Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 129
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 90
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at Jubail University College is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 90 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENGL 119 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| IAS 111 | Arabic Language Foundation | 2 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MECH 111 | Engineering Drawing and Graphics | 1 |
| PHYS 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 122 | Statics | 3 |
| IAS 121 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
| MATH 121 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MECH 123 | Programming for Mechanical Engineers | 2 |
| MECH 124 | Machine Drawing | 2 |
| PE 111 | Physical Education I | 1 |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics II | 4 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 129 | Professional Communication | 3 |
| IAS 221 | Arabic Communication Skills | 2 |
| MATH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MECH 211 | Thermodynamics I | 3 |
| MECH 212 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MECH 213 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| MECH 214 | Materials Science & Testing Laboratory | 1 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 213 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| IAS 212 | Professional Ethics in Islam | 2 |
| MATH 222 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MECH 221 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MECH 222 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MECH 223 | Manufacturing Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 315 | Thermodynamics II | 3 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EEN 226 | EE Principles and Applications | 2 |
| EEN 227 | EE Principles and Applications Lab | 1 |
| MATH 250 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MECH 311 | Theory of Machines | 3 |
| MECH 312 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MECH 313 | Mechanical Engineering Design I | 3 |
| MECH 316 | Computational Mechanics | 2 |
| MECH 317 | Computational Mechanics Laboratory | 1 |
Level 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 482 | Business Principles and Practices | 3 |
| ICE 332 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| MECH 321 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MECH 322 | Thermo-Fluids Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 323 | Mechanical Engineering Design II | 3 |
| MECH 324 | Mechanical Engineering Design II Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 325 | Capstone Design Project I | 1 |
Level 7 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 481 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| MECH 112 | Health, Safety & Environment | 1 |
| MECH 422 | Measurements and Control Laboratory | 1 |
| MECH 423 | Capstone Design Project II | 2 |
| MECH 425 | System Dynamics & Control | 2 |
Level 8 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH 491 | Field Training | 3 |
Elective Group 1 (choose 6 CR) 75 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH 437 | Finite Element Analysis Elective | 3 |
| MECH 438 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes Elective | 3 |
| MECH 439 | Turbomachinery Elective | 3 |
| MECH 442 | Pumping Machinery Elective | 3 |
| MECH 444 | Fluid Power Systems Elective | 3 |
| MECH 451 | Production Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 452 | Mechanical Vibrations Elective | 3 |
| MECH 453 | Energy Efficient Buildings Elective | 3 |
| MECH 454 | Energy Systems Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 455 | Building Energy Informatics Elective | 3 |
| MECH 456 | Geothermal Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 457 | Wind Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 458 | Design for Environment Elective | 3 |
| MECH 459 | Energy Efficient Manufacturing Elective | 3 |
| MECH 461 | Internal Combustion Engines Elective | 3 |
| MECH 462 | Compressible Fluid Flow Elective | 3 |
| MECH 463 | Heat Exchangers Elective | 3 |
| MECH 464 | Metallurgy Elective | 3 |
| MECH 465 | Corrosion Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 466 | Computational Fluid Dynamics Elective | 3 |
| MECH 467 | Additive Manufacturing Elective | 3 |
| MECH 468 | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Elective | 3 |
| MECH 469 | Introduction to Fuel Cells Elective | 3 |
| MECH 471 | Industrial Noise & Control Elective | 3 |
| MECH 472 | Energy Conversion Elective | 3 |
Elective Group 2 (choose 6 CR) 51 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 244 | Legal Environment in Business Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 432 | Chemistry of Materials and Environment Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 433 | Green Chemistry and Engineering Elective | 3 |
| CHEM 434 | Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 436 | Water Treatment and Desalination Elective | 3 |
| CHEN 438 | Nanomaterials Elective | 3 |
| CIT 233 | Enterprise Resource Planning Elective | 3 |
| ICE 439 | Principle of Automation Elective | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Engineering Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| MATH 433 | Operations Research Elective | 3 |
| MECH 445 | Solar Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 446 | Energy Conservation Elective | 3 |
| MECH 447 | Maintenance Engineering Elective | 3 |
| MECH 449 | Sustainable Energy Engineering Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 131 | General Physics 3 Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | Modern Physics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 213 | Nano Science Elective | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineering
How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering at Jubail University College?
Mechanical Engineering at Jubail University College requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 90 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at Jubail University College?
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 Jubail University College awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 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.