transformations, and space mission analysis.
Aircraft Structures 1
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Study of beam structures, column stability, vibration, aircraft loads, and airworthiness.
Flight Mechanics
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Equations of aircraft motion, airplane performance, climb rate, range, endurance, V-n diagram, and take-off/landing distances. Airworthiness standards (FAR – Flight Performance).
Aerodynamics 2
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Finite wing theory, supersonic wings, boundary layers, drag reduction, shockwave interactions, and airfoil design.
Computational Mechanics
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Hands-on experience with finite element method (FEM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to solve problems related to solid and flow mechanics.
Aerospace Engineering Lab 2
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Introduction to measurements in aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, nozzle flows, pressure measurements, and open-ended laboratory projects in modern manufacturing methods.
Project and Operations Management
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Fundamentals of project and operations management, estimation, planning, risk management, scheduling, and mathematical modeling techniques for decision making in engineering.
Aircraft Structures 2
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Aircraft structure analysis, principles of stressed skin construction, shear center, warping, structural idealization, analysis of semi-monocoque structures, and elementary aeroelasticity.
Aerospace Propulsion
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Propulsion systems, basic thrust operations, gas turbines, compressors, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, scramjet, and rocket engines. Propellants and environmental impact are also discussed.
Introduction to IoT and Applications
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Theory and practical exposure to IoT systems interfacing, protocols, high-level basic programming, Industry 4.0, industrial automation, IoT mobile applications, and cloud computing.
Aerospace Vehicle Design
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Preliminary design of aerospace vehicles including take-off weight, wing loading, fuselage design, engine selection, and stability control. Case studies and spacecraft design are also included.
Engineering Design Ideation
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Development of structured problem-solving capabilities through industrial familiarization, literature search, and real-world problem identification, culminating in white paper write-ups and oral presentations.
Engineering Economics and Management
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Basic principles of engineering economics and management, organizational vision, corporate culture, cost management, investment analysis, and ethical perspectives from an Islamic viewpoint.
Engineering Industrial Training
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Exposure to real-world engineering environments through industrial training, focusing on problem-solving, work ethics, communication, management, and teamwork skills.
Integrated Design Project
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Experiential learning in design thinking and problem solving through team-based projects. Students gain experience in design, prototyping, analysis, and business planning.
Flight Dynamics and Control
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Aircraft dynamics, small disturbance theory, dynamic stability, response analysis, autopilot design, and flight control programming using industry-standard software (Simulink, Python).
Aerospace Engineering Lab 3
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Experiments in spacecraft dynamics, autonomous control, ramjet, pulse jet engine testing, structural buckling, and shear center analysis.
Co-requisite: AERO 4342 (Spacecraft Dynamics and Control)
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
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Spacecraft motion equations, attitude control actuators, modeling, control architectures, and sensors used in spacecraft control systems.
Final Year Project 1
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Literature review, problem identification, methodology planning, and proposal presentation for final year projects in aerospace engineering.
Final Year Project 2
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Continuation of Final Year Project 1, involving design, fabrication, simulation, experimentation, and development of aerospace engineering systems or products.
Engineering Ethics, Safety and Environment
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Engineering professionalism with an Islamic ethical foundation, sustainability, safety, health, and social responsibility issues in engineering.
Helicopter Aerodynamics
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History of helicopter flight, rotor aerodynamics, blade element theory, rotor wakes, dynamic stall, tip vortices, helicopter noise, and noise reduction techniques.
Rocket Propulsion
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Rocket propulsion systems, nozzle theory, flight performance, thrust vector control, liquid and solid propellant systems, and rocket testing.
Aeroelasticity
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Aeroelastic oscillation, beam torsion, aerodynamic theory, aeroelastic instability, divergence, flutter phenomenon, and airworthiness standards for aeroelasticity.
Nondestructive Evaluation of Structures
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Principles of nondestructive testing methods including eddy current, liquid penetrants, magnetic particle inspection, radiography, and ultrasonic techniques.
Composite Structures
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Fiber matrix composites, mechanical properties, fabrication methods, failure theories, laminate structure, and lamination theory.
Aerospace Composites Technology
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Introduction to advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications, including nanocomposites, multiscale composites, self-sensing, and self-healing composites.
Spacecraft Systems Engineering
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Spacecraft system engineering, dynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, spacecraft thermal control, attitude control, telecommunications, and product assurance.
Aerospace Manufacturing Technology
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Manufacturing processes for aircraft components, including forming, machining, post-machining, and composite manufacturing processes. Emphasis on principles and processes for fabricating major aircraft components.