Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Course Catalogue

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Core
Elective

MECH 1301 – Statics

Core

Course Synopsis: General principles of statics, force vectors, equilibrium, analysis of trusses, frames and machines, forces and moments, friction, centroids, and moment of inertia.

Prerequisites: None

EECE 1316 – Fundamentals of Electric and Electronics

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: None

MFGA 1201 – Computer Aided Drawing

Core

Course Synopsis: Introduction to CAD software, covering geometrical construction, 3D modeling, orthographic projections, isometric views, sectional views, dimensions, tolerances, and assembly drawing.

Prerequisites: None

EECE 1102 – Electrical Engineering Lab 1

Core

Course Synopsis: Experiments on electric and electronic circuits, circuit design techniques, active and passive circuit elements, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, rectification, biasing techniques, and amplifications.

Prerequisites: EECE 1316 (Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics)

EECE 1317 – Engineering Programming

Core

Course Synopsis: Introduction to computer programming for solving engineering problems using Python, focusing on problem-solving steps, algorithms, control structures, arrays, and functions.

Prerequisites: None

MFGA 1141 – Introduction to Workshop

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: MFGA 1201 (Computer Aided Drawing)

AERO 1121 – Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Core

Course Synopsis: History of aeronautics, anatomy of flying vehicles, aerodynamic forces, standard atmosphere, airfoils, wings, propulsion, flight vehicle structures, stability, control, and aircraft systems.

Prerequisites: None

AERO 1322 – Thermal Sciences

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: None

AERO 2302 – Dynamics

Core

Course Synopsis: Kinematics and kinetics of particle motion, kinematics of rigid bodies in planar and three-dimensional motion, Newtonian mechanics, and Eulerian mechanics.

Prerequisites: MECH 1301 (Statics), MATH 1301 (Engineering Mathematics)

MECH 2340 – Fluid Mechanics

Core

Course Synopsis: General principles of fluid mechanics, fluid properties, conservation laws, momentum analysis, dimensional analysis, flow in pipes, and Navier-Stokes equations.

Prerequisites: AERO 1322 (Thermal Sciences)

MECH 2241 – Instrumentation and Measurements

Core

Course Synopsis: Principles of measurement, experimental data analysis, electrical measurements, sensing devices, pressure, flow, temperature, force, torque, strain, motion, and vibration measurements.

Prerequisites: EECE 1316 (Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics)

AERO 2320 – Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: None

MECH 2342 – Mechanics of Materials

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: MECH 1301 (Statics)

AERO 2343 – Control Systems

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: MATH 2311 (Differential Equations)

AERO 2128 – Aerospace Engineering Lab 1

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: AERO 1322 (Thermal Sciences), MECH 2340 (Fluid Mechanics), MECH 2342 (Mechanics of Materials)

AERO 2322 – Aerodynamics I

Core

Course Synopsis: Understanding of aerodynamic forces, drag, Kutta-Jukowski theorem, thin airfoil theory, shock waves, and the flow in converging and diverging nozzles.

Prerequisites: MECH 2340 (Fluid Mechanics)

AERO 2326 – Space Mechanics

Core

Course Synopsis: Equations of motion in space, Keplerian orbits, orbital perturbations, time and coordinate transformations, and space mission analysis.

Prerequisites: AERO 2302 (Dynamics)

AERO 3321 – Aircraft Structures 1

Core

Course Synopsis: Study of beam structures, column stability, vibration, aircraft loads, and airworthiness.

Prerequisites: MECH 2342 (Mechanics of Materials)

AERO 3220 – Flight Mechanics

Core

Course Synopsis: Equations of aircraft motion, airplane performance, climb rate, range, endurance, V-n diagram, and take-off/landing distances. Airworthiness standards (FAR – Flight Performance).

Prerequisites: AERO 2322 (Aerodynamics 1)

AERO 3326 – Aerodynamics 2

Core

Course Synopsis: Finite wing theory, supersonic wings, boundary layers, drag reduction, shockwave interactions, and airfoil design.

Prerequisites: AERO 2322 (Aerodynamics 1)

MECH 3342 – Computational Mechanics

Core

Course Synopsis: Hands-on experience with finite element method (FEM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to solve problems related to solid and flow mechanics.

Prerequisites: MATH 2330 (Computational Methods and Statistics)

AERO 3128 – Aerospace Engineering Lab 2

Core

Course Synopsis: Introduction to measurements in aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, nozzle flows, pressure measurements, and open-ended laboratory projects in modern manufacturing methods.

Prerequisites: AERO 2322 (Aerodynamics 1), AERO 2320 (Aerospace Materials), AERO 2343 (Control Systems)

MFGA 2305 – Project and Operations Management

Core

Course Synopsis: Fundamentals of project and operations management, estimation, planning, risk management, scheduling, and mathematical modeling techniques for decision making in engineering.

Prerequisites: MATH 1321 (Engineering Mathematics 2)

AERO 3325 – Aircraft Structures 2

Core

Course Synopsis: Aircraft structure analysis, principles of stressed skin construction, shear center, warping, structural idealization, analysis of semi-monocoque structures, and elementary aeroelasticity.

Prerequisites: AERO 3321 (Aircraft Structures 1)

AERO 3324 – Aerospace Propulsion

Core

Course Synopsis: Propulsion systems, basic thrust operations, gas turbines, compressors, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, scramjet, and rocket engines. Propellants and environmental impact are also discussed.

Prerequisites: AERO 2322 (Aerodynamics 1)

MECH 3242 – Introduction to IoT and Applications

Core

Course Synopsis: Theory and practical exposure to IoT systems interfacing, protocols, high-level basic programming, Industry 4.0, industrial automation, IoT mobile applications, and cloud computing.

Prerequisites: MECH 2241 (Instrumentation and Measurement), EECE 1317 (Engineering Programming)

AERO 3327 – Aerospace Vehicle Design

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: AERO 3220 (Flight Mechanics)

MECH 3140 – Engineering Design Ideation

Core

Course Synopsis: 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.

Prerequisites: Third year standing

MFGA 3309 – Engineering Economics and Management

Core

Course Synopsis: Basic principles of engineering economics and management, organizational vision, corporate culture, cost management, investment analysis, and ethical perspectives from an Islamic viewpoint.

Prerequisites: MFGA 2305 (Project and Operations Management)

AERO 3500 – Engineering Industrial Training

Core

Course Synopsis: Exposure to real-world engineering environments through industrial training, focusing on problem-solving, work ethics, communication, management, and teamwork skills.

Prerequisites: CGPA 2.0 and above, 90 credit hours completed

MECH 4300 – Integrated Design Project

Core

Course Synopsis: Experiential learning in design thinking and problem solving through team-based projects. Students gain experience in design, prototyping, analysis, and business planning.

Prerequisites: MFGA 2305 (Project and Operations Management), MECH 3140 (Engineering Design Ideation)

AERO 4322 – Flight Dynamics and Control

Core

Course Synopsis: Aircraft dynamics, small disturbance theory, dynamic stability, response analysis, autopilot design, and flight control programming using industry-standard software (Simulink, Python).

Prerequisites: AERO 3220 (Flight Mechanics), AERO 2343 (Control Systems)

AERO 4122 – Aerospace Engineering Lab 3

Core

Course Synopsis: Experiments in spacecraft dynamics, autonomous control, ramjet, pulse jet engine testing, structural buckling, and shear center analysis.

Prerequisites: AERO 3324 (Aerospace Propulsion), AERO 3325 (Aircraft Structures 2)

Co-requisite: AERO 4342 (Spacecraft Dynamics and Control)

AERO 4342 – Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

Core

Course Synopsis: Spacecraft motion equations, attitude control actuators, modeling, control architectures, and sensors used in spacecraft control systems.

Prerequisites: AERO 2343 (Control Systems), AERO 2326 (Space Mechanics)

AERO 4200 – Final Year Project 1

Core

Course Synopsis: Literature review, problem identification, methodology planning, and proposal presentation for final year projects in aerospace engineering.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing

AERO 4400 – Final Year Project 2

Core

Course Synopsis: Continuation of Final Year Project 1, involving design, fabrication, simulation, experimentation, and development of aerospace engineering systems or products.

Prerequisites: AERO 4200 (Final Year Project 1)

GENE 4301 – Engineering Ethics, Safety and Environment

Core

Course Synopsis: Engineering professionalism with an Islamic ethical foundation, sustainability, safety, health, and social responsibility issues in engineering.

Prerequisites: UNGS 2380 (Ethics and Fiqh of Contemporary Issues)

AERO 4260 – Helicopter Aerodynamics

Elective

Course Synopsis: History of helicopter flight, rotor aerodynamics, blade element theory, rotor wakes, dynamic stall, tip vortices, helicopter noise, and noise reduction techniques.

Prerequisites: AERO 3326 (Aerodynamics 2)

AERO 4262 – Rocket Propulsion

Elective

Course Synopsis: Rocket propulsion systems, nozzle theory, flight performance, thrust vector control, liquid and solid propellant systems, and rocket testing.

Prerequisites: AERO 3324 (Aerospace Propulsion)

AERO 4263 – Aeroelasticity

Elective

Course Synopsis: Aeroelastic oscillation, beam torsion, aerodynamic theory, aeroelastic instability, divergence, flutter phenomenon, and airworthiness standards for aeroelasticity.

Prerequisites: AERO 3325 (Aircraft Structures 2)

AERO 4286 – Nondestructive Evaluation of Structures

Elective

Course Synopsis: Principles of nondestructive testing methods including eddy current, liquid penetrants, magnetic particle inspection, radiography, and ultrasonic techniques.

Prerequisites: None

AERO 4287 – Composite Structures

Elective

Course Synopsis: Fiber matrix composites, mechanical properties, fabrication methods, failure theories, laminate structure, and lamination theory.

Prerequisites: MECH 2342 (Mechanics of Materials)

AERO 4265 – Aerospace Composites Technology

Elective

Course Synopsis: Introduction to advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace applications, including nanocomposites, multiscale composites, self-sensing, and self-healing composites.

Prerequisites: AERO 2320 (Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Process)

AERO 4264 – Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Elective

Course Synopsis: Spacecraft system engineering, dynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion systems, launch vehicles, spacecraft thermal control, attitude control, telecommunications, and product assurance.

Prerequisites: AERO 2326 (Space Mechanics)

AERO 4270 – Aerospace Manufacturing Technology

Elective

Course Synopsis: Manufacturing processes for aircraft components, including forming, machining, post-machining, and composite manufacturing processes. Emphasis on principles and processes for fabricating major aircraft components.

Prerequisites: AERO 2320 (Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Process)
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