Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) — study plan

Northern Border University College of Engineering

Credit hours: 135
Levels: 12
Courses: 51
Degree: bachelor

The Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) study plan at Northern Border University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

First Year - Level 1 11 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1101101	General Physics 1	4
1104111	Engineering Mathematics 1	4
1403101	Engineering Drawing	3

First Year - Level 2 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1405101	Introduction to Engineering Design	2
1601101	Islamic Culture 1	2
1606114	Reading 1	2
1403111	Basic Workshops	2
1104212	Engineering Mathematics 2	4

First Year - Level 3 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1402120	Structured Computer Programming	2
1101203	General Physics 3	4
1102101	General Chemistry 1	4
1602101	Arabic Language	2

Second Year - Level 4 11 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403221	Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals	3
1405204	Probability and Statistics	3
1401200	Engineering Mechanics (Statics)	3
1405202	Engineering Economics	2

Second Year - Level 5 11 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403231	Engineering Materials	3
1104313	Engineering Mathematics 3	4
1403232	Mechanical Drawing	2
1606110	Writing	2

Second Year - Level 6 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1402207	Electrical Engineering Fundamentals	3
1403252	Solid Mechanics	3
1403241	Thermodynamics Fundamentals	3
1403251	Engineering Mechanics (Dynamics)	3

Third Year - Level 7 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403313	Measurements and Instruments	2
1405203	Engineering Management	2
1402300	Numerical Methods in Engineering	3
1403342	Heat and Mass Transfer	3
1601201	Islamic Culture 2	2

Third Year - Level 8 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403312	Manufacturing Processes	3
1403333	Machine Elements Design	3
1403353	Machine Dynamics	3
1104314	Engineering Mathematics 4	3

Third Year - Level 9 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403334	Design of Experiments and Analysis	2
1606111	Writing 2	2
1403335	Mechanical Design	3
1403343	Applied Thermodynamics	3
1403391	Summer Internship	2

Fourth Year - Level 10 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1505101	Principles of Law	3
1601xxx	Islamic Culture (Elective 1)	2
1403436	Computer-Aided Design	2
1403454	Mechanical Vibrations	2
1405405	Engineering Ethics	1

Fourth Year - Level 11 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1403422	Applied Fluid Mechanics	3
1403455	Control Systems	2
14034xx	Specialization Elective 1	3
1403492	Capstone Project 1	2

Fourth Year - Level 12 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
1601xxx	Islamic Culture (Elective 2)	2
14034xx	Specialization Elective 2	3
14034xx	Specialization Elective 3	3
1403493	Capstone Project 2	2

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 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)

How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) at Northern Border University?

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) at Northern Border University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) at Northern Border University?

The study plan for Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) award?

Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science) at Northern Border University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.