Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – (MME) -Rafik Hariri University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – (MME)

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University Requirements (24 cr.)

ICT Competency (3 cr.)

COSC 214 - Introduction to Programming 3

This course presents the fundamentals of structured programming concepts. It covers primitive data types, expressions, control statements, functions, arrays, basic searching, and sorting algorithms. PrerequisiteNone. Equivalent to CCEE 214.

Communication Competency (6 cr.)

ENGL 210 - English Composition and Rhetoric 3

This course reinforces effective critical reading and writing skills with emphasis on writing documented essays for academic purposes in a varying range of rhetorical modes. More specifically, the student will apply the fundamental principles of English spelling, word usage, grammar, punctuation and style necessary for written communication; write academic essays; proofread and edit a variety of texts; analyze general texts for coherence, style and accuracy in writing; read critically from a variety of discourse modes; summarize, paraphrase and quote sources properly; and cite sources according to APA form. Prerequisite: None. Every semester.

ENGL 217 - Professional English Writing 3

This course is designed to enhance students’ professional writing skills. It is tailored to students pursuing careers in the professions and includes advanced business writing and editing, correspondence, critical review, writing professional reports and proposals, and making oral presentations. Prerequisite: ENGL 210. Every Semester.

Community Forethought (3 cr.)

ENGR 200 - Engineering for the Community 3

This course aims to give students a holistic view of engineering, its interdisciplinary nature and role in solving community problems. It entails a brief overview on the role of technology, creativity and problem solving, product development cycle, contemporary engineering systems, and ethical considerations. Students in teams work on a community related project that will culminate in a working artifact. Specific topics are flexible but it shall cover fundamentals of intelligent systems, computer interface, sensing and actuation, mechanisms and structures. Fall and Spring semesters.

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 cr.)

ENGL 203 - Introduction to English Drama 3

This course is a study of selected and representative plays of different periods. Added to broadening the student’s understanding and appreciation of literature, The chief aim of the course is to develop the student’s critical thinking and analysis and to encourage original responses to literary expression in well-developed oral and written criticism. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 213 - Creative Writing 3

This course introduces students to the process and practice of imaginative writing. Students will read works of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, and will learn techniques for writing in those genres.

ENGL 214 - Introduction to English Poetry 3

This course introduces freshman students to poets whose poetry is of intrinsic literary merit. In addition to broadening the students’ understanding and appreciation of literature, the chief aim of the course is to develop the student’s critical thinking and analysis and to encourage original responses to literary expression in well-developed oral and written criticism. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 215 - Introduction to American Literature 3

This is a course which explores the works of major literary figures and authors representing different literary schools from the sixteenth century to modern times. Students will closely examine selected texts as literary achievements and set them within the historical context and framework of American culture. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 220 - Introduction to Literature 3

This course is an introduction to literature through works of fiction, poetry, and drama. It introduces students to the pleasures of reading literature and to interpretative approaches to literature. It aims to provide students with competence in critical thinking and practice in close reading and analysis, knowledge of the formal characteristics of each genre, and appreciation of literary excellence. Readings include a variety of short stories, poems and plays selected from a wide range of British, American and World literature. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 230 - Shakespeare’s Plays 3

In this course, students study representative comedies, histories, and tragedies by Shakespeare. The plays are read intensively and understood in the context of the theatrical conventions of the period and the culture of play going in early modern England, as well as the social, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the period. Co-requisite: English 210.

FADR 215 - History of Art 3

This course explores the major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Students learn how to look at and analyze works of art within their historical context, and how to articulate what they see or experience in a meaningful way. This course covers Pre- Renaissance, Renaissance, Post Renaissance and the rich layers of 19th and 20th Century Modern Art up until the manifestations of our present day.

HIST 210 - History of England 3

This broad survey course provides a narrative of British history from 1066 through the present, including political, social and cultural developments. Prerequisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 350 - History of the Arabs in the Classical Period 3

This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with the Arab peoples’ history. The course’s emphasis will be to explain: The early Arab conquests of Bilad al-Sham, Egypt, Persia, North Africa, the internal civil strife inside the early Muslim community, the emergence and development of the Umayyad caliphate, and the emergence and development of the Abbasid Empire. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 360 - Contemporary History 3

This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with contemporary issues in order to enhance their level from historical and cultural points of view. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 365 - History of Europe in the Middle East 3

This course examines the ties between Europe and the Middle East in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the reaction of Middle Eastern societies to European intervention and influence. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 370 - The Economic and Social History of the Middle East 3

This is an elective course whose main objective is to familiarize students with various events that shaped the evolution of social and economic developments of the Middle East to enhance their level from the historical and economical dimensions. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 301 - Major Trends in Philosophy 3

This is a study of some major topics in philosophy. The course emphasizes theory of knowledge, theory of mind, determinism and free will, and morality and ethical values. Along with some assigned readings, students will watch movies, the analysis of which will help them comprehend the content of the course better. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 302 - Introduction to Formal Logic 3

This course is a standard introduction to the formal techniques of argument analysis. Formal logic was invented to mirror and evaluate mathematical reasoning; however, this course will concentrate on the relationship between formal logic and everyday reasoning and consequently language usage in general. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 303 - Introduction to Ethics 3

People often wonder about what makes good ways to live and right ways to act. They also speculate about what is the best way of life, what action is right, and what sort of authority moral claims have over us. The course introduces students to the major moral theories and thinkers that address these types of questions. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 307 - Business Ethics 3

This course is an introduction to contemporary philosophical thinking on ethical issues in business. Students will be exposed to important ethical issues they might face; asked to give sound ethical judgment to problems they might face in their line of work; helped become armed with a set of codes that will prepare them to confront and resolve ethical dilemmas they might encounter at work; and enabled to apply the techniques for analyzing and resolving ethical problems when they arise Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 310 - Philosophers of Peace 3

This course introduces students to peace building and conflict prevention through the examination of the main theories on peace and security. It examines ideas of Thucydides, Aristotle, Erasmus Grotius, Kant, Gandhi and other thinkers for whole peace was a high value. It develops students’ critical skills and understanding necessary to translate their academic learning to specific practical situations, such those posed by peace building either with the UN, governments, or NGOs. It helps to understand the complex and interconnected challenges to peace and provides knowledge to meet these challenges. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

Social Sciences/Culture (6 cr.)

CMNS 301 - Mass Media Essentials 3

This course aims to familiarize students with the concepts and vocabulary used in various fields of communication, understanding the development of mass communication in political, economic, social, and cultural contexts. The course addresses media’s influence on society and societal influence in shaping the news process, advertising, and public relations. Students are introduced to media-related research methods. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 310 - Persuasion 3

Through reading, writing and speech, students will become familiar with the persuasive strategy described in Aristotle’s Rhetoric, and consider how that strategy can be employed in professional and personal situations in writing, public speaking and negotiation. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 320 - Creative Nonfiction 3

In this course students will learn rhetorical modes in short essays and journalism, including memoir, reportage and reflective essays. Students will practice a writing style that focuses on conciseness and clarity, effective oral presentations, and the reading of articles, essays and other materials of increasing complexity. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 330 - Arab and International Media 3

This course offers students a comparative study of international media, with particular focus on the media in Arab countries, including mass media and social media. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 340 - Media and Public Relations Writing 3

This introductory-level course is designed to develop and strengthen general writing skills, and to help students learn the formats and conventions of media and public relations writing, including newspapers, magazines, web and interactive media, advertising copy, press releases, talking points, media alerts, public service announcements, newsletters and social media. It also addresses ethical issues related to writing in these fields. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

CMNS 350 - Mass and Digital Communication Ethics 3

This course addresses the ethical problems that arise in the fields of journalism, public relations and advertising, particularly in today’s digital media environment. Prerequisite: CMNS 301.

CMNS 401 - Peace Communication: Media and Conflict Resolution 3

This course integrates methods, perspectives and concepts of Peace Studies, Culture Communication and Peace Journalism to explain contemporary debates in the global public sphere. It considers how cultural stereotypes about ideology, religion and culture frame Arabs and Americans in the mass media. RHU students will engage with students from collaborating universities in the United States in online, asynchronous conversation and participate in shared projects that explore the role of the media in influencing Arab and American relations. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

CMNS 410 - Public Speaking 3

This course is designed to provide both a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of public speaking and a forum for practicing public speaking skills. Through a variety of instructional strategies (discussion, class workshops, readings, lectures, and presentations), students will learn the processes by which effective speeches are conceived, prepared and delivered. Through practice, students’ confidence in their public speaking ability will increase; principles of effective public speaking will be internalized; existing speaking skills will be reinforced and areas for improvement identified; and effective aspects of speech preparation and delivery in a variety of speech contexts demonstrated. Co-requisite: English 210.

CVLN 303 - Civilization Studies III 3

This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from 19th century up to the present time. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contexts in which they originated. Co-requisite: English 210.

EDUC 211 - Fundamentals of Special Education 3

This course provides an introduction to Special Education, particularly addressing current practices. Students are introduced to common learning disabilities and intervention programs, as well as an historical overview of the development of the field of Special Education.

EDUC 360 - Children’s Literature 3

This course draws on the theoretical and practical aspects of the study of literature for children. Students develop both wide familiarity with children's books, and understanding of how children's literature fits into the elementary school curriculum.

EDUC 365 - Art Education 3

This course explores concepts of art, music, drama, and movement for young children. The various methods are used to cover various activities associated with the development of children's physical-motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills, with providing conditions to develop creativity and aesthetic awareness.

EDUC 415 - Factors in Student Motivation 3

This course will examine motivational factors which influence children’s learning. Topics include attribution theory, teacher influences (expectancy effects), learning structures (competitive vs. cooperative learning), family influences (the socialization of achievement), cultural influences (how cultural background impacts on college performance), and individual differences (intrinsic motivation and sex differences in learning).

ENGL 207 - Introduction to Language 3

This survey course examines current areas in theoretical and applied linguistics including the different levels of structure, the nature of language acquisition, language variation and evolution, and language teaching.

ENGL 300 - Introduction to World Literature 3

The course surveys selected works in English or in translation from non-Anglo American cultural traditions. Texts can be drawn from African, Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern literatures with a focus on their historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 210.

ENGL 330 - Language Acquisition 3

This course will survey language acquisition theories. It will deal with human language processing, learners’ motivational factors and contextual factors which influence language learning. It will uncover the principles of language acquisition.

PSYC 301 - Introduction to Psychology 3

This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise the discipline of psychology. The course is directed toward the understanding of human behavior by dealing with such topics as history of psychology, learning, personality, behavior, motivation, perception, and social psychology, mental health as well as other areas. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 302 - Social Psychology 3

This course is a study of the dynamics and effects of social influences on individual human behavior. In this course, students will explore such topics as attitude changes, social beliefs, roles, conformity to group processes, and prejudices with special attention given to the Middle Eastern perspective. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 303 - Psychology of Personality 3

This course presents the theories of personality including psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, and others, while considering different factors that shape personality and behavior. The study includes methods of assessing personality. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 306 - Psychology of Women 3

This course examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. It includes such topics as gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relations, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 310 - Positive Psychology 3

This course examines the scientific research on happiness and its practical application in three main areas: positive emotions, positive individual traits and positive institutions. This course also presents practical ways to promote and maintain a sense of well-being and happiness in all aspects of one’s life. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 312 - Children and War 3

This course is intended to help students be aware about the consequences of war and conflicts on the mental health and well-being of children. The course will examine a variety of effects, emphasizing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions that result from war. The course will empower the students with the techniques of working with children affected by war. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 400 - Conflict Transformation 3

This course explores practical theories for understanding congregational conflict, as well as various perspectives on conflict transformation. Students will engage in reflection on their own styles of dealing with conflict and learn new ways of responding. They will explore practices of dialogue and mediation for addressing conflict interpersonal, small group and congregational settings with the goal of developing an approach to addressing inevitable situations of difference, change and conflict in a variety of situations. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 410 - Abnormal Psychology 3

An introduction to the theories of abnormal behaviors, including addiction and substance abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, schizophrenia and sexual disorders. Students will consider theoretical implications of and treatments for a range of abnormal behavior.

SOCI 210 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3

This course is designed for students majoring in psychology, sociology, communications and other social sciences fields. It introduces them to advanced research design and methodology, including statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 220.

SOCI 301 - Introduction to Sociology 3

This course explores a variety of sociological theories and approaches to understanding society. The student will learn about human social life, groups, and societies and will be helped to detect the social influences that shape our lives. The approach used in this course is self-exploratory process that develops individual and social awareness. A secondary objective is discussing methods common to sociology, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and feminism. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 304 - Introduction to Educational Sociology 3

This course introduces the study of sociological concepts as they apply to the institution of education. Students will examine issues of race, class, status, poverty and bureaucracy in the educational setting. They will also examine current perspectives and research about the social aspects of the learning process.

SOCI 310 - Intercultural Communication 3

This course deals with cultural issues like cultural awareness, enculturation, acculturation and cultural shocks. In this course, students are provided with hands-on activities that promote cultural awareness and equip students with skills for dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. An important part of this course is students’ group research and presentation that reflect all the cultural aspects and some minute details of the culture that they choose to work on. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 313 - Interpersonal Communication 3

Students in this course examine communication theory and case studies in order to gain insight into the factors that affect human communications. It aims to improve students’ communication skills and effectiveness, and give them skills that will enhance the quality of their relationships. The course also offers strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 340 - Arab Culture and Society 3

This course examines contemporary Arab society, considering its social structures and groups, cultural patterns, and other aspects of the society. Students consider current issues related to Arab culture and society. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 410 - Culture and Identity 3

This course analyzes the role of culture in an individual’s sense of identity, with an emphasis on how it manifests in the Middle East. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 420 - Social Inequalities 3

The course addresses issues such as class, status, and gender inequalities, examining how they affect individuals and society. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 302 - Political Sociology 3

This course tackles the social issues pertaining to the historical and contemporary evolution of various political ideologies. It aims at developing students’ understanding of the social bases of politics and political ideologies along with the recent changes in the socio-political world. Different economic and political philosophies are considered and their effects on the fate of nations and their citizens detected. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)

MATH 351 - Probability and Statistics 3

Probability and conditional probability, random variable and distribution, continuous and marginal distributions, expectation, variance- moments-mean-median-covariance and correlation, conditional expectation, the sample mean, special distribution, Bernoulli and binomial distributions, Poisson and Gamma distribution. Prerequisite: MATH 211. Annually.

College Requirements (28 cr.)

Mandatory Courses (25 cr.)

CHEM 211 - Environmental Chemistry and Lab 3

This course provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of several basic environmental functions, the complicated nature of environmental systems, and the need for multidisciplinary solutions to environmental problems. Topics covered include the hydrosphere, water quantity and quality, soil and the soil ecosystem, biological resources, waste disposal, air pollution, ozone depletion, acid rain, global warming. The course also serves a practical experience in different environmental analysis settings including air and water quality. Prerequisite: None.

ENGR 300 - Engineering Economics and management 3

Concepts and techniques in basic Engineering economy principles and applications. Interest and financial mathematics; present worth, annual worth, benefit/cost ratio, internal rate of return, multiple alternatives, income tax, inflation, Risk analysis, Investment and investment choice, equivalence, loans, cost of capital, retirement and replacement, sector analysis and viewpoint, sensitivity analysis, accounting and financial statements. Prerequisite: None. Annually.

MATH 211 - Calculus III 4

Volumes using cross sections-disc and washer methods, Arc length, Hyperbolic functions, Improper integrals, Infinite sequences and series, Parametric equations and polar coordinates, Partial derivatives, Multiple integrals in rectangular-cylindrical-spherical coordinates, Vector fields.

MATH 311 - Linear Algebra and Applications 3

Linear equations in linear algebra, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and least squares, symmetric matrices and quadratic forms. Prerequisite: None.

MATH 314 - Ordinary Differential Equations 3

First order linear differential equations, linear differential equations of second and higher order, differential equations with power series solutions, Legendre’s and Bessel’s equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms and their inverses, partial differential equations using separation of variables, heat equations: solutions by Fourier series. Prerequisite: MATH 211.

MATH 421 - Numerical Analysis 3

Error Analysis, solutions of nonlinear equations using fixed point- Newton-Raphson-Muller’s methods, solution of linear system using Gaussian elimination-iterative methods, interpolation and approximation using Taylor series-Lagrange approximation-Newton polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical optimization, solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations using Euler’s and Heun’s and Rung-Kutta methods. Prerequisite: MATH 314. Annually.

PHYS 211 - Electricity and Magnetism 3

This course covers fundamental topics in Electricity and Magnetism: Electric forces and Electric Fields for discrete and continuous charge distribution, Gauss’s Law, Electric Potential, Capacitance and Dielectrics, Kirchhoff’s rules, Magnetic Fields and Forces, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Flux, Gauss’s Law in Magnetism, Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws. Prerequisite: None.

MATH 317 - Partial Differential Equations 3

Ordinary differential equations arising from partial differential equations by means of separation of variables, method of characteristics for first order PDEs, boundary value problems for ODEs, partial differential equation and Fourier analysis and applications, comparative study of heat equation, wave equation and Laplace’s equation by separation of variables and numerical methods, further topics in numerical solution of ODEs. Prerequisite: MATH 314.

Science Elective (3 cr.)

GEOL 221 - Fundamentals of Geology 3

Physical and chemical properties of earth, structure of the earth, plate tectonic theory and continental drift, volcanism; mountain building processes, surface processes, mineralogy, formation and classification of rocks, earth hazards, geological problems related to civil engineering such as landslide and earthquake, geologic maps, geophysical exploration methods, earth works and tunneling. Annually.

PHYS 312 - Modern Physics 3

This course covers the various models of atomic description, particles and quantum numbers, different forms of electromagnetic waves and their interactions (PE effect, Auger, Compton, etc.), relativity, vibration and elastic properties of material. Prerequisite: None. Annually.

BIOL 210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 3

A general overview that deals with cell structure and function and physiology, anatomy and physiology of the human body systems. These include cardiovascular, central nervous, respiratory, urinary, digestive, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. The course also includes a practical component dealing with basic biological processes and advanced biological assessments.

Prerequisite:None.

Program Requirements (62 cr.)

Mandatory requirements (62 cr.)

CIVE 211 - Statics 3

Static laws; force vectors and operations; force system and moment; free body diagram; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in 2D and 3D; plane trusses and frames; cables; internal forces: shear and moment diagrams; centroid and center of mass; moment of inertia; and friction. Annually.Prerequisite: None.

ELEC 320 - Electronics 3

A course on semiconductors, PN junctions, diode theory and circuits, bipolar junction transistors, transistor fundamentals, transistor biasing, amplifiers, JFETs, MOSFETs, and operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: ELEC 210.

ELEC 320L - Electronics Lab 1

Accompanying Lab of ELEC 320. Co-req: ELEC 320.

MECA 340 - Dynamic Systems Modeling 3

Introduction to dynamic modeling of mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, thermal, fluid, and mixed discipline systems; Standard forms for system models (input-output equations, state-space equations);Block diagrams and computer simulation (MATLAB); State-variable solution; solution of the input-output differential equation (The complete solution, zero-input response, zero-state response, transient response, steady-state response); Laplace Transform solution; Laplace transform properties; inverse Laplace transform; transfer function, frequency response, first and second order systems. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 210, Annually.

MECA 341 - Measurements and Instrumentation 3

General Concepts of measurement systems; statistical tool and trend estimation ;classification of sensors and sensor types; interfacing concepts ; filter design; data acquisition, manipulation, transmission, and recording; applications; team project on design and implementation measuring device. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 210, Annually.

MECA 341L - Measurements and Instrumentation Lab 1

Hands on experiment on measuring devices; utilizing NI-Elvis and Labview to design measurement systems. Co-req MECA 341.

MECH 220 - Dynamics 3

Brief review of statics; proper use of different coordinate systems: Cartesian and normal/tangential axes; kinematics of a particle: rectilinear, curvilinear, and relative motion; kinetics of a particle: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum; planar kinematics of a rigid body: translating and rotating axes, absolute and relative motion; planar kinetics of a rigid body: force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: CIVE 211. Annually.

MECH 223 - Material Science 3

The course introduces the fundamentals of materials science. Starting from the microscopic state, the following topics will be discussed: Classification of materials; atomic structure and inter-atomic bonding; crystalline structures & amorphous materials; x-ray & neutron diffraction techniques, residual stresses & non-destructive techniques; imperfections in solids. Overview of Alloying, Analysis of Phase diagrams & heat treatment of metals. Discussion of electrical, thermal, magnetic and optical properties. Prerequisite: MATH 211. Annually.

MECH 224 - Mechanical Engineering Graphics and CAD 3

Drafting principles; piece part and assembly drawings; generation of 2D and 3D drawings as well as solid models using AutoCAD; customizing AutoCAD for any particular application; generating 2D drawings using CAD/CAM software; generating parametric, feature based solids using the AutoDesk Mechanical Desktop. Annually.

MECH 320 - Mechanics of Materials 3

Mechanical stress, strain, and stress/strain relations under pure tension, compression, pure bending, and pure torsion of circular bars; 1-D thermal strain & stress; thin-walled cylindrical & spherical pressure vessels; combined stresses; principle stresses; plane stress transformation & Mohr’s circle; basic 3-D elastic stress/strain relations; Euler-elastic buckling of columns. Prerequisite: CIVE 211. Annually.

MECH 321 - Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery 3

Mechanization of motion; kinematic analysis of linkage mechanisms; synthesis of cam-follower mechanisms (graphical and analytical designs); gear terminology and types of gears used in machines; analysis and synthesis of gear trains; velocity, acceleration, and force analysis of mechanisms; introduction to linkage synthesis of four bar planar mechanisms. Prerequisite: MECH 220. Annually.

MECH 330 - Thermodynamics I 3

The course introduces the basic tenets of thermodynamics that allow the study of energy interactions between bodies in the physical universe. In particular, the interconversion of heat and work are evaluated. The course covers: concepts of a given system and surroundings; thermodynamic state and properties of pure substances; work and heat, energy analysis (First Law) of closed systems and control volumes, application to thermal conversion systems, Second Law of thermodynamics and Entropy. Prerequisite: MATH 211. Annually.

MECH 334 - Thermodynamics II 3

This course focuses on the real-world engineering examples & applications to give students a feel for how thermodynamics is applied in engineering practice. This covers: Exergy analysis; vapor and gas power cycles; refrigeration and heat pump systems; psychrometric basics and air conditioning; combustion; compressible flow. The course involves a series of experiments in basic thermodynamic cycles and Matlab/Simulink thermodynamic modeling. Prerequisite: MECH 330. Annually.

MECH 334L - Thermodynamics II Lab 1

This laboratory takes an experimental approach to demonstrate the fundamentals of thermodynamics. Students use Matlab/Simulink™ thermodynamic modeling to compare with experimental data. The lab includes: A bomb calorimeter, Miniature steam plant, Internal Combustion Engine bench, and an Air Conditioning unit. Co-requisite: MECH 334. Annually.

MECH 335 - Fluid Mechanics 3

A course that introduces the basic fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. The course involves a series of laboratory sessions that examine the topics studied and in which one learns how to perform experiments, treat and analyze data. The topics covered are: Fluid statics; Bernoulli’s equation; Conservation of mass, momentum and energy; Navier-Stokes; viscous flow in pipes; external flows, boundary layers, lift & Drag. Prerequisite: MECH 330. Annually.

MECH 335L - Fluid Mechanics Lab 1

This laboratory follows an experimental approach to demonstrate the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Students have to use CFD/ANSYS™ modeling to compare with their experimental results. The lab includes: A pressure and temperature measurement bench, hydraulic bench (pumps, piping, weirs…), wind tunnel (Boundary Layer measurement, flow over a NACA 2412 airfoil, flow over a sphere, flow over a cylinder, Lift and Drag measurements, smoke generator,…). Co-req: MECH 335. Annually.

MECH 421 - Mechanical Design I 3

Materials properties; tools of machine design; stress, strain and deformation of machine parts; statistical methods; yielding theories of materials; design of machine parts for strength under steady loads; design of machine parts for rigidity, deflection of beams and rotation of shafts; design of machine parts for strength under cyclic/dynamic loads; codes and standards. Prerequisite(s): MECH 320. Annually.

MECH 422 - Manufacturing Processes 3

General overview of manufacturing; properties of materials; dimensions and tolerances; metals, ceramics, and polymers; solidification processes; metal forming; plastic processing; powder metallurgy; joining and assembly; inspection, and quality control; industrial visit if possible; project. Prerequisite: MECH 320. Annually.

MECH 423 - Mechanical Design II 3

Static & fatigue design of shafts and axles; design of permanent and non-permanent joints; rolling-contact bearings; lubrication and journal bearings; Gears-general, spur and helical gears; flexible mechanical elements; power transmission case study; introduction to finite element analysis; team project. Prerequisites: MECH 221 and MECH 420. Annually.

MECH 431 - Heat Transfer 3

Relation of Heat transfer to thermodynamics; Steady and transient heat conduction in one and two dimensions; exact and approximate solutions; extended surfaces; internal and external flow, forced and natural heat convection Prerequisite: MECH 335. Annually.

MECH 435 - HVAC 3

Air conditioning basics; occupant comfort and indoor air quality; heating and cooling load calculations; HVAC controls; air conditioning systems and air delivery systems; refrigeration basics, methods and applications. Prerequisite: MECH 334. Annually.

MECH 499 - Co-op Work Experience 1

This Co-op work experience is designed to provide students with a five-week short-term work experience in the field of mechanical engineering. Students are encouraged to network in the discipline-related industries. Report, poster, and power-point presentation, are required Prerequisites: Completed two years at RHU (Senior Standing), ENGL 217. Annually.

ELEC 210 - Electric Circuits 3

Circuit elements and laws, mesh and node equations, network theorems, energy storage elements, RC, R, and RLC circuits, Laplace Transform, sinusoids and phasors and introduction to network theory. Sinusoidal (AC) steady state, mutual inductance, transformers, and introduction to three phase circuit. Prerequisite: PHYS 211.

MECH 400 - Summative Learning (BS) Project 3

Team-oriented, project-based experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include: project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation, and demonstration of the created device. Prerequisite(s): for the last semester of the BS Program, ENGL 217. Annually.

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