QUR 100 Quran Kareem

2 Credit Hours

QUR 150 Quran Kareem

2 Credit Hours

QUR 200 Quran Kareem

2 Credit Hours

QUR 250 Quran Kareem

2 Credit Hours

IDE 133 Tawheed

2 Credit Hours

HIST 102 History of KSA

2 Credit Hours

LIT 102 Arabic Language Skills

2 Credit Hours

ENGL 201 Technical English Writing

3 Credit Hours

The course examines the basic requirements of technical style and organizational patterns used in a variety of business and technical documents. Students learn and practice how to condense extensive information into the fewest words possible without sacrificing content. The course also covers how to identify the audiences and   apply various styles to each. Students hone their skills by writing various types of proposals, informal and formal reports, procedures manuals and oral presentations. Finally, the course gives students a command of the design principals and production processes required for truly effective technical communications. Students will be required to complete a capstone project that incorporates every aspect of technical writing learned in the course

CHEM 103    General Chemistry

4 Credit Hours

The course covers fundamental observations, laws, and theories of chemistry at the introductory level. Topics include Atoms/Molecules, Stoichiometry, Acids/Bases, Solutions, Equilibria, Gases, Solids, Liquids, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Quantum Theory, The periodic table, and Chemical bonding.

MATH 105 Calculus I

4 Credit Hours

Differential calculus and basic integral calculus including the fundamental theorem of calculus and Taylor’s theorem with remainder. It includes most of the elementary topics in the theory of real-valued functions of a real variable: limits, continuity, derivatives, maxima and minima, integration, area under a curve, volumes of revolution, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions and techniques of integration

PHYS 117 Physics I

3 Credit Hours

Vectors. Motion in one, two and three dimension. Acceleration and free fall, force and motion, and analysis of forces. Newton’s laws. Circular motion. Work: the transfer of mechanical energy. Conservation of momentum. Rotation. Conservation of angular momentum. Elasticity and Fluid mechanics

PHYS 119 Physics I Lab

1 Credit Hour

This lab course will contain experiments based on theory covered in PHYS 117.

MATH 106 Calculus II

4 Credit Hours

All techniques of integration (substitution, by parts, trigonometric substitutions, partial fractions, miscellaneous substitutions etc.), conic sections, polar coordinates, and infinite series. Vector analysis: Euclidean space, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, the integral theorems of vector calculus.

PHYS 118 Physics II

3 Credit Hours

Oscillations. Sound waves. Heat and Thermodynamics. Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss' Law, electric potential, potential energy, capacitance, currents and resistance. Electrical energy and power, direct current circuits, Kirchhoff's rules. Magnetic fields, motion of charged particle in a magnetic field, sources of the magnetic field and energy in a magnetic field. Ampere's law, Faraday's law of induction, self-inductance. Alternating current circuits, the RLC series circuit, power in an A.C. circuit, resonance in RLC services circuit.

PHYS 120 Physics II Lab           

1 Credit Hour

This lab course will contain experiments based on theory covered in PHYS 118.

CS 107 Computer Programming

3 Credit Hours

Fundamental principles, concepts, and methods of computing, with emphasis on applications in engineering. Basic problem solving and programming techniques, fundamental algorithms and data structures. Use of computers in solving engineering and scientific problems.

MATH 235 Differential Equations

3 Credit Hours

Techniques and applications of ordinary differential equations: First order equations, linear equations of higher order, systems of linear equations with constant coefficients, reduction of order, including Fourier series and boundary-value problems, and an introduction to partial differential equations

STAT 215 Probability and Statistics in Engineering

3 Credit Hours

Emphasizes basic probability concepts, random variables and probability, expectations and moments, functions of random variables, some important discrete distributions, some important continuous distributions. This including descriptive statistics, observed data and graphical representation, parameter estimation, model verification, linear models and linear regression, and hypothesis testing in both nonparametric and normal models

MATH 226 Linear Algebra

3 Credit Hours

Basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra; includes systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vectors in n-space, and eigenvectors, together with selected applications, such as Markov processes, linear programming, economic models, least squares and population growth.

MATH 345 Numerical Methods

4 Credit Hours

Introduction to numerical methods for students in science and engineering, Topics include floating-point computation, systems of linear equations, approximation of functions and integrals, the single nonlinear equation, and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Applications in science and engineering: include some programming as well as the use of high-quality mathematical library routines.

GE 103 Engineering Graphics and Design

3 Credit Hours

Use of computer drafting software (AutoCAD) to model parts and assemblies. Use of parametric and non-parametric solids, surface and wire frame models. Part editing, two-dimensional documentation of models. Planar projection theory, including sketching of perspective, isometric, multi-view, auxiliary, and section views. Spatial visualization exercises. Dimensioning guidelines, tolerance techniques. Team or individual design project.

GE201Statics

3 Credit Hours

Forces, Moments, and Couples, Resultants of Force Systems, Equilibrium Analysis and Free-Body Diagrams, Analysis of Trusses and Frames, Shear-Force and Bending-Moment Distributions. Centroid, Center of Gravity, Moment of Inertia, Polar Moment of Inertia and Product of Inertia.

GE202 Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

Kinematics and kinetics of particles including Newton’s second law, energy-work principles, and impulse-momentum methods. Planar kinematics and planar kinetics of rigid bodies: translation, rotation about a fixed axis, and general plane motion. Introduction to three¬ dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies.

GE 205 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

3 Credit Hours

Basic laws: Ohm's, KVL, KCL. Resistive networks. Circuit analysis techniques: nodal and mesh analysis. Network theorems: Thevenin's, Norton's, source transformations, superposition, maximum power transfer. Energy storage elements. phasor technique for steady-state sinusoidal response. Transient analysis of first-order circuits.

GE 302 Professional Ethics for Engineers

2 Credit Hours

Introduction to engineering ethics; definition of a profession, personal and professional ethics, explore many of the ethical issues, discussion of ethical theories, code of ethics, problem solving techniques. Introduce engineer’s rights and responsibilities. Asses Safety, risk and accidents. Explain the Rights and Responsibilities of Engineers.

GE 303 Engineering Economy

3 Credit Hours

This course investigates methods of economic analysis for decision making among alternative courses of action in engineering, business and government applications. Topics include: Time value of money, Money management, Equivalence calculations under inflation, Present worth analysis, Annual Equivalence Analysis, Rate of return analysis, Benefit-Cost ratio & profitability index analyses, Annual depreciation & book value.

GE 401 Project Management

3 Credit Hours

This course concentrates on the general methodology of managing a technical project from concept to operational use, with emphasis on the functions, roles, and responsibilities of the project manager. Topics include career aspects of project management, business factors affecting the project / the manager and the manager / project organization. The course emphasizes on planning, scheduling, using arrow networks, execution and communications, project lifecycle, risk analysis, interface management, design review, design control assessment, reporting and reaction to critical problems. Characteristics of project construction, design and process, labor, material and equipment utilization. Cost estimation, pricing and contracting, planning and cost control, monitoring and management systems are discussed.

ME 211 Materials Science and Engineering

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to Materials Science, Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding, Structures of Metals and Ceramics, Polymer Structures, Polymers properties & processing, Mechanical Properties and Testing, Solidification of Metals and Alloys, Imperfections in Metals and Alloys, Phase Diagrams, Materials Strengthening Mechanisms, Classification of Metal Alloys, Basics of Corrosion and corrosion prevention.

ME 213 Mechanics of Materials Lab

1 Credit Hours

Material testing against tension, compression and impact testing, investigations of Hooke’s law, strain gages measurements of deflection, phenomena of bending, phenomena of hardness via its different tests and theory of torsion and deflection. Phenomena of creep and its effect on temperature. Dynamic testing of materials like fatigue.

ME 216 Mechanics of Materials

3 Credit Hours

Normal and shear stress, normal and shear strain, stress-strain relations for ductile and brittle materials, yield and ultimate stress, elasticity and plasticity, Hooke’s law, Poisson’s ratio. Axial loading, stress on inclined planes. Torque and torsion, deformation of circular bars under torsion, polar moment of inertia. Pure shear and pure bending, Euler's beam theory, curvature and bending moment, second moment of inertia, normal and shear stress in beams of various cross-sections. Plain stress and strain, Principal and maximum shear stress and strain, Mohr's circle, general 3dstress-strain relationship in elasticity, buckling of columns.

ME 221 Thermodynamics I

3 Credit Hour

 Thermodynamic properties, system, process, cycle and equilibrium. Control mass and control volume analysis. Properties and behavior of pure substances. First law of Thermodynamics. Steady state and transient processes and their application to thermodynamic systems and devices. Entropy and the Second law of thermodynamics. Ideal gas equation of state and compressibility factor. Simple steam power and vapor compression refrigeration cycles.

ME 222 Fluid Mechanics 

3 Credit Hours

 Fluid statics, conservation of mass, momentum, and energy in fixed and moving control volumes. Steady and unsteady Bernoulli's equation. Differential analysis of fluid flow, dimensional analysis and similitude, laminar and turbulent flow. Boundary layers, lift and drag.

ME 322 Thermo Fluid Lab

1 Credit Hours

Introduction to basic fluid mechanics instrumentation, experimental verification and reinforcement of the analytical concepts introduced in ME 221 and ME 222. Pressure drop in pipes, fittings and centrifugal pump performance.

ME 323 Thermodynamics II

3 Credit Hour

 Analysis of gas power, vapor power and advanced refrigeration cycles. Availability (exergy), irreversibility and second law efficiency. Moist air properties and psychrometric analysis. Combustion analysis. Introduction to compressible fluid flow.

ME 324 Heat Transfer

3 Credit Hours

Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Numerical analysis of steady and unsteady conduction. Natural and forced convection. Heat exchangers. Heat transfer laboratory.

ME 325 Heat Transfer Lab

1 Credit Hours

Practices and measurement techniques for heat transfer and thermal systems. Experimental-problem solving applied to heat transfer.

ME 331 Mechanics of Machines

3 Credit Hour

Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages using graphical and analytical methods, dynamic force analysis.

ME 333 Mechanical Vibrations

3 Credit Hour

This course envelops harmonic and periodic motion including both damped and undamped free and forced vibration, single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems and matrix techniques suitable for computer simulations.

ME 334 Automatic Control

3 Credit Hours

Theory and analysis of linear closed-loop control systems containing electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical components. Differential equations. Laplace transforms. Stability, Nyquist and Bode diagrams

ME 361 Industrial Safety

1 Credit Hour

Basic safety definitions. Accident causes and costs. Hazard and risk assessment. Accident analysis, investigation, and prevention. Safety systems. Accident reports and records. Inspection and accident investigation. Plant layout and arrangement. Hazardous materials and environmental health. Material handling and safety. Noise. Workshop safety and machine guarding. Tools. Personal protection equipment. Fire prevention.

ME 363 Manufacturing Technology

3 Credit Hours

 Relationship between product engineering and manufacturing engineering. Casting processes (solidification and melting, furnaces, expendable and permanent mold casting). Bulk deformation processes (hot and cold forming processes, workability and limits of forming). Sheet metal processes (formability of sheets and sheet forming processes, processing of polymers). Joining & welding processes. Metal powders and ceramics. Welding processes. Heat treatment of metals. Principles of metal cutting (machining processes, types of chips, process sheet).

ME 364 Manufacturing Technology Lab

1 Credit Hours

Observing various safety measures. Practical demonstration, field trips, and learning of various production processes such as casting, forming, welding, metal cutting, machining. Familiarization and training on various measuring instruments and estimating measurement variations. Identifying typical errors.

ME 365 Machine Design – I

3 Credit Hours

General principles of machine design, reliability and statistical considerations, engineering materials and their mechanical properties, factor of safety, fits & tolerances, deflections and stress analysis for different types of elements, buckling, static strength and failure theories, fatigue strength and failure theories. Basic design principles of some machine elements and their selection (power screws, fasteners, and welded joints). Ethical and social impacts of mechanical design.

ME436 System Dynamics and Modelling

3 Credit Hours

This course introduces the mathematical modeling and simulation of systems including mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, fluid and thermal systems. Topics include frequency response analysis, stability, and feedback control design.

ME 441 Internal Combustion Engines

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to internal combustion engine systems and mechanical design. Consideration of factors affecting engine design and performance using principles of engineering science. Analysis of common engine systems for reciprocating and continuous flow internal combustion engines.

ME451 HVAC Systems

3 Credit Hours

Qualitative and quantitative study in concepts of basic air-conditioning with focus on buildings including building envelope, moist air thermodynamics, human comfort. Thermal load calculations, thermal behavior of buildings, HVAC systems/equipment, and design of space air-conditioning and its relationship to architectural design.

ME465 Machine Design – II

3 Credit Hour

This course introduces the fundamentals of machine design, including analysis and design of mechanical components. Covers shafts, fasteners, belt and chain drives, brakes, gears, springs and bearings. Includes predicting static and fatigue failures for various loadings and materials. Design techniques and the design of a simple machine.

ME491 Graduation Project-I

1 Credit Hours

 The Graduation Project integrates the various components of the curriculum into a comprehensive design exercise. This course covers the preliminary phase of the Project. In this phase, the students choose a topic and a faculty advisor; define the project scope which may include theoretical design, experimentation, fabrication or computer simulation and modeling.  By the end of the semester, they should complete the Project Goals/Objectives, Project Execution Plan, a thorough literature review and some initial work as defined in the Execution Plan. They must submit a preliminary report of the work done at the end of the semester.

ME492 Graduation Project-II

3 Credit Hours

The type of graduation project has to be a capstone design. A capstone design project should be planned to provide a unified effort in developing: teamwork skills, multidisciplinary interaction, communication skills, fundamentals of engineering design processes, and application of engineering design principles to a real engineering project.

ME 411 Mechanical Behavior of Materials

3 Credit Hours

Studies of stresses and strains in two- and three-dimensional elastic problems. Failure theories and yield criteria. Analysis and design of load-carrying members. Energy methods and stress concentrations. Elastic and plastic behavior. Fatigue and fracture, and composite materials.

ME 412 Nanomaterials

3 Credit Hours

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to nanomaterials, synthesis/processing techniques used for nanomaterials and also the properties of nanomaterials. 

ME 413 Corrosion Engineering

3 Credit Hours

This course is designed to introduce basic and modern concepts of corrosion engineering, including mixed potential theory, types of corrosion, cell potentials, factors influencing the corrosion rate of metals, and prevention techniques. The corrosion properties of materials and their applications are also discussed.

ME 414 Processing of Polymer Materials

3 Credit Hours

Chemistry and classification of polymers, crystal structure and morphology of polymers, physical and chemical characterization of polymers, manufacturing processes of plastics/composites, and properties of polymer composites.

ME 415 Tribology

3 Credit Hours

Nature of solid surfaces. Interaction of solid surfaces. Friction of metals and nonmetals (mechanisms, theories, applications). Wear of metals and non-metals (types, mechanisms, theories, applications). Lubrication (methods, types, theories, applications). Lubricants (types, utilization).Selection of materials for tribology applications. Surface Engineering.

ME 419 Special Topics in Materials Engineering and Processing

3 Credit Hours

Topics relevant to specialization of Materials Engineering and Processing to strengthen student's knowledge in this field. This course covers many topics such as Types and Applications of Materials; Synthesis, Fabrication, and Processing of Materials; Composites; Thermal and Magnetic Properties of Materials; Corrosion and Degradation of Materials; Biomaterials; Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; and Economic, Environmental, and Societal Issues in Materials Engineering.

ME 433 Mechatronics

3 Credit Hours

Focus on the fundamentals of design-oriented mechanical, electrical and computer systems integration. Specifically, analog and digital electronic design, data acquisition, transducers, actuator technologies and control, design with microprocessors and embedded electronics, and application of control theory.

ME 434 Introduction to Robotics

3 Credit Hours

Forward and inverse kinematics of robot manipulators, path planning, motion planning for mobile robots. Dynamics of robot manipulators, control algorithms, computed torque algorithm, adaptive control algorithms and current topics in mobile robots. Cooperative motion planning of mobile robots and formation control.

ME 435 Automotive Control

3 Credit Hours

Basic engine operation; lambda control, speed control, knock control, fuel injection timing control, ignition control of SI engines; driveline modeling, automatic transmission control, clutch phasing control; wheel model, complete vehicle model; observers, friction coefficient estimators, tire contact patch force estimators; anti-lock brake control, traction control, yaw stability control; drive-by-wire systems.

ME 439 Special Topics in Control Theory and System Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

Topics relevant to specialization in Control Theory and System Dynamics to strengthen student’s knowledge in these fields. Any course from other engineering departments or University must be approved by the ME Department Council.

ME 421 Design and Analysis of Thermal Systems

3 Credit Hours

Application of energy concepts to thermal fluid design problems. Modeling and optimization of thermal systems with a focus on heat-pumping equipment, such as vapor compression, absorption, and some advanced heat-pumping cycles. Students combine the use of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods to develop and apply mathematical models for the analysis and optimization of specific equipment. 

ME 442 Power and Desalination Plants

3 Credit Hours

ME443 Turbomachinery

3 Credit Hours

Applying energy, momentum, and continuity equations of thermo-fluids to turbomachinery. Blade geometry and aerodynamics. Performance and design parameters. Turbomachine design.

ME 444 Gas Turbine Engines

3 Credit Hours

Basic operating principles and analysis of performance characteristics of gas turbine engines for aircraft, vehicular propulsion and stationary power. Turbojet, turbofan, turboprop cycle analysis. Analysis of flow through compressors, turbines, combustors, inlets, nozzles and regenerators. Component matching and off design performance.

ME 445 Introduction to Nuclear Energy

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear engineering, including power plant design fuel cycle and fuel design. Reactor physics, reactor theory and design and reactor thermo-hydraulics. Radiation protection and safety. Fuel reprocessing and recycling.

ME 446 Gas Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

Sonic wave propagation and Mach number, flow in converging and converging diverging nozzles, normal and oblique shocks, Prantdl-Meyer, Fanno and Rayleigh flows, semi-perfect and real gas behavior, air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems, supersonic diffusers.

ME449 Special Topics in Thermal Sciences, Power and Energy Conversion

3 Credit Hours

Rankine cycle analysis, fossil-fuel steam generators, energy balances, fans, pumps, cooling towers, steam turbines, availability (second law) analysis of power systems, energy management systems, and rate analysis.

ME461 Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to Computer Aided Engineering. Solid modeling. Introduction to Finite Element Method. CAD packages. Static linear analysis in one, two, and three dimensions. Steady state thermal analysis. Introduction to non-linear analysis. Optimum design. Computer applications in mechanical design. Automation strategies. Production economics. High volume production systems. Automated flow lines. Assembly and line balancing. Numerical control. NC part programming. DNC, CNC, and adaptive control. Industrial robots. Material handling and storage. Group technology and flexible manufacturing. Quality control and automated inspection. Control systems. Programmable controllers. Computer networks.

ME462 Advanced Manufacturing Technology

3 Credit Hours

Non-conventional machining: Principles, Ultrasonic machining, Electromechanical Machining, Electro-discharge Machining, Plasma Arc Machining, Laser Beam Machining, Electron Beam Machining. Numerical Control of Machine Tools: Automation of Manufacturing Processes, Numerical Control, Coordinate systems, Types and components of CNC systems, Programming for CNC, Adaptive control, Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

ME463 Metal Forming

3 Credit Hours

Yield criteria, Plastic stress- strain relation. Plane stress and plane strain problems. Determination of flow equation. Applications: instability in thin vessels, thick vessels subjected to internal pressure, and beam under pure bending. Classification of metal forming processes. Bulk deformation processes. Technique of analysis; slab method, upper bound method. Slip line field, application to indentation problem, Forging, rolling, extrusion, and Rod and wire drawing equipment and die.

ME464 Risk Assessment and Safety Management

3 Credit Hours

Basic concepts of risk, reliability and hazard. Potential elements of risk assessment, statistical methods, control charts, appraisal of advanced techniques, fault tree analysis, failure mode and effect analysis. Quantitative structure to activity relationship, analysis of fuzzy model for risk assessment. Analysis of safety program organization through current industry leadership, supervision and management.

ME 469 Special Topics in Manufacturing Engineering and Safety

3 Credit Hours

Introduction to structure-based deformation behavior of materials, mechanical testing to obtain properties, stress and strain relationships in two and three-dimensional elastic problems, introduction to fracture mechanics, mechanical and manufacturing aspects of extrusion and sheet metal forming, material selection criteria in design, and factor of safety.

ME 471 Introduction to Finite Element Methods

3 Credit Hours

Virtual formulation. Finite element analysis: shape formation, equilibrium conditions, element classification, and assembly of elements, modeling methodology. Structures and elements: trusses, beams, 2-D solids, 3-D solids, axisymmetric solids, thin-walled structures. Dynamic analysis. Heat transfer and thermal analysis.

ME 472 Engineering Optimization

3 Credit Hours

Application of optimization techniques in solving engineering problems. Linear programming, non-linear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, stochastic programming, genetic algorithms, heuristic methods, queuing theory, and new optimization methods.

ME 473 Computational Fluid Dynamics

3 Credit Hours

Physical and mathematical foundations of computational fluid mechanics with emphasis on applications. Solution methods for model equations and the Euler and the Navier-Stokes equations. The finite volume formulation of the equations. Classification of partial differential equations and solution techniques. Truncation errors, stability, conservation, and monotonicity. Computer projects.

ME 479 Special Topics in Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering

3 Credit Hours

Topics relevant to specialization in Computational Methods to strengthen students’ knowledge in this field. Any course from other engineering departments or University must be approved by the ME Department Council.