Materials Engineering (MtlE) has a long and distinguished tradition in materials education and research, and today our faculty continue to address the more important and challenging issues at the forefront of science and technology. MtlE is an interdisciplinary activity that applies the principles of basic sciences and engineering to understanding the behavior of materials, their development and applications. Our undergraduate students are exposed to this interdisciplinary approach. The mission of the Department of Materials Engineering is to develop and disseminate understanding of structure-property-processing-performance relationships for engineering materials through instruction and research. The program is a nationally recognized leader in the education of students at the undergraduate level in the field of materials engineering. Its graduates will attain prominence in industry, government service, and academia.
The educational objectives of the Materials Engineering program at Al-Quds university are to produce graduate who :
- Are problem-solvers and innovators, having a solid foundation in Materials Engineering.
- Function effectively in a professional environment, having the necessary communication and leadership skills.
- Can pursue research and advanced studies in on advance areas and engage in graduate studies.
- Can integrate professional responsibilities and ethical codes in their professional careers.
- Can identify contemporary issues in Materials Engineering.
The ILO’s of the Materials Engineering program adhere to the American Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Thus, upon completion of this program, students will have :
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- An ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data.
- An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
- An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- A knowledge of contemporary issues.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
The conditions announced by the Admission Department before each new academic year.
Materials engineers have the ability to prepare and study materials at the atomic level. They can analyze and understand the characteristics of materials and their components. They can solve problems in several different engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, or civil.
Materials engineers graduates could work in different fields such as: manufacturing, professional, administrative and support service activities, scientific and technical activities, information and communication, construction, and education. So, Graduates can work in different sectors either private or public sector such as:
- Materials characterization centers.
- Concrete companies and factories.
- Plastic companies and factories.
- Food companies and factories.
- Packaging factories.
- Iron and steel companies and factories.
- Construction companies.
- Glass Factories.
- Ceramic Factories.
- Education (secondary school teachers, subject to the relevant decisions of the ministry of education).
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0400150 |
Language & Thinking |
3 |
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0400184 |
Paragraph Writing |
2 |
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Placement exam or remedial English courses |
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0302103 |
General Physics for Engineers I |
3 |
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0302113 |
Practical Physics for Engineers I |
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1 |
Co-0302103 |
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0302199 |
Practical physics for engineers I Lecture |
0 |
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Co-0302103 & Co-0302113 |
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0304101 |
Intro. to Chemistry |
3 |
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0304103 |
Introduction to Practical Chemistry |
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1 |
Co-0304101 |
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0306101 |
Calculus I |
3 |
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0702111 |
Introduction to Computer Engineering |
3 |
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0702112 |
Introduction to Computer Eng. Lab |
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1 |
Co-0702111 |
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0400185 |
English Communication Skills |
2 |
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Placement exam or remedial English courses |
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0302104 |
General Physics for Engineers II |
3 |
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Pr-0302103 |
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0302114 |
Practical Physics for Engineers II |
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1 |
Co-0302104 |
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0302299 |
Practical Physics for engineers II Lecture |
0 |
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Co-0302104 & Co-0302114 |
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0306102 |
Calculus II |
3 |
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Pr-0306101 |
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0702113 |
Programming Fundamentals for Eng. |
3 |
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Pr-0702111 |
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0702114 |
Prog. Fundamentals for Engineers Lab |
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1 |
Co-0702113 |
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0703102 |
Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry |
3 |
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Pr-0304101 |
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0000100 |
University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0700000 |
Faculty Elective* |
3 |
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Pr-0400184 & Pr-0400185 |
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0700231 |
Engineering Mathematics |
3 |
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Pr-0306102 |
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0700233 |
Engineering Mathematics Lab |
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1 |
Co-0700231 |
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0703201 |
Introduction to Materials Engineering |
3 |
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P-r0302113 |
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0703203 |
Introduction to Materials Eng. Lab |
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1 |
Co-0703201 |
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0703205 |
Statics and Dynamics |
3 |
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Pr-0302101 & Pr-0306102 |
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*Recommendation: 0700209-Technical Writing & Communication Skills (Pr-0400184 & Pr-0400185).
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University Requirement** |
2 or 3 |
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0700203 |
Engineering Drawing |
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1 |
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0701211 |
Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics |
3 |
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Pr-0302104 |
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0701213 |
Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics Lab |
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1 |
Co-0701211 |
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0703206 |
Human Biology |
3 |
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0703214 |
Microscopy & Microstructure |
3 |
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Pr-0703201 |
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0703222 |
Polymer Science & Technology |
3 |
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Pr-0703201 & Pr-0703102 |
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0703316 |
Microscopy & Microstructure Lab |
— |
1 |
Co-0703214 |
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**Recommendation: 0700301-Skills for the Workplace-3 credit hours (Pr-0400184 & Pr-0400185).
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0000100 |
University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0700306 |
Thermodynamics |
3 |
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Pr-0700231 |
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0700381 |
Engineering Management |
3 |
— |
3rd year + |
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0703311 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials I |
3 |
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Pr-0703201 & Pr-0703205 |
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0703323 |
Polymeric Materials |
3 |
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Pr-0703222 & Pr-0703214 |
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0703351 |
Extractive Metallurgy |
3 |
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Pr-0703214 |
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0000100 |
University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0703314 |
Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
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Pr-0703351 & Pr-0700306 |
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0703324 |
Polymer Processing |
3 |
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Pr-0703323 |
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0703326 |
Polymer Processing Lab |
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1 |
Co-0703324 |
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0703332 |
Construction Materials I |
3 |
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Pr-0703214 |
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0703342 |
Electronic Materials |
3 |
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Pr-0703201 & Pr-0701211 |
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0703372 |
Biomedical Materials I |
3 |
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Pr-0703206 & Pr-0703201 |
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0000100 |
University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0700000 |
Faculty Elective Course |
3 |
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0703413 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials II |
3 |
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Pr-0703311 |
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0703415 |
Materials Characterization Lab |
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1 |
Co-0703413 |
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0703461 |
Composite Materials I |
3 |
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Pr-0703323 |
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0703463 |
Engineering Ceramics |
3 |
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Pr-0703214 |
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University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0703000 |
Department Elective |
3 |
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0703412 |
Materials Conservation & Recycling |
3 |
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Pr-0703324 & Pr-0703351 & Pr-0703463 |
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0703414 |
Materials Conservation & Recycling Lab |
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1 |
Co-0703412 & Pr-0703326 |
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0703416 |
Engineering Design |
3 |
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Pr-0703413 & Pr-0700231 |
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0703474 |
Biomedical Materials II |
3 |
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Pr-0703372 |
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Free Elective |
3 |
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0703000 |
Department Elective |
3 |
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0703000 |
Department Elective |
3 |
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0703511 |
Introduction to the Project |
1 |
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Consent of Department |
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0703543 |
Principles of Nanotechnology |
3 |
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Pr-0703342 |
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0703545 |
Nanotechnology Lab |
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1 |
Co-0703543 |
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0703590 |
Internship |
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3 |
Pr-0703412 & Pr-0703416 |
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Free Elective |
3 |
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0000100 |
University Requirement |
2 or 3 |
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0703000 |
Department Elective |
3 |
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0703512 |
Materials Research Project |
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3 |
Pr-0703511 |
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0703552 |
Materials & Environment |
3 |
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Pr-0703412 |
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0302103 General Physics for Engineers I (3 credits)
Vectors, particle kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, and the law of Gravity.
0302104 General Physics for Engineers II (3 credits)
Charge and matter, electric force, the electric field, Gauss’s law and applications, current and resistance. Electromotive force, and circuits, the magnetic field, magnetic force on charges and currents, Ampere’s and Biot-Savart laws, Inductance, and Faraday’s law of induction.
Prerequisite: 0302103 General Physics for Engineers I.
0302113 Practical Physics for Engineers I (1 credit)
12 experiments covering the topics discussed in genreal physics I.
Co-requisite: 0302103 General Physics for Engineers I.
0302114 Practical Physics for Engineers II (1 credit)
12 experiments covering the topics discussed in general physics II.
Co-requisite: 0302104 General Physics for Engineers II.
0306101 Calculus I (3 credits)
Limits and continuity of functions. The derivative, rate of chance, the chain rule, and related rates. Derivatives of trigonometric functions. Extreme value theorem, the mean value, and curve sketching. Anti-derivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
0306102 Calculus II (3 credits)
Applications of definite integrals: volume, arc length, and surface area. Inverse trigonometric and transcendental functions. Techniques of integration: Integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, the method of partial fractions, etc. L’Hospitals’ rule and improper integrals. Polar coordinates. Infinite sequences, upper and lower limits. Infinite series, tests for convergence, absolute and conditional convergence.
Prerequisite: 0306101 Calculus I.
0700103 Engineering Drawing (1 credit)
Manual technical drawing and design: instrumental drawing, lettering, geometric constructions, sketching and shape description, multiview projection, sectional views, dimensioning. Computer Aided Technical Drawing and Design using AutoCAD: basic commands, settings, blocks, layers, dimensions.
0700209 Technical Writing & Communication Skills (3 credits)
This course provides the engineering student with vital knowledge that will expand his/her skills in aspects of technical writing such as Technical terminology including scientific prefixes and suffixes, writing short and correct technical definitions, writing headings and titles, connecting ideas and sentences, writing a scientific paragraph and essay, writing scientific abstracts, and finally writing a technical report with a correct bibliography and citation. Oral, written and graphical communication principles are covered and exercised through the study of case histories, practical workshops and detailed assignments.
Prerequisite: 0400109 English Language Skills II.
0700231 Engineering Mathematics (3 credits)
First and second order differential equations with applications; linear systems of differential equations. Systems of linear equations and elementary row operations, Euclidean n-space and subspaces, linear transformations and matrix representations, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process, determinants, eigenvectors and eigenvalues; Positive definite matrices. Computations with matrices. Unitary transforms and Hermitian matrices. QR, Singular value decomposition (SVD). Quadratic forms and convex optimization techniques.
Prerequisite: 0306102 Calculus II.
0700233 Engineering Mathematics Laboratory (3 credits)
Students will solve selected mathematical, scientific, and engineering problems using Matlab, Maple and/or Mathematica.
Prerequisite: 0700231 Engineering Mathematics.
0700306 Thermodynamics (3 credits)
Definitions and basic concepts. Perfect gases, laws related to perfect gases, mixtures of perfect gases. Properties and states of simple substances. The first law of thermodynamics. Kinetic energy, potential energy, work, and heat transfers. Control volume energy analysis, conservation of mass and energy for control volume. The second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigeration systems, Carnot cycles. Entropy, T & S equations.
Prerequisite: 0700231Engineering Mathematics.
0700381 Engineering Management (3 credits)
The nature of management. Foundations of management understanding. External Environment and social responsibility. Introduction to Project Management. Development of the network and its rules. Critical path methods. Arrow Diagramming Method. Precedence Diagramming Method. Scheduling computations. Overlapping Networks. PERT Method and its statistical approach. Time-Cost Analysis. Project cost control.
Prerequisite: 3rd Year +
0701211 Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics (3 credits)
Basic definitions: charge, current, voltage, and power. Ohm’s Law. Kirchhoff’s Laws. Single loop circuits. Single node-pair circuits. Resistance and source combination. Voltage and current division. Circuit analysis techniques: Nodal, Mesh, Linearity, Superposition, Source transformation, Thevenin’s and Norton theorems. Inductance and Capacitance. I-V relationships for inductors and capacitors. Insulators, conductors, and semiconductors. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Impurities, doping, n-type and p-type semiconductors. The p-n junction diode: characteristics and applications. The Zener diode: characteristics and applications. Special purpose diodes, npn and pnp BJTs, DC biasing techniques.
Prerequisite: 0302104 General Physics for Engineers II.
0701213 Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics Laboratory (3credits)
Reports and technical writing. Passive components: Resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Types, specifications and color coding schemes. Multi-output constant/variable DC power supplies: Ratings and current limitations. Digital Multi-Meters: Functions, resolution, operating ranges, and AC/DC settings. Function Generators: Signal types, duty cycle, DC offset, TTL/50 outputs, counter operation. Oscilloscopes: Basic theory of operation, CRTs, Start-up procedure, Phase measurement techniques. Electronic test boards: bread-boards, strip-boards, and PCBs. Mesh, Nodal and Superposition techniques. General response of an RL circuit. The Thevenin’s equivalent circuit. General diode characteristics and modeling. Diode applications: rectifiers, limiters, clampers, and voltage doublers. Zener diode characteristics and applications. BJTs: characteristics, DC biasing circuits.
Co-requisite: 0701211Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics.
0702111 Introduction to Computer Engineering (3 credits)
Introduction to computing, computer organization and architecture, bits, main & mass memory, information representation, numbering systems, Boolean operations, gates, Boolean circuits, machine language/instruction set, traditional programming concepts, procedures & functions, implementation (translation, linking, and loading), algorithm representation & discovery, flowcharting, pseudo coding, iterative structures, introduction to C programming, formatted input/output in C language, expressions in C language, one-way, two way, & multiple-way selections in C.
Prerequisite: —–
0702112 Introduction to Computing Laboratory (1 credits)
Computer architecture, HW & maintenance, DOS, Windows interface, files & folders, internet, email, & web search, MS office: Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access/Visio, writing C programs with MS visual studio 6.0, C language: formatted input/output, expressions & selection statements in C.
Co-requisite: 0702111Introduction to Computer Engineering.
0702113 Programming Fundamentals for Engineers (3 credits)
Revision of C language, basic types, iterative structures (loops), arrays, functions, recursion, local and global variables, pointers and arrays, pointers and functions, strings, dynamic data structures, files, introduction to OOP, classes & objects, attributes, constructors, destructors, properties, & methods, implementation using C++, other OOP concepts, graphics.
Prerequisite: 0702111Introduction to Computer Engineering.
0702114 Programming Fundamentals for Engineers Laboratory (1 credits)
Along with the lecture, demonstrating engineering and business oriented problems.
Co-requisite: 0702113 Programming Fundamentals for Engineers.
0703201 Introduction to Materials Engineering (3 credit)
Mole Concept, atomic structure, periodic table, electron configuration, chemical bonding, molecular orbitals, classification of materials, the structure of crystalline solids, imperfection in solids, diffusion, general properties of engineering materials.
Prerequisite: 0302103 General Physics for Engineers I.
0703203 Introduction to Materials Engineering Laboratory (1 credit)
Investigations of various properties of materials including: mechanical, thermal, structural, chemical, electrical, and physical.
Co-requisite:0703201Introduction to Materials Engineering.
0700382 Engineering Economy (3 credits)
Engineering and engineering economy. Economic and cost concepts. Interest formula derivations. Calculations of economic equivalence. Inflation and purchasing power of money. Bases for comparison of alternatives. Decision making along alternatives. Evaluating replacement alternatives. Breakeven and minimum cost analysis. Evaluation of public activities.
Prerequisite: 3rd Year +
0700383 Quality Control (3 credits)
Deming philosophy and Taguchi approach in quality control. Statistical data characterization. Shewhart’s Concept of Statistical Process Control. Basis for and construction of Shewhart Control Chart for Variable Data. Application of Xbar and R control Charts. Rational Sampling and Analysis of out-of-control Patterns. Process Capabilities. Tolerance Assessment. Taguchi’s Loss Function. Tolerance Engineering. Statistical Thinking. X, Rm Control Charts. Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Control Charts. Cusum Control Charts and Cusum Plots. Shewhart Control Charts for Non-conformities. Bivariate Control Charts.
Co-requisite: 0700381Engineering Management.
0700385 E Business (3 credits)
Introduction to e-business, e-commerce, the Internet, the World Wide Web, and the e-business patterns. Constructing an e-business (design, development, and management). Online monetary transactions, wireless and m-commerce, e-marketing, e-publishing, e-learning, internet security, e-customer relationship management, online industries, online banking and investment, and online career services.
Prerequisite: 3rd Year +
0304101 Introduction to Chemistry (3 credits)
This course includes topics such as stoicheometric Determinations, structure of the atom, electronic configuration of the elements, gases, Properties of solids, liquids and solutions, thermo-chemistry, and principles of chemical bonding.
0304103 Introduction to Practical Chemistry (1 credits)
The laboratory part includes experiments designed to develop skills in the use and handling of laboratory equipments. This course will cover twelve experiments discussed in chemistry.
Co-rerequisite: 0304101 General Chemistry I.
0703102 Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry (3 credits)
Solutions, rate of reactions and kinetics, acids and bases, thermochemistry. An introduction to organic materials.
Prerequisite:0304101 Introduction to Chemsitry.
0703205 Static and Dynamics (3 credit)
Principles of static, force system, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Trusses, frames and machines. Centroids, moment of inertia of areas. Friction. Shear forces and bending moment diagram of beams. Particles and rigid bodies in translation, rotation, and plan motion. Relative motion. Impulse and momentum. Work and energy.
Prerequisites: 0302103 General Physics for Engineers I 0306102 and Calculus II.
0703206 Human Biology (3 credits)
The course introduces the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. It provides students with an understanding of human physiology and the engineering aspects of different physiological systems. The course will focus on a number of organ systems that include the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Immune, Skeletal, Urinary, Muscular, and Nervous Systems. Engineering principles that include biomechanical, bioelectrical and biofluids will be applied to physiological systems.
Prerequisite: —
0703214 Microscopy and Microstructure (3 credits)
The objective of the course is to provide the students an engineering context knowledge in the following fields:- Microstructural features in metals, polymers, ceramics and their effect on mechanical, electrical and optical properties. Point, line, and planar defects; reciprocal space; single crystal diffraction patterns; dynamical theory of diffraction; direct observations of dislocations and stacking faults; heat treatment of metals. In addition, devices to determine the features of materials structure (for instant, SEM, TEM, microscopy, and X-ray diffraction…) will be discussed.
Prerequisite: 0703201Introduction to Materials Engineering.
0703216 Microscopy and Microstructure Lab (1 credit)
The objective of this course is that the students should investigate various topics related to the microstructure of materials including, heat treatment, crystallization, spaceman preparation to microscopes, (grinding, polishing….). In addition, devices essential for microstructure identification i.e. DSC, atomic force microscopy, metallurgical will be practiced on polymers, ceramics, and metals spacemen respectively.
Co-requisite: 0703214Microscopy and Microstructure.
0703222 Polymer Science and Technology (3 credits)
This course features the science and technology of synthetic and natural macromolecules. Topics covered include polymerization reactions, characterization of polymers, and structure, properties, and applications of polymeric materials,
Prerequisites: 0703201Introduction to Materials Engineering and 0703102 Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry.
0703311 Mechanical Properties of Materials (3 credits)
Elastic behavior, plastic behavior, single crystals, critical resolved shear stress, macroscopic yield, mechanical twinning, ductility, mechanical properties in tension, compression, work hardening, effects of temperature and rate of deformation, fatigue, creep, hardness, fracture. Deformation mechanism maps.
Prerequisites: 0703201Introduction to Materials Engineering and 0703205 Statics and Dynamics.
0703314 Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
The aim of this course is to provide the basic concepts of processing and manufacturing materials, pimary and secondary manufacturing processes, casting, powder metallurgy, bulk and sheet deformation processes, heat treatment, joining processes, and surface modification processed.
Prerequisites: 0703531 Extractive Metallurgy and 0700306 Thermodynamics.
0703323 Polymeric Materials (3 credits)
Fluid mechanics, polymer melt rheology, thermoplastics, thermosetting resins, cross-linked elastomers, thermodynamic-mechanical behavior of polymeric materials, blends, and copolymers.
Prerequisites: 0703222 Polymer Science & Technology and 0703214Microscopy and Microstructure.
0703324 Polymer Processing (3 credits)
Basic principles of polymer processing, mixing, extrusion, calendaring, compression molding, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, rotational molding, casting, coating, foaming, and rubber technology.
Prerequisite: 0703323 Polymeric Materials.
0703326 Polymer Processing Lab (1 credit)
This laboratory will cover the processing methods used in the field of polymer processing, the effect of processing methods and processing conditions on the properties of the produced samples will be studied.
Co-requisite: 0703324 Polymer Processing.
0703332 Construction Materials (3 credits)
This course is a continuation of the basics introduced in the Materials and Testing subject with an emphasis on construction materials. It covers the behaviour and performance of the most widely used construction materials such as concrete, steel, masonry, and timber. Particular emphasis is placed upon concrete technology, as specified by international standards, Standards, and its on-site practical applications. Attention is also given to recognizing construction materials and their selection in various situations. The handling, treatment and deterioration prevention of selected construction materials is also covered.
Prerequisite: 0703214Microscopy and Microstructure.
0703342 Electronic Materials (3 credits)
Semiconductors. Properties of d-electron metals, ferromagnetism, domains, data storage, permanent magnet, and power transformers. Superconducting behavior, mechanism, technological application. Electronic structure of oxides, dielectricity, ferroelectricity. Conducting polymers, dielectric loss. Electrical properties and conduction in polymers, ceramics, and superconductors, magnetic phenomena and optical properties in materials with applications in recording media. Optical fibers: performance and structure.
Prerequisites: 0703201Introduction to Materials Engineering and 07012011Introduction to Circuit Theory & Electronics.
0703351 Extractive Metallurgy (3 credits)
This objective of the this course is to develop the students awareness on various topics related to metals and alloys, including extraction of iron, steel production and its constituents, classification of ferrous alloys, their properties and applications. The properties, extraction methods, and applications of various non-ferrous metals and their alloys such as aluminum, copper, lead, tin, magnesium, nickel, titanium, zinc and other transition metals.
Prerequisite: 0703214Microscopy and Microstructure.
0703372 Biomedical Materials I (3 credits)
This course discusses various aspects concerning the selection, processing, and performance of biomedical materials, in addition to the biocompatibility and surgical applicability of metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials used for medical applications. The physio-chemical interactions between the implant material and the physiological environment will be described. The use of biomaterials in vascular, orthopedic, maxillofacial, dental, and neuromuscular applications is presented.
Prerequisites: 0703206Human Biology and 0703201Introduction to Materials.
0703412 Materials Conservation and Recycling (3 credits)
The objective of the course is to provide the students engineering context knowledge about the economical and environmental necessity for conservation of materials and their recycling as a country lacking natural recourses. Comparison between the extraction and recycling processes of certain metals (iron, aluminum,..). Also, the recycling process of batteries, polymers, glass, paper, waste water, in addition to legislation and recommendations relating to recycling, case studies of success and failure in relation to recycling will be discussed.
Prerequisites: 0703324 Polymer Processing, 0703351 Extractive Metallurgy and 0703461 Engineering Ceramics.
0703414 Materials Conservation and Recycling Lab (1 credit)
This laboratory will cover all the techniques used in the field of recycling of plastics, papers and glasses.
Co-requisite: 0703412 Materials Conservation & Recycling and 0703326 Polymer Processing Lab.
0703413 Mechanical Properties of Materials II (3 credits)
The mechanical properties of materials can be varied drastically by thermal and mechanical treatments which change their microstructure. This course is concerned with an atomic level description of these changes, including the importance of crystallography, kinetics, and structural defects. Advanced topics regarding the mechanical properties of metals, mechanical properties of ceramics, mechanical behavior of polymers and the deformation and strengthening of polymers are also presented in the course. Part of this course will focus on the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods used to locate defects, and measuring the material properties, such as fracture toughness, formability, and other physical characteristics.
Prerequisite: 0703311 Mechanical Properties of Materials I.
0703415 Materials Characterization Lab (1 credits)
This lab concentrated to study the general properties of materials using various testing procedures.
Co-requisites: 0703413 Mechanical Properties of Materials II.
0703416 Engineering Design (3 credits)
Product design and Performance, Economic and performance criteria ,materials specifications, materials substitution. Case studies in: automotive engineering, civil engineering fuel and energy industries, ships and aerospace will be discussed ; Design exercises.
Prerequisite: 0703413 Mechanical Properties of Materials II and 0700231 Engineering Mathematics.
0703461 Composite Materials I (3 credits)
Basic princples of composites: Definitions, Classifications, and Raw materials. General theory and rules of mixtures. Tensile and viscoleastic properties of composite materials. Basic principles of processing of composite materials. Applications of composites.
Prerequisite: 0703223 Polymeric Materials
0703463 Engineering Ceramics (3 credits)
The objective of this course is to develop student awareness in an engineering context the following topics in ceramic: General properties of ceramics, their types, raw materials, development of a ceramics industry, glass and glass-ceramics and their processing, sols, gels, chemistry, advance applications of ceramics, sols, gels, and chemistry, furnaces.
Prerequisite: 0703214Microscopy and Microstructure.
0703474 Biomedical Materials II (3 credits)
This course introduces the principles of material science and human physiology underlying the design of medical devices and artificial organs. Interactions between biomaterials and human tissues, the degradation and corrosion of biomaterials will be studied in this course. Case studies will examine criteria for restoring physiological functions of tissues and organs and investigate strategies to design implants and prostheses including the mechanical, electrical and material design for implants and prosthetic devices.
Prerequisite: 0703372Biomedica Materials I.
0703543 Principles of Nanotechnology (3 credits)
Introduction to the underlying principles and applications of the emerging field of nanotechnology and Nanoscience. Introduces tools and principles relevant at the nanoscale dimension. Discusses current and future nanotechnology applications in engineering, materials, physics, chemistry, biology, electronics and energy.
Prerequisite: 0703342 Electronic Materrials.
0703545 Nanotechnology Lab (1 credit)
This laboratory will cover characterization of nanomaterials, surfaces, and nanoparticles in addition to differnet applications in the field of nanotechnology.
C0-rerequisite: 0703543 Principle of Nanotachnology.
0703552 Materials and Environment (3 credits)
Corrosion principles and the engineering methods used to minimize and prevent corrosion in metals and alloys. Fundamentals of degradation behavior of materials (metals, polymers, and composites). Preventive measures, such as materials selection and design, protective coating, surface treatments, inhibitors and electrochemical techniques.
Prerequisite: 0703412 Materials Conservation & Recycling.
0701511 Introduction to Graduation Project (1 credit)
A materials based project is selected. During the semester, the student is expected to complete the literature review, take the experimental or modeling decisions and make a start on the project.
Prerequisites: Department Consent
0703512 Graduation Project (3 credits)
Students are required to undertake a selected materials research project of inquisitive nature, demonstrate their ability to work independently, communicate with local industry and government and other parties, produce a written report and make a presentation to their peers on their research findings and recommendations.
Prerequisites: 0703511Introduction to Project.
0703590 Internship (3credits)
Each student is expected to spend at least 135 hours of training and work in a recognized engineering company or establishment. The student is required to prepare a detailed report summarizing the practical work experience both office and field work. The academic staff from the deprtament will continuously follow up the training by making reqular field visits to training locations.
Prerequisite: 0703412 Materials Conservation and Recycling and 0703416 Engineering Design.
0703426 Special Topics in Polymeric Materials (3 credits)
This course will cover special topics in the field of polymeric materials.
Prerequisite: 0703323 Polymeric Materials.
0703442 Electromagnetic and Optical Materials (3 credits)
Properties and application of electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.
Prerequisite: 0703342 Electronic Materials.
0703541 Materials and Solid State Devices (3 credits)
Review of modern solid state devices, their fabrication and principles of operation. Solid State physics fundamentals, free electrons, band theory, transport properties of semiconductors, tunneling. Physics of thin films. Silicon integrated circuit processing technology. Microwave and ultra-fast devices.
Prerequisite: 0703342 Electronic Materials.
0703533 Advanced Construction Materials
Introduction to New-generation, Innovative and Advanced Materials for construction
Infrastructure Systems such as Bridges, Tall Structures, and Highway Pavements; Mix-Design and Mechanical Properties; Environmentally Sound Concepts; Solid Waste Recycling, Green Building, and Sustainable Development; Accelerated Testing and Long-Term Durability; Hands-on Laboratory Testing to determine Engineering Properties.
Prerequisite: 0703332 Construction Materials.
0703563 Compsiste Materials II (3 credits)
Fibre architecture, platelets; fabrication and application of PMCs, MMCs, and CMCs, natural composites and their applications; nanocomposites and their applications, biodegradable composites and their applications.
Prerequisites: 0703416 Composite Materials and 0703324 Polymer Processing.
0703571 Special Topics in Biomedical Materials (3 credits)
Selected topics in the field of biomedical engineering including biomechanics, tissue engineering, artificial organs, and other topics related to materials engineering.
Prerequisite: 0703474 Miomedical Materials II
0703582 Sustainable Materials and Technology (3 credits)
The course considers the growing popularity of sustainability and its implications for the practice of engineering, particularly for the building materials and processes. Two particular methodologies are featured: life cycle assessment (LCA) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The fundamentals of each approach will be presented. Specific topics covered include water and wastewater management, energy use, material selection, and construction.
Prerequisites: 0703412 Materials Conservation & Recycling.
0703584 Materials and Energy Conservation (3 credits)
This course introduces the students to selected topics related to energy conservation including: the efficient energy use, non-renewable energy, renewable energy resources, and energy shortages. This course also focuses on applications of engineering materials for energy conservation and energy conversion such as: Materials for producing, transporting, and storing electricity. Surface coatings applied as heat insulation. Superconducting transformers, Superconducting magnetic energy storage.
Prerequisites: 0700306 Thermodynamics.
0703546 Special Topics in Nanotechnology (3 credits)
This course will cover special topics in the fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Prerequisite: 0703543 Principles of Nanotechnology.