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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Course Description
General Education Requirements Courses
ARAB200
Arabic Language and Literature
3crs
This course is a comprehensive review of Arabic Grammar, Syntax, major literature and poetry styles, formal and business
letters.
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CULT200
Introduction to Arab – Islamic
3crs
ENGL151
Civilization
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the history and achievements of the Islamic civilization. Themes will
include patterns of the political and spiritual leadership; cultural, artistic, and intellectual accomplishments.
ENGL201
Composition and Research Skills
3crs
ENGL151
This course focuses on the development of writing skills appropriate to specific academic and professional purposes; the
analysis and practice of various methods of organization and rhetorical patterns used in formal expository and persuasive
writing; the refinement of critical reading strategies and library research techniques; and the completion of an academically
acceptable library research paper.
ENGL251
Communication Skills
3crs
ENGL201
The objectives of this course are to improve students’ writing skills for academic purposes by developing effective use of
grammatical structures; analytical and critical reading skills; a sensitivity to rhetorical situation, style, and level of diction in
academic reading and writing; and competence in using various methods of organization used in formal writing.
Core Requirements
CHEM160,
ENGL101
This course covers the basic principles of chemistry. An in-depth study of electronic structure of atom, chemical periodicity,
chemical bonding and molecular structure. Chemical equilibrium will focus mostly on acid base, redox reactions and other
complex ionic equilibria followed by many solution reactions such as precipitation of buffers. The final part of this course
describes the basic principles of thermodynamics of various states of matter, electrochemistry, and the kinetic aspects of
chemical reactions.
CSCI250
Introduction to Programming
3crs
ENGL051
CSCI250L
This course introduces structured programming using the C++ programming language, in the Win32 Console environment.
The course teaches simple data types, selection and loop structures, functions, arrays, and strings and pointers. It is expected
that enrolled students already know how to operate a computer, install programs, as well as willing to practice at home. At
course's end the student will be able to write, test, and debug Structured C++ programs for the Win32 Console, using such
advanced C++.
CSCI250L
Introduction to Programming Lab
1cr
CSCI250
CHEM200
General Chemistry
3crs
EENG250
Electric Circuits I
3crs
ENGL051
MATH210
Introduce techniques of DC circuit analysis (Node, Mesh, Superposition, & Source Transformation) containing ideal and
dependent sources. Covers real power calculations, perform equivalent resistive circuits. Introduce concept of Thevinin and
Norton equivalent circuits, basic concept of mutual inductance, and determine the transient responses of RL, RC, parallel and
series RLC.
EENG300
Electric Circuits II
3crs
EENG250
EENG300L
Introduce techniques of AC circuit analysis, containing ideal and dependent sources. Covers sinusoidal steady state power
calculations, balanced three phase circuits, frequency selective circuits and two-port circuits.
EENG301L
Electric Circuits Lab
1cr
EENG250
EENG300
IENG300
Engineering Project Management
3crs
ENGL251
Provides the fundamental concepts of engineering project management. Introduces mathematical and software tools for
organizing, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling engineering projects. Demonstrates an application of these
techniques in real life projects.
MATH210
Calculus II
3crs
MATH160
The course material includes hyperbolic functions and their inverses and their derivatives integration techniques, improper
integrals, sequences, infinite series, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series and application of power series. The
mathematical software Maple will be introduced and used in support of the comprehension of the material.
MATH220
Calculus III
3crs
MATH210
This text covers basic topics on infinite series, lines and planes in space, cylinders and quadric surfaces, functions of several
variables, limits and continuity, Partial derivatives, chain rule, directional derivatives, Gradient vector, tangent planes,
double and triple integrals, areas, moments, center of mass, volumes, double integrals in polar forms, triple integrals in
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cylindrical and spherical coordinates, line integrals, vector fields Green’s theorem, surface integrals, Stokes theorem, and the
divergence theorem. Students are required to solve extensive number of problems and computer assignment using the
mathematical software package Maple.
MATH225
Linear Algebra with Applications
3crs
MATH160
Introduction to the systems of linear equations and matrices, Gaussian eliminations, matrix operations, inverses, types of
matrices, determinants and their applications, vector spaces, subspaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, rank and
nullity, inner product spaces and orthogonal bases, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, applications from other disciplines such as
physics, computer science, and economics.
MATH270
Ordinary Differential Equations
3crs
MATH210
MATH220,
MATH225
First-order equations, linear and non-linear differential, linearization, numerical and qualitative analysis, second-order
equations, existence-uniqueness theorem, series solutions, Bessel's and Legendre's functions, Laplace transforms, systems of
differential equations, applications and modeling of real phenomena.
MATH310
Probability and Statistics
3crs
MATH220,
ENGL201
Descriptive statistics, the concept of probability and its properties, counting methods, conditional probability, discrete and
continuous random variables, expected value, distribution functions of random variables, the central limit theorem, random
sampling and sampling distributions, Hypothesis testing.
MATH360
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
3crs
MATH270,
MATH225
The topics covered in this course are: Fourier Series, Fourier Integrals and Transforms, Partial Differential Equations, the
heat and the wave equation, and Laplace’s equation, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions,
Cauchy’s theorem, integral representation formulae, Power series of analytic functions, zeroes, isolated singularities, Laurent
series, poles, residues, use of residue calculus to evaluate real integrals, use of argument principle to locate fractional linear
transformations, and conformal mapping.
MATH375
Numerical Methods for Scientists and 3crs
CSCI250,
Engineers
MATH270,
MATH225
Newton-Raphson Methods, Secant Methods, Interpolation and Langrage polynomial, divided differences, cubic spline
interpolation, Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules, composite and Simpson’s rules, Romberg integration, adaptive quadrature
methods, Gaussian quadrature, Runge-Kutta method, multi-steps methods; implicit and explicit methods, predictor-corrector
methods, Gauss-siedel, LU-decomposition, QR-factorization, finite difference methods for linear and nonlinear problems,
numerical solutions to systems of differential equations, Runge-Kutta methods for systems.
PHYS220
Physics for Engineers
3crs
PHYS160, ENGL101
MATH210
Electricity, Electric Field and Electric Potential, Magnetism, Biot-Savarat Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, Fluid Mechanics,
Wave Motion, Sound Waves, Superposition and Standing Waves, Temperature, Heat, Laws of Thermodynamics.
Major Requirements
Course Code
EENG435
Name
Control Systems
Credits
3crs
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
EENG300,
EENG435L
EENG385,
MATH270
Introduction to Control Systems. Open and Closed-loop feedback systems. Modelling of dynamic. Block diagrams and signal
flow graphs. Transient and steady state response analysis. Root-Locus analysis,ٍ stability of control systems. Control system
design (Lead, Lag, and Lead-Lag compensation), Frequency response analysis techniques. PID, PD and P correctors.
EENG492
Electric Machines for mechanical
3crs
EENG300
EENG492L
MENG430
engineers
To introduce the student to the generalized theory of electric machines. All the basic types of dc and ac machines are
covered, also covers the single and three-phase transformers. Attention is paid to special machines and their applications.
EENG492L
Electric Machines for mechanical
1cr
EENG300
EENG492
engineers Lab
MENG225
Engineering Drawing & CAD
3crs
This course consists in two parts: 2 D and 3D. It can be defined as a tool in order to generate accurate drawings due to scales in
2 D and in 3 D. It focuses on drawings related to engineering. Drawings may be “descriptive”, describing an object or a tool,
or they may represent the first step of design (Design of tools and machines).
MENG250
Mechanics I; Statics
3crs
ENGL051
MATH210
This course treats only rigid-body mechanics and forms a suitable basis for the design and analysis of many types of
structural, mechanical, or electrical devices encountered in engineering. As the course name suggests, this course deals with
the equilibrium of bodies that are either at rest or move with constant velocity. Therefore, this Statics course provides the
students with the principles that treats the Statics of particles and rigid bodies, trusses, frames, machines; centroids, centers
of gravity; and friction.
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MENG300
Mechanics II; Dynamics
3crs
MATH 220, MENG250
This course treats only rigid-body mechanics and forms a suitable basis for dynamics problems encountered in engineering.
As the course name suggests, this course deals with the accelerated motion of a body. In this course the subject of dynamics
will be presented in two parts: Kinematics, which treats only the geometric aspects of the motion and Kinetics, which is the
analysis of the forces causing the motion. Consequently, this course focuses on Kinematics of particles; kinetics of particles:
Newton’s second law, work-energy and impulse-momentum methods, moments of inertia of areas and masses; kinematics
of rigid bodies, plane motion.
MENG310
Engineering Material Science
3crs
MENG250
CHEM200
This course presents an introduction to materials science for engineers. It tackles three keywords: science, materials and
engineering. The word science deals with the fundamentals of structure and classification. “Materials” deals with the four
types of structural materials which are metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers and composites and with the electronic
materials (semi-conductors). Finally, the word engineering puts the materials to work with discussions of key aspects of the
degradation and selection of materials.
MENG320
Engineering Thermodynamics I
3crs
CHEM200,
MENG320L
Temperature and thermometry; equations of state for fluids and solids; work, heat, and the first law; internal energy,
enthalpy, and specific heats; energy equations for flow; change of phase; the second law, reversibility, absolute temperature,
and entropy; combined first and second laws; availability. Applications to a wide range of processes and devices.
MENG320L
Engineering Thermodynamics I Lab
1cr
CHEM200,
MENG320
MENG350
Mechanics III
3crs
MENG300
Topics in dynamics of rigid bodies. Forces and accelerations, energy and momentum methods for rigid bodies in plane
motion. Motion of rigid bodies in three dimensions.
MENG360
Mechanics of Materials I
3crs
MENG310
MENG360L
An introduction to stress, strain, and stress-strain relations and a brief discussion of mechanical properties and types of
loads. A study of members subjected to axial load, flexure and torsion.
MENG360L
Mechanics of Materials I Lab
1cr
MENG310
MENG360
MENG370
Fluid Mechanics I
3crs
MENG300
MENG370L
Fluid properties and basic concepts. Hydrostatics. Control volume concepts of mass, momentum, and energy conservation.
Euler's and Bernoulli's equations. Viscous flow equations. Head loss in ducts and piping systems. Dimensional analysis and
similitude as an engineering tool. Some boundary layer concepts.
MENG370L
Fluid Mechanics I Lab
1cr
MENG300
MENG370
MENG410
Mechanics of Materials II
3crs
MENG360
This course is intended to provide the students with a comprehensive presentation of both theory and application of the
fundamental principles of mechanics of materials. The course deals with deformable bodies; consequently it is based on the
understanding of the physical behavior of materials under load and then modeling this behavior to develop the theory.
Focusing on the importance of satisfying equilibrium, compatibility of deformation and material behavior requirements. At
the end of the course, the students will be able to analyze structural and mechanical components, develop comprehensive
understanding of the material of which they are made. The skills that developed in learning the analysis will be applied in
design courses where students learn how to synthesize structural and mechanical components. Based on the
aforementioned overview, this course will deal with the study of flexure and deflection of beams, eccentric loads,
experimental determination of principal stresses, buckling of columns. Statically indeterminate problems are also covered.
MENG420
Heat Transfer
3crs
MENG320
MENG420L
Introduction to basic concepts of engineering heat transfer. Steady and transient heat conduction in solids, including the
effect of heat generation. Finned surfaces. Correlation formulas for forced and free convection, Design and analysis of heat
exchangers. Radiation heat transfer. Problems in combined convection and radiation.
MENG420L
Heat Transfer Lab
1cr
MENG320
MENG420
MATH360,
MENG430L
MENG350
Physical systems such as vehicles suspensions, engines mounts, engines valves and airplanes wings are modeled as Discrete
systems so that the equations of motions are derived using both Newton’s second law, and energy methods including
Lagrange formulations. This course concentrates on free vibration of damped and undamped single degree of freedom
systems, harmonically excited vibration, and two degree of freedom systems and multi-degree of freedom systems.
Furthermore, Multiple-degree-of-freedom systems are covered for damped and undamped cases; the symmetric
Eigenvalue problem is used to extract the natural frequencies from the spectral matrix and Modal analysis is employed, for
both free and forced response, to find the solutions of the coupled systems. Also, this course presents briefly methods of
design for vibration suppression.
MENG430
Mechanical Vibrations I
3crs
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MENG430L
Mechanical Vibrations I Lab
1cr
MATH360,
MENG350
MENG430
MENG450
Mechanical System I
3crs
MENG350
MENG450L
This is the first course in a sequence of two courses intended to provide the essential tools for the design and analysis of
mechanical systems. Emphasis is on linkages; constraints and degrees of freedom; position, velocity, and acceleration
analysis; static and dynamic analysis; computer simulations and models of components and systems; team class projects
involving how mechanical systems, such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and others, work and understanding their
mechanicals component.
MENG450L
Mechanical System I Lab
1cr
MENG350
MENG450
MENG470
Internal Combustion Engines
3crs
MENG420
For homogeneous charge I.C. engines, the influence of turbulence, fuel chemistry, ignition source and combustion chamber
design is considered. The effect of charge dilution on combustion stability and the mechanisms contributing to emissions of
NOx, CO and unburned hydrocarbons are presented. For compression ignition and stratified charge engines, the fuel
injection, mixing and ignition processes are studied.
MENG495
Senior Project
3crs
MENG430
This course concentrates on providing the students with technical skills, writing skills and oral skills. Technical skills are
achieved by applying engineering physical laws to real life problems. Writing skills must be achieved through teaching the
students standards used in technical reports and Journals. Furthermore, the project is defended by the students before a
committee. The senior project outcomes are physical, analytical or numerical models. In addition students seek to spend a
period of time in organizations specialized in the research field as a practical experience.
Remedial courses
Course Code
Name
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
CHEM160
Freshmen Chemistry II
3crs
This course will cover the fundamental principles of chemistry such as the properties of gases and mass relationship in
chemical reactions, atomic structure and bonding, molecular geometry, periodic properties and chemical reactions of
elements. The basic concepts of chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry and electrochemistry will be also
covered.
Course Code
Name
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
MATH160
Calculus I
3crs
This is the first course in Calculus. The topics of this course include rate of change, limits, continuity, inverse functions,
trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, derivatives, chain rule and parametric equations, implicit differentiation, mean value
theorem, curve plotting, indefinite integral, differential equations, integral rules, integration by substitution, estimating with
finite sums, Reimann sums and definite integral, application to area, distance, volume and arc-length, fundamental theorem
of calculus, and definite integrals, applications of integrals, volume by slicing and rotation about an axis, length of plane
curves.
Course Code
Name
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
PHYS160
College Physics
3crs
This course is designed to provide an overview of algebra based introductory physics, which is a requirement for most
undergraduate science major students. The scope of this course is to provide the basic understanding of mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, and optics as described in the table shown below. It is recommended for students to be up to
date in preparation and doing home works on time. If you are behind for one lecture it would be difficult to make it up for
the rest of the semester.
Course Code
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Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
ENGL051
Basic English Skills
7crs
This course instructs students in reading fluency, vocabulary, writing conventions, and academic skills necessary for
university level. In this integrated skills class, students read and discuss texts on high-interest and current topics. The
readings expose students to various genres of writing. Students focus on learning strategies for faster and better reading,
such as skimming, scanning, predicting, inferring, analyzing and synthesizing information, while increasing their vocabulary
building skills. Writing exercises connect to reading texts or themes and progress from controlled to free writing. Students
learn to develop, organize and edit their work. Lower level students focus on the basic skills of paragraph writing while
advanced students work toward gaining full competence in writing for academic or professional purposes.
Course Code
Name
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
ENGL101
Introduction to Oral and Written
7crs
Skills
This course instructs students in reading fluency, vocabulary, writing conventions, and academic skills necessary for
university level
Course Code
Name
Credits
Prerequisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
ENGL151
Advanced Writing Skills
6crs
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This course instructs students in reading -writing fluency, vocabulary, writing conventions, and academic skills necessary for
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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Course Description
General Elective Requirements
ENGG500
Engineering Economics
3crs
Basic concepts, Interest rate, types of compounding, economic equivalence, present and future value, capital recovery, net
present value, rate of return, payback period and benefit cost ratio, investment appraisal, equipment replacement and
retirement, depreciation and taxes, preparation and presenting an economic feasibility study.
ENGG650
Engineering Profession and Ethics
3crs
The practice of engineering in various disciplines; career development; administrative processes in the profession; ethical
considerations; the relationship of engineering to society. Responsibility of professional engineers for public health and
safety in the workplace. The technology-society relationship in a historical context; the nature of technological change and
its consequences; the engineer's role in the control of technology and sustainable development; the responsibility of
engineers for health and safety in the workplace, The development of the engineering profession; professional registration
and the code of ethics; the duties and responsibilities of engineers; the engineer and the law.
Major Requirements
MENG510
Stress Analysis
3crs
Plane stress and plane strain problems, Inelastic axial deformation, inelastic torsion, introduction to membranes, composite
beams, curved beams, inelastic bending, shear center, absolute maximum shear stress and strain, theories of failure, fully
stressed beams, the secant formula, inelastic bulking, stresses in cylinders, energy methods, Castiglinano’s theorem, and
introduction to plates and shells are covered.
MENG520
Fluid Mechanics II
3crs
This is the second part of a Fluid Mechanics course in which concepts of laminar and turbulent flows around bodies
immersed in a fluid stream, boundary layer, lift and drag, and flow separation are considered. Also the course introduces
the use of computational fluid dynamics to solve fluid flow problems and its applications to aerodynamics. Derivation of the
equations of motion for a compressible viscous fluid flow (Navier -Stokes equation) is also covered in which flow in pipes
and ducts, normal shock waves are considered. Furthermore, the course presents elementary engineering estimates of the
performance of turbo machines.
MENG525
Engineering Thermodynamics II
3crs
This is a second part of an engineering thermodynamics course in which properties of gas mixtures, air-vapour mixtures, and
applications are considered. Thermodynamics of combustion processes and equilibrium are also studied. Furthermore,
Energy conversion, power, and refrigeration are also covered.
MENG530
Mechanical Vibrations II
3crs
This is a second part of a mechanical vibrations course in which continuous systems are considered rather than discrete
systems. Also, the course introduces the various techniques used in vibration control and elimination. Furthermore, the
course presents methodologies of vibration testing and experimental modal analysis. Numerical means are employed to
discriminate the difference between implicit and explicit techniques used in engineering vibrations. Finally, General forced
response is examined for single degree of freedom systems.
MENG550
Mechanical Systems II
3crs
This is the second course in a sequence of two courses intended to provide the essential tools for the design and analysis of
mechanical systems. Emphasis is on cams, gears, engines and flywheels; team class projects involving dissection of existing
machines and design and manufacture of new mechanical systems.
MENG555
Introduction to Finite Elements
1cr
MENG555L
Analysis
This course covers the fundamentals of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with emphasis on solid mechanics and stress
analysis. The subject of finite elements is treated using variational principles such as the principle of virtual work and total
potential energy. The course deals with a variety of structural components such as springs, axially loaded bars, beams under
bending, two-dimensional/axially symmetric/three-dimensional continuum elements and their formulation in static and
dynamic analysis.
MENG555L
Introduction to Finite Elements
1cr
MENG555
Analysis Lab
MENG560
Machine Design I
3crs
Philosophy of machine Design factor/reliability relationships. Contemporary fatigue design analysis, including low-high cycle
fatigue (S-N diagrams and fracture mechanics), triaxial state of non-reversed stress and fatigue damage, surface failure, with
applications on design case studies of relatively simple machines.
MENG570
Pumps Technology
3crs
Piping system calculations – pump classifications, centrifugal pump – impeller theory – pump performance curves –
operating point – discharge regulation – pump similarity – speed variation –pump cavitation and NPSH – parallel and series
operation of pumps – multi stage pumps. Axial flow pumps, Kaplan and mixed flow pumps. Positive displacement pumps:
piston, diaphragm, gear, vane and parallel cylinder pumps. Pump applications and pump station design.
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MENG601
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
3crs
MENG570
Fundamentals of fluid power technology: hydraulic fluids, hydraulic pipes, pumps, hydraulic cylinders and cushioning
devices, motors, valves. Hydraulic circuit design and analysis. Hydraulic conductors and fittings. Ancillary hydraulic devices.
Pneumatics: Air preparation, components, circuits and applications. Basic and advanced electrical controls for fluid power
circuits. Fluid logic control systems.
MENG610
Machine Design II
3crs
MENG560
The principles of machine design and the design of machine elements. Major emphasis is placed on reliability, fatigue and
fracture design using a case study approach. Design topics are selected from bearing lubrication, springs; fasteners, flexible
machine elements and power transfer systems (shafts, keys, couplings, and gears).
MENG695
Master's Project Thesis Part I
3crs
MENG510,MENG520,
MENG525,MENG530,
MENG550,MENG555,
MENG560,MENG570..
Independent Research under the supervision of a faculty member. A written thesis is mandatory at the end.
MENG695
Master's Project Thesis Part II
3crs
Master Thesis (Part I)
Independent Research under the supervision of a faculty member. A written thesis is mandatory at the end.
Major Elective Requirements – Solid Mechanics
MENG580
Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics
3crs
MENG510
Elements of solid mechanics; development of fracture mechanics; energy release rate of cracked solids; linear elastic
fracture mechanics; and elastic plastic fracture mechanics.
MENG590
Theory of Solid Continua
3crs
MENG510
The general theory of continuous medium. Kinematics of large motions and deformations, stress tensors; conservation of
mass, momentum, and energy, constitutive equations for elasticity, viscoelasticity, and plasticity; applications to simple
boundary value problems.
MENG600
Control Theory for Mechanical
3crs
Engineers
Control systems concepts, linear modeling and analysis of response and stability of physical systems, complex variables and
Laplace transforms, frequency, and transient response analysis and performance specifications.
MENG620
Theory of Elasticity
3crs
MENG510
Stress, strain and displacement, equilibrium and compatibility. Use if airy stress function in rectangular and polar
coordinates; asymptotic fields at discontinuities, forces and dislocations; contact and crack problems; rotating and
accelerating bodies. Galerkin and Papkovich-Neuber solutions; spherical harmonics. Thermo-elasticity. Axisymmetric contact
and crack problems; axisymmetric torsion.
MENG630
Theory of Plasticity
3crs
MENG510
Fundamentals of plasticity, stress-strain relations, yield criteria and the general behavior of metals and nonmetals beyond
proportional limit in the light of experimental evidence. Various approximate theories with emphasis on the theory of
plastic flow. Application to problems of bending, torsion, plane strain and plane stress, technological problems.
MENG640
Theory of Shells and Plates
3crs
MENG510
General theory of thin shells. Membrane stresses in shells of revolution and shells of double curvature. Bending stresses in
shells of revolution, cylinder shells and folded plates. Small deflection of laterally loaded rectangular and circular, isotropic
and orthotropic plates with various edges. Plates under combined action of loading and forces in its plane, buckling of plates
under pure shear and und bending stresses, post-buckling strength of plates
MENG650
Advanced Finite Methods in
3crs
MENG555
MENG650L
Mechanics
Recent developments in finite element methods; mixed, hybrid, mixed-hybrid, reduced integration penalty, singular,
boundary integral elements. Emphasis on the methodology for developing elements using calculus of variations.
Applications selected from various branches of solid and fluid mechanics.
MENG650L
Advanced Finite Methods in
1cr
MENG555
MENG650
Mechanics Lab
Major Elective Requirements– Fluid Mechanics
MENG585
Solar Energy & Thermal Systems
3crs
MENG520, MENG525
Review of heat transfer, extraterrestrial and available solar radiation, transmission and absorption of radiation, design of
flat plate collectors, concentrating collectors and energy storage.
MENG595
Turbo-machinery
3crs
MENG520, MENG525
MENG595L
Use of turbo-machines in ground based and flight applications. Theory and applications of gas turbines – compressors of
different types, positive displacement and rotodynamic pumps, steam and water turbines are included. The course also
includes the troubles during their operation such pump-water turbines cavitation, surge and chocking in compressors.
MENG595L
Turbo-machinery Lab
1crs
MENG595
MENG605
Aerodynamics
3crs
MENG520, MENG525
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Aerodynamics of airfoils and wings, including thin airfoil theory and lifting line theory. Viscous flows, including laminar and
turbulent boundary layers. Potential flows, including source/vortex panel method. Supersonic and hypersonic airfoil theory.
MENG615
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
3crs
MENG520, MEN 525
MENG615L
Introduces the Psychometric properties of air & Psychometric processes. Thermal Comfort , Estimation of the overall heat
transmission coefficients of building sections construction, load calculations and types , types of duct distribution systems,
and equipment selection. Introduces duct designing, layout, installing and adjusting of duct systems. Grille & diffuser types
& selection .Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure refrigeration systems,
system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices.
MENG615L
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
1cr
MENG520, MENG525
MENG615
Lab
MENG625
Gas & Steam Turbines
3crs
MENG520, MENG525
This course investigates gas and steam run turbines and their uses and applications in industry and manufacturing. It shuns
light on the principles and fundamentals of thermal heat transfer and the principles of control volume and steady-flows. It
looks into advanced fluid dynamics and work generation from energy and heat transfer with applications to the aircraft
industry and other industries.
MENG645
Advanced Refrigeration Cycle
3crs
MENG615
State of the art engineering and design practice for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, application of
thermodynamics and transfer processes to the design of buildings, basics of refrigeration technology. Central Chillers up to
10,000 tons or BTU equivalent is investigated with applications.
MENG655
Power Plant Engineering
3crs
MENG520
MENG655L
The variable load problem; power plant economics; steam power plant; gas turbine and diesel power plants; hydro-electric
power plant, nuclear power plant.
MENG655L
Power Plant Engineering Lab
1cr
MENG520
MENG655
Major Elective Requirements – Automotive
Automotive Engineering
3crs
MENG550
MENG 591L
Fundamentals
Overview of primary automotive systems. Engine types and configurations, combustion, emission control, vehicle
performance. Power train, suspension, frame and chassis. Materials and fabrication issues. Engine and vehicle dissection
laboratory. Identification of industry issues and trends.
MENG591L
Automotive Engineering
1crs
MENG550
MENG 591
Fundamentals Lab
MENG611
Vehicle Thermal Management
3crs
MENG520, MENG525
A study of controlled passenger compartment environment, and automotive thermal management, heater core, air
conditioning components. Topics include the thermal comfort model of occupants in a vehicle, determination of heating
and cooling loads, the practical application of refrigeration in automotive air-conditioning followed by design of equipment
and HVAC system, description of engine cooling system.
MENG621
Automotive Body Structure
3crs
MENG510
Emphasis is on body concept for design using first order modeling of thin structural elements. Practical application of
solid/structural mechanics is considered to design automotive bodies for global bending, torsion, vibration,
crashworthiness, topology, material selection, packaging, and manufacturing constraints.
MENG591
Finite Element Methods for
3crs
MENG555
MENG631L
Crashworthiness and Impact
Analysis
A brief history on the use of numerical tools in automotive/impact field, Explicit and Implicit time integration techniques,
Shell and Solid finite element formulations for impact analysis, Zero Energy Modes (Hourglassing) and hourglass control,
Material modeling for large displacement problems, Finite element modeling for contact, Use of implicit integration
techniques for impact problems, Quasi-static simulations as well as the development of finite element models for impact
analyses.
MENG631L
Finite Element Methods for
1cr
MENG555
MENG631
Crashworthiness and Impact
Analysis Lab
MENG631
MENG641
Vehicle Dynamics
3crs
MENG550
MENG641L
Classification and analysis of suspension types and geometry, power train layout, and ride quality. Tire modeling, stability,
and numerical simulation of vehicle dynamics, including longitudinal and lateral vehicle response to driver inputs.
MENG641L
Vehicle Dynamics Lab
1cr
MENG550
MENG641
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