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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Filed training should be the first destination of students.

Students who encounter obstacles to be placed in a workplace are directed to do a senior project instead.

Distribution of Courses

* Elective Course

Course Description

College Requirements

ENGL 117 English Composition I(3-0-3) Prerequisite: None

This course will help students to write essays in different styles which will allow them to understand how texts are constructed. Furthermore, students will learn how to organize structure their work starting/from sentence level to paragraph level, and to the essay level. It will further introduce students to summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting.

ENGL 118 English Composition II(3-0-3) Prerequisite: ENGL 117

This course complements English Composition I by introducing freshmen students to concepts and techniques necessary for writing a research paper. These include collection and evaluation of sources, note taking, and interpretation of data, synthesis, and documentation.

GS 161 Arabic Practical Grammar(2-0-2)Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the students to parts of Arabic grammar, verbs, the five verbs, nouns that are subject to desinential inflection with letters, derivatives, abrogative, indeclinable, numbers, hamzah, in a practical way with numerous applications.

GS 171 Belief and its Consequences (2-0-2) Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the students to the roots of the right faith, special characteristics of Islamic faith, Islamic description of the universe, human beings and life, reasons for increasing the faith.

GS 262 Arabic Professional Writing (2-0-2) Prerequisite: GS 161

This course focuses on sources and forms of objective writing, objective essays, reporting, Resume, administrative messages, summary and minutes of the meeting.​

GS 363 Arabic Communication Skills (2-0-2) Prerequisite: GS 262

This course aims to develop the student's skills of effective language, oral communication through conversational techniques, persuasion, influence, debating, and interviews.

GS 272 Professional Ethics (2-0-2) Prerequisite: GS 171

The course focuses on the importance of ethics in Islam, the integration of worship and aspects of professional life, suitability criteria for employment in Islam, standards for professional behavior, Employees' interaction with others, Application of Islam to professional violations, Saudi Laws and professional behavior.

GS 373 Human Rights in Islam (2-0-2) Prerequisite: GS 272

The course discusses the dignity of mankind and basic human rights. It also elaborates on the Islamic viewpoint of human rights. Its distinguishing characteristics and debates related to this issue.

BUS 261 Business Communication (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ENGL 118

Principles, techniques, and skills needed to conduct scientific, technical, or business writing. Forms and styles of communication in and among business organizations, business letters, and library research projects and use of business periodicals. Preparation and presentation of oral reports will be covered. Instruction in the writing of reports, letters, and other exercises applicable to a wide range of disciplines and careers. Emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and accuracy of expression. Research techniques, information design, effective use of graphics. Eventually students will produce a properly formatted report, complete with outline and supporting graphic aids.

ME 491 Field Training (0-40-6) Pre-requisite: Senior Standing

A continuous period of full semester is spent in a selected work place relating to the field of study. This field internship is intended to provide students with an opportunity to use the knowledge and skills learned in college in an actual work setting. It is intended to be both practical and educational. A final report will be required at the conclusion of the internship.

ME 495 Senior Project (0-40-6) Pre-requisite: Senior Standing

Students who encounter obstacles to be placed in a workplace are directed to do a senior project instead. Each student develops and carries out a project relevant to professional goals. The project generally involves background study or research, planning, implementation, evaluation, and preparation of a written report. A departmental Senior Project Committee must approve all project proposals and this same committee will receive regular oral and written progress reports. Final results are presented as a paper in a style suitable for publication in a professional journal as well as an oral report in a public symposium. To foster the principle of teamwork, students may be allowed to form small groups to execute the projects jointly. Students meet weekly to discuss their projects and the research experience. The project should be viewed as the culmination of the student's degree program

Mathematics and Sciences

MATH 111 Calculus I (4-0-4) Prerequisite: None

This is a basic differential calculus course designed to fulfill the needs of engineering and science students. Topics include: review of functions, limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions of single variable, Applications of derivatives; related rates, linearization, rectilinear motion, curve sketching and optimization, as well as Rolle’s and Mean value theorems.

MATH 112 Calculus II (4-0-4) Prerequisite: MATH 111

This is a basic integral calculus course designed to fulfill the needs of engineering and science students. Topics include: Definite and indefinite integrals of functions of a single variable, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Techniques of integration, Hyperbolic functions, Applications of the definite integral; area between curves, volume by slicing method, arc length of plane curve and area of surface of revolution, Improper integrals, Sequences and series, convergence tests, Alternating series, Absolute and conditional convergence, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series.

MATH 211 Calculus III (3-0-3) Prerequisite: MATH 112

This course is the third and the final part of our standard three-semester calculus sequence. The distinct feature of this part of the course is that its focus on the multi-dimensional analysis. Topics include: Polar coordinates, polar curves, area in polar coordinates, vectors, lines, planes and surfaces, Cylindrical and spherical coordinates, functions of two and three variables, limits and continuity, Partial derivatives, directional derivatives, extreme values of functions of two variables, Double integrals, double integrals in polar coordinates, Triple integrals, and triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates.

MATH 212 Elements of Differential Equations (3-0-3) Prerequisite: MATH 112

Elements of Differential Equations, begins with fundamental definitions, terminology and mathematical models used in scientific and engineering problems. Topics include: Solution of first and higher-order differential equations and their applications, solutions of system of linear differential equations by elimination and Eigen-value methods, as well as Series solutions of linear differential equation.

MATH 312 Probability & Statistics (2-3-3) Prerequisite: MATH 112

This course provides an elementary introduction to probability and statistics with applications. Topics include: Presentation and interpretation of data, elementary probability concepts, random variables, Discrete and continuous Probability distributions; Binomial, Poisson, exponential, Gamma and normal distributions. It also introduces estimation, tests of hypotheses for the one and two sample problems, Correlation, simple and multiple linear regression and applications to scientific and engineering problems. The lab session will be utilized to solve the problems related to the above topics using statistics software.

MATH 315 Methods of Applied Mathematics I (3-1-3) Prerequisite: MATH 211, MATH 212

This is a calculus-based course to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world with strong mathematical perspective. This is a lecture-lab course. Topics include: linear kinematics and dynamics; conservation of energy and linear momentum rotational kinematics; rigid body dynamics; conservation of angular momentum simple harmonics motion; the static and dynamics of fluids.

SCI 152 General Physics I (3-3-4) Co-requisite: MATH 111

This is a calculus-based course to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world with strong mathematical aptitude. This is a lecture-lab course. Topics include: linear kinematics and dynamics; conservation of energy and linear momentum rotational kinematics; rigid body dynamics; conservation of angular momentum simple harmonics motion; the static and dynamics of fluids.

SCI 153 General Physics II (3-3-4) Prerequisite: SCI 152

This course is a continuation of General Physics-I course. This is a lecture-lab course. Topics include: wave motion and sound, temperature, first and second law of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases coulomb’s law; the electric field; Gauss’ law; electric potential; capacitors and dielectrics; D.C. circuits; the magnetic field; ampere’s and Faraday’s laws.

SCI 154 General Chemistry (3-3-4) Prerequisite: None

Chemical bonding, stoichiometry of pure substances, chemical reactions, states of matter, gas laws, some physical aspects of solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and electrochemistry.

Computer Science

CS 110 Computer Programming (2-3-3) Prerequisite: None

This course covers the fundamentals of the C++ programming language such as data types, input/output, control structures, one and two-dimensional arrays, strings, and functions. Emphasis will be on scientific and engineering problem solving techniques using C++ programming language that employs a problem solving methodology to consider a diverse range of scientific and engineering challenging issues, reusable computer solutions and structured programming operations, such as sequencing, selection and iteration.
Lab work (Closed Lab)
Programming assignments to exercise the use of the various features of C++. This may include the implementation of basic programming constructs: decisions, loops, program controls, etc.

Business

BUS 481 Engineering Economics (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None

Basic concepts and principles of mechanics; vector algebra; equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions; definition of moment and couple; reduction of systems forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies; statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, and machines; internal forces, shear force and bending moment diagrams in beams; friction and its applications, centroid and center of gravity of lines, areas, and volumes; moment of inertia and radius of gyration.

Civil Engineering

CE 201 Statics (3-0-3) Prerequisite: SCI 152

Basic concepts and principles of mechanics; vector algebra; equilibrium of particles in two and three dimensions; definition of moment and couple; reduction of systems forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies; statically determinate structures including beams, trusses, frames, and machines; internal forces, shear force and bending moment diagrams in beams; friction and its applications, centroid and center of gravity of lines, areas, and volumes; moment of inertia and radius of gyration.

Mechanical Engineering

ME 202 Materials Science (3-3-4) Prerequisites: SCI 153, SCI 154, MATH 112

Atomic bonding in solids, bonding forces and energies, primary and secondary bonds. The structure of crystalline solids, lattice, unit cell, and crystal systems, density computation, crystal directions and planes, linear and planar atomic densities. Impurities and imperfections in solids: point, line and interfacial defects. Atomic vibration and diffusion. Mechanical properties of materials. Elastic and plastic deformation, and recrystallization. Phase diagrams of single phase & multiphase materials with emphasis on iron-iron carbide system (steel & cast iron). Thermal processing of metals & alloys: annealing, normalizing, quenching and tempering, composite materials, polymers. Impact, fracture, fatigue and creep properties and introduction to fracture mechanics.

ME 203 Thermodynamics I (3-0-3) Prerequisites: MATH 112, SCI 153

System and control volume concepts. 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 of steady-state, steady-flow, uniform-state, uniform-flow, and other processes.

ME 204 Thermodynamics II (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 203

Vapor power cycles, Rankine, reheat, and regenerative cycles. Maxwell relations, ideal and real gases, equations of state, generalized charts. Gas-vapor mixtures, psychrometric charts, ideal solutions. Chemical reactions. Fuels and combustion processes.

ME 205 Manufacturing Processes I (3-3-4) Prerequisites: ME 211, ME 202

Manufacturing methods of metals and plastics including: metal casting, forming, machining, welding, and plastic processing. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations in material behavior, forming, casting, welding and machining operations, metrology and dimensional control.

ME 208 Mechanics of Materials (3-0-3) Prerequisites: CE 201

Stress and strain, stress stain diagrams, linear and volumetric strain, bars of uniform strength; stresses in axial loading, bending and torsion; thermal stresses, compound bars. Stresses in pressure vessels, energy; shear force and bending moment in mechanical components; concept of shear stress in mechanical components, effect of combined bending and torsion; Principal stresses and strains, Mohr’s circle; stresses in thin and thick cylinders.

ME 211 ME Drawing I (0-3-1) Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Engineering Drawing, Free hand sketches, Types of lines, Orthographic Projection (First angle and Third angle projection methods), Sectional Views and cutting planes, Isometric Projection and Isometric Drawing.

ME 212 ME Drawing II (1-3-2) Prerequisites: ME 211

Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Drawing with examples of industrial applications. Introduction to CAD; Fundamentals of engineering graphics in 2D and 3D drawings; Computer- aided modeling and graphical Interpretation of machine components and assemblies, translation of design instruction into detailed and assembly drawings. Drawing conventions including weldments, referencing and surface finish notation; Fits and tolerances, bolted joints

ME 301 Dynamics (3-0-3) Prerequisite: CE 201

Kinematics of rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles. Dynamics of particles and systems of particles. Kinematics of rotation and plane motion of rigid bodies. Work and energy relations. Impulse and momentum principles. Dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion.

ME 306 Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (2-3-3) Prerequisites: MATH 112, SCI 153

Basic laws: Ohm's law, KVL, KCL. Resistive networks. Circuit analysis techniques: node-voltage and mesh-current. Network theorems. Inductance and capacitance. Sinusoidal analysis and phase or methods. Power concepts of AC circuits. Polyphase circuits.

ME 307 Machine Design I (3-0-3) Prerequisites: ME 212, ME 205, ME 208

Design process, review of stress, strain and deformation analysis as applied to mechanical design; properties of materials; review of static failure theories; designing against fatigue failures; element design; shafts, keys, couplings, power screws; bolted, riveted and welded joints.

ME 310 Mechanics of Machines (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 301

Kinematics of mechanisms, vector method of analysis of plane mechanisms. Static and dynamic analysis of machines, inertia forces, gyroscopic forces. Static and dynamic balancing, balancing machines. Dynamics and balancing of reciprocating engines. Flywheels, kinematic and dynamic analysis of cam mechanisms. Elements of mechanical vibrations, critical speeds and torsional vibrations.

ME 311 Heat Transfer (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 313, ME 204

An introduction to heat transfer by conduction, radiation, and convection. Steady-state solution for heat conduction applied to wall and pipe insulation, heat sources, and extended surfaces (fins).Unsteady heat transfer to plates, cylinders and spheres( Heisler charts).Black and gray body radiation systems and electric network analogy. Practical hydraulic and thermal analysis of forced and natural convection system with application to heat exchangers.

ME 312 Thermo-fluid Lab (0-3-1) Prerequisites: ME 313, Corequisite: ME 311

This lab course will deal with equal emphasis on fluid mechanics and heat transfer. All experiments conducted in this lab combine elements of theory and practice. Many of the concepts and basic theories which the student learns in the lectures of ME 311 and ME 313 are demonstrated and confirmed in the lab through different experiments.

ME 313 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (3-0-3) Prerequisites: MATH 211, ME 203, ME 301

Properties of fluids, hydrostatics with applications to manometers, forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy, equations of continuity, energy and linear momentum with applications, dimensional analysis, dynamic similarity, open channel flow, conduit flow, viscous effects and boundary-layer concepts.

ME 314 Systems Dynamics and Control (2-3-3) Prerequisite: MATH 315, ME 413

Dynamics of mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems. Equations of motion. Dynamic response to elementary systems. Transfer functions and pole-zero diagrams. Simulation of dynamics of complex systems. Dynamic stability of systems. Open and closed-loop systems. Basic control actions. Laboratory sessions involve use of computers for simulation of dynamic systems and analysis of control systems.

ME 401 Design Project I (1-0-1) Prerequisite: ME 306, ME 307, ME 310, ME 313

A capstone design project course that integrates various components of the curriculum in comprehensive engineering experience so that the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences which the student has learned throughout freshman-to-senior years of study can be applied. It considers design of a complete project or system including establishment of objectives and criteria, formulation of the problem statements, preparation of specifications, use of engineering standards, consideration of alternative solutions, feasibility considerations, and detailed engineering designs. The design should take into consideration appropriate constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, ethics and environmental and social impact. Oral presentation and submission of a written report is an essential requirement for completion of the course. Team design projects, where appropriate, are highly encouraged.

ME 402 Design Project II (1-3-2) Prerequisite: MATH 311, ME 401

Continuation and completion of project started in ME 401. Design implementation and/or simulation of designed component or system, oral presentation and submission of a final written report of the design project are essential requirements for the completion of the course.

ME 411 Industrial Safety (1-0-1) Prerequisite: ME 205

The scope of occupational safety: Human safety, Environmental safety, Setting safety standard: Safety administration, Legal aspect of industrial safety.

ME 413 Electromechanical Devices (2-3-3) Prerequisites: ME 306

Magnetic circuits. Transformers. Concepts of electric machines. DC generators and motors operation. Three-phase Induction motors. Motor starting. Synchronous machines. Parallel operation. Fractional Horsepower Motors.

ME 414 Machine Design II (3-3-4) Prerequisite: ME 307

Design of elements: bearings (journal and anti-friction), springs, spur, helical, bevel and worm gears; flexible drives (belts and chains); clutches and brakes; design optimization. Laboratory sessions to supplement and to apply the material covered in the lectures. Consideration of manufacturing aspects of the design (limits and fits).Study of projects considering the different stages of their design, manufacturing and assembly.

ME 441Computational Mechanics (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 307, ME 311, MATH 315

Design of elements: bearings (journal and anti-friction), springs, spur, helical, bevel and worm gears; flexible drives (belts and chains); clutches and brakes; design optimization. Laboratory sessions to supplement and to apply the material covered in the lectures. Consideration of manufacturing aspects of the design (limits and fits).Study of projects considering the different stages of their design, manufacturing and assembly.

Mechanical Engineering Electives

ME 416 Manufacturing Processes II (2-3-3) Prerequisite: CS 110, ME 205

Principles applied to metal working, casting, welding, and machine processes. Design and process considerations. Non-traditional metal removal and welding processes. Powder metal processing. Automation. Numerical Control machining. Introduction to statistical manufacturing process control. Laboratory demonstrations and experiments on these principles and processes.

ME 417 Maintenance Engineering (3-0-3) Prerequisite: MATH 312

Introduction to maintenance engineering; Condition monitoring of machines, plants & structures, various methods of condition monitoring: vibration acoustic emission, temperature, etc. and their practical applications. Interpreting the results of condition monitoring. Economics of Maintenance, Optimal maintenance strategies: Inspection intervals planning for maintenance crew, forecasting the spare parts and determining optimal stocking policy.

ME 418 Compressible Fluid Flow (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 313

Fundamentals of compressible fluid flow (gas dynamics) in relation to effects of area change (nozzles and diffusers), friction and heat interaction (Fanno and Rayleigh lines and isothermal flow), combustion waves (deflagration, explosion and detonation waves),normal and oblique shock waves and their effects on flow properties( extended diffusers and supersonic airfoils). Applications to flow through pipelines, subsonic, sonic and supersonic flights, turbomachinery and combustion.

ME 419 Turbomachinery (3-0-3) Prerequisites: ME 204, ME 313

Thermo-fluid dynamics aspects of fluid flow, kinematic relations and efficiencies of turbomachines. Two dimensional cascades; Turbine and Compressor cascade correlations and performance. Axial Turbines (two dimensional analysis), Axial Flow Compressors and Fans (two dimensional analysis), Centrifugal Compressors and Fans, Radial Flow Turbines, and preliminary design fundamentals of turbomachines and three dimensional considerations.

ME 422 Internal Combustion Engines (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 204

Analysis of spark ignition, compression ignition, and gas turbine engines. Combustion processes in an actual system. Performance characteristics. Combustion abnormalities. Analysis of intake, fuel, and exhaust systems. Laboratory experiments will illustrate the topics discussed.

ME 423 Fluid Power Systems (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 313

Study of fluid power systems as used in industrial applications to transmit power by the flow of hydraulic fluids. Fluid power circuit diagrams including components such as valves, pumps, motors, filters, reservoirs and accumulators. Analysis of fluid leakage, hydrostatic transmissions, hydraulic stiffness, and performance of positive displacement pumps and motors.

ME 424 Heat Exchangers (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 311

Heat transfer mechanism leading to basic heat exchanger equations; classification and analyses of heat exchangers including geometry; heat transfer and flow friction characteristics; compact and shell and tube heat exchanger application and design procedures; fouling and its effect on life cycle analysis; maintenance methodology; flow induced vibration and noise in heat exchangers.

ME 425 Pumping Machinery (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 313

Terminology and description of typical pump machinery. Momentum and energy transfer between fluid and rotor. Performance characteristics of centrifugal and axial flow fans, compressors and pumps. Various types of losses. Positive displacement pumps. Cavitation and water-hammer problems in pump systems. Special problems in pump design and applications. Laboratory experiments will include performance evaluation of various types of pumps and problem-solving sessions.

ME 426 Energy Conversion (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 204, ME 311

Energy sources and their classification. Conventional energy conversion; power plant and vapor cycles. Renewable energy; solar energy with emphasis on solar cells, wind energy, OTEC systems, geothermal energy. Nuclear fission and types of fission reactors.

ME 427 Production Engineering (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 307

Limits, fits, tolerance charts. Part analysis, process selection and operations sequence planning. Integrating and combining operations. Workpiece control, cutting tools, dies, and work holding devices. Mechanized assembly and functional gaging. Metal cutting economics and process selection.

ME 428 Metallurgy (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 205

Review of crystal structures, dislocation and slip phenomena, plastic deformation. Metals and alloy systems. Diffusion in solids, strengthening mechanisms. Heat treatment of metals, phase transformations. Metallurgical aspects of failure.

ME 429 Mechanical Vibration (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 310

Free and forced vibrations. Applications to systems with one, two and multi-degree of freedom. Viscous, hysteretic and Coulomb damping. Response to general periodic excitation. Transient vibration and the phase plane method. Principal and coupled coordinates. Dynamic vibration absorbers. Energy methods and Rayleigh's principle. Laboratory sessions are devoted to applications and experiments to illustrate various phenomena studied. Vibration measuring instruments and measuring techniques are emphasized.

ME 431 Corrosion Engineering (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 205

Technical and economical aspects of corrosion problems. Types of corrosion; pitting, crevice, intergranular, galvanic and stress corrosion cracking. Mechanisms and prevention of corrosion failures. Cathodic protection of pipelines and submerged structures. Principles of inhibition of corrosion in process industries. Behavior of iron, copper, aluminum and their alloys in corrosive environments. Metallurgical aspects of corrosion. Design considerations in prevention of corrosion failures.

ME 436 Finite Element Analysis (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 307, ME 311

The fundamental of finite element analysis to model problems in engineering, stiffness matrices for spring, truss, beam, plane stress problems and three dimensional problems, finite element formulations for heat transfer problems.

ME 437 Additive Manufacturing (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 414

The additive manufacturing course highlights the many technologies (3D Printing, SLA, SLS, SLM, LOM, and FDM) and concept modeling, rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing technologies, along with common features, that are available within the industry. Preparation, consideration factors, and analysis of additive manufacturing and other valuable topics are included in the course. Advantages and limitations of the various additive manufacturing technologies. Group projects to gain hands on experience in additive manufacturing and parts realization.​

ME 438 Industrial Noise & Control (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 205

Fundamental concepts of Acoustics, Noise Criteria and Human Hearing, Acoustic Measurements and Instrumentation, Sound Radiation and Propagation, Industrial Noise Sources, and Noise Control and Techniques.

ME 439 Computational Fluid Dynamics (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 311

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a design and development tool, basic steps of CFD, Governing equations, Discretization and solution methods, Navier Stokes equations and pressure-velocity coupling schemes, CFD applications and use of commercial CFD software.

ME 440 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (3-0-3) Prerequisite: ME 204, ME 311

Mechanical vapor compression refrigeration cycles (single-stage and multi-stage); refrigerant compressors; refrigerants; absorption refrigeration systems; thermoelectric cooling; flash cooling; gas cycle refrigeration; Thermodynamics of moist air; construction of the psychometric chart; psychometric processes; psychometric systems; industrial processes, air conditioning systems; Air Conditioning for comfort and health- Indoor air quality, cooling and heating load calculations, cooling towers.​