Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 138
- Levels
- 11
- Courses
- 54
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at Dhofar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (11 academic levels), requiring 138 credit hours across 54 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCS102 | Omani Society | 3 |
| ENGL101 | Basic Academic English I | 3 |
| MATH199 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS170 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Academic Writing in Arabic | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR105 | Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| EECE130 | Computers and Programming I | 3 |
| ENGR110 | Engineering Workshop | 1 |
| ENGL102E | English for Engineering and Science I | 3 |
| ENGR100 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH200 | Calculus II | 3 |
Year 1 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL203E | English for Engineering and Science II | 3 |
| MATH205 | Calculus III | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EECE210 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| EECE210L | Electric Circuits Laboratory I | 1 |
| MECH270 | Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MECH272 | Mechanical Statics | 3 |
| MECH271 | Industrial Maintenance | 3 |
| MECH278 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MECH270L | Solid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH274 | Mechanical Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH274L | Mechanical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH275 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MECH276 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MECH277 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MECH277L | Fluid Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH279 | CAD/CAM and CNC Machines | 2 |
Year 2 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH250E | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ENTR200 | Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Creativity | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL204 | Advanced English for Academic Purposes and Research | 3 |
| MATH210 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MECH315L | Thermal Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH371 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MECH380 | Dynamics of Machines | 3 |
| Major Laboratory Elective Elective | 1 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR300 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| MATH335 | Mathematics for Science and Engineering | 3 |
| MECH385 | Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MECH374 | Instrumentation and Measurements | 3 |
| ENGL305 | Advanced English Language and Communication Skills | 3 |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Summer 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH400 | Practical Training | 0 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH372 | Control Systems and Laboratory | 3 |
| MECH401 | Final Year Project I | 0 |
| MECH413 | Air Conditioning | 3 |
| MECH442 | Capstone Design | 3 |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Science Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective Laboratory Elective | 1 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH402 | Final Year Project II | 3 |
| MECH431 | Mechanical Vibrations | 3 |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Major Elective Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective Elective | 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 Mechanical Engineering
How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering at Dhofar University?
Mechanical Engineering at Dhofar University requires completing 138 credit hours to graduate, spread across 54 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at Dhofar University?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering spans about 6 years (11 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering award?
Mechanical Engineering at Dhofar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 138 credit hours.
Is Mechanical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Mechanical Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.