Al-Balqa’ Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mechatronics Engineering
The curriculum for the B.S.c. degree in Mechatronics Engineering (160 )
credit hours are distributed as follows:No.
1
Requirements
University Requirements
• Compulsory
21
• Elective
6
2
Faculty Requirements
3
Specialization Requirements
4
Credit Hours
27
• Compulsory
88
• Elective
6
Supportive Specialization Requirements
Total
12
160
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
First : University Requirement (27 Cr .H.)
A: Compulsory Requirements (21 Cr.H.):
Course No.
35003101
35003102
35004101
35004102
35005101
35001101
35002100
Course Title
Arabic (1)
Arabic (2)
English (1)
English (2)
Computer Skills (1)
Military Sciences
National Education
Cr.H.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Weekly Hours
Lecture
Lab.
3
-3
-3
-3
--6
3
-3
--
Prerequisite
-35003101
-35004101
--
B: Elective University Requirements : (6 Cr.H.)
The student is allowed to select (6 Cr.H.) from the university elective courses
offered by faculties other than the faculty of college.
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.H
36001101
36002102
36003103
36004104
36005105
36006106
36007107
36008108
36012109
Communication skills
Introduction to Psychology
Jordanian Society
Sport for All
Islamic Culture
Administration and Economic Concepts
Agriculture in Jordan
Environment and Society
The Orthodox Caliphs History
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Second: Faculty Requirements: (27 Cr .H.)
Course No.
30202101
30202102
30201101
30201111
30201102
30201112
30206101
30129101
30129203
30206111
30129201
30801101
Course Title
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Physics 1
Physics Lab. 1
Physics 2
Physics Lab. 2
General Chemistry 1
Engineering Workshops
Engineering Drawing
General Chemistry lab
Static
Computer Skills 2
Cr.H.
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
2
1
3
3
Weekly Hours
Prerequisite
Lecture Lab.
3
3
30202101
3
3
30201101*
3
30201101
3
30201102*
3
3
6
35005101
3
30206101*
3
30202102, 30201101
2
3
35005101
* Prerequisite or Co-requisite
Third: Specialization Requirements: (94 Cr. H.)
A- Compulsory Requirements (88 Cr. H.)
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.H.
30104213
30104214
30104243
30104344
30102212
30102213
30103251
30107334
30107336
30104337
30104338
30103321
30103323
30103324
30103341
30103342
30103343
Electrical Circuits 1
Electrical Circuits Lab
Electronics
Electronics Lab
Digital Logic Design
Digital Logic Design Lab
Machines Components and Mechanisms
Communications
Communications Lab
Electrical Machines 1
Electrical Machines Lab
Industrial Control Electronics
Power Electronics
Power Electronics Lab
Transducers
Transducers Lab
Electrical Protection and Control
Devices
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
1
3
1
3
Weekly Hours
Lecture Lab.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
Prerequisite
30201102
30104213*
30104213
30104243 *
30104243
30102212 *
30129231*
30104243
30107334 *
30104213
30104337*
30104243
30103321
30103323*
30104243
30103341*
30103321
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Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.H.
30103361
30103362
3
1
30103471
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Microprocessor and Microcontrollers
Lab
Control Theory
Control Theory Lab
Discrete Control Systems
Modeling
and
Simulation
of
Engineering Systems
Fundamentals of Electric Drive
30103472
30103444
30103445
30103446
30103470
Weekly Hours
Lecture Lab.
3
3
Prerequisite
30102212
30103361*
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
30129252
30103444*
30103444
30103444
3
3
-
Power Semiconductor Drive
3
3
-
30103473
30103474
30103475
30103476
Electric Drive Lab
Process Control
Process Control Lab
Programmable Logic Controllers
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
-
30103477
30103571
30103572
30103573
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
-
30103574
30103595
Programmable Logic Controllers Lab
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive Lab
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in
Mechatronics
Robotics
Field Training
30104337,301
03251
30103471,301
03323
30103472*
30103341
30103474*
30103343,301
03361
30103476*
30103474
30103571*
30103446
3
6
3
-
-
30103597
Project 1
3
-
-
30103598
Project 2
3
-
-
30103472
Passing 100
Credit Hours
Passing 120
Credit Hours
30103597
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Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
B- Specialization Elective Requirements: (6 Cr.H.) to be selected from the following list:
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.H.
Weekly Hours
Lecture Lab.
3
-
30103575
Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
3
30103576
30103552
30128331
30103565
Design of Mechatronics Systems
Dynamics and Vibrations
Manufacturing Processes
Computer Numerical Control Machine
Tools
Special Topics in Mechatronics
Engineering
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
3
3
-
30103581
Prerequisite
30103341,
30107334
30103470
30146210
30129131
30103472
Will be decided by
the department
based on the
selected topic
Fourth: Supportive Requirements (12Cr.H.):Course No.
30129252
Course Title
Numerical Techniques
30202204
Engineering Mathematics1
30202205
Engineering Mathematics 2
30146324
Engineering Economy
* or Co-requisite
Cr.H.
3
3
3
3
Weekly Hours
Lecture Lab.
3
3
3
3
-
Prerequisite
30202102,
30801101*
30129252
30202204
-
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Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
First Year
First Semester
Course No.
35003101
35004101
30202101
30201101
30206101
35005101
Course Title
Arabic Language 1
English Language 1
Calculus 1
Physics 1
Chemistry 1
Computer Skills 1
Total
Second Semester
Cr.H
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Course No.
30129131
30801101
35003102
35004102
30202102
30201102
30201111
30206111
Course Title
Engineering Workshops
Computer Skills 2
Arabic Language 2
English Language 2
Calculus 2
Physics 2
Physics Lab. 1
Chemistry Lab. 1
Total
Cr.H
1
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
18
Second Year
First Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Second Semester
30201112
35002100
30129231
30146210
Physics Lab. 2
National Education
Engineering Drawing
Statics
Cr.H
1
3
2
3
30129252
30104213
Numerical Techniques
Electrical Circuits
University Elective
Total
3
3
3
18
Course No.
Course Title
30104214
30104243
30104344
30103251
35001101
Electrical Circuits Lab
Electronics
Electronics Lab.
Machine Components and
Mechanisms
Military Science
University Elective
Total
Cr.H
1
3
1
3
3
3
14
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Third Year
First Semester
Course No.
Course Title
30146324
30102212
30102213
30103321
30103341
30103342
Engineering Economy
Digital logic Design
Digital logic Design Lab.
Industrial Control
Electronics
Transducers
Transducers Lab.
30104337
30104338
Second Semester
Cr.H
3
3
1
3
Course No.
Course Title
30202204
30103323
30103324
30107334
Engineering Mathematics 1
Power Electronics
Power Electronics Lab.
Communications
3
1
30107336
30103343
Electrical Machines
3
30103361
Electrical Machines Lab
1
30103362
Communications Lab.
Electrical Protection and
Control Devices
Microprocessors and
Microcontrollers
Microprocessors and
Microcontrollers Lab.
Total
Total
18
Cr.H
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
1
18
Fourth Year
First Semester
Course No.
Course Title
Second Semester
Cr.H
3
3
Course
No.
30103446
30103470
30202205
30103444
Engineering Mathematics 2
Control Theory
30103445
30103471
1
3
30103472
30103473
30103474
Control Theory Lab.
Fundamentals of Electric
Drives
Process Control
3
30103476
30103475
Process Control Lab
1
30103477
Total
14
Course Title
Discrete Control Systems
Modeling and Simulation of
Engineering Systems
Power Semiconductor Drive
Electric Drive Lab
Programmable Logic
Controllers
Programmable Logic
Controllers Lab.
Total
Cr.H
3
3
3
1
3
1
14
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Fifth Year
First Semester
Course No.
30103571
30103572
30103595
30103597
Course Title
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Drive
Pneumatic and
Hydraulic Drive Lab.
Field Training
Project 1
Specialization Elective
Total
Second Semester
Cr. H.
3
Course No.
Course Title
30103573
1
30103574
Applications of Artificial
Intelligence in Mechatronics
Robotics
6
3
3
16
30103598
Project 2
Specialization Elective
Total
Cr.H
3
3
3
3
12
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
35003101
Arabic Language 1
3(3-0)
This course contains a set of linguistic skills in different levels such as the sounds of the Arabic language, its
morphology, syntax, rhetoric, lexicography and writing. It includes as well as on applications on the use of
Arabic dictionaries and applications on some writing skills indispensable for scholars in their working lives.
It also contains a refined set of Quranic, poetry and short stories of Arabic texts to give the learners the
opportunity to be in contact with and to appreciate these texts.
Pre-req. Arabic 99 or passing Arabic Level Exam
35003102
Arabic Language 2
3(3-0)
This course aims to develop student's skills in writing and expression and to provide him with the necessary
and basic ones in order to employ them in his daily use, and enable him to stand on the origins of various
Arabic scripts, and access to various forms of technical and functional old and new writing.
Pre-req. 35003101
35004101
English 1
3(3-0)
Is a complete graded course for foreign learners of English; it covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing; as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary; particular emphasis is placed on
listening and speaking; the language of the course is British English.
Pre-req. English 99 or passing English Level Exam
35004102
English 2
3(3-0)
Is a continuation of English I Course in terms of approach and methodology However, it covers a new range
of interesting topics, and provides a more advanced grammar syllabus in a communicative context as well,
therefore, this topic tends to be a continuation of ENGL 101 goals.
Pre-req. 35004101
35005101
Computer Skills 1
3(0-6)
An introduction to computing and the broad field of information technology. Topics covered include the
basic structure of digital computer systems; operating systems; application software; data communication and
networks; and the Internet hands-on learning emphasizes windows (latest operating systems); MS-Office; and
the Internet.
35001101
Military Science
3(3-0)
This course aims at providing university students with general military culture and illustrating the overall
military capabilities of the armed forces to defend the homeland and its role in development and service of
the Jordanian society through lectures and field visits.
35002100
National Education
3(3-0)
The course of National Education is one of the compulsory requirements of all students in Jordanian
universities, national and private. The general intent is to provide students with the theoretical and practical
knowledge of the homeland (Jordan), land and people, and to consolidate the love of the homeland and
national brotherhood in them, to motivate them to serve the nation and the people consciously and sincerely,
to be innovative and competitive by exhortations to achieve the desired progress in various fields of life.
30202101
Calculus 1
3(3-0)
Review: functions, limits and continuity, the derivative integration, definite integral, indefinite integral,
fundamental theorem of calculus, mean value theorem for integral area, volume of solid revolution, arc
length, and surface area.
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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30202102
Calculus 2
3(3-0)
Exponential, logarithmic, and inverse trigonometric functions hyperbolic functions, differentiations,
integration, and limits of these function, principles of integral evaluation integration by parts, trigonometric
substitution, partial fraction radical expression, infinite series, theorems in convergence and divergence,
analytic geometry in calculus.(polar coordinate functions).
Pre-req. 30202101
30201101
Physics 1
3(3-0)
Physics and measurements; vectors; motions in one dimension; motion in a plane; laws of motion; circular
motion; Newton's laws and applications; work and energy; law of gravity; linear momentum and collisions;
rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis; rolling motion; angular momentum and torque.
30201102
Physics 2
3(3-0)
Electric charge and Coulomb’s law; Electric fields and Gauss law; electric potential; potential energy,
capacitors and dielectrics; DC and resistance; direct current circuits; magnetic fields; sources of magnetic
field; Faraday’s law; inductance; alternating current circuits; electromagnetic waves.
Pre- req. 30201101
30201111
Physics Lab 1
1(0-3)
Measurement and errors; vectors; rectilinear motion; projectile motion; Newton’s second law; friction;
collisions; circular motion; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion.
Co-req. 30201101
30201112
Physics Lab 2
1(0-3)
Electric field mapping; Ohm’s construction law; Wheatstone bridge; electric power; potentiometer;
Kerchief's laws; charging and discharging circuits (R-C circuits); magnetic torque on a loop; Faraday’s laws
of magnetic induction; resonance in R-L-C circuits.
Co-req. 30201102
30146210
Statics
3(3-0)
Basic definitions and concepts Statics of particles; rigid bodies; equivalent systems of forces; centurions and
centers of gravity; analysis of structures: frames, machines, and trusses; friction; moments of inertia;
computer-aided statics.
Pre-req. 30202102, 30201101
30801101
Computer Skills 2
3 (2-3)
Computer programming languages and their implementation; including; writing flow charts, the basic C++
programming variable definitions, templates, branches, loops, functions, arrays, strings, pointers, files,
introduction to object-oriented programming, applications.
Pre req. 35005101
30206101
Chemistry 1
3 (3-0)
Periodic table; atomic stricture and chemical bonds; electron configuration; chemical stoichiometry; Redosystem; chemical equilibrium; thermodynamic; chemical kinetics; electro-chemistry
30206111
Chemistry Lab 1
1 (0-3)
Basic concepts, atomic theory and periodic table. Chemical bonding and molecular structure. Chemical
reactions in solutions, oxidation-reduction reactions, ideal gases, states of matter and intermolecular forces.
Physical properties of solutions and colloids. Chemical equilibrium, solubility, molecular structure, types of
chemical reactions. Thermodynamics principles and kinetics. Organic chemistry.
Co-req. 30206101
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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30129131
Engineering Workshops
1(0-3)
Mechanical works including: hand filing, turning, welding, metal cutting, casting and molding, electrical
circuits; elements of electrical circuits; open and closed circuits; AC/DC circuits; instruments and
measurements. Carpentry works including: types of timber, timber works, equipment and tools.
30129231
Engineering Drawing
2(0-6)
Use of instruments; lettering; graphic geometry; orthographic; isometric drawing and sketching;
environmental applications; Introduction to AutoCAD, application of AutoCAD, commands, geometric
entities. Geometric construction. Dimensioning, free –hand sketching, object representation, orthographic
drawing and projections.
Pre-req. 35005101
30129252
Numerical Techniques
3(3-0)
Error analysis; roots of equations; matrices; solution of simultaneous linear and non linear systems of
equations; interpretation and curve fittings; numerical differentiation and integration; differential equations;
applications.
Pre-req. 30202102and or Co-req. 30801101
30202204
Engineering Mathematics 1
3(3-0)
Engineering mathematics Basic concepts and ideas, Separable equations, Exact equations, Linear and
Bernoulli equations, Homogeneous equations with constant coefficients, Complex, Euler-Cauchy equation,
Wronskian, Non-homogeneous equations, Undetermined coefficients, Variation of parameters, Higher order
differential equations, Higher order non-homogeneous equations, Vectors and Matrices, Homogeneous
systems, Power series method, Theory of power series, Frobenius method, Laplace transform,
Transformation of derivatives and integrals, Unit step function, Differentiation and integration of transforms,
Convolution, Partial fractions.
Pre-req. 30129252
30202205
Engineering Mathematics 2
3(3-0)
Vector calculus. Line and surface integrals. The three main theorems: Green theorem, Stokes theorem amd
divergence theorem. Fourier series, integrals and transforms. Partial differential equations solutions using
Fourier series and transforms.
Pre-req. 30202204
30104213
Electrical Circuits 1
3(3-0)
Introduction. Current, Voltage, Resistance, Ohm’s low, Power and energy, Series, parallel and Series-Parallel
resistive circuits, Current and Voltage Sources, Superposition, Thevenin’s, Norton’s theorems, Kerchov mesh
current and node voltage methods. Capacitance and inductance, R-C and R-L-C circuits, frequency response,
Complex numbers in reactive circuits, resonance and filters.
Single-phase & three-phase circuits connections and analysis; two-port networks; troubleshooting in DC and
AC circuits.
Pre-req. 30201102
30104214
Electrical Circuits Lab 1
1(0-3)
DC circuits: Ohm’s law; KVL and KCL; network theorems; transient analysis of RL; RC; and RLC circuits;
impedance concept and techniques; power and P.F; series and parallel resonance; three phase circuits;
parameters of two-port networks; magnetically coupled circuits; filters; troubleshooting.
Co-req. 30104213
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Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30104243
Electronics 1
3(3-0)
Properties of semiconductor materials; doping technique; p-n junction; diode: forward and reverse biasing;
VI static characteristics; small and large-signal models; junction capacitance and switching times; types and
applications; bipolar junction transistors: construction; connections and biasing; applications; small signal
models; ratings; and applications; field-effect transistors: construction types; VI characteristics; ratings; and
applications.
Pre-req. 30104213
30104344
Electronics Lab 1
1(0-3)
Diode characteristics; rectification; regulation; clipping and clamping; BJT characteristic and applications;
FET characteristics and applications; frequency response of amplifiers; DC regulated power supplies;
troubleshooting projects.
Co-req. 30104243
30102212
Digital Logic Design
3(3-0)
Binary Systems and Digital Components, Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates, Gate-Level Minimization,
Combinational Logic, Synchronous Sequential Logic, Registers and Counters, Memory and Programmable
Logic, Register Transfer Level.
Pre-req. 30104243
1(0-3)
30102213
Digital Logic Design Lab.
Building combinational circuits using gates. Parallel adder. Decoders and Multiplexers. ROM and RAM.
Registers and counters.
Co-req. 30102212
30103251
Machines Components and Mechanisms
3(3-0)
Mechanisms and machine-basic concepts; velocity and acceleration of mechanisms; static and dynamic force
analysis of machinery; balancing of machinery; machine elements: joints and joining elements; transmission
elements: gears; belts; chains and friction transmissions; axles and shafts; keys; sliding and rolling bearings;
clutches; brakes.
Co-req. 30129231
30107334
Communications
3(3-0)
Signal analysis; Analog modulation (AM; FM); Sampling Pulse , Pulse code modulation, Delta modulation,
Shift keying modulation.
Pre-req. 30104243
30107336
Communications Lab
( - )
Harmonics; power spectral density and bandwidth; filter characteristics: low pass; high pass and band pass;
amplitude modulation/demodulation; FM modulation/demodulation; conversions; Pass band digital
modulation (FSK; PSK; QPSK); case studies: AM receiver and FM receivers.
Co-req. 30107334
30103321
Industrial Control Electronics
3(3-0)
Operational amplifiers. Ideal and non-ideal operational amplifiers. Electrical and electronic filters, Noise,
grounding and shielding techniques. Industrial control electronic circuits. Analog to digital and digital to
analog conversions. Power interfaces;
Pre-req. 30104243
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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30103323
Power Electronics
3(3-0)
Basic elements; applications; classification of controllers; Power semiconductor devices: classification; V-I
and switching characteristics; basic drive circuits and applications; line commutated converters; single-phase
rectifiers: half-wave and full-wave rectifiers with free wheeling diodes; 3 phase half-wave and full-wave
rectifiers; single-phase and 3-phase semi-converters; performance of rectifiers circuits; introduction to AC
controllers; basics of DC-to-DC converters (choppers). Basics of DC-to-AC converters (inverters);
applications: power supplies; static variables; compensation and tap changers.
30103324
Power Electronics Lab
1(0-3)
Power semiconductor devices: power transistors: (BJT; MOSFET; IGBT); thyristors; characteristics of drive
(firing) circuits. Converters (rectifiers; choppers; AC regulators) and inverters.
Co-req. 30103323
30103341
Transducers
3(3-0)
Introduction to measurements; Classification of transducers; transducer devices for measuring physical
variables displacement and distance, speed and torque, pressure, flow rate, temperature, level and others.
Transducer signal conditioning; data manipulation and presentation.
Pre-req. 30104243
30103342
Transducers Lab
1(0-3)
Practical implementation of bridges, potentiometers, spectrum analyzer and data loggers. Practical
investigation of the operational characteristics of different transducers such as: thermocouples, RTDs,
LVDTs, strain gauges, proximity sensors, magnetic sensors, ultrasonic sensors, optical sensors, and others.
Co-req. 30103341
30103343
Electrical Protection and Control Devices
3(3-0)
Switches: switches contacts, types of switches, fuse, fuses types and standards; Relays, types, wiring
diagrams and applications; circuit breakers; types, standards and applications; current and voltage
transformers; solid-state relays; contactors; wiring circuits; solenoids: types and applications.
Pre-req. 30103321
30104337
Electrical Machines 1
3(3-0)
Magnetic circuits; single-phase transformers: types; construction; ideal and practical transformers; equivalent
circuit; testing; voltage regulation and efficiency; three-phase transformers: construction; connections and
groups; in-rush currents and harmonics; preventive maintenance and testing; direct current machines:
construction and classification; elementary DC machine; excitation; windings; EMF; torques and power
relations; armature reaction and commutation; DC generators: performance characteristics and applications;
DC motors: performance characteristics; starting; speed control and applications preventive maintenance.
Pre-req. 5020213
30104338
Electrical Machines Lab
1(0-3)
Transformer magnetic circuits; testing of single and 3-phase transformers; DC generators; speed control of
DC motors; testing and characteristics of alternators; characteristics and applications of synchronous motors;
characteristics and applications of induction motors.
Co-req. 30104337
30146324
Engineering Economy
3(3-0)
Engineering project development; decision making; basic concepts of capital investment, formulas and
applications; rates of return; economic feasibility of projects (net future value, net present value, and
equivalent uniform cash flow); comparison of mutually exclusive proposals; benefit-cost ratio method;
depreciation; corporate taxation; resource allocation, optimization process, linear programming.
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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30103361
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
3(3-0)
Introduction to microprocessors, architecture, instruction set, assemblers and assembly language
programming, software development, microprocessors applications.
Introduction to microcontrollers; applications of microcontrollers in control systems; microcontrollers’
architecture and operation; programming of PIC micro-controllers family. Introduction to other types of
microcontrollers.
Pre-req. 30102212
30103362
Microprocessor and Microcontrollers Lab
1(0-3)
Using the microprocessor kit; arithmetic instruction call and return instructions; conditional and
unconditional jump; look up tables; software interrupts; hardware interrupts; I/O ports; compiling; running
and debugging; jumping and looping; strings; procedures; macros; interrupts.
Programming of PIC microcontrollers using different programming languages through data acquisition and
control circuits.
Co-req. 30103361
30103444
Control Theory
3(3-0)
Open and closed-loop systems; Laplace transform and transfer function; modeling of different systems;
linearization of nonlinear systems. systems block diagram and signal flow graphs; transfer function; block
diagram reduction techniques; Mason’s gain formula; state-space representation; sensitivity of open and
closed loop control systems; time response analysis and performance indices of control systems; dominant
poles of high order systems. Stability criterion; steady-state error coefficients; design and effects of basic
control actions; stability analysis using root-locus; Bode diagrams and nyquist stability criterion; gain and
phase margins.
Pre-req. 30129252
30103445
Control Theory Lab
1(0-3)
Open and closed loops control systems; servomechanism principles; the effect of gain; integral and derivative
feed back on control systems.
Co-req. 30103444
30103446
Discrete Control Systems
3(3-0)
Digital Control Systems; sampled- data system; sampling and reconstruction; Z-Transforms; difference
equations; state variables; transfer function; open-loop and closed-loop discrete systems; time response;
stability; digital controller design.
Pre-req. 30103444
30103470
Modeling and Simulation of Engineering Systems
3(3-0)
Fundamental principles of modeling and simulation. Types of simulation; mathematical models of
mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, mechatronics, fluid, and thermal systems. Digital control system
modeling. Introduction to control system identification. Methods of identification. Examples on modeling,
simulation and identification.
Pre-req. 30103444
30103471
Fundamentals of Electric Drive
3(3-0)
Elements of electric drive systems; the mechanical system; torque equation and steady-state stability;
classification of load torques; braking; gear and belt drive; classification of motors and converters; selection
of converters and motors (ratings and types). DC motor drive using controlled rectifiers; DC motor drive
using choppers; induction motor drives: soft starters; control strategies; analysis and characteristics;
synchronous motor drives: control strategies; analysis and characteristics.
Pre-req. 30104337, 30103251
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30103472
Power Semiconductor Drives
3(3-0)
Applications of choppers, rectifiers, inverters for electric motors speed control. Open-loop and closed-loop
power semiconductor drives. Scalar and vector control of three-phase induction motors. Effect of
semiconductor power converters on drive system performance.
Pre-req. 30103471,30103323
30103473
Electric Drive lab
1(0-3)
Starting, reversing, and braking of DC and AC motors; DC motor drive systems using controlled rectifiers
and choppers; characteristics of closed loop drive systems and servo-systems; AC motor drive systems using
inverters; speed control of DC and AC motors using closed and open loop drive systems.
Co-req. 30103472
30103474
Process Control
3(3-0)
Instrumentation symbols and identifications; fluid power systems and component; physical systems
characteristics; process controllers; tuning; transfer functions of static and dynamic process elements;
hydraulic and pneumatic elements: devices, controllers, valves, positioners, power (P/I) and (I/P) converters.
Pre-req. 30103341
30103475
Process Control Lab
1(0-3)
Linear pneumatic analog control of level; pressure; temperature and flow; realizing different digital
sequential process control systems using: transducers; PLCs; computers and microprocessors.
Co-req. 30103474
30103476
Programmable Logic Controllers
3(3-0)
Introduction to PLCs and their importance in industry; PLC architecture and hardware components; PLC
programming procedures and languages; PLC programming instructions; SCADA systems; data acquisition
data processing using PLCs; PLCs telemetry; PLC communications and PLC networks: PLCs selection,
installation and troubleshooting;
Pre-req. 30103343,30103361
30103477
Programmable Logic Controllers Lab
1(0-3)
Practical familiarization with PLCs hardware and PLC Networks; Practical programming of PLCs by using
Ladder diagrams (Programmed loaders and PCs software); Statement list (Programmed loaders and PCs
software).
Co- req. 30103476
30103571
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive
3(3-0)
Pneumatic drive systems and their components; electro- pneumatic systems; properties of hydraulic systems;
calculation and design of pneumatic and hydraulic drive motors; servo-drives and valves.
Pre-req. 30103474
30103572
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Drive Lab
1(0-3)
Characteristics and components of pneumatic and hydraulic drive systems; investigation of the characteristics
of hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems.
Co-req. 30103571
30103573
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics
3(3-0)
Introduction to Fuzzy logic and neural networks; Architecture of controllers and artificial neuron model;
Neuro-fuzzy networks; Learning; Membership functions; Reasoning by analogy in fuzzy controllers. Fuzzy
controllers; with matrix representation. Examples.
Pre-req. 30103446
G.SH
Al-Balqa Applied University
Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in
Mecatronics Engineering
Course Description
30103574
Robotics
3(3-0)
Introduction to robotic technology; industrial robot applications; robot anatomy and components; robot
motion analysis: robot kinematics, statics and dynamics in 2D/3D dimensions; robot drive systems; sensors in
robotics; mobile robot ; robot control; robot modeling and simulation using MATLAB robot toolbox;
artificial intelligence in robotics; robot programming languages and techniques.
Pre-req. 30103472
30103552
Dynamics and Vibrations
3(3-0)
Review of kinematics and kinetics of particles and Newton’s Law; work; energy; impulse and momentum
principles; kinetics of rigid bodies; kinetics of system of N-Particles; simple harmonic motion; un-damped
free vibration; damped free vibration; forced vibration; damped forced vibration; rotating unbalance; whirling
of rotating shaft.
Pre-req. 30146210
30128331
Manufacturing Processes
3(3-0)
Production of metals; casting; hot and cold working processes; welding; cutting; inspection and testing;
manufacturing processes machines; production of polymers; economy analysis and quality control industrial
safety.
Pre-req. 30129131
30103565
Computer Numerical Control
3(3-0)
NC and CNC systems. Structure of NC and CNC systems. Positioning systems; in NC and CNC systems;
Basic calculations; Accuracy and repeatability. Process planning; NC part programming; ISO coding system;
NC programming; G-M codes; Examples of part programming.
Pre-req. 30103472
30103575
Data Acquisition and Signal Processing
3(3-0)
General data acquisition system. One channel and multichannel data acquisition systems. Components of
DAQ board. Analog inputs, analog outputs, discrete I/O, counters and timers. Signal conditioning:
linearization, filtering, amplification, multiplexing, I/V and V/I conversation, A/D and D/A conversation and
others.
Pre-req. 30103341,30107334
30103576
Design of Mechatronics systems
3(3-0)
This is an applicable design course in which microprocessors, PLCs and computers are used to control
mechatronics systems including sensors, actuators, and artificial intelligences. The student is required to
design the system taking into account real world conditions such as volume, weight, power, velocity and
acceleration.
Pre-req. 30103470
30103581
Special Topics in Mechatronics
3(3-0)
Selected topics in mechatronics engineering taught by faculty members.
Pre-req. or Co-req. will be decided by the Department based on the selected topic
30103595
Field Training
6
Equivalent to (280) hours of field training.
Pre-req. passing 100 credit hours
30103597
Project 1
3
Pre-req. passing 120 credit hours
30103598
Project 2
3
Pre-req. 30103597
G.SH