Master of science in mechanical engineering
Program Mission:
Preparing competent mechanical engineers capable of producing high-quality scientific research, developing the industrial sector, and strengthening community partnership to support sustainable development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Program Goals:
1. Providing distinguished education to provide graduated students with the latest effective scientific research methodology.
2. Producing distinguished scientific research.
3. Participating in the sustainable development in the Kingdom
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
| Knowledge and Understanding: | ||
|---|---|---|
| K1 | Demonstrate an advanced knowledge and understanding of theories, techniques, practices, and scientific research methodology in the Mechanical Engineering discipline. | |
| Skills: | ||
| S1 | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying specialized theories, principles, and concepts in advanced contexts within the Mechanical Engineering discipline | |
| S2 | Conduct advanced research by applying scientific research methods and using specialized processes, techniques, tools, instruments in the Mechanical Engineering discipline. | |
| S3 | Communicate in various forms to disseminate knowledge, skills, and research results related to the Mechanical Engineering discipline to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | |
| Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility: | ||
| V1 | Demonstrate integrity, professional and academic values dealing with various issues. | |
| V2 | Effectively collaborate and participate in research groups, undertake leadership roles, and take high responsibility for the work. | |
| V3 | Initiate professional planning for learning, monitor learning and performance, and participate in academic strategic decisions with high autonomy. | |
Curriculum:
Program Structure | Required/ Elective | No. of courses | Credit Hours | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Course | Required | 4 | 11 | 34.5 |
Elective | 5 | 15 | 47 | |
Graduation Project (if any) | N/A | -- | -- | -- |
Thesis (if any) | Required | 1 | 6 | 18.5 |
Field Experience(if any) | N/A | -- | -- | -- |
Others (.....) |
| -- | -- | -- |
Total | 10 | 32 | 100 | |
Program Courses:
Level | Course Code | Course Title | Required or Elective | Pre-Requisite Courses | Credit Hours | Type of requirements (Institution, College, or Program) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level 1 | MATH 611 | Advanced Mathematics for Engineering | Required | ---- | 3 | Program |
ME611 | Experimental Methods and Analysis | Required | ---- | 3 | Program | |
ME612 | Modeling and Simulation of Engineering Systems | Required | ---- | 3 | Program | |
Level 2 | ME613 | Research Planning | Required | ---- | 2 | Program |
ME6XX | Elective 1 | Elective | ---- | 3 | Program | |
ME6XX | Elective 2 | Elective | As stated in course specification | 3 | Program | |
Level 3 | ME7XX | Elective 3 | Elective | As stated in course specification | 3 | Program |
ME7XX | Elective 4 | Elective | As stated in course specification | 3 | Program | |
ME7XX | Elective 5 | Elective | As stated in course specification | 3 | Program | |
Level 4 | ME791 | Research Thesis | Required | All Required Courses | 6 | Program |
Elective Courses
- The student must select five courses with fifteen credit hours from the elective courses.
- The student can select the elective courses from the following two groups depends on the intended field.
Group-A (Advanced Manufacturing Processes)
Course | Course Title | Required | Pre-Requisite | Credit | Type of requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ME621 | Advanced Engineering Materials | Elective | --- | 3 | Program |
ME622 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | Elective | --- | 3 | Program |
ME723 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | Elective | ---- | 3 | Program |
ME724 | Advanced Tribology | Elective | ME621 | 3 | Program |
ME725 | Advanced Corrosion | Elective | ME621 | 3 | Program |
ME726 | Additive Manufacturing Technologies | Elective | ME622 | 3 | Program |
ME727 | Computer Aided Manufacturing Applications | Elective | ME723 | 3 | Program |
Group-B (Renewable Energy field)
Course | Course Title | Required | Pre-Requisite | Credit | Type of requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ME631 | Energy Conversion | Elective | --- | 3 | Program |
ME632 | Renewable Energy | Elective | --- | 3 | Program |
ME733 | Photovoltaic Solar Energy | Elective | --- | 3 | Program |
ME734 | Wind Energy | Elective | ME631 | 3 | Program |
ME735 | Geothermal Energy | Elective | ME631 | 3 | Program |
ME736 | Hydroelectric Energy | Elective | ME631 | 3 | Program |
ME737 | Biomass Energy | Elective | ME631 | 3 | Program |
Thesis and Its Requirements
Registration Requirements:
- The student must pass the required course (11 Credits).
- Approval from the department.
Scientific Supervision:
The department assigns supervisor/s for the thesis.
The responsibility of the supervisor is guiding the student to:
- Choose the subject of research.
- Identify the gap of knowledge and the point of the research.
- Prepare the research proposal.
- Develop a research plan.
- Conduct the research and/or experimental work.
- Analyze and interpret the data and draw conclusions
- Write up the thesis.
- Prepare the presentations
- Prepare the final defense.
In addition, the super visor is responsible for:
- Writing a progress reports as needed.
- Support the student to overcome any problems or obstacles that might hinder his progress.
Thesis Defense/Examination:
The student submits the thesis to the department
The department assigns the Master's examination board.
The Master's examination board consists of internal within the institute or external members from other universities of Saudi Arabia in the field of the thesis.
The Master's examination board submits an officially report the department with their recommendations.