Mechanical Engineering - Training Regular program
Bachelor
Levels
10
Courses
76
Credits
162
Number of students
10
Overview
The mechanical engineering department awards a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, which is offered full-time day-time on campus starting from 08:00 am up to 16:00 pm with traditional lecture/laboratory education. The academic semester in the program is 15 weeks with a lecture/tutorial/laboratory time of 50 minutes followed by scheduled final examinations. The mechanical engineering department also conducts a two-month summer semester to enhance the students’ practical experience. The student can join the program after passing the common first year for the engineering science track. The department council determines annually the number of students who can be admitted to the program based on the carrying capacity and the GPA. In order to be granted the bachelor of science degree, it is necessary for the student to successfully complete 162 credit units distributed as following:
Total University Requirements = 31 Credit Hours
Total College Requirements = 46 Credit Hours
Total Department Requirements = 85 Credit Hours
Program content
Admission requirements
Program levels
Level One
EDU 101 - University Life Skills - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course focuses on developing cognitive and practical skills related to university life, including: Understanding the systems and regulations associated with university life. Enhancing critical thinking skills and habits of mind. Acquiring research skills and communication skills. Cultivating all aspects that contribute to personal refinement and self-development.
MTH 101 - Introductory Mathematics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Review of Basic concepts of: Algebraic Operations, Equations and Inequalities, transformation and rotation of axes. Functions,
Polynomials and Rational Functions, Complex numbers. Studying Partial fractions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions.
Trigonometric and inverse Trigonometric Functions, Circular functions and their graphs,
Trigonometric Identities and Equations. Solving Systems of linear Equations. Matrices. Analytic geometry:
line,
pair of lines, circle, conic sections: parabola, ellipse, hyperbola.
CIS 101 - Computer Skills - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course gives a definition of components and units of computers and their functions, input and output units, main and secondary memory, computer types, operating systems, and data processing. Also, This course gives a tough knowledge of office applications such as MS-Word, MS- Excel, spreadsheets, graphs, networks and the internet.
Level Two
CHM 103 - Chemistry - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is an introductory chemistry course designed to prepare students who have an interest in engineering and health- related professions. So it provides an introduction to the general principles and concepts of chemistry. The course introduces the following: - Interesting examples of how chemistry applies to life. - The matter and its classification, states, physical and chemical properties. - Study of atoms and periodic table. - Ionic and covalent compounds. - The mass relationships in chemical reactions. - Solutions. - Acids and bases. - Chemical reaction. -Electrochemistry. - Chemical equilibrium. - Thermochemistry. - Functional groups of organic compounds, organic reactions and polymers -Carbohydrates, Lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The content of this course is designed for an introductory chemistry course with no chemistry prerequisite, and it is suitable for either a two-semester sequence or a one-semester course
MTH 102 - Differential Calculus - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is concerned with the study of limits of real functions of a single variable, continuity,
derivatives and their applications as mentioned in the topics below.
1. The Limit of a function.
2. Continuity and its Consequences, domain and range of functions, hyperbolic and inverse
hyperbolic functions.
3. Derivatives. The Chain Rule, Derivatives of polynomial, Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions, Trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric Functions, hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic
functions, Implicit Differentiation. Higher Order Derivatives,
4. Applications of derivatives. Indeterminate Forms and, L’Hospital’s rule, local extrema,
concavity, horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Graphing curves, applications of extrema, related
rates, Rolle’s theorem, mean value theorem, Taylor and Maclurin’s series in one variable.
CIS 102 - Problem Solving and Programming - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Problem solving and algorithm development. Basic data types. Statements and library functions. Operator precedence. Assignment Operator. Input / Output statements. Decisions and exception structures. Loop structures. User-defined functions and procedures. Recursion. Scope, variable definition and parameter matching. Use of arrays.
Level Three
MEC 103 - Engineering Economy - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course focus on various topics related to the engineering economy. These topics includes introduction to engineering economy, fundamental knowledge and understandings on cost concepts, time value of money, interest formulas and equivalence, bases for comparison of alternatives, decision making among alternatives, evaluating replacement alternatives, depreciation, and break-even and minimum cost analysis.
MEC 102 - Engineering Design (1) - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces active learning, team work, team dynamics, team norms and communication, conducting effective meetings and quality assessment, problem solving procedure, problem definition, generation of solutions, selection methodology, solution implementation, assessment of implementation, levels of learning and degrees of internalization, ethical decision, organization of the work and design notebook, reverse engineering and design projects, ethical issues in design.
MEC 101 - Engineering drawing - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the constructional geometry and basics of lettering. Sketching, orthographic projection, sectional and auxiliary views, and dimensioning. Introduction to SolidWorks and computer applications.
ARB 100 - Arabic language skills - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course covers basic language skills, especially at the syntactic level: structure and inflection, original, estimated, and local inflection, as well as the Arabic sentence in its two forms and their complements. This is based on the studied texts by reading them, extracting grammatical rules from them, and discussing these rules.
PHS 101 - General physics 1 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
A course intended for students in the early stages of their undergraduate studies in various scientific and engineering disciplines, and aims to introduce the basic concepts in physics and understand the principles governing natural phenomena. The course focuses on providing students with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the behavior of objects and the interactions between forces and energy, and it is the basis for understanding advanced physics courses in the future.
MTH 203 - Integral Calculus - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, the indefinite integral, changes of variable,
integration of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Integration of the hyperbolic and
inverse hyperbolic functions. Techniques of integration: substitution, by parts, trigonometric
substitutions, partial fractions, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, numerical integration.
Application of definite integral: Area, volume of revolution, work, arc length. Polar coordinates.
Level Four
MEC 105 - Basics of Engineering Technology - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the function and planning of workshop, Dimensional metrology, properties of materials and their applications, non-ferrous metals and ferrous alloys production, plain carbon and alloy steels - tool steels and the iron-carbon diagram, heat treatment of steels: annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, surface hardening, aging, destructive and nondestructive testing of metals, workshop metrology, basic bench work operations, machining and forming operations , basic workshop processes (turning, milling, grinding, forging, sheet metal work), welding processes (gas welding, arc welding, spot welding), casting processes (sand casting, die casting), industrial safety.
MEC 104 - Engineering Design (2) - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces Engineering design process, Computer modeling and heuristics for problem solving, Hands-on real life and team–based engineering design project, customer requirements, conceptual design, prototyping, functional testing, preparation of operational manual, communicating design outcomes.
PHS 202 - General physics 2 - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
3
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
5
Prerequisite
Course Description:
this course focuses on electricity, magnetism, and optics. The course combines theoretical and practical components, covering fundamental principles of electrostatics (Coulomb's law, electric fields), circuit analysis (Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's rules), magnetism (magnetic fields, Faraday's law), and optics (reflection, refraction, lenses). The practical component reinforces theoretical concepts through hands-on laboratory experiments using equipment like oscilloscopes, Wheatstone bridges, and potentiometers. Students learn mathematical principles and real-world applications, from analyzing simple circuits to understanding complex optical systems like microscopes. The course also includes wave mechanics and sound, providing a solid foundation in classical physics principles
MTH 281 - Statistics and Probabilities - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Fundamentals of probability theory. Single and multiple discrete and continuous random variables.
Probability density function. Joint and conditional probabilities. Moments and statistical averages.
Central limit theorem, Data description techniques, Estimation, testing of hypothesis, Regression and correlation.
MTH 204 - Advanced Calculus - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial derivatives: Functions of several variables. Limits and
continuity. Partial derivatives. Tangent planes and linear approximations. The chain rule. Directional
derivatives and the gradient vector. Maximum and minimum values. Lagrange multiplies. Multiple integrals:
Double integrals over rectangles. Iterated integrals. Double integrals over general regions. Double integrals in
polar coordinates. Application of double integrals. Surface Area. Triple integrals. Triple integrals in
cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Change of variables in multiple integrals
ISL 107 - Professional Ethics - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
A. The university student will understand professional ethics, its significance in Islam, its applications in Islamic civilization, and its role in the success of their work and life, along with the extent of attention given to it by the systems of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. B. The student will acquire the skill to analyze emerging ethical phenomena in the workplace, be able to predict their effects, and determine their stance on them. They will learn methods to instill good ethics and ways to overcome obstacles to their application. C. The student will commit to professional ethics in themselves and their work environment and guide others to embrace these ethics.
Level Five
MEC 231 - Statics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of force systems; vector analysis of forces, moments and couples in 2 and 3 dimensions. Equilibrium of force systems. Analysis of structures; plane trusses and frames. Distributed force system; centroid of simple and composite bodies. Area moments of inertia, Analysis of beams, Friction.
MTH 305 - Differential Equations - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Basic concepts: the definition of differential equations (classified – composition)- Differential equations of the
first order and their applications: methods of solving differential equations of the first order.-Differential
equations of the first order and their applications: orthogonal paths-Differential equations and higher order
and its applications: reduction of the order - methods of solution of linear differential equations of higher
order with constant coefficients- Differential equations and higher order and its applications: methods of
solution of linear differential equations of higher order with non-constant coefficients- Laplace transform
and its applications- Solution of linear differential equations of second order transactions of the type many
borders by series-Fourier Series of even and odd functions, Fourier expansion and Fourier integration.
ARB 102 - Writing skills - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course covers the rules of Arabic writing, including the letters that are omitted or added in writing, and the words that are connected to others or separated from them. It also addresses the rules of writing the hamzah, the cases of writing the final soft "alif" in nouns, verbs, and letters, and the writing of the tied "taa" and the open "taa." Additionally, it discusses punctuation marks: their importance and where they should be used. The course also explores the arts of Arabic writing, such as writing reports, summaries, essays, administrative letters, minutes, and resumes.
ELE 261 - Elect. & Electronic Circuits - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course being assigned to non-electrical engineers includes the basic concepts of electricity: charges , electric field and potential, DC network fundamentals, AC network fundamentals, introduction to solid state electronics, pn junction, transistors, logic and digital circuits, introduction to microprocessor.
ISL 108 - Contemporary Issues - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course includes the study of the following topics: Guiding Issues Related to Youth Contemporary Issues Related to Security Issues Related to Culture Contemporary Issues Related to Dawah (Invitation to Islam) and Volunteering
ISL 105 - Human Rights - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course includes an introduction and twelve units, as follows: Introduction to the Study of Human Rights in Islam Human Rights in International Agreements and Law Islam's Position on Human Rights Agreements The Right to Life The Right to Freedom The Right to Justice and Equality The Right to Property, Work, and Healthcare The Right to Marriage and Family Formation Children's Rights Women's Rights Rights of Non-Muslims within the Muslim Community Human Rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Partager
ISL 101 - Fundamentals of Islamic Culture - optional 1
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course focuses on the study of the term "culture" and its applications in reality, along with understanding its various sources. It includes: An introduction to the importance of teaching the course. Definition of Islamic culture, its significance, fields, and characteristics. Sources and tributaries of Islamic culture. The six pillars of faith and what nullifies them. The most important contemporary cultural challenges. Islamic law and its main objectives. Worship in Islam and its rulings.
MEC 212 - Materials Engineering Lab - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course covers laboratory report writing, laboratory notebook recording, and data analysis, Principles and applications of analytical techniques, imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy for materials characterization, Determination of phase diagrams, Theory and practice of x-ray diffraction with applications to materials sitemaps, Influence of structure on the mechanical properties of materials, Definition of different mechanical properties and experimental techniques to measure them, Elastic, viscoelastic, and plastic deformation. Introduction to fracture, Treats the areas of failure analysis and durability in a wide range of materials applications Reviews Concepts in Mechanical and environmental behavior of Materials.
MEC 211 - Materials Engineering - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course covers introduction to engineering materials, Structure and characteristics of metals, polymers and ceramics, Equilibrium phase diagram and theory of alloys, Diffusion in metals, Heat treatment of steel, Corrosion of metals, cast iron and precipitation hardening, Destructive and non-destructive testing of metals and joining of metals.
Level Six
MTH 382 - Numerical Methods - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Error analysis (absolute and relative error) – Solution of nonlinear equation in one
variable (Bisection method, Fixed point method, Newton’s method + error
analysis) – Direct and iterative methods for solving linear systems (Gaussian
elimination method, Cramer’s method, LU method, Jacodi and Gauss-Seidel
iterative method + error analysis) – Interpolation (Lagrange polynomial, Divided
difference + error analysis) – Least square method – Numerical integration
(Rectangular rule, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule, Midpoint rule + error analysis)
– Numerical Differentiation (First and second approximation) – Numerical solution
of ordinary differential equation (Euler’s method, Runge-kutta methods, …).
MEC 232 - Dynamics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the kinematics of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles, and relative motion, Kinematics of a rigid body in plane motion, relative velocity and acceleration, rotating axes, Kinetics of particles, Newton’s law, work and energy, impulse and momentum, impact, Kinetics of a rigid body in plane motion, translation, fixed axis rotation, general motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum.
MEC 215 - Mech. of Materials Lab - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces Introduction to the Strain gauge applications: tension test, torsion test, cantilever beam, pressurized cylindrical vessel; Deflection of beams; Buckling of columns.
MEC 214 - Mechanics of Materials - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces Introduction to Study of the mechanical behavior of solid bodies (Rods, Shafts, Beams, etc.) under various types of loading, Mechanical and thermal stress and strain. Stress- strain relations: Axial deformation. Shear and bending moment in beams. Torsion of the shafts and thin walled tubes. Combined loading: Theories of failure. Strain gauge measurements thick and thin walled cylinders. Deflection of beams. Statically indeterminate problems. Columns.
MEC 213 - ME Drawing & Graphics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Sections views, Mechanical engineering elements (bolts, screws, nuts, shafts, keys, pins and gears), Fits and tolerances, Structural drawings, Assembly drawing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD computer drafting software.
MEC 221 - Thermodynamics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic concepts of thermodynamics, system and control volume concepts, properties, states, cycles, dimensions and units, properties of pure substances, phase change of pure substance, tables and charts of pure substances, state equations, ideal gas, the first law of thermodynamics, work and heat, internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat, the second law of thermodynamics, heat engines, heat pumps and refrigerators, efficiency of energy transformation, entropy, concept of entropy increase, reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot cycle, Power cycles (Carnot and Brayton) steam cycles, refrigeration cycles.
Level Seven
MEC 332 - Mechanical Vibration - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces introduction to vibration science, simple harmonic motion, free vibration of one-degree-of-freedom system, design of isolators for shock and harmonic loading, response spectrum, multi-degree-of-freedom systems, natural and forced vibrations, rotor dynamics, machinery vibration, vibration measurements and testing.
MEC 342 - Thermo-fluid lab (1) - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the Performance test for a multi-stage reciprocating air compressor. Performance of spark ignition engine. Performance of compression ignition engine. Refrigeration experiments cycles. Demonstration of fluid flow (flow visualization). Open channel experiment. Measurement of viscosity.
MEC 322 - Sustainable Thermal Energy - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Basic theory of typical sustainable energy systems, Conventional energy (power plant): steam and gas turbine cycles, combined cycles, components, Solar energy calculations, Geothermal technology, Cogeneration and climate change, Exergy - availability- Energy efficiency, Gas mixture, Biofuel and combustion.
MEC 321 - Heat Transfer - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the basics of heat transfer by conduction, radiation, and convection, steady state solution for heat conduction in plane and radial walls, composite walls, walls with energy generating sections, and extended surfaces (fins), multidimensional conduction, unsteady heat transfer in plates, cylinders, and spheres, free and forced convection for external and internal flows, heat exchangers, blackbody and gray-body radiation systems.
MEC 331 - Mechanics of Machines - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the Topological characteristics of planar mechanisms; Degree-of-freedom; Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages: graphical and analytical methods; Static and dynamic force analysis of machinery: graphical and analytical methods; Flywheels; Cam mechanisms; Law of gearing; Simple and planetary gear trains; Term project.
MEC 341 - Fluid Mechanics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces Dimensions and units; Fundamental concepts in fluids; Fluid statics; Flow kinematics ; Control volume; Conservation of mass and momentum equations; Energy equation; Differential form of equations; Stream function; Euler's equations; Bernoulli's equation; Dimensional analysis and model studies; flow in pipe.
Level Eight
MEC 334 - Automatic Control - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
system components, Laplace transformation, Transfer functions and block diagrams, Steady state error analysis, Time response of feedback control system, Root locus technique Compensation. Introduction of P, PI, PD, and PID Controllers.
MEC 324 - Air Conditioning - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the thermodynamics of moist air, construction of the psychrometric chart, psychrometric processes, psychrometric systems, load calculations, indoor air quality, air conditioning systems, duct design, air distribution methods, and Saudi building code requirements.
MEC 333 - Manufacturing Proc. - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the Casting processes (solidification and melting, furnaces, expendable and permanent mold casting). Bulk deformation processes (hot and cold forming processes, workability and limits of forming). Sheet metal processes (formability of sheets and sheet forming processes, processing of polymers). Metal powders and ceramics, welding processes. Heat treatment of metals, Principles of metal cutting (machining processes, types of chips, process sheet). Design of cutting tools such as single point tools, milling cutters and broaches.
MEC 323 - Special Topics in Mech. Eng. - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course includes: Presentation of timely and advanced topics in mechanical engineering. Subject matter will vary depending upon the interest of the faculty and students. Possible topics could include pollution, noise, energy / industry problems, programming related to mechanical engineering.
MEC 311 - Mech. Eng. Design (1) - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, Materials, Load, and Stress Analysis, Deflection and Stiffness& Failure theories and Prevention, Failures Resulting from Static Loading, Fatigue Failure Resulting from Variable Loading, Design of Mechanical Elements Shafts and Shaft Components& Screws, Fasteners& Welding, Bonding, and the Design of Permanent Joints and Term design project.
MEC 343 - Thermo-fluids Lab (2) - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the visualization of potential flow fields, visualization of real flow around bluff bodies, velocity distribution, pressure drop, friction factor and flow measurements through orifice, venturi and nozzle. Pump performance test. Calibration of thermocouples. Measurement of materials thermal capacitance and thermal conductivity. Estimation of fins thermal performance (in free and forced convection).
MEC 335 - Control and dynamic systems Lab. - mandatory
Credits
1
Theoretical
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Position and speed control, , temperature and pressure control, Hydraulic circuits, Pneumatic circuits, Mass spring system, Torsional vibration, Using of MATLAB for the analysis and design of dynamic and control systems, Flow and level control with P, PI, and PID Controllers.
Level Nine
MEC 411 - Mech. Eng. Design (2) - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces design of mechanical elements: springs, lubrication and journal bearings, spur, helical, bevel, and worm gears, clutches and brakes, flywheels, miscellaneous power transmission components; Term design projects.
MEC 451 - Graduation Project - mandatory
Credits
4
Theoretical
2
Pratical
4
Training
Total Content
6
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This graduation project work focuses on choosing the topic of the project, establishing the project, performing a literature review, conducting experiments, collecting the field data and developing the mathematical/computer model, analyzing the results and findings and drawing the conclusion, writing the complete project report, presenting and defending the project work.
ELE 461 - Electrical Machines - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
1
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the transformers (construction, operation of single-phase transformers, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation and efficiency, auto-transformers, three-phase transformers), AC machinery fundamentals, three-phase induction machines (construction, operation, equivalent circuit, performance calculations, starting of induction motors, speed control), single-phase induction motors.
Level Ten
MEC 424 - Refrigeration Engineering - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the mechanical vapor compression refrigeration cycles (single-stage and multi-stage), refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, refrigerants, absorption refrigeration systems, thermoelectric cooling, flash cooling, gas cycle refrigeration, ultra-low-temperature refrigeration (cryogenics), food refrigeration, and transport refrigeration.
MEC 422 - Internal Combustion Engines - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the following subjects: Spark ignition and compression ignition engine types, design and operating parameters. Thermo-chemistry of fuel-air mixture and thermodynamic models of working fluids and engine cycles. Gas exchange processes and volumetric efficiency. Carburetors and electronic fuel injection. Performance parameters. Combustion chamber design and octane number. Diesel fuel injection. Supercharging of 4-stroke and 2-stroke S.I. and C.I. engines.
MEC 444 - Solar Energy - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the thermal aspects of solar energy conversion. Solar radiation measurement and prediction. Solar collectors: flat plate, concentrating parabolic, and focusing collector analysis. Solar energy storage. Solar systems including hot water, space heating and cooling, water heating, distillation, refrigeration, and thermal power conversion.
MEC 442 - Turbo Machinery - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the thermo-fluid dynamics aspects of fluid flow. kinematic relations and efficiencies of turbomachines. Dimensional Analysis and performance laws. Two dimensional cascades; turbine and compressor cascade correlations and performance. Axial Turbines (two-dimensional analysis), Axial Flow Compressors and Fans (two-dimensional analysis), Centrifugal Compressors and Fans, Radial Flow Turbines, and preliminary design fundamentals of turbomachines and three-dimensional considerations.
CHIN 101 - Introduction To Chinese - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course enables students to acquire the basics of learning the Chinese language and master its major skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
BUS 101 - Entrepreneurship - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The Entrepreneurship course is one of the most important modern concepts that contributes to spreading the culture of self-employment, whether by creating new organizations or developing existing ones. The course aims to enhance the ability to respond to new investment opportunities and address societal problems and challenges using innovative methods and creative ideas.
MEC 456 - Industrial Safety - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces basic principle of industrial safety, pollution of the industrial environment, fire risk, Injury risk, safety in work place, safety planning and control, and maintenance.
EDU 102 - Volunteer Work - optional 3
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course is designed for university students with the aim of engaging them in volunteer work and raising their awareness about it, including its concept, importance, characteristics, and fields. Students will familiarize themselves with the fundamentals and principles of volunteer work, acquire skills in planning and organizing volunteer activities, and commit to the regulations governing volunteer work in the Kingdom. The course also aims to enhance awareness of the significance of volunteer work, activate the role of Saudi women in it, and promote the involvement of Saudi universities in supporting volunteer initiatives.
MEC 455 - Quality Control - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces introduction and basic principles of quality control, Basics of Quality Standards. Design, use, and interpret control charts for variables. Design, use, and interpret control charts for attributes, Plans for observation and inspection, Control of production processes, Quality costs, Total quality control, Reliability. Preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance (maintainability and availability)
MEC 462 - Mechatronics - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduction to design and realization of mechatronics systems. Micro computer architectures. Basic computer IO devices. Embedded Microprocessor Systems and Control, IO programming such as analogue to digital converters, PWM, serial and parallel outputs. Electrical components such as power supplies, operational amplifiers. Design of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators. Design of sensors. Design of power transmission systems. Mechanism Design for mass production PLC Programming.
MEC 431 - Numerical Control Systems - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduction to CAM and NC systems, coordinates, axes and motion, numerical control systems, numerical control machine, planning system, programming for numerically controlled machines, coding, software for lathe and milling.
MEC 412 - Computer Aided Design - mandatory
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduction to computer aided engineering environment. Properties of curve design and representation. Parametric representation of analytic curves, synthetic curves. Quadratic and super quadratic surfaces. Solid modelling using SolidWorks. Introduction to Finite Element Method. Static linear analysis in one, two, and three dimensions. Thermal systems analysis and design, Optimum design. Computer applications in mechanical design.
MEC 463 - Robotics - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduction to robotics. Robot configurations, links, joints, geometry, and coordinates. Forward kinematics and inverse kinematics of manipulators, 3-R wrist, and 3D robots. Robot Jacobian. Use of homogeneous coordinates for kinematics, dynamics, and camera orientation. Sensors and actuators control, task planning, vision, and intelligence.
MEC 413 - Tribology - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
2
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces fundamentals of friction, wear and lubrication; engineering surfaces; surface properties and surface topography; Hertzman contacts, and contact of rough surfaces; friction of surfaces in contact; wear and surface failures; boundary lubrication; hydrodynamic lubrication, elastic and elastoplastic deformation, surface interactions at the macro- and micro-scale, bearing selection.
MEC 452 - Engineering Projects Management - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
3
Prerequisite
Course Description:
Introduction to scope management, fundamentals project planning and scheduling techniques, time management, cost management, quality management, communication management, HR management, risk management, procurement management, and integration management.
MEC 421 - Power Plant - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
The course introduces the Steam power plants - superheat, reheat and regeneration; Description, thermal analysis and performance of the plant systems and components; Gas power plants: Thermal analysis of the simple cycle, intercooling, reheat and regeneration; Plant components; Combined cycles and cogeneration cycles.
MEC 432 - Advanced Machining Technology - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces classifications of machining processes, non-traditional metallic operation, mechanical methods (abrasive jet machining, abrasive water jet machining, and ultrasonic machining). Chemical methods (chemical machining and electrochemical machining). Electrical methods (electrical discharge machining and electrical discharge grinding). Thermal methods (electron beam machining, plasma beam machining, and laser beam machining). Hybrid methods. Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing current applications and future trends.
MEC 453 - Field Training - mandatory
Credits
2
Theoretical
Pratical
Training
Total Content
2
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course demonstrates knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice, interprets engineering design techniques to produce solutions that meet specific needs in mechanical engineering fields. demonstrates the ability to Communicate effectively with a range of audiences, demonstrates the ability to conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and draw conclusions, to use the modern IT tools necessary for engineering applications/projects, demonstrates the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities of mechanical engineers, demonstrates an ability to acquire / apply new knowledge to produce solutions that meet specific needs in mechanical engineering fields, demonstrates the ability to perform work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
MEC 415 - Measurements and Instrumentation - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the measurement systems and sensors, overview of calibration and standards, review of probability and statistical, basic regression analysis, uncertainty analysis and error propagation, temperature and other measurements, introduction to data acquisition systems, design of experiments, experiments on thermal measurements covering main topics.
MEC 443 - Renewable Energy - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces an overview of energy use, renewable energy sources, solar energy, Solar Photovoltaic system, wind energy, Biomass and Bioenergy, Geothermal energy, Energy storage.
MEC 414 - Aircraft Design - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces Mission specification, Weight estimation, Sensitivity of weight to different parameters, Estimating of wing area, takeoff thrust and lift coefficient, Configuration design, Overall configuration, Fuselage layouts, Wing plan-form design, High lift devices, Empennage design, Control surfaces, Landing gear, Propulsion system selection, Design refinement, Stress analysis of aircraft components, Computer applications.
MEC 423 - Design of Power Systems - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the Engineering Design Process, Design of Thermal Systems. Design for Environment, Safety and Reliability. Ethical concerns, Manufacturability and Sustainability. Review of Thermal systems: Turbines, Pumps, Compressors, Power Generation and Piping systems. Review of Heat Transfer, Heat Exchanger Selection and Design. Mathematical Modeling of Thermal Equipment and Systems. Simulation of Thermal Systems. Design Optimization and System Performance Evaluation. Exergy and Thermo-economic Analysis, Life Cycle Cost, Cost Estimation.
MEC 425 - Desalination Processes - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the Fundamentals of water desalination, Single effect evaporation, Multiple effect evaporation, Evaporation with vapor compression, Multi Stage flash distillation, Reverse Osmosis, Reverse Osmosis feed treatment, Biofouling, membrane cleaning, Economic analysis of desalination processes.
MEC 441 - Gas Dynamics - optional 2
Credits
3
Theoretical
2
Pratical
Training
Total Content
4
Prerequisite
Course Description:
This course introduces the introduction to flow and thermodynamic properties, fundamentals of compressible fluid flow (gas dynamics) in relation to effects of area change (nozzles and diffusers), friction and heat interaction (Fanno and Rayleigh lines and isothermal flow), normal and oblique shock waves and their effects on flow properties (extended diffusers and supersonic airfoils). Applications to flow through pipelines, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flights, turbomachinery and combustion.