(SC261) Islamic Culture

This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view.  It stresses the direct relationship between man and God, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human mind from imitating and creating what is rejected by God.

(SC141) English Language I

This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University .  The main aim of the course is to help students improve heir reading and writing skills.  Students are expected to work in selected topics which will enrich their vocabularies as well as their reading and writing strategies.

(MIS 101) Introduction to Computer

What is a computer, computer units and functions, computer classifications, central processing unit, numbering systems, main and secondary memory, input devices output devices computer software, introduction to programming.

II. College of Engineering Requirements (45 CR)

(GE101) Introduction to Engineering

The aim of this course is to introduced the students to engineering world including, engineering history, waking with engineering morals, development of the engineering specializations, and the relation between engineer and society .The course concentrates on the engineering program available in Palestine Polytechnic University, to help the student in choosing the appropriate program that he is willing to study through a series of lectures given during the teaching of this course.

(GE112) Computer Programming

 Introduction to programming and, problem solving, data types in C Language, Input /Output, variables, expressions, control and selection statements, functions, arrays, pointers, structure and files. 

(GE121) Engineering Drawing

Drawing technique; the graphic language, instruments and their use, materials of drawing, drawing standards, types of lines, and littering. Geometrical constructions: dividing straight lines into equal parts and constructing perpendiculars, constructing angles and dividing them into equal parts, finding the center of an Arc, dividing a circle into equal parts, and into any equal parts, tangency constructions, drawing lines tangent to a circle, conjunctions of lines, compound curves and non-circular curves. Projection drawing methods of graphic representation, projections of a point, straight line, planes, and objects, Scale and Dimensioning. Axonometric projections: types and methods, orthographic isometric projections, and constructing plan figures in isometric. Pictorial drawings: isometric and oblique pictorial drawing. Layout circles, inclined surfaces and arcs. Prediction of third view and pictorial . Constructing developed surfaces. 

(GE122) Engineering Workshop & Industrial Safety

Engineering Work Shop & industrial safety: Metals, classification, properties and specifications Mechanical engineering measurement tools. Work piece marking and planning. Manual filing .Sawing, sheet cutting, riveting and binding of work pieces, electrical arc-welding. Electrical wiring, electrical measuring instruments, operating electrical, electronic elements and circuits industrial safety.

(GE301) Methods of Scientific Research

Introduction, science and its objectives, scientific thinking, definitions and fields of scientific research, human knowledge, library, Methods of scientific research, historical method. Principals of scientific research, research problem, research plan, hypothesis. Research tools, samples, questionnaire, data collection methods. Research report, preliminary pages research structure, references, appendixes.

(GE401) Technology and Society

This course aims at studying the different concepts of technology, their definitions and classifications. Moreover, determine a variety of different applications and study and analyze their impact on society. This course emphasizes the technological applications of science that benefit society, points out the moral and ethical implications of science and technology in society throughout analytical studies of technological changes and their impacts on present and future of society. It also aims at developing a methodology in which interaction of students with the diverse sectors in their society could be achieved. By doing this university potential in science and technology could be promoted.

(GE431) Engineering Economic & Management

Introduction to management, history, important of management, characteristics of management. Berocratic management  and scientific management . Management process. Managements education. Institutions structures. Management of human resources. Project managements, networks, critical path. Inventory systems, economic order quantity. Profit and cross income. Types of costs, break even point analysis. Depreciation methods and specifications, capital return from assets. Decision methods, taking decision using quantity tools.         

(SC111) Calculus I   

Function, limits and continuity, Definition of derivative, Differentiation Rules, Application of derivatives, Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus, application of definite integral.

(SC112) Calculus II    

The calculus of transcendental functions,  techniques of integration, sequences, infinite series, conic sections, polar coordinate, power series.

(SC121) Physics I

Physical quantities, units, vectors and scalars, motion in one dimension, motion in two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and dynamics, work and energy, conservation of energy, conservation of linear momentum and collision, center of mass and moment of inertia, rotational kinematics, and angular momentum

(SC122) Physics Lab I

Experiments in mechanics, heat, and optics.  Measurement devices, Parallelogram of forces, friction, spiral spring, gravitational acceleration, rigidity, linear expansion, specific heat, mechanical equivalent of heat, and experiments in geometrical optics. 

(SC123) Physics II

Electric charges and fields, Gauss’ law, electric potential, capacitors, current resistance and circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law, and finally inductance.

(SC124)  Physics Lab II

Experiments in General Physics II (electricity and magnetism). Measurement devices, Electric field lines and equipotential surfaces, Ohm’s law, Wheatstone bridge, effect of temperature on resistance, mechanical equivalent of heat, capacitors, effect of magnetic field,  Faraday’s law, inductance, and eddy currents.   

(SC142) English Language II 

This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English1. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating scientific and business texts. The course also lab report and other written assignments.

(SC211) Calculus III

Vectors, Vector valued functions and its derivatives, Partial derivative, Multiple integrals and it application.

(SC212) Differential Equations 

First order differential equation.  The existence and uniqueness theorem differential equation of Higher order,   Lap face transform. Using lab face transform in solving differential equation.  Power series solution of differential equation.

(SC231) Chemistry I

This course include the following topics : Matter, Its Properties and Measurement, Development  of the Atomic Theory, stoichiometry; Elements and Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Gases, Thermo chemistry, Electrons in Atoms, Atomic Properties and Periodic Table .

(SC232) Chemistry Lab I

This course include the following topics:  Introduction to chemical lab and se of chemical balances, Boiling point elevation, Density determination, Melting point, Stoichiometry of two reactions, Water of Hydration, Molecular weight of a volatile liquid, Identification of six solutions, Volumetric analysis acid/base titration, limiting reaerant, Decomposition of potassium chlorate, solubility off salts.

III. Department Requirements (43 Cr.)

(ME211) Applied Mechanics (Statics)

Introduction to Statics, Force Systems, Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, Analysis of Trusses, frames and Machines, Distributed Forces, Centroids and center of gravity. Moment of inertia, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams.

(ME212) Applied Mechanics (Dynamics)

Kinematics of particles and Kinematics of rigid bodies (Rectilinear Motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion, Relative and Absolute Motion). Kinetics of particles (Force, acceleration method, work, and energy method, Impulse and Momentum method). Kinetics of rigid bodies.

(ME213)  Strength of Materials

Application of section method, Stress Components. Strain Components, stress–strain diagrams, Hook’s low. Poisson’s ratio, deformations of an axially loaded member, Thermal stress. Torsion, diagrams of internal forces, Bending streses in beams, shearing. Stresses in beams. Compound Stress. Deflection of Beams, Buckling of columns.

(ME321) Thermodynamics I

Basic concepts and definitions. Types of energy. Properties of pure substances. Ideal gases. Work and heat. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics, Entropy, irreversibility. 

(ME241) Mechanical Engineering Workshop

Manufacturing processes (Electrical arc welding and gas welding). Manufacturing operations (Turning, milling, sawing, shaping, filing, cylindrical and surface grinding).

(ME251) Materials Science

Engineering Material, Crystal structure of material, Deformation, Mechanical and thermal properties of metals, Phase diagram, Iron-Carbon phase diagram, Heat treatment of iron-alloys.

(ME252) Computer Aided Drawing 

Setting up and electronic drawing, Object snap and drawing commands, Controlling the graphic display, Modifying and editing commands, inquiry commands (Area and distance commands), Line types and text styles, layers, Dimensioning, Grouping entities into blocks and Wblocks, Scaling and plotting, Applications.

(ME311) Theory of Machines

Mechanics and application, Mobility and linkages, Cars, Gears and gear training. Velocity and acceleration analysis in mechanics.

(ME312) Mechanics Lab.

Reacions on beams. Centroide and moment of inertia. Estimating Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity for various materials. Stress-Strain diagram. Torsion in bars. Studying the motion of various mechanisms. Static and dynamic balancing. Simple and compound pendulum. Gears. Governors.

(ME313) Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations

Simple harmonic motion, Elements of vibratory systems with single degree of freedom. Damped free vibration .Forced vibration. Multi degree of freedom systems.

 (ME331) Fluid Mechanics

Basic Concepts; fluid classification; dimensions and units; fluid properties; viscosity. Fluid static’s; fluid pressure; manometers; fluid static forces. Kinematics of fluid flow; velocity and acceleration; continuity equation. Fluids flow dynamics; Bernoulli’s equation; energy equation; momentum equation. Laminar Flow; laminar flow through pipes; Stock’s law, Darcy’s law. Boundary layer theory. Turbulent flow.

(ME341) Manufacturing Processes

Basic Manufacturing processes. Nature and properties of engineering materials. Production of metals. Foundry processes and special casting processes. Welding. Plastic. Hot and cold forming. Powder metallurgy and special forming processes. Material removal technology. Special material removal processes. Heat treatment of metals. Surface cleaning and finishing processes.

(ME411) Control Systems

Introduction, Mathematical models of systems in frequency domain, State variable models, Feedback control system, Characteristics, The performance of feedback control systems, The stability of linear feedback systems, The root locus method, Applications.

(ME351) Machine Design I

 Design consideration, Stress analysis, Steady loading, Failure theories, Variable loading, Endurance limit, Fatigue analysis, The design of screws, fasteners, and connections, the design of welded joints, Design of shafts and exles..

(SC315) Math for Mechanical Engineering

Complex variables. Integration of complex variables. Algebra of matrices. Laplace transform and its applications. Fourier series and Fourier transforms with applications. Mathematical modeling of boundary value problems of partial differential equations. Heat equation. Wave and diffusion equations.

IV. Automotive Engineering Program Requirements

Automotive Engineering Program Compulsory Requirements (58 Cr.)

(ECE301) Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits

Elements and laws for DC circuits. Methods of circuit analysis. Transient and steady state responses of capacitors and inductors.  Magnetic circuits. AC circuits and their elements. The concept of impedance, capacitive and inductive. Vector representation ao AC variables. Computing Power. Power triangle. Single phase transformers. Three phase circuits, Star and Delta conversion. Balanced and unbalanced loads. Applications.

(ECE302) Principles of Electronics

Introduction. Semiconductors and materials. PN junction. Diodes. AC/DC conversion. Special purpose diodes. Bipolar junction transistor BJT and characteristics. Field effect transistor FET. MOSFET. Algorithmic operations on binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal systems. Combinational logic. Combinational design, DeMorgan’s laws. Logic circuits and implementation. Performance characteristics. MOS, NMOS, PMOS and CMOS transistors. Logic minimization. Decoders (2-4, 3-8, 4-16, seven segments). Multiplexers and Demultiplexers. Op-Amps. Power Electronics. Automotive applications.

(ECE303) Circuits and Electronics Lab.

Familiarization with and use of the measuring equipment’s of the electrical values (AC & DC). Familiarization with the basic electrical laws. Diodes and Transistors Characteristics and their operation modes. Diodes rectification circuits and filtering. Familiarization with the main logic gates and its applications in the IC’s.

(ME322) Thermodynamics II

 Open system applications: reciprocating compressors, vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, reversed cycles. Thermodynamic relations. Combustion. Chemical equilibrium.

 (ME361) Automotive Systems

Introduction, Analysis of power train, Clutch, Release mechanism, Manual transmission, Transmission, Ratios, Automatic transmission, Drive shafts, Transfer case, Power train of 4WD. Final drive, Differential axles, Wheels, Tires, Suspension system, Automatic leveling suspension system, Brake systems, Anti-lock brake system (ABS), Steering system, Power steering, Wheels alignment, Electronic traction system (ETS).

(ME412) Metrology

Introduction to instruments and their representation, Scientific method, Basic statistical concepts, Static performance characteristic of instruments, Dynamic characteristic of instruments, Transducer (sensing) elements, Intermediate elements and signals conditioning, Stress and strain measurements, Temperature measurements, Displacement and acceleration measurements, Pressure measurements, Flow measurements.

(ME421) Heat Transfer

Steady state conduction (one dimension and two dimensions). Unsteady state conduction. Principles of convection system, forced convection system, natural convection system. Radiation heat transfer. Condensation and boiling heat transfer. Heat exchangers.

(ME422) Thermo Lab.

Determination of saturation pressures and temperatures of water. Marcet boiler Single-stage reciprocating air compressor. Energy balance, work and efficiencies of: steam power plant, reciprocating air compressor, sterling cycle and refrigeration cycle. Heat conduction experiments including: linear conduction through a simple wall, composite walls, radial heat flux through spheres and cylinders. Free and forced convection. Radiation heat transfer: energy balance and efficiency of a solar collector. Parallel and counter flow heat exchanger; LMTD ,heat balance, efficiency. Boiling heat transfer.

(ME431) Hydraulic Machines

basic concepts and definitions. Dimensional analysis and similaritiy laws. Impulsive and reaction principles. Euler Torbine equation. Pumps. Turbines. Cavitation, Thoma Parameter. Hydrodynamic power transmission.

(ME432) Fluid & Hydraulic Machinery Lab

Pressure measurements; pressure gage calibration, center of pressure. Bernoulli’s equations applications. Demonstration of laminar and turbulent flow. Flow measurements, flow through a Venturi, flow rate through  an orifice. Measurement of losses in pipe bends and fittings. Measurement of forces produced by a jet of water on various surfaces Constant speed and constant pressure difference experiments for: reciprocating, rotary and centrifugal pumps. Pumps characteristics. Pumps in series. Pumps in parallel. Radial flow turbines (Francis). Axial flow turbines (Kaplan). Pelton’s wheel.

Analysis and Design of mechanical springs,  Journal Bearing. Roller and ball bearing. Geometrical analysis and design of gears (spur, helical, bevel and worm gears). Clutches.  Brakes. Couplings and flywheels, Belts. Chains and ropes.

(ME461) Automotive Electricity and Electronics

 Battery, starting systems, charging systems, vehicle lighting systems, conventional and electronic ignition, instrumentation, vehicle speed control, anti-lock break systems, air bag systems, electronically controlled automatic transmission,  comfort systems .

(ME466) Automotive Electricity Lab.

Testing and maintenance of batteries, starter motors, generators, ignition systems, amplifiers and sensors, screen wipers, electrical fuel pumps, indicators, antilock brake systems, air bag systems, electronically controlled automatic transmission and lighting systems. Electrical symbols and charts.

(ME462) Internal Combustion Engine I

Engine types and their operation ,engine operating parameters,, thermo chemistry of fuel- Air mixtures, ideal models of engine cycles, gas exchange processed, combustion  in spark – ignition engines combustion in compression – ignition engines , combustors, and pollutant formation and  control.  

(ME463) Automotive Workshop I

Suspension, steering, and brakes services. Gear boxes, clutches, rear axles, and propelling shafts services. Tires and their services.

(ME464) Internal combustion Engine II

Properties of working fluid , ideal models of engine cycles, gas exchange processor, St engine fuel metering  and manifold phenomena, combustion in spark – ignition engines combustion in compression – ignition engines, pollutant formation and control, engine heat trans fears, and engine friction and lubrication. 

(ME551) Computer Aided Design

Utilizing computer in design, Applications on AutoCAD, VERSACAD and other design software, Hardware requirements for a CAD station, Finite element method in stress and deflection analysis.

(ME561) Automotive Workshop II

Engine service: pistons and piston rings, crank shaft, cooling system, lubrication system, valves and valve trains, adjusting valve clearance, fuel pump and carburetors, diesel pump, timing belts.

(ME562) Fuel Injection Systems

Study the different types of fuel injection systems an mainly gasoline and diesel systems. Gasoline injection systems which include continues injection systems (k-jetronic, ke-jetronic), Multi port fuel injection  (L-jetronic, motor management  system) and gasoline direct injection system. Diesel injection systems and diesel injection pumps (inline pumps ,distributor pumps….) common rail direct injection ,turbocharged  direct injection and electronic diesel control. Alternative fuel injection systems (liquid gas petroleum, alcohol engine…..).

(ME563) Automotive Diagnosis and Maintenance

Inspection, repair and refitting of (engine, cooling  system , fuel and emission control system, exhaust, ignition system, clutch, manual gear box, propeller shafts and drive shaft, breaking system ,suspension, steering, lubrication service, rear-axle differential units. Fitting and fault diagnosis procedures. Diagnosis via computer programs. Using auto data books, using oscilloscope test and emission testing.

    (ME564) Automotive Workshop III

Servicing of fuel injection systems of both diesel and spark ignition engines. Fuel pumps, injectors, testing sensors and actuators, calibration of diesel pumps and self diagnosis.

(ME391) Field Training I

This course aims to train the students in related to the specially community institutions on engineering basic competencies such as safety, technical terminology, administrative rules and layouts, drawings and energy analysis and protection.

(ME491) Field Training II

This course aims to train the students in related to the especially community institutions on technical competencies related to his area specialty during process function and productivity, and do all analysis studies related to specialty. Preparing the student for the stage of work.

(ME591) Introduction to Graduation Project

General concepts and objectives of graduation project. Availability of information and resources. Scientific research. Computers in scientific research. Writing up graduation thesis. Proposed graduation project. Guidelines and preparations.

(ME592) Graduation Project

In this part of the project students must implement and test the design described in the “Introduction to Graduation Project”.

(ME467) Vehicle Dynamics

Introduction to vehicle dynamics, Acceleration and braking performance, Road loads, Ride, Steady state cornering, Suspensions, Steering system, Rollover, Tires, Familiarization with analytical methods available.

Automotive Engineering Program Elective Requirements (6 Cr.)

 ((ME423) Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Introduction. Methods of refrigeration. Vapor compression refrigeration system. Refrigeration equipment’s. Absorption refrigeration system. Psychrometry .Air conditioning systems and equipments. Applications and project.

(ME433) Industrial Hydraulics

Principles of Industrial Hydraulics. Hydraulic system components (hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, motors, pipes, tubes, seals, accumulators, hydraulic fluids, filters, reservoirs, cooling systems). Hydraulic symbols and charts. Causes of failure and diagnosis. Performance of hydraulic systems.

(ME441)  Computer Aided Manufacturing

Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CIM). Automated flow lines. Automated material handling systems. Automated assembly. Automated storage. Numerical Control (NC). Direct Numerical Control (DNC). Adaptive Control (AC). Computer Numerical Control (CNC). CNC G-code simulation. Group technology. Flexible manufacturing system (FMS). Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

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(ME465) Automatic Transmission

Gears, Hydraulic fundamentals, Hydraulics of transmission systems, Apply devices, Transmission fluids, Filters and coolers, Fluid couplings and torque converters, Electrical and electronic transmission controls, Specific transmissions and transaxles.

(5026) Ethics and Laws GE531

This course introduces the theory and the practice of engineering ethics and philosophy of engineering, coorporate responsibility, personal rights, conflicts of interest, professional autonomy, risk assessment, sustainable development, and the place and purpose of engineering codes of ethics. Historical cases are taken primarily from the scholarly literatures on engineering ethics, and hypothetical cases are written by students. Each student will write a story by selecting an ancestor or mythic hero as a substitute for a character in a historical case. Students will compare these cases and recommend action.

(5028) Special Topics ME571

This course includes topics which include projects and case studies in mechanical engineering are chosen according to special interest of both department and students.

Project Management (ME S93)

This course provides the student with the techniques necessary to plan, schedule and monitor engineering projects. The students will uses a number of models to achieve those skills, such as the network diagram and the grant chart, in addition, students will be introduced to budgeting, cost accounting and resources allocation and  leveling, all these techniques are to performed both monthly of using computer software's.