Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 160
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 56
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at Qassim University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 160 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH101 | Thinking Skills and Learning Styles | 2 |
| STAT100 | Statistics | 2 |
| PHYS110 | Physics (1) | 2 |
| CSC105 | Computer Skills | 4 |
| ENG0011 | Preparatory English (1) | 8 |
| ENG0012 | Preparatory English (2) | 5 |
Level 2 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH105 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| ESP102 | English for Engineering & CS Majors | 2 |
| PHYS115 | Physics (2) | 3 |
| CSC111 | Computer Programming | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| ARAB101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| MATH106 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| PHYS131 | General Physics | 4 |
| GE104 | Fundamentals of Geometric Drawing | 3 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry | 4 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 |
| GE201 | Statics | 3 |
| ME241 | Mechanical Drawing | 3 |
| EE318 | Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| MATH203 | Calculus | 3 |
| MATH107 | Linear Algebra & Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| GE105 | Fundamentals of Engineering Technology | 2 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ME252 | Materials Engineering Lab | 1 |
| EE339 | Electrical Machines | 2 |
| ME251 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| CSC209 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| GE211 | Introduction to Engineering Design (1) | 3 |
| MATH208 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| ME350 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME363 | Mechanics of Machines Lab | 1 |
| ME360 | Mechanics of Machines | 3 |
| ME352 | Mechanics of Materials Lab | 1 |
| ME371 | Thermodynamics (1) | 3 |
| STAT328 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| GE213 | Introduction to Engineering Design (2) | 2 |
Level 7 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB103 | Arabic Editing (Composition) | 2 |
| ME335 | Manufacturing Methods | 3 |
| ME385 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME336 | Manufacturing Methods Lab | 1 |
| ME372 | Thermodynamics (2) | 3 |
| ME383 | Fluid and Heat Lab (1) | 1 |
Level 8 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC104 | Foundations of the Political System in Islam | 2 |
| ME344 | Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ME395 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME340 | Mechanical Design (1) | 3 |
| ME384 | Fluid and Heat Lab (2) | 1 |
Level 9 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME491 | Graduation Project (1) | 3 |
| ME465 | Systems Dynamics and Automatic Control | 3 |
| ME468 | Systems Dynamics & Control Lab | 1 |
| ME441 | Mechanical Design (2) | 3 |
| MGMT402 | Project Management | 3 |
Level 10 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME495 | Thermal Fluid Systems | 3 |
| ECON401 | Engineering Economy | 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 Qassim University?
Mechanical Engineering at Qassim University requires completing 160 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at Qassim University?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering award?
Mechanical Engineering at Qassim University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 160 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.