I. University Requirements

 

(SC 151) Arabic Language 

This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written.  The course presents and discusses important issues in Arabic language such as, common grammatical errors, the basics of writing in terms of spelling and rhetoric, sing Arabic Dictionaries, methods of improving vocabulary, foundation of scientific research and literature appreciation.

 

(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. Mechatronics Engineering Program Requirements

Mechatronics Engineering Program Compulsory Requirements (61 Cr.)

 

(ECE211)  Electrical Circuits I

Physical foundations of electric circuits: Charge, Energy, power, and efficiency; Basic circuit elements: Resistance, Capacitance, and Inductance, Independent and dependent voltage and current sources; Basic-dc laws of circuit theory: Ohm's law, source transformation and conversions, Kirchoff's laws and methods of circuit analysis including nodal and mesh; Circuit theorems: superposition principles, Thevenin and Norton theorems; Inductance and capacitance,  Transient analysis of first order RC and RL circuits; Sinusoidal sources and the concept of phasor in ac-circuit analysis; Concept of transfer functions, resonance and introduction to filters.

 

(ECE212)  Electrical Circuits II

Review of sinusoidal steady state; Introduction to the concept of average, reactive and complex power, power factor, maximum power transfer theorem; Polyphase circuits: Single-phase three-wire systems, three-phase Y-Y, Delta and Y-Delta connections; Two-Port networks using Y, Z, T, and h parameters; Concept of transfer functions, resonance and introduction to filters; Complex frequency and Laplac transform: Calculating natural, forced, and complete response using s-plane; Introduction to Op-Amp ideal characteristics with simple applications: Nonlinear circuits, diode characteristics, clipping and rectification.

 

(ECE 213)  Electrical Circuits Lab

Introduction to Electrical circuit Lab and Instruments, P-spia introduction circuit analysis Technique in Dc and Ac (obms Law Dc series and parallel circuit, Thevenin, Norton, Node Voltage, current mesh and maximum power transfer OP-amp circuit and characteristics application, transient circuit (capacitance and Inductance circuit Oscilloscope Measurements function generator specification.

 

(ECE214)  Electronics I

Introduction to semiconductor materials, Intrinsic and extrinsic types, types of

carriers, drift and diffusion currents; Principles and operation of p-n junction diode; I-V characteristics, large- and small-signal models, diode applications; other diode types;  Zener diode characteristics and applications; Bipolar Junction

Transistors (BJT): basic structure of npn and pnp, Ebers-Moll equations, modes of  operations, dc models and biasing, ac small-signal (hybrid-π) model, mid- frequency single stage CE, CB, CC BJT amplifier; Differential and cascaded BJT

amplifiers at low frequency; current mirrors; Field Effect Transistors (FET): JFET

structure and operation, the I-V characteristics and dc analysis circuits for JFET,

structure and operation of enhancement and depletion MOSFETs, I-V characteristic, dc biasing models; ac small frequency modeling for FET at mid-band frequencies using CS CG CD configurations..

 

 (ECE311)  Electronics II

Review of small signal amplifier models for BJT and FET; multistage (differential and cascade) amplifiers; Low and high frequency response of BJT and FET; Operational amplifier characteristics and applications; Concept of feedback: Negative feedback and active filters, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filters; Positive feedback and schmitt trigger, RC and tuned LC oscillators, crystal oscillators; Power amplifier classes (A, B, C and push-pull).

 

 (ECE312) Electronics Lab.

Studying the germanium and silicon diode characteristics and their applications, Zener Diode characteristics and applications, Junction Transistor characteristics and applications such  as Amplification and Switching circuits, the operational amplifier characteristics and applications such as Integrators and Differentiators, the 555 timer applications.

 

(ECE304) Digital Design for Mechatronics

 Numbering systems: Binary, octal and hexadecimal, complements, Boolean algebra: laws and  theorms, Boolean function, truth tables logic operations simplification of Boolean functions sum-of products and product-of-sums. Design of combinational logic circuits. NANDs and NORs. MSI and LST Design. Synchronous logic flip-flops. Conuters, registers and memory units (ROM, PAL and PLA).

 

(ECE322) Digital Design Lab. 

Practical experiments using logic gates, combinational logic circuits experiments and design (Half-adder, full-adder, H.S & F.S, decoders. Encoders, MUXs, Comparators) flip-flop experiments, Experiments of ICs Conuters and registers. Other topics.               

 

(ECE403) Electrical Machines and Drive

Three-phase induction machines, construction and principle of operation, power and electromagnetic torque relations. The influence of rotor resistance and stator voltage on the motor torque, speed regulation, starting, braking and plugging. Power electronic devices, rectifier choppers, Ac controllers and their application in Dc and AC drives. Dynamics of electric drive; characteristic curves and control methods of electric drives: Sep. and series dc machines, 3-phase ac slip- ring and squirrel-cage induction machines; selection of power ratings.

 

(ECE404) Computer Organization and Microprocessors

Introduction to computer organization and architecture; Von Neumann architecture; bases, memory, input/output systems, instruction set, addressing modes, CPU; general overview of microprocessors and classifications; microprocessor based systems; internal architecture of an 8-bit microprocessor, memory interfacing, input/output interfacing, microprocessor programming.

 

 

(ECE463) Microprocessor Lab

Experiments on 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microprocessors, memory interfacing Input/Output interfacing.

 

(ECE464) Systems Interfacing

Basic principles of interfacing, serial interfacing, parallel interfacing; programmable interfacing devices interrupt interfacing, interfacing data converters (ADCs and DACs).

 

(ME413) Control II

Frequency response methods; stability in the frequency domain; design of feedback control systems (cascade compensation, lead-lag design, deadbeat response); design of state variable feedback systems (controllability, observability, optimal control, pole placement); robust control systems.

 

(ME414) Control Systems Lab

Proportional controller (P). Integral element (I). Derivative element (D). Proportional plus Integral controller (PI). Proportional plus Derivative controller (PD). Proportional plus Integral plus Derivative controller (PID). Closed loop position control system using dc motor as an actuator. Open loop and closed loop speed control of motor-generator set using P and PI controllers. Oscillatory characteristics, deviation and stability of P, PI and PID controlled systems. Design and implementation of filters.

 

(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).

 

(ME481) Mechatronics Systems 

This course is divided into 3 parts:

1. Reviewing: the mechatronic design approach; sensors; signal conditioning; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; electrical actuation systems; microprocessors; programmable logic controllers.

2. Analysis of mechatronic system examples like the washing machine, photocopier, flexible manufacturing systems, and robots.

3. A project on detailed mechatronic system design.

 

(ME482) Sensors and Instrumentation

Definitions and measurement electronics. Strain gauges. Capacitive sensors and temperature sensors. Accelerometers. Piezoelectric sensors. Pressure sensors. Thermometers. Flow sensors. Light sensors and infrared sensing. Inductive and magnetic sensors. Introduction to Bio-sensors. Introduction to chemical sensors. Optical interferometers. Measurements and statistical methods. Term paper due. Review and surveys.

 

(ME581) Computer Control Systems

Computer control; sampling of continuous-time signals; computer-oriented mathematical models; analysis of discrete-time systems; translation of analog design; pole-placement design; optimal design methods; identification; implementation of digital controllers.

 

(ME582) Computer Control Systems Lab.

Analog/digital and digital/analog conversion; sampling theorem; effect of sampling rates; digital PID-controllers; state-feedback implementation; the servo problem.

 

(ME583) Advanced Control

Expert control; neural networks for control; fuzzy control; evolutionary algorithms and control; intelligent control architectures; adaptive control.

 

 

(ME584) Mechatronics Lab

Experiments and projects on: electrical actuation; power transmission; material handling; microprocessor control; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; robotics.

 

(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”.

 

 

Mechatronics Engineering Program Elective Requirements (6 Cr.)

 

 (ME585) Robotics

Introduction to Robotics, classifications of Robots. Rigid motions and homogeneous transformation. Direct kinematics. Inverse kinematics. Differential kinematics. Dynamics. Trajectory planning. Robot  control. Actuators and sensors.  Programming.

 

(ME586) Simulation of  Dynamic Systems

Numerical methods for integration and simulation; time and frequency response techniques; computer simulation; simulation of nonlinear effects; animation and graphics techniques; MATLAB and SIMULINK applications.

 

(ME587)  Programmable Logic Controllers 

Introduction to traditional and automatic control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), PLC applications, PLC advantages and disadvantages, PLC components (CPU, Input/Output modules,… etc), PLC capabilities such timing, counting, comparing,… etc. PLC programming languages.