B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Course Descriptions

Code Course Title Cr. Hrs Description
MENG 2061 Engineering Drawing 3 Drawing concepts. Types and systems of projection, Isometric and pictorial drawing. Auxiliary views. Sectional drawing. Development of surfaces & intersection lines of geometries.
CENG 2051 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) 3 Scalars and Vectors; coplanar and non-coplanar force systems; Equations of equilibrium; Analysis of simple structures; Centroid & center of gravity; Area moment of inertia; Friction.
MENG 2052 Engineering Mechanics II – Dynamics 3 Pre-requisite: CENG 2051. Kinematics and kinetics of particles & rigid bodies; Relative motion; Dynamic equilibrium; Work and Energy; Impulse and momentum; Impact and constrained motion.
MENG 2112 Strength of Materials I 3 Stress, axially loaded members, shear & bearing stress; Deformation & strain; Stress-strain diagram; Hooke’s law; Factor of safety; Torsion; Beams & columns.
MENG 2132 Engineering Thermodynamics I 3 Fundamental concepts; Properties of pure substances; Energy transport; First & second laws; Entropy; Availability and irreversibility.
MENG 2122 Engineering Materials I 3 Classifications; Atomic structure; Bonds; Crystal structure & defects; Dislocation theory; Deformation; Mechanical properties; Phase transformations; Failure.
ECENG 2202 Basic Electricity and Electronics 3 Electrical circuits; Electromagnetism; AC fundamentals; Semiconductors; Operational amplifiers.
MENG 2142 Workshop Practice I 3 Practical training on bench work and sheet metal; Metal joining (welding, brazing, spot welding).
MENG 3121 Engineering Materials II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 2122. Phase transformations & heat treatment; Ferrous & non-ferrous metals; Organic & inorganic materials; Corrosion & degradation.
MENG 3131 Engineering Thermodynamics II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 2132. Ideal gases & mixtures; Psychrometrics; Vapor power & air-standard cycles; Thermodynamic relations; Refrigeration processes.
MENG 3111 Strength of Materials II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 2112. Stresses on oblique planes; Mohr’s circle; Strain energy; Indeterminate structures; Beams; Cylinders; Torsion of non-circular sections.
MENG 3171 Fluid Mechanics 4 Hydrostatics; Flow classification; Properties of fluids; Viscous flows; Turbulent flow in pipes; Gas dynamics (optional).
MENG 3101 Machine Drawing I 3 Assembly & production drawing standards; Dimensioning; Limits & fits; Tolerances; Title block; Bill of materials.
MENG 3192 Manufacturing Engineering I 3 Manufacturing basics; Casting; Metal forming; Polymer, rubber, ceramic, glass processes; Powder metallurgy.
MENG 3162 Mechanisms of Machinery 3 Kinematic analysis; Linkages; Cams; Gears; Governors; Balancing; Gyroscopes; Force analysis.
MENG 3172 Heat Transfer 3 Conduction, convection, radiation; Heat exchangers; Diffusion mass transfer.
MENG 3152 Machine Elements I 3 Failure prevention; Stress concentrations; Design of joints; Pressure vessels, pipes & valves; Springs.
MENG 3141 Workshop Practice II 2 Pre-requisite: MENG 2142. Welding (TIG, MIG); Machining (lathe, milling, shaper); Sand casting; Metal forming.
MENG 3072 Numerical Methods 3 Modeling & problem solving; Errors; Linear & nonlinear systems; Curve fitting; Numerical integration & differentiation; ODEs & PDEs.
MENG 3102 Machine Drawing II with CAD 2 Pre-requisite: MENG 3101. CAD hardware & software; 3D modeling; Parametric design.
MENG 3232 Technical Report Writing & Research Methodology 2 Report structure; Communication; Research process; Bibliography; Project identification.
MENG 3212 Introduction to Mechatronics 2 System modeling; Elements of mechatronics; Control; Microcontrollers; PLCs.
MENG 4151 Machine Elements II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 3152. Shafts & gears; Belts & bearings; Brakes; Couplings; Clutches; Flywheels.
MENG 4211 Instrumentation & Measurement 3 Measurement principles; Errors; Transducers; Signal conditioning; Data acquisition.
MENG 4181 Machine Design Project I 3 Standards, constraints; Conceptual & embodiment design; Procedures; Assemblies.
MENG 4191 Manufacturing Engineering II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 3192. Machine tools; Chip formation; Tool life; Welding & assembly economics.
MENG 4221 Turbomachinery 3 Principles; Losses; Performance; Regulation; Rotor & housing design.
MENG 4301 Metrology Lab Exercise 2 Linear, symmetry, parallelism, angular, gear, and surface roughness measurements.
MENG 4161 Mechanical Vibration 3 Modeling; Free & forced vibration; Multi-DOF systems; Vibration control & measurement.
InEN 4202 Internship 15 Industry placement; Problem identification; Design & implementation; Testing; Reporting.
MENG 5271 Pneumatics & Hydraulics 3 Components; Valves; Actuators; Accessories; Electro-hydraulic & electro-pneumatic systems.
MENG 5221 IC Engines & Reciprocating Machines 3 Engine fundamentals; Thermodynamic analysis; Mixture formation & combustion; Turbochargers; Management systems.
MENG 5241 Materials Handling Equipment 3 Hoisting equipment; Conveyors; Elevators; Industrial vehicles; Arresting gears & brakes.
MENG 5181 Machine Design Project II 3 Pre-requisite: MENG 4181. Power transmission systems; Automobile transmission; Assembly & disassembly.
MENG 5251 Maintenance of Machinery 3 Types & objectives; Damage theories; Decision making; Documentation; Reliability; Planning.
MENG 5281 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3 Air & vapor compression cycles; Absorption systems; Psychrometry; Central & unitary AC systems.
MENG 5282 Power Plant Engineering 3 Steam & IC power plants; Fuels; Combustion; Boilers; Turbines; Condensers; Economy.
MENG 5212 Regulation & Control 2 Modeling linear systems; Stability; Frequency domain; Control design.
MENG 5292 Industrial Management & Engineering Economy 3 Management concepts; Plant layout; Forecasting; Materials & project management; Accounting & budgeting.
MENG 5351 Design of Renewable Energy Systems 3 Appropriate technologies; Biomass; Solar; Wind; Hydro; Geothermal energy.
MENG 5411 Heavy Duty & Construction Equipment 3 Equipment categories; Earthmoving; Operations; Maintenance management.
MENG 5341 Product Design & Development 3 Product planning; Customer needs; Specifications; Architecture; DFM; Prototyping.
MENG 5381 Process Planning & Product Costing 3 Process flows; Automated planning (CAPP); Cost accounting & analysis.
MENG 4391 Plant Layout & Design 3 Facilities planning; System analysis; Layout design & evaluation; CAD tools.
MENG 4431 Fundamentals of Railway Systems Engineering 3 Rail infrastructure; Vehicles; Operations.
MENG 5352 Thermo-Fluid System Design 3 Ducts; Pumps; Heat exchangers; Solar water heating.
MENG 5412 Motor Vehicle Engineering 3 Vehicle dynamics; Stability; Braking; Steering; Suspension; Power train.
MENG 5342 Agricultural Machinery Design 3 Agricultural machines; Design methods; Product handling.
MENG 5371 Design of Manufacturing Tools & Dies 3 Jigs & fixtures; Tool classification; Tool design.
MENG 5391 Operation Planning & Control 3 OPC concepts; Forecasting; Inventory & MRP; JIT; Constraints theory.
MENG 5442 Rail Vehicle Design 3 Bogie design; Buffers & couplers; Brakes; Pantograph; Rolling stock dynamics.
SRP 5252 B.Sc. Thesis 7 Design, optimization & fabrication; Specialized research topics; Comprehensive thesis project.