Aeronautical Engineering — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Engineering

Credit hours: 155
Levels: 11
Courses: 51
Degree: bachelor

The Aeronautical Engineering study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 155 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - First Semester 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
لغة 101	English Language (1)	2
ك 101 / ف 101	Chemistry (1) / Physics (1)	4
ر 101	General Mathematics (1)	4
عرب 101	Arabic Language (1)	3

Year 1 - Second Semester 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
سلم 101	Islamic Culture (1)	2
ف 101 / ك 101	Physics (1) / Chemistry (1)	4
ر 102	General Mathematics (2)	4
لغة 102	English Language (2)	2
هـ مك 102	Engineering Drawing	3

Year 2 - First Semester 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ف 102	Physics (2)	4
هـ ص 201	Introduction to Engineering Design I	3
عرب 201	Arabic Language (2)	3
هـ مد 201	Engineering Mechanics (Statics)	3
ر 203	Calculus and Vectors	4

Year 2 - Second Semester 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ ص 202	Introduction to Engineering Design II	2
هـ ك 201	Structured Computer Programming	3
ر 204	Differential Equations	3
هـ ك 251	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering	4
هـ ص 255	Engineering Economy	3

Year 3 - First Semester 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
سلم 201	Islamic Culture (2)	2
هـ م ق 261	Thermodynamics	4
هـ مك 262	Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)	3
هـ م ق 290	Fluid Mechanics	4
هـ ك 300	Engineering Analytical Methods (1)	3

Year 3 - Second Semester 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ مك 130	Workshop Fundamentals	2
هـ مك 270	Mechanics of Materials	4
سلم 301	Islamic Culture (3)	2
هـ ط 301	Fundamentals of Aeronautics	3
هـ ص 331	Engineering Probability and Statistics	3
هـ ك 332	Computational Methods in Engineering	3

Year 4 (Traditional Track) - First Semester 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ مك 310	Machine Elements Design	3
هـ ط 311	Low-Speed Aerodynamics	3
هـ ط 331	Aircraft Structures (1)	3
هـ ط 371	Aircraft Engines	3
هـ مك 204	Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing	3

Year 4 (Traditional Track) - Second Semester 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ ط 361	Aircraft Performance	3
هـ ط 412	High-Speed Aerodynamics	3
هـ ط 432	Aircraft Structures (2)	3
هـ ط 433	Aerospace Vehicle Materials	3
هـ ط 472	Aircraft Propulsion	4

Summer Semester 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ ط 390	Summer Training (10 weeks)	2

Year 5 (Traditional Track) - First Semester 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
هـ مك 410	Mechanical Design	3
هـ ط 414	Aerodynamics Laboratory	2
هـ ط 435	Aircraft Design	3
هـ ط 462	Aircraft Stability and Control	4
	Elective (Social Sciences)	3

Year 5 (Traditional Track) - Second Semester 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
سلم 401	Islamic Culture (4)	2
هـ ط 434	Aircraft Structures Laboratory	2
هـ ط 436	Aircraft Structural Design	3
هـ ط 499	Graduation Project	4
	Elective (2)	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Aeronautical Engineering

How many credit hours is Aeronautical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?

Aeronautical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 155 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Aeronautical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Aeronautical Engineering spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Aeronautical Engineering award?

Aeronautical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 155 credit hours.