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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

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The curriculum for the B.Sc. degree (160) credit hours is distributed as follows:Course
No.
1

2
3

Requirements
University Requirements

Credit Hours
(Cr.H)
27

Compulsory

21

Elective
Faculty Requirements
Specialization Requirements

6
27
96

Compulsory

90

Elective
Total
Supportive Specialization Requirements
Total

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150
10
160

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )

Summary
Total Credit Hours
160
Theoretical Credit Hours 128
Practical Credit Hours
58 ( 20Cr Hours)
Training
280 Hours of Field
Training ( 6 Cr. Hours)
Project
6

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Established 1997

Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
First: University Requirements (27 Cr. H.)
A- Compulsory University Requirements (21 Cr. H):
Course No.

Course

3500310
3500310
2
3500410
1
3500410
2
30102110
3500110
1
3500210
0

Cr.H.

Arabic Language I *

Weekly Hours
Lecture
Lab.
3
-

Prerequisite
-

Arabic Language II

35003101

English Language I *

English Language II

35004101

Computer Skills I *
Military Science

3
3

2
3

2
-

National Educational

21

20

Total
* After passing level exam

B- Elective University Requirements: (6 Cr.H.)

The student is allowed to select (6 Cr.H.) from the university elective courses offered by other
departments from the faculty:
Course No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Course Title
Applied Science Group
Communication skills
Introduction to Psychology
Jordan Society
Sport for All
Islamic Culture
Administration and economic Concepts
Philosophy of Science
Introduction to Science Logic
Agriculture in Jordan
Environment and Society

Mechanical Engineering (150)

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Cr.H.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )

Second: Faculty Requirements: (27 Cr.H.):

Course No.

Course

Cr.H.

30202101
30202102
30201101
30201102
30201111
30201112
30206101
30206102
30146210
30102220
30129131
30129231

Mathematics I
Mathematics II
Physics I
Physics II
Physics I Lab.
Physics II Lab.
Chemistry I
Chemistry I Lab.
Statics
Computer Skills II
Engineering Workshops
Engineering Drawing
Total
* or Co-requisite

3
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
3
1
2
27

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

4/19

Weekly Hours
Lecture
Lab.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
20
17

Prerequisite
30202101
30201101
30201101
30201102
30206101
30202102, 30201101
30102110
30102110

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

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Third: Specialization Requirements: (96 Cr.H.)
A- Compulsory Requirements (90 Cr.H.):
Course No.
30128221
30128222
30128223
30129211
30129212
30129232
30129233
30129252
30128323
30128325
30128426
30129311
30129312
30129313
30129321
30129331
30129333
30129341

Course

Cr.H.
3
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
3

30129343
30129351
30105342
30128422
30129411

Fluid Mechanics
.Fluid Mechanics Lab
Thermodynamics
Dynamics
Strength of Materials
Mechanical Drawing
Metallurgy
Numerical Techniques
Heat Transfer
Internal Combustion Engines
.Internal Combustion Engines Lab
Theory of Machines
.Theory of Machines Lab
Strength of Materials Lab
.Thermal Engineering Lab
Mechanical Design I
Manufacturing Processes I
Mechanical Engineering
measurements
Mechanical Engineering
.measurements Lab
Hydraulic Systems
Differential Equations
Automotive Engineering
Air Conditioning Technology
Mechanical Vibrations

30129422
30129431
30129432
30129433
30129441
30129442
30128521

30129342

Weekly Hours
Lecture
Lab.
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-

Prerequisite
30146210
30146210
30201102
30146210
30146210
30129231
30206101
30202102
30128223
30128223
30128325
30129211
30129311
30129212
30128323
30129212
30129233
30128221

30129341

3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3

Power Plant
Mechanical Design II and Exercises
Manufacturing Process II
**Field Training

3
3
3
6

3
2

Mechanical Control Systems

.Mechanical Control Systems Lab
Energy Conversion and Alternative
Energy Technology

3
1
3

3
3

3
-

30128221
30202102
30128325
30128323
30129211
30129351
30128223
30129331
30129333
Passing 100
Credit Hours
30129351
30129441
30128223

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30129531

Engineering Maintenance and

Professional safety

30129537

Project I

30129333

Passing 120
Credit Hours
30129537

30129538

Project II
3
Total
90
65
* or Co-requisite
** Every three credit hours is equivalent to (140) hours of field training.

39

A- Specialization Elective Requirements: (6 Cr. H) to be selected from the following list:

Weekly Hours
Course No.
Course
Cr.H.
Prerequisite
Lecture
Lab.
30129521 Design of Sanitary Systems
3
3
30128221
30129533 Management and Quality Control
3
3
30129333
30129534 Introduction to Finite Element
30129351
3
3
Methods
30129535 .Special Topics in Mechanical Eng
3
3
30129536

Composite Materials and

3
Applications
30128428
Boilers & Steam generation
3
Will be decided by the department based on the selected topic.

Mechanical Engineering (150)

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6/19

30129212

30129422

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
Fourth: Supportive Requirements (9 Cr.H.):
Course No.

Course

Cr.H.

3010434 Electric and Electronic Circuits

5
3010434 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
Lab
6
30146324
Engineering Economy
30104337 Electrical Machines
* or Co-requisite

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

7/19

Weekly Hours
Lecture
Lab.
3
-

Prerequisite
30201102

30104345

3
2

3
2

30104345

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
First Year
.No

First Semester
Course Title

3500310
1
3500410
1
30202101

Arabic Language I

Cr.
.Hrs
3

English Language I

Mathematics I

30201101
30206101
30129131
30201111

Physics I
Chemistry I
EngineeringWorkshops1
Physics Lab. I
Total

3
3
1
1
17

.No

Second Semester
Course Title

Cr.
.Hrs
3

30102110

Computer Skills I

3500310
2
3500410
2
30202102
30201102
30206102
30201112

Arabic Language II

English Language II

Mathematics II
Physics II
Chemistry Lab. I
Physics Lab. II
Total

3
3
1
1
17

Second Year
.No
30102220

First Semester
Course Title
Computer Skills II

30129231
30146210
30104345
30128221
30129233

.Cr. Hrs
3

.No
30129252

Engineering Drawing

30129232

Statics
Electrical Circuits
And Electronics
Fluid mechanics
Metallurgy

3
3

30129211
30104346

3
3

30128222
30129212
30128223

Total

17

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

8/19

Second Semester
Course Title
Numerical
Techniques
Mechanical Drawing
Dynamics
Electrical Circuits
.and Electronics Lab
Fluid mechanics Lab
Strength of Materials
Thermodynamics
Total

.Cr. Hrs
3
2
3
1
1
3
3
61

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Mechanical Engineering (29 )
Third Year
.No

First Semester
Course Title

Second Semester
Course Title

.Cr. Hrs

.No

Electrical Machines
Mechanical
Measurements and
Transducers
Theory of Machines
Lab.

3
3

30129343
30129331

Hydraulic Systems
Mechanical Design I

30129342

30129321

30129311
30128323

Strength of Materials
Lab.
Theory of Machines
Heat Transfer

3
3

35001101
30128325

30129351

Differential Equations

30129333

Mechanical
Measurements and
Transducers Lab
Thermal Engineering
.Lab
Military Science
Internal Combustion
Engines
Manufacturing
Processes I
Total

30104337
30129341
30129312
30129313

Total

17

Cr.
.Hrs
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
17

Fourth Year
.No
35002100
30129432
30128426
30128422
30129441
30129411

First Semester
Course Title
Nationalism
Education
Mechanical Design II
and Exercises
Internal Combustion
.Engines Lab
Air Conditioning
Technology
Mechanical Control
systems
Mechanical Vibrations
Total

.Cr. Hrs
3

.No
30129442

2+1

30129432

30129432

Second Semester
Course Title
Mechanical Control
Systems Lab
Manufacturing
Process II
Training
University Elective I

3
16

Total

First Semester

Second Semester
5/2010

3
6
3

Fifth Year
Mechanical Engineering (150)

.Cr. Hrs
1

9/19

13

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Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
.No
30146324
30105342
30129536

30128521

Course Title
Engineering Economy
Automotive
Engineering
Project I

.Cr. Hrs
3
3

Specialization
Elective I
Energy Conversion
and Alternative
Energy Technology
Total

.No
30129521
30129537

3
3
3

30129531

15

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

10/19

Course Title
Power Plant
Project II

.Cr. Hrs
3
3

Specialization
Elective II
University Elective
II
Engineering
Maintenance and
Professional safety
Total

3
3
3
15

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350031
01

350031
02

350041
01

350041
02

30102110

350011
01
350021
00

30202101

Arabic Language I

3 (3-0)

This course contains a set of linguistic skills in different levels such as the sounds of the Arabic language, its
morphology, syntax, rhetoric, lexicography and writing. It includes as well as on applications on the use of Arabic
dictionaries and applications on some writing skills indispensable for scholars in their working lives. It also contains
a refined set of Quranic, poetry and short stories of Arabic texts to give the learners the opportunity to be in contact
with and to appreciate these texts.

[ Pre requisite Arabic 99 or passing Arabic Level Exam]

Arabic Language II
3 (3-0)
This course aims to develop student's skills in writing and expression and to provide him with
the necessary and basic ones in order to employ them in his daily use, and enable him to stand on
the origins of various Arabic scripts, and access to various forms of technical and functional old
and new writing.
[ Pre requisite 35003101]
English Language I
3 (3-0)
Is a complete graded course for foreign learners of English; it covers the skills of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing; as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary;
particular emphasis is placed on listening and speaking; the language of the course is British
.English
[Pre requisite English 99 or passing English Level Exam ]
English Language II
3 (3-0)
Is a continuation of English I Course in terms of approach and methodology However, it covers a
new range of interesting topics, and provides a more advanced grammar syllabus in a
communicative context as well, therefore, this topic tends to be a continuation of ENGL 101
.goals
[Pre requisite 35004101]
Computer Skills I
3 (2-2)
An introduction to computing and the broad field of information technology. Topics covered
include the basic structure of digital computer systems; operating systems; application software;
data communication and networks; and the Internet hands-on learning emphasizes windows
.(latest operating systems); MS-Office; and the Internet
Military Science
3 (3-0)
This course aims at providing university students with general military culture and illustrating the overall military
capabilities of the armed forces to defend the homeland and its role in development and service of the Jordanian
.society through lectures and field visits

National Education
3 (3-0)
The course of National Education is one of the compulsory requirements of all students in
Jordanian universities, national and private. The general intent is to provide students with the
theoretical and practical knowledge of the homeland (Jordan), land and people, and to
consolidate the love of the homeland and national brotherhood in them, to motivate them to serve
the nation and the people consciously and sincerely, to be innovative and competitive by
exhortations to achieve the desired progress in various fields of life.
Mathematics I
3 (3-0)
Differentiation and applications; complex numbers; analytical geometry; methods of integration;

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30202102

30201101

30201102

30201111

30201112

30206101

30206102

30146210

infinite series; power series; vectors in three dimensions; equations of line and plane in three
;dimensions; complex power series; complex integration
Mathematics II
3 (3-0)
Partial derivatives; optimization and its applications; Lagrange Multipliers; double and triple
integrals; solutions of higher linear ordinary differential equations (ODE's); series solution of
linear (ODE's); partial differential equations; wave and heat equations; Lap lace transforms;
.Fourier series; methods of separation of variables
[Pre-req. 30202101]
Physics I
3(3-0)
Physics and measurements; vectors; motions in one dimension; motion in a plane; laws of
motion; circular motion; Newton's laws and applications; work and energy; law of gravity; linear
momentum and collisions; rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis; rolling motion; angular
.momentum and torque
Physics II
3(3-0)
Electric charge and Coulombs law; Electric fields and Gauss law; electric potential; potential
energy, capacitors and dielectrics; DC and resistance; direct current circuits; magnetic fields;
sources of magnetic field; Faradays law; inductance; alternating current circuits;
.electromagnetic waves
[Pre requisite 30201101]
Physics Lab. I
1(0-3)
Measurement and errors; vectors; rectilinear motion; projectile motion; Newtons second law;
.friction; collisions; circular motion; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion
[Co-requisite 30201101]
Physics Lab. II
1(0-3)
Electric field mapping; Ohms construction law; Wheatstone bridge; electric power;
potentiometer; Kerchief's laws; charging and discharging circuits (R-C circuits); magnetic torque
.on a loop; Faradays laws of magnetic induction; resonance in R-L-C circuits
[Co-req 30201102]
Chemistry I
3(3-0)
Periodic table; atomic stricture and chemical bonds; electron configuration; chemical
stoichiometry; Redo-system; chemical equilibrium; thermodynamic; chemical kinetics; electro.chemistry
Chemistry Lab. I
1(0-3)
Physical properties; empirical and molecular weight determination; water of crystallization;
determination; heat of neutralization and heat of formation; standardization of solutions;
.chemical analysis; rate of reaction; cell potential
[Co. requisite 30206101]
Statics
3(3-0)
Basic definitions and concepts Statics of particles; rigid bodies; equivalent systems of forces;
centurions and centers of gravity; analysis of structures: frames, machines, and trusses; friction;

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30102220

30129131

30129231

30129232

30129352

30129211

3010434
5

moments of inertia; computer-aided statics.

[Pre requisite 30201101, 30202102]
Computer Skills II
3 (2-2)
Computer programming languages and their implementation; including; writing flow charts, the
basic C++ programming variable definitions, templates, branches, loops, functions, arrays,
strings, pointers, files, introduction to object-oriented programming, applications.
[Pre requisite 30102110]
Engineering Workshops
1 (0-3)
Mechanical works including: hand filing, turning, welding, metal cutting, casting and molding,
electrical circuits; elements of electrical circuits; open and closed circuits; AC/DC circuits;
instruments and measurements. Carpentry works including: types of timber, timber works,
.equipment and tools
Engineering Drawing
2(0-6)
Use of instruments; lettering; graphic geometry; orthographic; isometric drawing and sketching;
environmental applications; Introduction to AutoCAD, application of AutoCAD, commands,
geometric entities. Geometric construction. Dimensioning, free hand sketching, object
.representation, orthographic drawing and projections
[Pre-req. 30102110]
Mechanical Drawing
2(0-6)
Sectional views; sectioning in machine parts drawing; threads; bolted joints: studded; screw
fastening, cotter; keyed; splinted joints, gears and bearing. Detailing drawing, assembly drawing,
reading and drawing diagrams tolerances; fittings and surface roughness; AutoCAD
Applications.
[Pre requisite 30129231]
Differential Equations
3(3-0)
Classification of differential equations, methods of first order equations, orthogonal trajectories,
linear homogeneous equations with constant coefficients, non-homogeneous equations, linear
equations with variable coefficients, series solution, systems of linear ordinary differential
equations, Cauchy-Euler equations, Laplace Transform, and partial differential equations.
[Pre requisite 30202102]
Dynamics
3(3-0)
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and systems of particles with applications to force motion,
impact and relative motion, single-degree of freedom, free and forced vibration, dynamics of
rigid bodies, relative motion, and gyroscopic motion;, computer applications.
[Pre requisite 30146210]
Electrical and Electronic Circuits
3(3-0)
Circuits elements definition; circuits laws; KVL, KCL; resistive voltage and current dividers;
basic loop and nodal analysis; circuits theories; superposition; Thevenin; sinusoidal alternating
waveforms; series and parallel AC circuits; Faradays law, magnetic circuits, single phase
transformers, auto transformance, DC machines, motor and generator, 3 phase induction motor,

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3010434
6

30128221

30128222

30129212

30128223

30104337

single phase induction motor, synchronous generator.

(Pre requisite 30201102)
Electrical and Electronic Circuits Lab.
1(0-3)
Resistors and color code; series and parallel DC circuits; methods of analysis; oscilloscope;
resistance inductance capacitance unit components; series resonant circuits, mechanical
charteristics of DC generator, mechanical characteristics of single phase induction motor, loading
characteristics of synchronous generators.
[Pre requisite 30104345 ]
Fluid Mechanics
3(3-0)
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics; hydrostatic and continuity principles; energy and momentum
principles; forces on emerged bodies; laminar and turbulent flows in closed conduits; friction and
pressure drop in pipes. Flow in open channels. Applications in fluid mechanics.
[Pre requisite 30146210]
Fluid Mechanics Lab.
1(0-3)
Measuring of physical properties of fluids, force on immersed plate, Jet force on plate,
Bernoulli's equation, Reynolds experiments, flow through orifices, and nozzle venture friction
factor.
[Pre requisite 30128221]
Strength of Materials
3(3-0)
Introduction to mechanics of deformable bodies, concept of stress and strain, classification of
material behavior, stress-strain relations, application to engineering problems involving members
under axial load, torsion of circular rods and tubes, bending and shear stress in beams ,combined
stresses , deflection of beams, buckling of columns.
[Pre requisite 30146210]
Thermodynamics
3(3-0)
Thermodynamics concepts and definitions, states, properties, systems, control volume,
processes, cycles, units, tables of properties, work and heat, first law, internal energy and
enthalpy, conservation of mass, steadystate and uniform state processes, second law, heat
engines and refrigerators, reversible processes, Carnot cycle, entropy, Claudius inequality,
principle of the increase of entropy, efficiencies.
(Pre requisite 30201102)
Electrical Machines
3(3-0)
Transformers: Faradays law, magnetic circuits; single phase transformers: types and
constriction, the ideal, practical transformers, equivalent circuit; performance parameters testing,
and efficiency; direct current machines: construction, principles of operation, elementary DC
machine; classification windings; EMF; torque and power equations; DC generators:
characteristics and applications; DC motors: characteristics, stating, speed control applications,
the rotating magnetic field; synchronous generators: classification, construction equivalent
circuit basic relationships; synchronous motors: principles of operation, general characteristics
power flow stating, characteristics and applications; 3-phase I M; classifications, basic operation,

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30129233

30129331

30129252

30129341

30129342

30129343

30129313

30129311

equivalent circuit, power flow, applications, introduction to single-phase I.M.

[Pre requisite [ 30104345
Metallurgy
3(3-0)
Physical and mechanical properties of metals; ferrous alloys; carbon steel; cast iron; non-ferrous
and their alloys; heat treatment of steel.
[Pre requisite 30206101]
Mechanical Design I
3(3-0)
Introduction to design process. Design considerations. Tolerances, fits and surface finish. Stress
analysis and deflection of mechanical elements. Statistical considerations in machine design.
Failure of machine elements. Fatigue. Design of fasteners and connections; riveted joints, bolts
and screws, Welded joints. Mechanical springs mechanical elements.
[Pre requisite 30129212]
Numerical Techniques
3(3-0)
Error analysis; roots of equations; matrices; solution of simultaneous linear and non linear
systems of equations; interpretation and curve fittings; numerical differentiation and integration;
differential equations; applications.
[Pre requisite 30202102]
Mechanical Measurements and Transducers
3(3-0)
Measurement and measurement systems; units and standards; static and dynamic characteristics;
errors in measurement and their statistical analysis; signal conditioning; measurement of: linear
and angular displacement, strain; force, torque, shaft power, motion; vibration, flow,
temperature, level and PH.
[Pre requisite 30128221]
Mechanical Measurements and Transducers Lab.
1(0-3)
Calibration; mechanical displacement gauges by linear variable differential transformer (LVDT)
and strain gauge; experimental measurement of: length, angle, linear and angular displacement,
strain, force, torque, shaft power, motion and vibration, flow, temperature level and PH.
[Pre requisite 30129341]
Hydraulic Systems
3(3-0)
Basic concepts and principles; hydraulic circuits; system components; generators; control valves,
actuators and conductors; reservoirs; seals; filters; accumulators; coolers and accessories; control
of fluid power; testing.
[Pre requisite 30128221]
Strength of Materials Lab.
1(0-3)
Applying theory gained within the strength of materials theoretical through practical
experimentation. Tensile; compression; bending; torsion; buckling of columns; impact; hardness,
springs under axial loading; rubber shearing.
[Pre requisite 30129212]
Theory of Machines
3(3-0)
Introduction, linkages and mechanisms, , velocity and acceleration analysis, force analysis of
machinery, Balancing of machinery, governors, special mechanisms and robotics ,cams, spur

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30129312

30128323

30129321

30128325

30146324

30129333

30129431

30128426

gears, bevel, helical and worm gears, gear trains.

[Pre requisite 30129211]
Theory of Machines Lab.
1(0-3)
This course give the student an opportunity to apply the theory gained within the theory of
machines theoretical course through practical experimentation.
[Pre requisite 30129311]
Heat Transfer
3(3-0)
Heat transfer methods, Conduction heat transfer in the dimensional steady flow, Heat
capacitance, Convection Heat transfer, Empirical and practical equation of convective heat
transfer, free convection, condensation and Vaporization, Fundamentals of radioactive heat
transfer.
[Pre requisite 30128223]
Thermal Engineering Lab.
1(0-3)
Pressure-temperature relation for saturated mixtures; closed and open systems properties;
compressor work analysis process and cycle analysis; heat pump performance; thermodynamics
properties; heating value measurement; humidity and moisture measurement. Radial and axial
conduction along different shapes; radiation; heat exchangers performance; boiling and
condensation heat transfer; solar energy parameters.
[Pre requisite 30128323]
Internal Combustion Engines
3(3-0)
Basic Engine systems, Engine components identification Theoretical and actual cycles; engine
types; combustion in internal combustion engine; Two and four-stroke engine operation,
engine Measurements and Performance Calculations, Superchargers and Turbochargers;
supercharging; lubrication and wear.
[Pre requisite 30128223]
Engineering Economy
3(3-0)
Engineering project development; decision making; basic concepts of capital investment,
formulas and applications; rates of return; economic feasibility of projects; comparison of
mutually exclusive proposals; benefit-cost ratio method; depreciation; corporate taxation;
resource allocation.
Manufacturing Process I
3(3-0)
Production of metals; casting; hot and cold working processes; welding; inspection and testing;;
economy analysis and quality control industrial safety.
[Pre requisite 30129233]
Mechanical Design II and Exercises
2+1(2-3)
Rolling contact bearings, selection, mounting and enclosure. Lubrication and journal bearings.
Clutches, coupling and brakes. Gearing: Geometry, kinematics gear trains and force analysis,
design of gears. Design and analysis of belts, ropes, chains, term projects.
(Pre requisite 30129331)
Internal Combustion Engines Lab.

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30128428

30128422

30129411

30129441

30129442
30129521

Performance tests for both spark and compression ignition engines; air and fuel consumption, air
fuel ratio, brake and indicated horsepower, specific fuel consumption, volumetric efficiency,
heat, balance, variable compression ratio test, engine emission
[Pre requisite 30128325]
Boilers and Steam Generation
3(3-0)
Introduction to Basics : steam generation, boiling , vaporization, steam separation , steam
thermodynamics properties, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, steam generation by different
energy sources, boilers types, superheater, economizers and air heaters, draft system, fans,
boilers classification, power controlling, electrical furnaces, operation and maintenance of
steam generators.
[Pre-req. 30129422]
Air Conditioning Technology
3(3-0)
Basic concepts; definitions and fundamentals of heat transfer; thermodynamics and fluid
mechanics in building; psychometric diagram; comfort and health; annual energy consumption
and special equipment; secondary systems for heating and cooling; heating and cooling; heating
and cooling load calculations.
[Pre requisite 30128323]
Mechanical Vibrations
3(3-0)
Elements of vibratory systems. Systems with single degree of freedom and applications; deriving
the governing equations of motion, damped free vibration, harmonic excited motion, unbalance
rotating motion, vibration isolation and transmissibility, systems with multiple degrees of
freedom and applications. Continuous systems.
[Pre requisite 30129211, 30129351]
Mechanical Control Systems
3(3-0)
Open and closed-loop (feed back) control systems; examples of feed back controls systems;
review of complex variables; Lap lace transform and transfer function; modeling of physical
systems: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; linearization of nonlinear
systems; systems representations: systems block diagram and signal flow graphs; transfer
function; block diagram reduction techniques; Masons gain formula; introduction to state-space
representation; sensitivity of open and closed loop control systems; time response analysis and
performance indices of first and second order systems; dominant poles of high order systems.
[Pre requisite 30129351]
Mechanical Control Systems Lab.
1(0-3)
Lab applications on Mechanical Control Systems.
[Pre requisite 30129441]
Design of Sanitary Systems
3(3-0)
History of plumbing systems, basic definitions: water sources, water quality and treatment,
drinking water quality. Basic fluid mechanics principles, building cold water supply systems and
design, building hot water supply systems and design, Valves in water systems and selection,
pluming materials: plumping fixtures. Building soil and waste drainage systems (internal and

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

17/19

Al-Balqa Applied University

Established 1997

Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
external), traps, clean outs, intercepts, and back water valves, indirect waste piping and special
wastes, drainage systems design, vents and venting, building fire fighting systems.
[Pre requisite 30128221]
30129432 Training
6
[Pre requisite Passing 100 Credit Hours]
30129432

30129533

30129534

30129535

30129536

30128521

Manufacturing Process II
3(3-0)
Metal Cutting, manufacturing process machines, Introduction to the basics of CAD, Introduction
to computer assembly and CAD workstation. Introduction to the basics of CAM, Computerized
Numerical Control programming using G and M codes.
[Pre requisite 30129331]
Management and Quality Control
3(3-0)
Concept of management and quality control, Reliability, Failure rate, Hazard function, Fault
trees, Repair and replacement, Maintainability and availability, Quality improvement techniques,
Organization, motivation, Economic aspects and quality systems. Strategic planning based on
analysis of current strategic management theories.
[Pre requisite 30129333]
Introduction to Finite Element Methods
3(3-0)
Introduction, fundamentals of finite element methods. Construction of governing equations and
stiffness matrix. One-dimensional elements spring, bar and beam elements) Two-dimensional
elements (Plane triangular element). Applications in vibration, heat transfer, fluid, and thermal
stress problems.
[Pre requisite 30129351]
Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
3(3-0)
Selected topics in thermal, hydraulic machines and applied engineering taught by faculty
member.
[Pre-req. will be decided by the department based on selected topics]
Composite Materials and Applications
3(3-0)
Introduction to composite materials, Constituents of fiber reinforced composites, reinforcing
fibers, structure and properties of composites, types of composites, fabrication of composites,
machining and repair of composites, nondestructive evaluation of composites, composites
selection.
[Pre requisite 30129233]
Energy Conversion and Alternative Energy Technology
3(3-0)
Energy sources and classification, usage, energy conversion, types of fuel, thermal heat
production, electrical energy production, energy types: thermal, mechanical, electrical, nuclear,
chemical, electromagnetic, solar, wind, oceanic, geothermal, oil shale, tilde, biomass, and fuelcell.
[Pre requisite 30128223]

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

18/19

Al-Balqa Applied University

Established 1997

Curriculum for the Bachelor Degree in

Mechanical Engineering (29 )
30129522

30105342

30129531

Power Plant
3(3-0)
Steam power plants: steam cycles , components and performance- boilers types, steam turbines,
draft systems. Gas turbine power plants: gas turbine cycles, components and performance.
Combined power plant: components and performance. Diesel power plant: components and
performance. Load curves and economical analysis of power plants.
[Pre requisite 30128223]
Automotive Engineering
3(3-0)
Introduction of fundamentals of engine construction and operation, engine system, automotive
transmission (manual) and automatic), suspension system, wheel alignment, automotive brake
.system, steering system, automotive electric and electronic system
[Pre requisite30128325 ]
Engineering Maintenance and Professional Safety
3(3-0)
All types of maintenance management including preventive, corrective and predictive
maintenance. Planning and controlling of maintenance material and spare parts . Component
and systems reliability failure rate staffing philosophy, primary functions, hazardous
substances/inventories, safety features and systems, rescue. Safety management system
leadership and commitment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation,

30129538

Project I
[Pre requisite passing 120 Credit Hours]

30129539

Project II
[Pre requisite 30129536]

Mechanical Engineering (150)

5/2010

19/19