The Marine Engineering study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 155 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 112 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MATH 110
General Mathematics I
3
PHYS 110
General Physics I
3
ELIS 110
Intensive English (1)
3
CPIT 110
Basic Computer Science
3
Level 212 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BIO 110
General Biology I
3
CHEM 110
General Chemistry I
3
STAT 110
General Statistics I
3
ELIS 120
Intensive English (2)
3
Level 319 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MENG 102
Engineering Graphics
3
CE 201
Mechanics (1)-Statics
3
EE 201
Structured Computer Programming
2
MATH 202
Calculus 2
3
MSE 281
Engineering Chemistry
3
PHYS 281
Physics (Practical)
1
MSE 290
Physical Training and Leadership
1
MSE 291
Labor Market Skills
3
Level 418 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 101
Islamic Culture I
2
MENG 130
Basic Workshop
2
MATH 203
Calculus 3
3
MEP 261
Thermodynamics
3
MSE 282
Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics
3
MEP 290
Fluid Mechanics
3
MSE 283
Technical Report Writing
2
Level 518 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 201
Islamic Culture II
2
MS 201
Oceanography
3
MEP 360
Heat Transfer
3
MSE 370
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
3
MSE 371
Basics of Ship Construction & Naval Architecture
3
MSE 390
Physical Training and Leadership
1
0001
Elective Course 1
Elective
3
Level 619 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MS 202
Marine Environment
3
MSE 380
Electric Machines
2
MSE 381
Naval Architecture
3
MSE 382
Marine Engineering (1)
3
MSE 383
Marine Diesel Engines (1)
3
0002
Elective Course 2
Elective
3
MSE 391
Sea Training
2
Level 717 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CE 202
Strength of Materials
4
MSN 230
Fundamentals of Marine Safety
3
ISLS 301
Islamic Culture III
2
MSE 470
Instrumentation & Measurements
2
MSE 472
Marine Engineering. (2)
3
MSE 473
Marine Diesel Engines (2)
3
Level 817 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARAB 101
Arabic Language I
3
ISLS 401
Islamic Culture IV
2
MSE 480
Ships Electric Power
3
MSE 481
Ship Design
3
MSE 482
Marine Engineering (3)
3
MSE 483
Marine Diesel Engines (3)
3
Level 1017 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARAB 201
Arabic Language II
3
MSE 580
Automatic Control
3
MSE 581
Maritime Law and Insurance
2
MSE 582
Shipyard Technology
3
0003
Elective Course 3
Elective
3
MSE 583
Graduation Project
3
Practical Training (Sea Training)6 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MSE 590
Sea Training on Board Ships
6
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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Frequently asked questions about Marine Engineering
How many credit hours is Marine Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?
Marine Engineering at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 155 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.
How many years is Marine Engineering at King Abdulaziz University?
The study plan for Marine Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Marine Engineering award?
Marine Engineering at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 155 credit hours.
Is Marine Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Marine Engineering is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.