Courses offered by Automotive Engineering Department
The Automotive Engineering Department is responsible for teaching courses that serve the following programs:
- One Elective Course in Basic Mechanical Engineering courses as a Mechanical Discipline Requirement.
- Automotive Engineering Program.
Table 48 List of specializations at the Automotive Engineering Department.
| # | Specialization |
| 1 | Theory/Aerodynamics |
| 2 | Design |
| 3 | Maintenance |
| 4 | Engine/Fuel |
| 5 | Control/Simulation |
| 6 | Technology/Manufacturing |
The following abbreviations are the legend for the courses table.
| Lvl | Level | UR | University Requirement | SA | Student Activities | ||
| CH | Credit Hour | FR | Faculty Requirement | MT | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| ECTS | European Credit Transfer System | DR | Discipline Requirement | PE | Practical Exam | ||
| SWL | Student Work Load | PR | Program Requirement | FE | Final Exam | ||
| Lec | Lectures | ||||||
| Tut | Tutorials | ||||||
| Lab | Laboratory | ||||||
| TT | Total |
Table 49 List of MEA courses.
| # | Lvl | Code | Course Title | Credits and SWL | Contact Hours | Classification | Assessment (%) | Prerequisites | ||||||||||||
| CH | ECTS | SWL | Lec | Tut | Lab | TT | UR | FR | DR | PR | SA | MT | PE | FE | ||||||
| 1 | MEA211 | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | |||||||||
| 1 | MEA211s | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 25 | 40 | ||||||||||
| 1. Theory/Aerodynamics | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA311 | Automotive Engineering | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA311s | Automotive Engineering | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA312 | Road Vehicle Dynamics | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MDP311 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA312s | Road Vehicle Dynamics | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MDP311s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA313 | Automotive Theory | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | x | 15 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MDP212 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA313s | Automotive Theory | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | x | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MDP212s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA314 | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEP221 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA314s | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEP221s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA411 | Earth Moving Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA311 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA411s | Earth Moving Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA311s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA412 | Race Car Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA311 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA412s | Race Car Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA311s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA413 | Motorcycle and Tricycle Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA311 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA413s | Motorcycle and Tricycle Technology | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA311s ) | ||||
| 2. Design | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA221 | Vehicle Design and Simulation (1) | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MDP211 ) | ||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA221s | Vehicle Design and Simulation (1) | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 30 | 20 | 10 | 40 | ( MDP211s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA321 | Vehicle Design and Simulation (2) | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA221 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA321s | Vehicle Design and Simulation (2) | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 30 | 20 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA221s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA322 | Automotive Design | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | x | 15 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MDP211 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA322s | Automotive Design | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | x | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MDP211s ) | ||||
| 3. Maintenance | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA331 | Automotive Maintenance Engineering | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA261 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA331s | Automotive Maintenance Engineering | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | x | 15 | 15 | 30 | 40 | ( MEA261s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA431 | Automotive After Sales Services | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA331 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA431s | Automotive After Sales Services | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | x | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MEA331s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA432 | Workshop Planning & Vehicle Repair Technologies | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA331 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA432s | Workshop Planning & Vehicle Repair Technologies | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ( MEA331s ) | ||||
| 4. Engine/Fuel | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA241 | Automotive Engines | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEP211 ) | ||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA241s | Automotive Engines | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | ( MEP211s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA341 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA341s | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | x | 20 | 25 | 15 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA342 | Computer Aided Design of Automotive Engines | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241 ) AND ( MDP211 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA342s | Computer Aided Design of Automotive Engines | 3 | 6 | 150 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 30 | 20 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) AND ( MDP211s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA441 | Engine Management Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 30 | 25 | 0 | 40 | |||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA441s | Engine Management Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA442 | Alternative Fuels and Emissions Control Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA442s | Alternative Fuels and Emissions Control Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA443 | Powertrain Characterization & Measurement Syst. | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA241 ) AND ( MEA311 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA443s | Powertrain Characterization & Measurement Syst. | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA241s ) AND ( MEA311s ) | ||||
| 5. Control/Simulation | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA351 | Automotive Mechatronic Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( CSE131 ) AND ( MCT211 ) | ||||
| 1 | 3 | MEA351s | Automotive Mechatronic Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | x | 25 | 20 | 15 | 40 | ( CSE131s ) AND ( MCT211s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA451 | Vehicle Safety Systems and Accident Analysis | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA221 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA451s | Vehicle Safety Systems and Accident Analysis | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | x | 30 | 20 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA221s ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA452 | Automotive Control Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA351 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA452s | Automotive Control Systems | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA351s ) | ||||
| 6. Technology/Manufacturing | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA261 | Introduction to Automotive | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | |||||
| 1 | 2 | MEA261s | Introduction to Automotive | 2 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | |||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA461 | Vehicle Manufacturing and Assembly | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA221 ) AND ( MEA261 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA461s | Vehicle Manufacturing and Assembly | 3 | 5 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | x | 35 | 25 | 0 | 40 | ( MEA221s ) AND ( MEA261s ) | ||||
| 9. Graduation Project | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA491 | Automotive Graduation Project (1) | 3 | 7 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | |||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA491s | Automotive Graduation Project (1) | 3 | 7 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | x | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA492 | Automotive Graduation Project (2) | 3 | 7 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | x | 15 | 25 | 10 | 40 | ( MEA491 ) | ||||
| 1 | 4 | MEA492s | Automotive Graduation Project (2) | 3 | 7 | 175 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | x | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 | ( MEA491s ) | ||||
| MEA211 | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 0 Hours | 0 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | Equivalent ECTS | ||||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA211s | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 0 Hours | 0 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | Equivalent ECTS | ||||||||||
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| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | % | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA311 | Automotive Engineering | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Tires: Tire forces and moments, tire rolling resistance, Tractive effort, Tire radii, Cornering properties, Ground vehicle dynamics: Road resistance, Traction and tractive effort, performance curves, equations of motion, Dynamic certificate, acceleration and time with distance, grades and overtaking. Braking Systems: brake system requirements, antilock braking system theory. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA311s | Automotive Engineering | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Tires: Tire forces and moments, tire rolling resistance, Tractive effort, Tire radii, Cornering properties, Ground vehicle dynamics: Road resistance, Traction and tractive effort, performance curves, equations of motion, Dynamic certificate, acceleration and time with distance, grades and overtaking. Braking Systems: brake system requirements, antilock braking system theory. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 7 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA312 | Road Vehicle Dynamics | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP311 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Steering Systems: Steering mechanisms, equivalent steering gear ratio, design, Steering of dependent and independent suspension. Concepts of neutral, oversteer and understeer vehicles, vehicle directional stability. Vehicle comfort criteria: sources of vibration inputs. International standards limit of human response to in-vehicle vibrations. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA312s | Road Vehicle Dynamics | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP311s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Steering Systems: Steering mechanisms, equivalent steering gear ratio, design, Steering of dependent and independent suspension. Concepts of neutral, oversteer and understeer vehicles, vehicle directional stability. Vehicle comfort criteria: sources of vibration inputs. International standards limit of human response to in-vehicle vibrations. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 7 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA313 | Automotive Theory | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP212 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 1 Hour | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Automotive propulsion systems: types, traction forces calculations for manual and automatic transmissions, rolling resistance and tire slip, air and gradient resistances, vehicle acceleration and surplus effort. Automotive braking systems: types and performance. Automotive basic handling characteristics. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Mechatronics Engineering and Automation |
3 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA313s | Automotive Theory | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP212s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 1 Hour | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Automotive propulsion systems: types, traction forces calculations for manual and automatic transmissions, rolling resistance and tire slip, air and gradient resistances, vehicle acceleration and surplus effort. Automotive braking systems: types and performance. Automotive basic handling characteristics. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Mechatronics Engineering |
3 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA314 | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEP221 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Aerodynamics forces and moments: exterior and interior aerodynamics of the vehicle, Effects of body shape on the different aerodynamic forces and moments. Methods of measurements and estimation of the air drag coefficient. Effects of adds-on on the cars and commercial vehicles. Impacts of vehicle aerodynamics on fuel consumption, pollution and dynamic performance of the vehicle. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA314s | Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEP221s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Aerodynamics forces and moments: exterior and interior aerodynamics of the vehicle, Effects of body shape on the different aerodynamic forces and moments. Methods of measurements and estimation of the air drag coefficient. Effects of adds-on on the cars and commercial vehicles. Impacts of vehicle aerodynamics on fuel consumption, pollution and dynamic performance of the vehicle. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | 8 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA411 | Earth Moving Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Types of earth moving equipment, Tracked vehicle types and performance, hydraulic systems: pumps, pump control systems, valves types, hydraulic plans, hydraulic motors, hydraulic disks, hydraulic components sizing for performance. Types of commercial vehicles, Dynamic performance of commercial vehicles: Buses, Truck trailer, Semi-trailer, Fuel economy. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA411s | Earth Moving Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Types of earth moving equipment, Tracked vehicle types and performance, hydraulic systems: pumps, pump control systems, valves types, hydraulic plans, hydraulic motors, hydraulic disks, hydraulic components sizing for performance. Types of commercial vehicles, Dynamic performance of commercial vehicles: Buses, Truck trailer, Semi-trailer, Fuel economy. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA412 | Race Car Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Race cars: requirements, design constraints and specification, tire combined slip characteristics, applied aerodynamics, Ride and roll rates, suspension, dynamics, steering and braking, practice and testing. Simulation of race track events and performance evaluation. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA412s | Race Car Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Race cars: requirements, design constraints and specification, tire combined slip characteristics, applied aerodynamics, Ride and roll rates, suspension, dynamics, steering and braking, practice and testing. Simulation of race track events and performance evaluation. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA413 | Motorcycle and Tricycle Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Motorcycle and Tricycles market and product development, Simulation in motorcycle and tricycle development, Vehicle design, Powertrain, Chassis, Ergonomics and Human-Machine Interface, Electric and Electronics, Road traffic accidents and active / passive Safety | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA413s | Motorcycle and Tricycle Technology | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA311s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Motorcycle and Tricycles market and product development, Simulation in motorcycle and tricycle development, Vehicle design, Powertrain, Chassis, Ergonomics and Human-Machine Interface, Electric and Electronics, Road traffic accidents and active / passive Safety | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA221 | Vehicle Design and Simulation (1) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP211 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle components, Basic ergonomics rules in vehicle design, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of Suspension System, Design of steering System, Dynamic performance of the designed vehicle systems and components and the effects on the dynamics of the vehicle, Applications on systems design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA221s | Vehicle Design and Simulation (1) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP211s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle components, Basic ergonomics rules in vehicle design, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of Suspension System, Design of steering System, Dynamic performance of the designed vehicle systems and components and the effects on the dynamics of the vehicle, Applications on systems design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
2 | 6 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 30% | 20% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA321 | Vehicle Design and Simulation (2) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle Body and Chassis, Ergonomics rules in Vehicle Body design, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of vehicle structures with consideration of crash worthiness. Design of transmission components, Design of braking systems, Vehicle dynamic performance, Applications of vehicle design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA321s | Vehicle Design and Simulation (2) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle Body and Chassis, Ergonomics rules in Vehicle Body design, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of vehicle structures with consideration of crash worthiness. Design of transmission components, Design of braking systems, Vehicle dynamic performance, Applications of vehicle design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 7 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 30% | 20% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA322 | Automotive Design | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP211 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle components, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of Suspension System, Design of steering System, Design of transmission components, Design of brake systems, Design of vehicle structure with consideration of crash worthiness. Dynamic performance of the designed vehicle systems and the effects the dynamics of the vehicle, Applications on systems design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Mechatronics Engineering and Automation |
3 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA322s | Automotive Design | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MDP211s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle components, Static and dynamic Vehicle loads, Design of Suspension System, Design of steering System, Design of transmission components, Design of brake systems, Design of vehicle structure with consideration of crash worthiness. Dynamic performance of the designed vehicle systems and the effects the dynamics of the vehicle, Applications on systems design using simulation- and finite-elements- software. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Mechatronics Engineering |
3 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA331 | Automotive Maintenance Engineering | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA261 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 0 Hours | 3 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Maintenance: Test required to evaluate engine performance: Compression test, Vacuum test, Leakage test, Homogeneity test, By pass gases test and exhaust gas analysis. Periodic maintenance: Fault diagnosis and testing for Engine systems as mechanical system, Fuel systems components, Ignition systems, Cooling system, Oil lubricated system, Charging, starting systems, Braking systems, Steering systems, Tires. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA331s | Automotive Maintenance Engineering | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA261s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 0 Hours | 3 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Maintenance: Test required to evaluate engine performance: Compression test, Vacuum test, Leakage test, Homogeneity test, By pass gases test and exhaust gas analysis. Periodic maintenance: Fault diagnosis and testing for Engine systems as mechanical system, Fuel systems components, Ignition systems, Cooling system, Oil lubricated system, Charging, starting systems, Braking systems, Steering systems, Tires. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 8 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 15% | 30% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA431 | Automotive After Sales Services | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA331 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| After sales hierarchy, Practical solutions to improve processes, productivity and efficiency of staff, reduce costs and increase bottom line using powerful, proven, measurable ideas that can be implemented in dealership, optimization of customer relationship and CSI, improvement of customer retention strategies. Field visits to multiple aftersales centres. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA431s | Automotive After Sales Services | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA331s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| After sales hierarchy, Practical solutions to improve processes, productivity and efficiency of staff, reduce costs and increase bottom line using powerful, proven, measurable ideas that can be implemented in dealership, optimization of customer relationship and CSI, improvement of customer retention strategies. Field visits to multiple aftersales centres. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | 9 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA432 | Workshop Planning & Vehicle Repair Technologies | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA331 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Workshop planning: Maintenance operation technologies, calculation of required effort for maintenance and fixture process. Required jobs for maintenance and setup, workstations locations, assisting workshops sizing, optimum workshop planning, job planning and scheduling, workshop-required services. Restoration: replacement, adjustment, welding of all materials used in vehicles, tools used in restoration, restoration advanced technology. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA432s | Workshop Planning & Vehicle Repair Technologies | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA331s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Workshop planning: Maintenance operation technologies, calculation of required effort for maintenance and fixture process. Required jobs for maintenance and setup, workstations locations, assisting workshops sizing, optimum workshop planning, job planning and scheduling, workshop-required services. Restoration: replacement, adjustment, welding of all materials used in vehicles, tools used in restoration, restoration advanced technology. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 40% | 20% | 20% | 20% | ||||||||
| MEA241 | Automotive Engines | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEP211 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Classification of internal combustion engines, Actual working cycles, Standard air and fuel cycles. Combustion in spark ignition engines, Combustion periods, Ignition points, Flammability limits, Detonation, Flame propagation, Pressure rise, Combustion chambers. Combustion in compression ignition engine. Friction and lubrication, Lubrication system, Lubricating oil and additives properties, Oil consumption, Oil filters. Engine cooling. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA241s | Automotive Engines | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEP211s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Classification of internal combustion engines, Actual working cycles, Standard air and fuel cycles. Combustion in spark ignition engines, Combustion periods, Ignition points, Flammability limits, Detonation, Flame propagation, Pressure rise, Combustion chambers. Combustion in compression ignition engine. Friction and lubrication, Lubrication system, Lubricating oil and additives properties, Oil consumption, Oil filters. Engine cooling. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
2 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA341 | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 1 Hour | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Objective of fuel systems. Classification of fuel systems. Fuel requirement at different operating conditions. Spark ignition and compression ignition engines fuel calibration. Mechanical and Electronic injection systems of spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Procedures for testing of injection systems. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA341s | Automotive Fuel Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 1 Hour | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Objective of fuel systems. Classification of fuel systems. Fuel requirement at different operating conditions. Spark ignition and compression ignition engines fuel calibration. Mechanical and Electronic injection systems of spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Procedures for testing of injection systems. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 7 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 20% | 25% | 15% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA342 | Computer Aided Design of Automotive Engines | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241 ) AND ( MDP211 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Using Computer Aided Design for optimizing automotive engines components: Cylinders block, Cylinder liner, Cylinder head and its assembly, Intake and exhaust systems, Piston assembly, connecting rod, Crankshaft, Cam and valves mechanisms, Cam shaft, Lubrication systems. Forces, moments, mechanical and thermal stresses are considered. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA342s | Computer Aided Design of Automotive Engines | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) AND ( MDP211s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 150 | Equivalent ECTS | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Using Computer Aided Design for optimizing automotive engines components: Cylinders block, Cylinder liner, Cylinder head and its assembly, Intake and exhaust systems, Piston assembly, connecting rod, Crankshaft, Cam and valves mechanisms, Cam shaft, Lubrication systems. Forces, moments, mechanical and thermal stresses are considered. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 8 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 30% | 20% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA441 | Engine Management Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Engine control unit architecture, Gasoline engine fuel and ignition management types, sensors, actuators, Diesel engine fuel supply system, common rail system, exhaust gas treatment, diesel electronic control system, emission control systems, fault diagnosis, tuning methods and upgrades. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Mechatronics Engineering and Automation |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 30% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA441s | Engine Management Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Engine control unit architecture, Gasoline engine fuel and ignition management types, sensors, actuators, Diesel engine fuel supply system, common rail system, exhaust gas treatment, diesel electronic control system, emission control systems, fault diagnosis, tuning methods and upgrades. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA442 | Alternative Fuels and Emissions Control Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Types of alternative fuels, Biofuel, Ethanol, Electricity, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Propane, Methanol, etc. Modification to engines for operation on alternative fuels. Fuel alternatives emissions and methods of reduction. Effect of alternative fuels on engine service life. Sources of pollution: Exhaust gas, Types of pollution, Effect of engine performance characteristics on pollutants levels in both diesel and petrol engines, Catalytic Converters, PCV Valve, EGR Valve. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA442s | Alternative Fuels and Emissions Control Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Types of alternative fuels, Biofuel, Ethanol, Electricity, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Propane, Methanol, etc. Modification to engines for operation on alternative fuels. Fuel alternatives emissions and methods of reduction. Effect of alternative fuels on engine service life. Sources of pollution: Exhaust gas, Types of pollution, Effect of engine performance characteristics on pollutants levels in both diesel and petrol engines, Catalytic Converters, PCV Valve, EGR Valve. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA443 | Powertrain Characterization & Measurement Syst. | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241 ) AND ( MEA311 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle Powertrain Concepts, Power Generation Characteristics, Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics, different transmission types design. Standard tests of vehicles and vehicle subsystems: Brakes, Engine, Suspension and other systems. Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) testing standards for different systems and different types of vehicles. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA443s | Powertrain Characterization & Measurement Syst. | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA241s ) AND ( MEA311s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Vehicle Powertrain Concepts, Power Generation Characteristics, Vehicle Longitudinal Dynamics, different transmission types design. Standard tests of vehicles and vehicle subsystems: Brakes, Engine, Suspension and other systems. Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) testing standards for different systems and different types of vehicles. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA351 | Automotive Mechatronic Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( CSE131 ) AND ( MCT211 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Introduction to Mechatronics, Sensors, transducers, and Actuators in automotive systems. Basics of Applied electronics in modern vehicles: signal condition of sensors, drive circuits of actuators. Automotive systems, smart chassis, X-By-Wire, etc. Electric drive vehicles. Autonomous vehicles and its infrastructure. Introduction to microcontrollers. (Project based lab) | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA351s | Automotive Mechatronic Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( CSE131s ) AND ( MCT211s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Introduction to Mechatronics, Sensors, transducers, and Actuators in automotive systems. Basics of Applied electronics in modern vehicles: signal condition of sensors, drive circuits of actuators. Automotive systems, smart chassis, X-By-Wire, etc. Electric drive vehicles. Autonomous vehicles and its infrastructure. Introduction to microcontrollers. (Project based lab) | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
3 | 5 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 25% | 20% | 15% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA451 | Vehicle Safety Systems and Accident Analysis | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Active and passive safety, Vehicle structures for crash worthiness, Ergonomics in Automotive safety, Vehicle Safety Systems, Types of Crash and Roll-Over, Momentum conservation, Energy conservation, Types of Impact, Coefficient of Restitution, Accident Reconstruction Techniques. Accidents simulation methods and software, Safety Regulations. Active safety systems. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA451s | Vehicle Safety Systems and Accident Analysis | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 1 Hour | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Active and passive safety, Vehicle structures for crash worthiness, Ergonomics in Automotive safety, Vehicle Safety Systems, Types of Crash and Roll-Over, Momentum conservation, Energy conservation, Types of Impact, Coefficient of Restitution, Accident Reconstruction Techniques. Accidents simulation methods and software, Safety Regulations. Modern active safety systems. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | 9 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 30% | 20% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA452 | Automotive Control Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA351 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| State-space: controller design, controllability, observer design, observability. Digital control systems: z-transform, stability, transient response on the z-plane, cascade compensation via the s-plane. Applications to automotive case studies. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA452s | Automotive Control Systems | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA351s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| State-space: controller design, controllability, observer design, observability. Digital control systems: z-transform, stability, transient response on the z-plane, cascade compensation via the s-plane. Applications to automotive case studies. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA261 | Introduction to Automotive | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 0 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Ground vehicles types. Vehicle main structure. Engine: types, auxiliary systems. Clutches, Transmissions, Differential and final drive. Tires, Wheel alignments and angles, Braking systems, Suspension systems, Steering systems. Automotive standards and testing. Introduction to automotive advanced technologies. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA261s | Introduction to Automotive | 2 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 0 Hours | 2 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 100 | Equivalent ECTS | 4 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Ground vehicles types. Vehicle main structure. Engine: types, auxiliary systems. Clutches, Transmissions, Differential and final drive. Tires, Wheel alignments and angles, Braking systems, Suspension systems, Steering systems. Automotive standards and testing. Introduction to automotive advanced technologies. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
2 | 5 | |||||||||
| General Mechanical Engineering |
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| Automotive Engineering |
3 | ||||||||||
| Mechanical Power Engineering |
3 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA461 | Vehicle Manufacturing and Assembly | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221 ) AND ( MEA261 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Design and production processes, Manufacture operations and plants, stamping operations, body-in-white, painting, powertrain assembly, trim and final assembly, final product inspection and testing. Assembly-lines design and calculations. Manufacturing Plant control and Safety. Consideration of Ergonomics in vehicle manufacturing- and Assembly-Plants. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA461s | Vehicle Manufacturing and Assembly | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA221s ) AND ( MEA261s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 0 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 125 | Equivalent ECTS | 5 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Design and production processes, Manufacture operations and plants, stamping operations, body-in-white, painting, powertrain assembly, trim and final assembly, final product inspection and testing. Assembly-lines design and calculations. Manufacturing Plant control and Safety. Consideration of Ergonomics in vehicle manufacturing- and Assembly-Plants. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | ||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 35% | 25% | 0% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA491 | Automotive Graduation Project (1) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 1 Hour | 0 Hours | 6 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 175 | Equivalent ECTS | 7 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Under supervision, the student should approach his graduation project within his senior year. The purpose of this graduation project is to provide students with an opportunity to engage in an activity that will allow them to demonstrate their ability to apply the automotive knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their years in the educational system. The project is designed to ensure that students are able to apply the knowledge and analyse and synthesize the information. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA491s | Automotive Graduation Project (1) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | |||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 1 Hour | 0 Hours | 6 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 175 | Equivalent ECTS | 7 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| Under supervision, the student should approach his graduation project within his senior year. The purpose of this graduation project is to provide students with an opportunity to engage in an activity that will allow them to demonstrate their ability to apply the automotive knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their years in the educational system. The project is designed to ensure that students are able to apply the knowledge and analyse and synthesize the information. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | 9 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | ||||||||
| MEA492 | Automotive Graduation Project (2) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA491 ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 1 Hour | 0 Hours | 6 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 175 | Equivalent ECTS | 7 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| This graduation project may be seen as a continuation of the first part (MEA 491: Graduation Project (1)) of a major topic, or it might be a new subject that the student is considered to prove his competence in automotive engineering practice. | |||||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 15% | 25% | 10% | 40% | ||||||||
| MEA492s | Automotive Graduation Project (2) | 3 CH | |||||||||
| Prerequisites | ( MEA491s ) | ||||||||||
| Number of weekly Contact Hours | |||||||||||
| Lecture | Tutorial | Laboratory | |||||||||
| 1 Hour | 0 Hours | 6 Hours | |||||||||
| Required SWL | 175 | Equivalent ECTS | 7 | ||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||
| This graduation project may be seen as a continuation of the first part (MEA 491: Graduation Project (1)) of a major topic, or it might be a new subject that the student is considered to prove his competence in automotive engineering practice. | |||||||||||
| Used in Program / Level | |||||||||||
| Program Name or requirement | Study Level | Semester | |||||||||
| Automotive Engineering |
4 | 10 | |||||||||
| Assessment Criteria | |||||||||||
| Student Activities | Mid-Term Exam | Oral/Practical | Final Exam | ||||||||
| 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | ||||||||