Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is designed to comply with local education framework and benchmarked with international institutions. It consists of 138 credit hours of course work. This includes 12 credits of humanities and social sciences (excluding language and technical writing courses), 18 credits of communications skills, 30 credits of basic sciences and mathematics and 78 credits of engineering sciences and engineering design. Lab and hands-on experience to emphasis on practical aspects are integrated throughout the curriculum. The curriculum is designed to grant students with the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree upon the successful completion of the four-year program.

Detail

Program Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

  • To impart a sound understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of mechanical and Mechatronics engineering.
  • To develop the mathematical, scientific and computational skills in formulating and solving mechanical and Mechatronics engineering problems.
  • To cultivate the skills pertinent to the engineering design process, conduct of experiments and analyze and interpret data.
  • To engage students in solving real-world problems that requires multi-disciplinary approaches while addressing relevant social, environmental, economical and aesthetic concerns.
  • To develop effective teamwork and communication skills.
  • To prepare students for leading roles in the profession and the community.

Program Learning Outcomes

Each student graduating from the Mechanical Engineering program will have:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  • ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  • ability to conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
  • ability to appreciate the impact of engineering solutions in both local and global contexts.
  • ability to perform in a team environment.
  • An ability to communicate effectively.
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • A demonstration of knowledge of contemporary issues in the field.
  • An ability to engage in life-long learning.
  • An ability to engage in undergraduate research.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program are as specified in College Section 6-a,  page 214 of the DU catalogue.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, students must satisfactorily complete 138 credits taken over four academic years, with an overall minimum average of 65 percent, and a cumulative average of 70 percent in the major courses. The University, College, and Program requirements are as given in the following table.

University Requirements

The University requirements consist of 10 courses comprising of 30 credit hours as specified in College Section 8, page 216 of the DU catalogue.

  • ARAB 101: Academic writing in Arabic
  • ENGL 101: Basic Academic English
  • ENGL 102E: English for Engineering and Sciences I
  • ENGL 203E: English for Engineering and Sciences II
  • ENGL 204: Advanced English for Academic Purposes and Research
  • ENGL 305: Advanced English Language and Communication Skills
  • ENTR 200: Entrepreneurship: Innovation and Creativity
  • CMPS 100B: Introduction to Technical Computing for the Sciences
  • MATH 199: Calculus I
  • SOCS 102: Omani Society

College Requirements

The College requirements consist of 15 courses and labs comprising of 36 credit hours as given below:

  • MECH 400 Practical Training
  • MECH 401 Final Year Project I
  • MECH 402 Final Year Project II
  • EECE 130 Computers and Programming I
  • ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering
  • ENGR 105 Engineering Graphics
  • ENGR 110 Engineering Workshop
  • ENGR 300 Engineering Economy
  • MATH 200 Calculus II
  • MATH 205 Calculus III
  • MATH 210 Differential Equations
  • MATH 335 Mathematics for Science and Engineering
  • PHYS 170 Fundamentals of Physics I
  • XXX Science Elective
  • XXX General Elective

Program

Core Requirements

The program core requirements consist of 24 courses encompassing 58 credit hours.

Elective Requirements

A student has to take a total of 4courses encompassing 12 credit hours and 2 laboratory electives encompassing 2 credit hours out of 31 courses and laboratories available.