Automotive Engineering
- Major No
- 20201
- Course credit
- 165
- College
- College of Engineering & Technology
- Level
- Bachelor's Programs
Overview
Program History
Automotive Engineering program is one of the earliest that are offered by Palestine Polytechnic University, it was started on 1990. It is special program of its kind as it aims to support a very important careers sector in Palestine, which is automotive trade and after sale service sector. The program is being developed over the years to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary to become professional automotive engineers. The multidisciplinary nature of the content allows for providing solid grounding in fundamentals and know-how, with significant content in engineering sciences and design including computer-aided design. State-of-the-art laboratories and facilities are being developed to support the program to cover a wide range of automotive and mechanical technologies. These resources allow students to gain technical expertise along with theoretical understanding required for an integrated approach required for automotive sector and related industries in a well-balanced fashion. Program content allows graduates to gain the important technical skills that are highly valued by the local employment sector. To ensure compatibility with the international standards, the university has recently obtained a Tempus grant (Career-Oriented Curricula Development for Road Vehicle Maintenance) for developing the program in cooperation with a Palestinian and European partner. The European grant allowed for developing the program contents, teaching staff competencies, and educational resources.
Objectives
The program mission is:
- To graduate qualified labor forces able to make a positive change and fulfill the needs and requirements of the community in scientific, technological, and research fields.
- To provide innovative ideas and solutions.
- To strengthen the role of the scientific research and development in accomplishing sustainable and substantial national growth.
- To attract qualified and ranked human resources.
- To reform the university environment and atmosphere.
Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
Provide society with graduates who are:
- committed to social, cultural, global, environmental, professional, and ethical responsibilities required for sustainable development;
- capable to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both individually and cooperatively, to current and future mechanical and automotive engineering problems;
- capable to use knowledge of basic science, engineering fundamentals, research skills, technical competence, and communication skills in problem identification, formulation and solution;
- capable to analyze, synthesize, and maintain state-of the-art automotive systems using proper principles and tools in a planned and timely manner;
- capable to undertake lifelong learning and to take a leadership role in the community.
Career Opportunities for Graduates
- Automobile Agencies, Automotive service centers
- Factories and companies, maintenance, production and quality management
- Vocational training centers
- Higher Education Institutes
- drivers’ rehabilitation institutes
- Engineering offices & companies
- Insurance companies
- Government: Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of education, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of transportation, Ministry of Labor, Standards and Metrology Institution.
Academic Plan
متطلبات الجامعة الاجبارية Credit hours: 17 Courses: 6
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | Arabic Language | 3 | 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. |
| 4002 | Islamic Culture | 3 | 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 Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human m |
| 4003 | English Language 1 | 3 | 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 vocabulary |
| 4320 | Modern History of Palestine | 3 | This course aims at promoting the students understanding of the history of the Palestinian Problem in both, the background and the development. It talks about Palestine's history from the 2nd half of the 109th century till the beginning of the 1st World War and the British invasion of Palestine and imposing the British Mandate. It also stresses the policy of the British that aim at the establishment of a national homeland for the Jews. The course, on the other hand, shows the Arab role toward this policy and toward the Palestinian resistance against the Zionist till the end of the mandate in 1948, and a survey on the events that took place up to now. |
| 5055 | Computer And Prog. Principles | 3 | 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. |
| 5073 | Effective English Language Use | 2 | يهدف هذا المساق الى تعريف الطلبة بعملية كتابة المقال، وخلال المساق يتم التعرض لآليات تطبيقات التدقيق اللغوي والمراجعة، ويكون التركيز على آليات الكتابة وتطويرها مثل السبب والنتيجة والمقارنة والتصنيف والتعامل مع التعريف وتطويره، كما يهدف المساق الى تطوير المهارات اللغوية الشفوية باستخدام احدث الكتب المتخصصة في هذا المجال. هذا ويعتمد بناء المساق على نظرية الاتصال وذلك بالتركيز على الاتصال بين الافراد ومجموعات النقاش ومهارات التحدث أمام الجمهور. |
متطلبات الجامعة الاختيارية Credit hours: 3 Courses: 15
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4308 | Hebrew Language | 3 | Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted. |
| 4321 | Development in the Arabic World | 3 | This course covers the following subjects: The Economic, Social and Civil situation in the Arab World. The analysis of Arab situation on the international level. Development concepts. The characteristics of Arab integrity. Basic challenges. Science technology and Development. The Arab Civil future. |
| 4322 | Contemporary Problems | 3 | This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness. |
| 4323 | French Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking |
| 4325 | Spanish Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea |
| 4326 | German Language | 3 | Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking population. Emphasis will be given in developing awareness, understanding cultural differences, and non biased attitudes toward other cultures. |
| 4413 | Law in Society Service | 3 | يهدف المساق إلى التعريف بعالقة القانون بالنظم الاجتماعية الرئيسية والمنظومة القيمية السائدة المحددات الاجتماعية للتشريع، ودور الدولة الحديثة في تشكيل العلاقات الاجتماعية من خلال القانون. دراسة التطور التاريخي للقانون وعلاقة ذلك بالتحولات الاجتماعية والسياسية والاقتصادية ، دور المصالح الاجتماعية المتشابكة والمتصارعة في تحديد شكل ووظائف الأنظمة القانونية وسبل حل النزاعات وفعالية أجهزة فرض النظام، دور القانون كأداة للإصلاح الاجتماعي، مع تركيز خاص على العالم العربي وفلسطين. |
| 4622 | Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law | 3 | The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes |
| 4626 | The History of Science in Arab & Islam | 3 | This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law) and legislation Hadith (Pr |
| 5385 | Advanced English Language | 3 | |
| 5440 | Home Garden | 3 | هذا المساق يغطي الحديقة المنزلية وأهميتها وأهدافها وتصميمها وعناصرها واختيار موقعها وشكالها، بالإضافة إلى دورها في المساهمة في تحقيق الأمن الغذائي للمجتمعات النامية، ويتضمن هذا المساق أهم المعلومات الأساسية عن تربة الحديقة المنزلية ( نقل التراب، عمق التربة، لون التربة، حجم حبيبات التربة، المادة العضوية، العناصر الغذائية، أحياء التربة الدقيقة، دودة الأرض، إلخ...(، بالإضافة إلى أنواع الدورة الزراعية، الأسمدة، تقنيات الكومبست، وتدوير مخلفات المطبخ العضوية. هذا المساق يتضمن أيضا الزراعة المتعددة، النباتات المترافقة وأنظمة المحاصيل. أهم الأنواع والأصناف النباتية ) الخضراوات الصيفية والشتوية، الفاكهة المتساقطة الأوراق، ودائمة الخضرة، النباتات الطبية والعطرية، نباتات الزينة، الحرجيات وأشجار الظل( التي تزرع في الحديقة المنزلية سوف يتم مناقشتها في هذا المساق. التقدمات الحديثة إدارة العمليات الزراعية السليمة في الحديقة المنزلية والتي تتضمن المكافحة المتكاملة لآلفات، الزارعة العضوية، تعقيم التربة، الري بالتنقيط، وأبرز التكنولوجيا الصديقة للبيئة المستدامة سوف يتم مناقشتها في هذا المساق. |
| 5456 | Turkish Language | 3 | |
| 5644 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity | 3 | هذا المساق مصمم لمساعدة وتوعية الطلبة الاكتشاف مهاراتهم ومواصفات الريادي فيهم وتطويرها لتتلاءم مع صفات الريادي الناجح، وبالتالي معرفة مدل استعدادهم وجاهزيتهم ليصبحوا قادرين على بناء أعمالهم ومشاريعهم الخاص بهم، بدل من انتظار الوظيفة. ويتيح المساق فرصة للطلبة في معرفة مدل حاجتهم لمزيد من التدريب المتقدم في مجال تنظيم المشاريع. |
| 5975 | Integrity Transparency and anti-corruption | 3 | يتناول المساق التعريف بمفاهيم النزاهة، والشفافية، والفساد، محليا وعالميا مع اظهار اشكال ممارسة الفساد داخل المجتمع الفلسطيني و آثار ه السيئة، وكذلك الأسباب التي ت دي إليه سواء السياسية أو الاجتماعية أو الاقتصادية أو الحزبية أو التاريخية أو العوامل الخارجية وغيرها . بالإضافة إلى التعرف على سبل مواجهته من أجل الوصول إلى الحكم الرشيد سواء على صعيد المؤسسات الرسمية الحكومية أو الأهلية. |
| 8237 | Psychology | 3 | The course deals with the principles of psychology, general psychological laws of human behavior, and the objectives of psychology in terms of knowing the factors and variables that govern behavior, understanding it, predicting it and judging it by addressing the general issues essential to psychology. |
متطلبات كلية الهندسة Credit hours: 51 Courses: 20
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4004 | Calculus 1 | 3 | Function, limits and continuity, Definition of derivative, Differentiation Rules, Application of derivatives, Definite and indefinite integrals, Fundamental theorem of calculus, application of definite integral. |
| 4005 | Calculus 2 | 3 | The calculus of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, sequences, infinite series, conic sections, polar coordinate, power series. |
| 4006 | Physics 1 | 3 | Physics and measurements; Motion in one dimension, Vectors, Motion in two dimensions, the laws of motion, circular motion and other applications of Newton's Laws of motion, work and energy, potential energy, and conservation of energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotation of a rigid object about a fixed axis, rolling motion, angular momentum and torque. |
| 4007 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 | The course contains 12 experiments in Mechanics thermodynamics and Motion, which aims to give the students, the basic concepts in the previous topics given in the physics course. |
| 4008 | Chemistry 1 | 3 | The course includes the following: Measurement and SI-units, The Periodic Table and Some Properties of Elements, The mole concept, Chemical Reactions (Classification, stoichiometry , Redoc reactions) , Thermochemistry and energy of chemical reactions, Properties and laws of Gases, Electronic Structure and Properties of Atoms, Chemical Bonding. |
| 4009 | Chemistry Lab1 | 1 | 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. |
| 4015 | Methods of Scientific Research | 2 | 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. |
| 4043 | Differential Equations 1 | 3 | First Order Differential Equations and it's applications. The Existence and Uniqueness Theorem, Differential Equations of Higher Order and its applications, Laplace Transform, solving differential Equations By Laplace Transform, Volterra integral Equation Dirac Delta Function power series solution of Differential Equations. |
| 4068 | Physics 2 | 3 | The principles of electricity and magnetism are given such as Coulombs law, Gauss's law, and their applications. Electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current and resistance and applications on ohm's law, kirchhoff's rules and applications on networks, RC circuits, magnetic force and magnetic flux density, sources of magnetic field, Biot-Savart law and Amper's law and their applications, and faraday's law and Lenz law and their applications, and the inductance. |
| 4069 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 | The course contains 12 experiments in the electricity and magnetism, which aims to give the students, the basic concepts in the previous topics given in the physics course. |
| 4070 | English Language 2 | 3 | This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc |
| 4449 | Math and Simulation for Engineers | 3 | |
| 4450 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 | |
| 4451 | Finite Element Methods | 3 | |
| 4452 | Management, Financial Planning and Ethics for Engineers | 3 | |
| 4453 | Maintenance Management and Methodologies | 3 | |
| 5059 | Computer Programming | 3 | 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. |
| 5060 | Engineering Drawing | 2 | 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. |
| 5061 | Engineering Workshop | 2 | 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. |
| 5087 | Linear Algebra & Numerical Methods | 3 |
متطلبات الدائرة Credit hours: 53 Courses: 20
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4024 | Applied Mechanics ( Statics ) | 3 | Introduction to Statics, Force Systems, Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, Analysis of Trusses, frames and Machines, Distributed Forces, Centroids and center of gravity, Moments of inertia, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams. |
| 4025 | Applied Mechanics ( Dyn.) | 3 | Kinematics of particles and Kinematics of rigid bodies (Rectilinear Motion, Plane Curvilinear Motion, Relative and Absolute Motion). Kinetics of particles (Force – mass – acceleration method – work – energy method – Impulse – Momentum method). Kinematics of rigid bodies. |
| 4027 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 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, Binding streses in Beams, shearing. Stresses in beams. Compound Stress. Deflection of Beams, Buckling of columns. |
| 4030 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | 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. |
| 4031 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | General concept of fluid and non-fluid substances, fluid properties, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, properties of the atmospheric fluid, standard conditions, fluid statics, hydrostatic correlations and their applications, fluid kinematics, fluid flow shapes and their relations to velocity and acceleration, Reynolds’ experiment of fluid flow, Laminar and Turbulent fluid flow, Reynolds Number, Continuity equation, fluid dynamics, Bernoulli's equation, energy equation, momentum equation, flow through pipes, friction in pipes, Darcy equation, pressure losses in pipes and fittings, criteria of power transmission in pipes, dimensional analysis. |
| 4048 | Machine Design 1 | 3 | The mechanical design process. Materials in mechanical design. Stress tensor and stress transformation. Stresses in pressurized tubes and cylinders. Static failure theories for ductile and brittle materials: Maximum normal stress theory, Maximum-shear-stress theory, Distortion-energy theory, Coulomb-Mohr theory. Endurance limits and fatigue failure theories: Goodman criteria, Gerber criteria, ASME-elliptic criteria. Elements design: power screws, bolted and riveted connections, welded joints, shafts. Design through Computer software (MITCalc). |
| 4058 | Machine Design II | 3 | Analysis and Design of bolts and mechanical springs, welded joints, Geometrical analysis and design of gears (spur, helical, bevel and worm gears). Clutches. Brakes. Couplings and flywheels, Belts. Chains and ropes. Shafts and axles. Design Project. |
| 4331 | Thermo Lab. | 1 | |
| 4341 | Measurement Sys. and Sensors | 3 | |
| 4350 | Mechanics Lab. | 1 | |
| 4404 | Fluid Mechnics Lab | 1 | |
| 4454 | Thermal Power and Heat Transfer | 3 | |
| 4455 | Materials Engineering and Testing | 3 | |
| 4456 | Electrical Circuits Analysis and Electronics | 4 | Introduction to electrical and electric circuits; AC and DC steady-state and transient analysis of RLC circuits. Phasors: real power, reactive power, apparent power; analysis of networks in frequency domain; AC and three phase power; diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers and applications. In addition to several experiments in electrical network analysis that demonstrate the knowledge of the main theorems of dc and ac network, e.g., Ohm's law, Kirchhoff laws, Thevenin and Norton and first order circuits, experiments of microelectronic devices, e.g., diodes (normal, Zener, photo), rectifiers (half-wave and full-wave), transistors (BJT and FET), as well as selected experiments in opamps. |
| 4457 | Machine Dynamics and Vibrations | 3 | |
| 4458 | Control Systems | 3 | |
| 4459 | Introduction to Microcontrollers | 3 | |
| 4460 | Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems | 3 | Introduction to fluid power; pneumatic characteristics and applications; compressors and compressed air generation, treatments and distribution; pneumatic and electro- pneumatic components; hydraulic characteristics and applications; pumps and hydraulic power generation, treatments and distribution; hydraulic and electro-hydraulic components; basics of system design and development; component sizing, part sourcing, and assembly of pneumatic and hydraulic systems; input, control, and processing elements; hands-on experience covers assembling, testing, troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems in laboratory. |
| 5088 | Electromechanical Workshop | 2 | |
| 5089 | Mechanical Drawing Using Computer | 2 |
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 34 Courses: 13
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4132 | Field Training 1 | 0 | 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. |
| 4133 | Field Training 2 | 0 | 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. |
| 4304 | Introduction to Graduation project | 1 | |
| 4305 | Graduation Project | 3 | |
| 4461 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 | |
| 4462 | Automotive Systems Technology | 5 | |
| 4463 | Internal Combustion Engines | 3 | |
| 4464 | Automotive Engines Technology | 4 | |
| 4465 | Automotive Dynamics and Control | 3 | |
| 4466 | Automotive Electronic and Control Systems | 5 | |
| 4467 | Automotive Fuel-System Technologies | 2 | |
| 4468 | Automotive Technology Trends | 3 | |
| 5240 | Diagnosis and Maintenance Of Automotive Systems | 2 |
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 20
| Course No | Course Name | Credit hours | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4022 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 | CIM definition, CIM environment, CIM benefits. Components of a CIM architecture; Numerical Control in CIM , Simulation, Group technology, networks, Concurrent engineering, CAD/CAM integration. Classification of production systems. Integrative Manufacturing Planning and Control. Integration information and material flow in manufacturing. Modeling methodology and tools in analysis and design for CIM . |
| 4333 | Computer Aided Design | 3 | |
| 4471 | Automotive Layout & Ergonomic Engineering | 3 | |
| 4472 | Automotive Air Conditioning Systems | 3 | |
| 4473 | Design of Automotive Chassis & Body System | 3 | |
| 4474 | Design of Automotive Control Networks | 3 | |
| 4475 | Heavy and Industrial Vehicles | 3 | |
| 4476 | Automotive Body modification & Repair | 3 | |
| 4477 | Special Topics in Automotive Engineering | 3 | |
| 4478 | Energy & Environmental Aspects of Road Mobility | 3 | |
| 4479 | Automotive Aerodynamics | 3 | |
| 4480 | Entrepreneurship for Automotive Retails &Services | 3 | |
| 5550 | Solid waste Management | 3 | |
| 5563 | Environmental Impact Assessment & Env. Regulations | 3 | |
| 5622 | Project Management & Quality | 3 | يهدف المساق إلى تعريف الطالب بالمفاهيم والأساليب الحديثة في إدارة المشاريع بمساعدة حزم وبرامج الحاسوب، وتشمل المواضيع: ما هي إدارة المشاريع، صفات وخصائص إدارة المشاريع ومدير المشروع، تخطيط المشاريع توزيع الموارد والمصادر، طرق إدارة المشاريع، تقدير التكاليف وحساب المخاطرة، اتخاذ القرارات في وضع غير مستقر، متابعة المشاريع والتحكم بها، استخدام إحدى برامج الحاسوب الخاصة بإدارة المشاريع مع تطبيقات عملية. كما يهدف المساق إلى تزويد الطالب بمفاهيم اقتصاديات و إدارة الجودة، بالإضافة إلى مبادئ وأساليب إحصائية للتأكد من مطابقة المنتج/ الخدمة للمواصفات، التفتيش بأخذ العينات بالصفات المميزة وبالمتغيرات، لوحات ضبط المتغيرات، لوحات الضبط للصفات المميزة. TQM وعناصرها الأساسية، تأكيد الجودة، ضبط الجودة، الآيزو |
| 8072 | Fuel cell technology | 3 | |
| 8073 | Energy auditing | 3 | |
| 8076 | Transport Pollution | 3 | |
| 8230 | Building management systems | 3 | |
| 8232 | Mechanical and sanitary systems for buildings | 3 |