Sudan University of Science
and Technology – SUST
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical
Engineering
BSc Curriculum (2016)
1. Arabic Language 1 (2 hours)
This course includes studies about:
Speech types and signs construction and expiration, number spelling rules, the use, the
dictionary, punctuation, Arabization, proverbs.
2. English Language 1 (2 hours).
This course includes studies about:
awareness of correct usage of English grammar in writing and speaking, improve their
speaking ability in English both in terms of fluency and comprehensibility, oral presentations,
improve reading speed and comprehension of academic articles, vocabulary by keeping a
vocabulary journal, write academic papers, essays and summaries.
3. Islamic Culture 1 (2 hours)
provide Basic information about Islamic Studies, enhance understanding of the students
regarding Islamic Civilization, nuance the skill of the students for understanding of issues
related to faith and religious life.
4. Calculus (3 hours)
Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of polynomials, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric functions, product, quotient and chain rules applications of
differentiation to graphing, series, maximum-minimum problems and related rate problems,
definite and indefinite integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Surfaces of
revolution, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and series, and Taylor
series.
This course also covers applications of integration including areas, volumes, moments,
pressure and work, techniques of integration, length of curves, surfaces of revolution,
parametric equations, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, implicit functions,
multiple integrals, line, surface, and volume integrals, change of variables in multiple
integrals, Polar coordinates: polar curves, standard polar curves
5. Physics 1 (3 hours)
Part I: Vectors, particle kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, momentum, angular
momentum, conservation laws, rigid bodies, oscillations, temperature, properties of matter.
Part II: mechanisms of heat transfer, introduction to kinetic theory of matter
6. Fundamentals of Engineering (2 hours)
To be able to analyze the forces acting on some basic machine elements, select suitable
material, calculate its dimensions and produce working drawings.
7. Statics (2 hours)
Tabular and graphical treatment and displays of Data. Measures of central tendency and
variation. Probability: sample space- events and operations on events, counting techniques,
tree diagrams- multiplicative rule- permutations and combinations. Probability, elementary
rules of probability- conditional probability- bayes Theorem- Mathematical Expectation.
Probability distribution: random variables- mean and standard deviation. Specific
distribution: binomial, geometric, hyper geometric poisson, and multinomial. basic theory of
Queues with simple applications. Continuous random variables, normal distribution, uniform,
log-normal, gamma, beta, Weibull, and Joint distributions-checking data for normalitysimulation. Sampling distribution: populations and samples, sampling distributions of the
Mean (known and unknown) of the proportion, and of the variance
8. Engineering Drawing 1 (2 hours)
The course emphasis on the graphic language, the correct use of tools and equipment,
drafting media, sketching, lettering, alphabet of lines, geometric construction, dimensional
and tolerating Orthographic Multiview projection. Section views. Auxiliary views,
Dimensioning.
9. Islamic Culture 2 (2 hours)
The course emphasis on the Basic Concepts of Hadith, History, Kinds , Legal Position of
Sunnah.
10. Arabic Language 2 (2 hours)
Arabic Studies is anchored in a comparative, interdisciplinary, trans-historical and global
approach to Arabic language, literature and cultures. It is also a second home for faculty
from Comparative Literature, History, Religion, Global Studies, Women’s, Gender and
Sexuality Studies, Political Science, Art History.
11. English Language 2 (2 hours)
This course prepares you to read more deeply and write more clearly about works of
literature. Through an engaging collection of books, authentic readings, and support material
from a variety of sources, you will learn to appreciate literature from different genres.
12. physics 2 (2 hours)
Part I: Reflection and refraction of light lens systems; light and electromagnetic waves; Part
II: Electric charges and currents, electric and magnetic fields, capacitance, inductance,
resistance, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic oscillations and wave.
13. Dynamics (2 hours)
The course will present students with the opportunity to learn the basic theoretical principles
in Dynamics and Design that will allow students to build and analyze vehicle dynamics and
mechatronics systems used in vehicles using computer models for analysis and design.
14. Chemistry (3 hours)
Atomic law, quantum mechanics and Bohor hydrogen atom, wave mechanics atomic model,
periodic table, periodic properties of elements and its relation to electronic structure,
chemical and physical bonding: types and properties, electronic bonding and particle
structure, bonding forces. Ideal gas laws, boil law, Charlie law, Jay losak law, properties of
gases mixtures, gases movement theory, ideal behavior of gases, gas constant and its
units, non–ideal behavior of gases, critical point and equivalent state law, types of solutions,
methods of concentration identification, common properties of diluted solutions, surface
tension, propitious of electrical solutions.
15. Engineering Drawing 2 (2 hours)
This class covers Assembly Drawing, Fits and Tolerances, Fasteners and Fastenings,
Surface Texture, Welds and Welding Symbols, Geometric Tolerances, AUTOCAD
Application, Fundamentals of orthographic, sectional and auxiliary views ,3D CAD.
16. Linear Algebra and Geometry (3 hours)
Geometric vectors in three dimensions, dot product, cross product, lines and planes,
complex numbers, systems of linear equations, existence and nonexistence of solutions,
matrix algebra: matrix inverse, determinants, Cramer's rule, introduction to vector spaces,
linear independence and bases, rank, linear transformations, matrix- matrix Transformation:
rotation of axes, orthogonality and applications, Gram-Schmidt algorithm, Eigen values and
eigenvectors.
17. Arabic Language 3 (2 hours)
This course prepares you to write more clearly about works of literature.
18. English Language 3 (2 hours)
introduction to fiction through the detailed examination of a range of novels and/or short
stories.
19. Islamic Culture 3 (2 hours)
To provides a student with the needed morals, respect of elders, respect of parents.
20. Introduction to Computer Science (2 hours)
This class covers fundamental programming principles including flow control, modularity,
and structured programming. The student will implement significant programs in the C
language to solve engineering problems.
21. Material Science (2 hours)
Introduction to materials science, classification of materials. Atomic structure: atomic
structure and Inter-atomic bonding. Structure of crystalline solids, ceramics and polymers.
Imperfections in solids. Diffusion. Mechanical properties of materials: Response to Stress,
Shear and Torsion. Dislocation, strengthening mechanics. Failure. Phase diagrams and
transformation in metals. Application and Processing of Metal Alloys, Ceramics, and
Polymers. Corrosion and degradation of materials. Electrical, optical, thermal and magnetic
properties: Material selection and design considerations. Economic, environmental and
social issues in materials science.
22. Principles of Mechanical Engineering (2 hours)
To develop effective presentation and communication skills that enable the students to
speak, write and present in clear, correct, concise, and audience-centered manner, which
has grammatical correctness, and a graceful, uncluttered style.
23. Principles of Electrical Engineering (3 hours)
Introduction to practical implementation of Electrical fundamentals, applications of commonly used
electrical machinery.
24. Differential Equations (3 hours)
First order linear and non-linear differential equations, differential equations of higher order
with constant coefficients, applications to Engineering problems, Laplace transforms,
periodic functions, applications of Laplace transform to linear systems.
25. Material Drawing (AutoCAD) (2 hours)
Introduce students to the science and art of using graphical software to produce mechanical
engineering designs.
26. Mechanical of Materials 1 (3 hours)
Tension, compression and shear: Introduction to mechanics of materials- normal stress &
strain- linear elasticity, Hooke’s Law, and Poisson’s ratio- load classification. Axially loaded
members: Deformation of axially loaded bars- statically indeterminate structures. Torsion:
torsional deformation of a circular bar, circular bars of linearly elastic materials, statically
indeterminate torsional members. Shear forces and bending moments: types of beams,
loads, and reactions, shear forces & bending moments- shear & moment diagrams.
27. Mechanical of Machine 1 (3 hours)
Introduce students to Basic concept of Simple Mechanisms: kinematic linkages,
mechanisms, kinematic degrees of freedom, inversion of pairs, Kinematics: velocity and
acceleration diagrams, Instantaneous centers method, Relative velocity method, Kinetics:
inertia effects, crank effort diagrams, fluctuation of speed, flywheel. Balancing: balancing of
rotating and reciprocating masses.
28. Thermodynamics 1 (3 hours)
Introduce students to Basic Concepts: System, property, state, operation, cycle, and control
volume Properties of a pure substance. Work and heat. The first law of Thermodynamics as
applied to a system and a control volume. Internal energy. Enthalpy. The second law of
Thermodynamics; Carnot cycle, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes. Applications
to steady-state steady-flow, uniform-state uniform-flow, and other processes.
29. Complex Function (2 hours)
This class has three parts. The first is complex analysis, including the residue theorem and
its applications. The second part concerns transform theory including Fourier series, Fourier
transform, the frequency domain representation of signals, impulse response, and transfer
function. The third part concerns partial differential equations including the classification of
equations and boundary conditions, separation of variables, the wave equation, Laplace's
equation.
30. Vector Analysis (2 hours)
Introduce students to Vectors: addition, subtraction, multiplications, vectors products. space
curves, arc length, curvature, scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence and curl.
Theorem: the divergence Theorem, Green’s theorem in a Plane, Stokes’ theorem.
Derivation of Gauss’s Law, the Heat equation and Navier-Stokes’s equations. Applications
to heat flow, electrostatics and fluid flow. Force balance under external forces. Center of
gravity. Moments. Hydrostatics Floating bodies, Fluids forces. Newton law of motion.
Impulse sand impacts. Kinetic energy. Mechanical energy, Work, Power Law of
conservation of energy. General curvilinear coordinates
31. Manufacturing Processes 1 (2 hours)
Understanding of the concepts of metal melting, manufacturing using metal casting
techniques, manufacturing by fabrication Processes, mold making and the concepts of
measurement and Engineering Metrology.
32. Programming Methods (2 hours)
This class introduces the student to system analysis, and software techniques. Topics
covered include objects, stacks, queues, multiple linked lists, searching and sorting
algorithms, and their implementation in the C++ programming language.
33. Manufacturing Processes 2 (2 hours)
Upon the completion of this course the student should be able to understand the physical
and chemical backgrounds for efficient manufacturing; in addition to principles of design for
manufacturing and the modeling needed for different applications
34. Mechanical of Materials 2 (3 hours)
Analysis of stress and strain: stress, strain components, transformations, linear elastic
constitutive equations. Application of plane stress: pressure vessels, beams, and combined
Loadings. Defection of beams: types of statically indeterminate beams, analysis by the
differential equation of the deflection curve. Columns: buckling, stability.
35. Mechanical of Machine 2 (3 hours)
Moving on with the student to apply the basic Mechanics of Machines principles to some
Machine Elements, Types of toothed gearing, terms and definitions. Analysis of gear trains,
Cams and followers, Displacement, velocity and accelerations curves, determination of cam
profiles. Belts and chain drives, Governors, types of governors. Gyroscopes
36. thermodynamics 2 (3 hours)
Introduce students to Gas power cycles, Vapor and combined power cycles, Refrigeration
cycles, Thermodynamic relations, Gas-gas mixtures, Gas-water vapor mixtures,
Psychrometry, Chemical reactions, fuels and combustion processes.
37. Instrumentation and Measurement (2 hours)
Enabling the Mechanical Engineering student to understand and use Measuring Systems
principles relevant to Mechanical Engineering.
38. Electrical Circuits & Machines (2 hours)
Introduce students to Advance in engineering careers involving the design, optimization, and
implementation of electrical systems, take innovative entrepreneurial ventures, and /or
successfully pursue an advanced degree.
39. Probability and Statistics (3 hours)
Introduce students to Tabular and graphical treatment and displays of Data. Measures of
central tendency and variation. Probability: sample space- events and operations on events,
counting techniques, tree diagrams- multiplicative rule- permutations and combinations.
Probability, elementary rules of probability- conditional probability- bayes TheoremMathematical Expectation. Probability distribution: random variables- mean and standard
deviation. Specific distribution: binomial, geometric, hyper geometric poisson, and
multinomial. basic theory of Queues with simple applications. Continuous random variables,
normal distribution, uniform, log-normal, gamma, beta, Weibull, and Joint distributions
checking data for normality- simulation. Sampling distribution: populations and samples,
sampling distributions of the Mean (known and unknown) of the proportion, and of the
variance.
40. Sudanese studies (2 hours)
Introduce students to Sudanese culture diversity, history.
41. Numerical Analysis (3 hours)
This course emphasis on approximations and errors; roots of linear and non-linear
equations; interpolation and extrapolation; numerical differentiation and integration, curve
fitting; and numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: Rung-Kutta methodsStiffness and Multistep methods- boundary value and Eigen value problems
42. . Introduction to Electronics & digital Engineering (2 hours)
Understand Digital Electronics Techniques and their advantages over analogue, techniques,
Analyze and synthesize logic circuits, To build and test logic circuits and be able to
implement application circuits
43. Engineering Design 1 (3 hours)
students are introduced to fundamental knowledge and skills such as line work, lettering, scale
use, and sketching, multi-view drawings, sectional views, with the basics of manual drafting
techniques and the use of drafting equipment.
44. Heat & Mass transfer 1 (3 hours)
To introduce senior students in Mechanical Engineering to the application of heat and mass
transfer associated with the industry. various criteria for performance evaluation and design
of heat and mass transfer equipment. the boundary layer concept and its use as a basis for
the understanding of convention heat and mass transfer
45. Fluid Mechanics 1 (3 hours)
Introducing the subject of Fluid Mechanics to the Mechanical Engineering student by
statement of the mathematical and physical bases of the subject and demonstrate its
application in the field of mechanical engineering
46. Manufacturing Processes 3 (2 hours)
Understand the nature, properties, performance, characteristics, manufacturing processes and
practical uses of various engineering materials. Materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals
as well as polymers, ceramics and composites will be covered. Both primary and secondary
processes will be covered in this course.
47. Applied Statistics (2 hours)
the student studies the principles of forces as applied to trusses, frames, beams, walls and
machine parts. The student will gain experience by solving problems graphically and
mathematically. The course covers the study of vectors, forces, resultants and equilibrium.
48. Engineering Design 2 (cutting tools & dies) (3 hours)
To be able to analyze the forces acting on some basic machine elements, select suitable,
material, calculate its dimensions and produce working drawings
49. Vibration (3 hours)
This class covers Analysis of Free, forced, Undamped and damped vibrations, of linear
systems with one and two degrees of freedom. Transient Vibrations, Vibration isolation,
Equations of Motion, Rigid rotor balancing, Elements of Laplace transforms
50. Metallurgy (3 hours)
The central point of this course is to provide a physical basis that links the structure of
materials with their properties, focusing primarily on metals. With this understanding in hand,
the concepts of alloy design and microstructural engineering are also discussed, linking
processing and thermodynamics to the structure and properties of metals.
51. Fluid Power System (3 hours)
This class covers Empowering the student with the required knowledge to analyses and fully
design hydropower plants.
52. Computer applications (3 hours)
This class covers fundamental programming principles including flow control, modularity,
and structured programming, implement significant programs in the C language to solve
engineering problems
53. NON-Traditional Machine Processes (NTM) (3 hours)
Identify the characteristics of conventional machining, Identify the characteristics of
nontraditional machining, differentiate between conventional and nontraditional machining,
classify different nontraditional machining processes, Identify the need for nontraditional
machining processes, Describe the basic mechanism of material removal in AJM, identify
major components of AJM equipment, State the working principle of AJM equipment ix.
Draw schematically the AJM equipment Identify the process parameters of AJM, Identify the
machining characteristics of AJM, Analyze the effect of process parameters on material
removal rate (MRR), Draw variation in MRR with different process parameters, develop
mathematical model relating MRR with abrasive jet machining parameters, List three
applications of AJM, List three limitations of AJM.
54. Research Methodology (2 hours)
understand some basic concepts of research and its methodologies, identify appropriate
research topics, select and define appropriate research problem and parameters, prepare a
project proposal (to undertake a project) • organize and conduct research (advanced
project) in a more appropriate manner, write a research report and thesis, write a research
proposal (grants)
55. Engineering Management (2 hours)
Management concepts & principles, management theory, management planningmanagement constructions, management guidance, management organization, Project
management, safety and security, technical feasibility, Salaries, Optimization in engineering
projects.
56. Engineering economics (2 hours)
By understanding the financial constraints and opportunities of the industry, technologists
contribute to decision making for capital projects and equipment. The course covers the
concepts and techniques for the economic justification of engineering proposals and the
economic benefits of capital expenditures.
57. Computer Aided Design (CAD) (3 hours)
Building on the earlier CAD course, the student should be able upon the completion of this
subject, to be able to carry on to the design to a full production of mechanical engineering
system.
58. Automatic control (3 hours)
Familiarizing the student with the principle and procedure of
automatically controlling mechanical engineering machinery
59. Engineering Design 3 (cutting tools & dies) (3 hours)
The student is asked to design a composite unit with preliminary calculations, carry out a
detailed design and check calculations of the properly selected dimensions leading to an
assembly drawing and workshop drawings of selected components
60. Joining processes (3 hours)
This course reviews the Oxyacetylene welding exercises with joints destructively tested, Arc
welding exercises with joints destructively tested, Resistance spot welding jobs, Metal
Casting Processes, Aluminum full mold casting jobs.
61. Production & Operation Management (3 hours)
This course reviews the management of operations in manufacturing, service, and
government organizations. Topics include a review of the activities and responsibilities of
operations management, the tools and techniques available to assist in running the
operation, and the factors considered in the design of the system.
62. Operation Research (3 hours)
Operations research helps in solving problems in different environments that needs
decisions. The module converts topics that include: linear programming, Transportation,
Assignment, and CPM/ MSPT techniques. Analytic techniques and computer packages will
be used to solve problems facing business managers in decision environments.
63. Statistical Quality control (SQC) (3 hours)
The aim of this course is to present the main statistical quality control tools as well as their
usefulness in practical problems. Students can learn and understand applications of
statistics and probability techniques through problems related (mainly) to production and
management. A key role of this course is the use of appropriate software for the practical
application of the presented techniques. Students are expected to acquire this knowledge
and skills, in order to be able to apply the techniques of statistical quality control to practical
problems, through the use of appropriate software.
64. Plastic & ceramics (2 hours)
Classification of plastics and ceramics and production techniques. Properties of ceramics
and plastics, Mechanical properties, In situ manufacturing , Sintering based methods of
ceramics Other applications of ceramics and plastics , Ceramics and plastics forming
techniques
65. CNC & Robotics (3 hours)
Understanding the fundamentals of the robot, Calculation of the forward and reverse
kinematics of the robot, Determination of the differential motions and velocity analysis of the
robot, Selection of the end-effector and drivers, Familiarization with the programming
industry robotics software.
To make students aware of CNC machining process., To teach basic concepts of CNC
Programing using CAM software., How to Setup a CNC machine and machine a part, why
do we need CNC machines, history and evolution, Types and categories of CNC machines.
Use of CNC machines other than machining.
66. Work Study and Ergonomics (2 hours)
provides basic understanding to the students about the concept and significance of work
study and ergonomics. To impart thorough knowledge to the students about various
techniques of work-study for improving the productivity of an organization. To inculcate the
skill among the students for analyzing and improving existing methods of working on the
shop floor of an organization. To impart through knowledge and skills to students with
respect to allowances, rating, calculation of basic and standard time for manual operations
in an organization. To provide the knowledge to the students about various wages and
incentives schemes. To inculcate analyzing skills among the students with respect to work
place design, working postures and lifting tasks. To provide thorough knowledge about
assessment about occupational exposure to heat stress, noise, vibrations and RSPM.
67. Molding & simulation (2 hours)
The course will introduce the basic concepts of computation through modeling and
simulation that are increasingly being used by architects, planners, and engineers to shorten
design cycles, innovate new products, and evaluate designs and simulate the impacts of
alternative approaches. Students will use MATLAB to explore a range of programming and
modeling concepts while acquiring those skills. They will then undertake a final project that
analyzes one of a variety of scientific problems by designing a representative model,
implementing the model, completing a verification and validation process of the model,
reporting on the model in oral and written form, and changing the model to reflect
corrections, improvements and enhancements.
68. Project Management (3 hours)
This course builds on the lessons of the Project Management Techniques course. It is a
combination of new material and a more in-depth look at some key topics. Participants in
this course should have had an introductory course or project management experience,
responsible to direct people to achieve a set of objectives.
69. Reliability & Simulation (3 hours)
Reliability engineering is a sub-discipline of systems engineering that emphasizes the ability
of equipment to function without failure. Reliability describes the ability of a system or
component to function under stated conditions for a specified period of time.[1] Reliability is
closely related to availability, which is typically described as the ability of a component or
system to function at a specified moment or interval of time.
70. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) (3 hours)
Building on the earlier CAD course, the student should be able upon the completion of this
subject, to be able to carry on to the design to a full production of mechanical engineering
system.
71. Graduation Project (6 hours)
Independent research or design on some aspects of machinal engineering, to be out under
the direction of a staff member.
the student will submit the result of his work as a formal thesis.