Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 45
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at Shaqra University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 |
| MATH 105 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry (1) | 4 |
| PHYS 103 | General Physics (1) | 4 |
| GE 211 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| GE 106 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| MATH 106 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
| PHYS 104 | General Physics (2) | 4 |
| GE 107 | Engineering Drawing and Design | 3 |
| ENGL 106 | English Composition | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 102 | Islam and Society | 2 |
| MATH 203 | Calculus for Engineering Students | 3 |
| CE 201 | Statics | 3 |
| ENGL 107 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| ME 254 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| ME 371 | Thermodynamics (1) | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 103 | The Islamic Economic System | 2 |
| MATH 204 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ME 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| ME 383 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 311 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| ME 352 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 103 | Expository Writing | 2 |
| MATH 254 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 201 | Geometric Modelling | 2 |
| ME 304 | Mechanical Engineering Design (1) | 3 |
| ME 321 | Mechanical Measurements | 2 |
| ME 363 | Mechanics of Machinery | 3 |
| ME 374 | Thermodynamics (2) | 2 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 104 | Fundamentals of Islamic Political Systems | 2 |
| EE 308 | Electrical Circuits and Machines | 3 |
| STAT 324 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ME 322 | Mechanical Engineering Lab (1) | 2 |
| ME 364 | System Dynamics and Control | 3 |
| ME 375 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
Level 9 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE 404 | Management of Engineering Projects | 2 |
| GE 490 | Ethics and Professional Practice | 2 |
| ME 999 | Cooperative Summer Training | 0 |
| ME 496 | Senior Design Project (1) | 2 |
| ME xxx | Specialized Elective Courses Elective | 11 |
Level 10 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GE 403 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| ME 497 | Senior Design Project (2) | 2 |
| ME xxx | Specialized Elective Courses Elective | 12 |
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 Shaqra University?
Mechanical Engineering at Shaqra University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at Shaqra University?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering award?
Mechanical Engineering at Shaqra University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 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.