| Calculus /1/ |
Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, maxima-minima, related rates, graphs, differentials, exponential and logarithmic functions, mean-value theorem, L'Hospital's rule, integration. |
| Basic Physics /1,2/ |
Deals with basic physics principles regarding: light and heat, and modern physics principles such as special relativity, the development of the quantum theory, introduction to quantum mechanics, and the theory of waves. |
| General Chemistry |
Focus on fundamental principles and laws underlying states of matter, nomenclature, periodicity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, thermodynamics, materials properties and electrochemistry. |
| English Language /1,2/ |
Basic English language grammar and vocabularies (Book: Life Line). |
| Introduction to Machine Shop |
Basic machine shop skills course. Students learn to work safely in a machine shop. Students are introduced to the use of hand tools, the lathe, the milling machine, drill press, saws, and precision measuring tools. |
| Descriptive Geometry |
The fundamental theory of orthographic projection method. |
| Engineering Drawing /1,2/ (1st Year & 2nd Year) |
Deals with simple parts projection, section views drawing, mechanical assemblies projection drawing. |
| Statics |
Equilibrium analysis of particles and rigid bodies using vector analysis of forces and moments in two and three dimensions; free body diagrams; friction; analysis of trusses; distributed forces; basics of shear and moment diagrams; centroids; and moments of inertia. |
| Calculus /2/ |
Concepts, techniques, and applications of integration, first order differential equations,second order linear differential equations., Taylor polynomials, infinite series. |
| Kinematics |
Study of translational and rotational motion for particles and rigid body, analysis of combined motion for particles and rigid body. |
| Computer Programming Fundamentals |
Basic computer skills: word, excel, power point, explorer, front page. |
| Calculus /3/ |
Vector functions and multidimensional calculus; partial derivatives, gradients, optimization, multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector calculus, line integrals, flux integral, and vector fields. |
| Dynamics |
Analysis of dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using vector methods in two and three dimensions. Topics include kinematics and kinetics of translational and rotational motion, energy and momentum methods. |
| English Language /3,4/ |
Mechanical and Electrical English language vocabularies (Book: Oxford English for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering). |
| Computer Programming /1,2/ |
Introduction to programming using C++ language including arithmetic and logic expressions,data types, Input output statements, control statements, pointers, functions and recursivefunctions, arrays, subprograms, strings, records and files. |
| Civil Engineering Fundamentals |
Introduction to civil engineering, structures classification, concrete physical and mechanical properties, reinforced concrete foundations. |
| Advanced Calculus & Partial Differential Equation (4) |
Calculus of multivariate functions; partial differentiation, total derivatives, chain rule, transformation of variables. Applications include geometrical problems, error estimation, and Taylor series. Multiple integration in standard coordinate systems, Jacobians. Properties of geometric and dynamical systems. Divergence, curl, Laplacian, and Stoke's, Green's, and Divergence theorems. Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics; wave equation, diffusion of heat and species, Laplace and Poisson equation. Modeling physical systems with distributed parameters. Boundary and initial conditions. Separation of variables, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonality, similarity methods and Fourier series. Bessel and Legendre equations and functions, transform methods and characteristics. |
| Strength of Materials /1,2/ |
Properties of structural materials, including Hooke’s law and behavior beyond the elastic limit. Concepts of stress, strain, displacement, force, force systems, and multiaxial stress states. Design applications to engineering structures, including problems of bars in tension, compression, and torsion, beams subject to flexure, pressure vessels, and buckling. |
| Thermodynamics /1,2/ |
Introduces the: Zeroth Law and the meaning of temperature; the First Law applied to flow and non flow processes; the Second Law and its applications; properties of pure substances; equations of state, the Third Law of Thermodynamics, introduction to cycles, and the applications of the First and the Second Laws of thermodynamics to the analysis of performance and efficiency of pumps, compressors, turbines, nozzles, diffusers, and other engineering systems. |
| Manufacturing Processes /1,2,3 / |
Processes used to convert raw material into finished objects. Overview of manufacturing processes including: casting, forging, machining. The principles of these processes and their relative advantages and limitations. |
| Structure and Properties of Materials Ç |
The relevance of materials to engineering practice. The microstructure of materials, crystallinity and crystal imperfections, glasses and amorphous solids. Elastic and plastic deformation in metals. Strengthening mechanisms in metals. Fracture of brittle and ductile solids. Electrical and magnetic properties of materials. |
| Industrial Metallurgy |
Metals and alloy systems, iron-carbon alloys, heat treatment and the function of alloying elements in steel, corrosion and scale resistant alloys, copper and nickel base alloys, light metals and their alloys; casting, hot and cold working of metals; soldering, brazing and welding; corrosion and oxidation; metal failure analysis. |
| Electrical Engineering Fundamenta ls |
Analysis of electric circuits. Resistive, reactive circuits. Independent, dependent sources. Network theorems, circuit reduction. Elements of transient and steady state circuit analysis. Power and energy considerations. |
| Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing |
Review of ac circuits. Three-phase circuits. Transformers. Principles and operating characteristics of dc and ac motors including speed control. Power conditioning for supplying mechanical drives. Interface of electromechanical systems with control circuits and transducers. |
| Semiconductor Devices |
Crystal properties, energy bands, semiconductor charge carriers, p-n junctions, field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors, optoelectronic devices, integrated circuits. |
| Fluid Mechanics /1,2/ |
Basic laws of fluid mechanics with applications to engineering problems, including dimensional analysis and similitude, boundary layer analysis, internal and external flows, compressible flow, and turbo machinery analysis |
| Mechanical Design /1,2/ |
Design of Machine elements including gears, bearings and shafts. Joint design and analysis: bolts, rivets, adhesive bonding and welding. Machine dynamics and fatigue. Design reliability and safety. |
| Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines |
Principles of the geometry of motion, Uniform and non-uniform motion, linkage, gears, cams. Synthesis and analysis of mechanisms. Consideration of the static and dynamic forces in machines. |
| Metrology Fundamentals |
Deals with measuring fundamentals, tolerances, using of precise measurement instruments. |
| Hydraulic Control Systems æÃäÙãÊå |
Study of the main hydraulic control system elements (valves, sensors…..) and hydraulic actuators. |
| Machine Dynamics & Vibrations |
Topics relating to vibration in mechanical systems; exact and approximate methods of analysis, matrix methods, generalized coordinates and Lagrange's equations, applications of systems. Basic feedback systems and controlled dynamic behavior. |
| Semiconductor Devices |
Crystal properties, energy bands, semiconductor charge carriers, p-n junctions, field-effect transistors, bipolar junction transistors, optoelectronic devices, integrated circuits. |
| Finite Elements for Stress Analysis |
Introduction to the finite-element method for stress analysis with emphasis on linear elasticity. Computer implementation of finite element techniques: finite-element code development and modification; use of commercial codes. |
| Forming Processes |
Analytical methods in metal forming processes including slab approach, upper bound techniques, slip-line field and visio-plasticity methods. Forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing, sheet forming, near net-shape processes |
| Thermal and Hydraulic Machines |
Fundamentals of the Thermal machines: Internal Combustion Engines, Steam and Gas Turbines. Hydraulic turbines, compressors and fans. |
| Solidification Processing |
The study of solidification of metal in molds involving the characteristics of liquid-solid phase transformations, sand and metal thermal behavior, macroscopic structures, mechanical properties, and casting defects. |
| Lifting & Transportation Machines |
Lifting machines design, elements (chains, pullies…..), braking systems. Transportation machines types and design. |
| Automation |
Automation systems, discrete event control using programmable logic controllers (PLC), robot programming, process control. |
| Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing |
The introduction of modern computer-aided manufacturing technologies as well as the related computer-aided geometric modeling methods, CNC Machine Tool Basics and Milling Operations, NC Part Programming, Parametric Representation of Curves and Surfaces. |
| Engineering Project |
Design project to illustrate the full spectrum of design encountered in Metals and Materials Engineering including the design of components, structures and processes used to manufacture materials. |
| Processing and Properties of Materials |
An introduction to the relationships between the processing of materials and their properties. Heat treating, forming, casting, consolidation, and other more material-specific manufacturing processes. |
| Metal Composites |
Steel composites, Aluminum Composites, evaluation methods: mechanical methods, thermal methods, non-destructive methods. |
| Composite Materials |
Understanding the properties and the mechanical behavior of composite materials with emphasis on analysis, design, and manufacturing. |
| Corrosion |
The important forms (mechanisms) of corrosion, the common methods of corrosion control: materials selection and design, coatings, inhibitors, galvanic and electrochemical protection. |
| Maintenance Engineering |
Analytical foundation for maintenance of industrial plant equipment and mobile equipment in various production environments; maintenance planning and management, life cycle analysis, reliability theory, total quality maintenance, condition monitoring |
| Ceramics |
Fundamentals of engineering ceramics focusing on raw materials, forming, sintering and properties, characterization, and design with ceramics. |
| Structure-Property Relationships of Engineering Polymers |
Structure-property relationships in engineering polymers as it regards bonding and structure (amorphous and crystalline), mechanical properties including viscoelasticity, yield phenomena, and fracture. Melt processing or forming of polymers will be discussed. Interpretation of thermal analysis results (thermogravimetric, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical testing) will also be presented. |
| Fracture of Materials |
The failure and fracture of materials under applied stress are the focal points of this course, with particular emphasis on the material characteristics that influence fracture. The initial subjects covered in this course will include introductions to linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) and elastic plastic fracture mechanics (EPFM). Subsequently, the strength and toughness of metals, ceramics, and polymers will be explored with regard to processing property relationships and microstructure. |
| Powder Processing |
Methods for the production of powders, methods used to characterize powders, approaches to powder consolidation, densification and microstructural development in powders compacts. |
| Nondestructive Evaluation |
Principles of test methods; inspection techniques and equipment; quantitative flaw evaluation; reliability analysis. |
| Chemical & Statistical Thermodynamics of Materials |
Modern fundamental understanding to the main concepts and practical applications of thermo-dynamics in materials science. The following major topics are discussed within the frame of this course: review of basic laws of classical thermodynamics, an introduction to phase equilibria including the theory of solutions, chemical reaction and surface and interfacial phenomena. Additionally, the following topics in statistical thermodynamics will be covered: statistical definition of entropy; ensembles and the Boltzmann and Gibbs distributions. |
| Graduation Project |
Individual project in the student's area of specialization under the guidance of the student's supervisor. A written proposal, one or more written progress reports, and a final written report are required. An oral presentation is required upon completion of the course. |
