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Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

1.         Program Description

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program aims to upgrade the scientific abilities and develop the practical skills of the candidate in the field of Mechanical Engineering to meet the academic, professional, and career needs of engineering graduates. These goals are achieved through advanced academic courses and research applications and by using new techniques and advanced scientific methodologies. The program is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, industrial presentations and visits, case studies, computer simulations, laboratory sessions and project work to enhance learning from a theoretical and practical aspects. The program also places importance in management skills, communication skills, computational techniques, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making and research methodology. Many of these skills will be addressed within an industrial context. Assessment is based on a combination of formal examination, course work, case study, research defense, presentation, and reports. industrial presentations and visits to enhance learning from a practical aspect. The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program is a full-time program which is rated at 36 credit hours. corresponding to the work of a full-time student for two-years.

2. Program Identification and General Information

Program Title

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Awarding Institution

Sana’a University

Department

Mechanical Engineering Department

Other Departments with major Teaching Contributions

None

Language of study

English Language

Date of Specification Preparation/Revision

May/June 2021

Mode of Study

Full time

Study System

Courses & Thesis

Main Location of Study

Faculty of Engineering/Sana’a University

Mode of Delivery

Semesters

Study Duration

Minimum: 2 Academic years (Two terms each, full-time)

Maximum: 4 Academic years

Award(s) or Final Award

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Qualification required to join the program:

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or any other equivalent field.

Minimum grade requirements to enroll in the program

Good – at least 65% of overall grade

Other admission requirements

High-skills English language (minimum requirement is Academic TOFEL of 65 overalls, in Writing and in Reading, Listening and Speaking).

Name of the program coordinator

Associate Prof. Dr. Khalil Al-Hatab

Approval date:

 
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Aims of the Program

  1. To prepare graduate to excel in advanced mechanical engineering discipline as well as to extend the boundaries of their professional competence to meet the needs of future industrial development.

  2. To prepare graduates with a wide range of knowledge and capacity for successful careers in industry and/or academia.

  3. To equipped graduates with spirits of innovation, creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking to solve complex problems using advanced analytical and experimental methods in the mechanical engineering fields.

  4. To prepare graduates to function effectively in multi-disciplinary team environments and communicate to a variety of audiences as well as to engage in life-long learning.

  5. To provide opportunities for graduates to plan, schedule, manage and conduct tasks within considerations of environmental issues, social impacts and ethical professional practices and codes.

  6. To develop awareness of scope, principles, norms and accountabilities of knowledge economy and sustainable development. by engaging in interactive learning environments and individually research studies.

Mission of the Program

To provide an accredited master program in the mechanical engineering through applying advanced knowledge, skills and research services needed to innovation and leading in providing engineering solutions that address to societal challenges, satisfy the market needs and support the sustainable development and knowledge economy.

Study Plan

  System of Study

Type of program

Courses and Research

Study methods in the program:

Regular

The period to complete the program

Min. 2 Years (4 Terms)

Max. 3 Years (6 Terms)

Total Credit Hours for courses & Research

36

  Study Plan

FR stands for Faculty Requirements.

ME5XX stands for Mechanical Engineering Department Requirements.

 

First Semester

No.

Course Code

Course Name

اسم المقرر

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Lec.

Pr.

Tut.

Total C.H.

1

ME 501

Advanced Engineering Mathematics

رياضيات هندسية متقدمة

3

0

0

3

BR 231

2

ME 502

Applied Finite Element

تطبيقات العناصر المحدودة

3

0

0

3

Pre- ME 405

Co- ME 501

3

ME 511

Advanced Mechanics of Solid and Materials

الميكانيكا المتقدمة للجوامد والمواد

3

0

0

3

Pre- ME 234

Co- ME 501 & ME 502

4

ME 521

Advanced Thermodynamics

دِينَامِيكَا حَرَارِيَّة متقدمة

3

0

0

3

Pre- ME 251, ME 252

Co- ME 501

5

ME xxx

Elective 1(from group A or B)

اختياري 1 (من المجموعة A او B) 

3

0

0

3

 

 

Total Credit Hours

15

 

 

15

 

Second Semester

No.

Course Code

Course Name

اسم المقرر

Credit Hours

Prerequisites

Lec.

Pr.

Tut.

Total C.H.

1

FR501

Research Methodology

مناهج بجث

3

0

0

3

 

2

ME xxx

Elective 2 (from group A or B)

اختياري 2 (من المجموعة A او B) 

3

0

0

3

3

ME xxx

Elective 3 (from group A or B)

اختياري 3 (من المجموعة A او B) 

3

0

0

3

4

ME xxx

Elective 4 (from group A or B)

اختياري 4 (من المجموعة A او B) 

3

0

0

3

5

ME xxx

Elective 5 (from group A or B)

اختياري 5 (من المجموعة A او B) 

3

0

0

3

  

Total Credit Hours

15

  

15

 

Course Code

Course Name

Cr. Hrs.

THESIS599

Research

6

  Elective Courses: list A (5 Courses, 15 CH)

No.

Course Code

Course Title

L

T

P

CH

1

ME512

Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials

3

  

3

2

ME513

High Temperature Behavior of Materials

3

  

3

3

ME514

Advanced Dynamics of Machinery

3

  

3

4

ME515

Advanced Machine Design & Optimization

3

  

3

5

ME516

Advanced Manufacturing Processes

3

  

3

6

ME517

Automation in Manufacturing Systems

3

  

3

7

ME518

Advanced Studies in Mechanical Engineering

3

  

3

8

ME503

Advanced Control Systems Design

2

 

2

3

Elective Courses: list B (5 Courses, 15 CH)

No.

Course Code

Course Title

L

T

P

CH

1

ME522

Advanced Fluid Mechanics

3

  

3

2

ME523

Advanced Heat Transfer

3

  

3

3

ME524

Advanced Energy Conversion

3

  

3

4

ME525

Engineering Safety and the Environment

3

  

3

5

ME526

Renewable Energy and Application

3

  

3

6

ME527

Advanced Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning
Systems

3

  

3

7

ME528

Modeling and Simulation of Engineering Systems

3

  

3

8

ME503

Advanced Control Systems Design

2

 

2

3

  Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related fields. Certificate with not less than 65 % passing ratio, or equivalent.

2. Interview

3. TOEFL/IBT: 65 OR equivalent

4. ICDL (Computer Skills)

5. Arabic Language

6. Student number capacity of 20 students per year

7. Transfer Requirements and Courses Equivalency

8. Annex -13: shows the Admission Requirements for the Program.

 Graduation Requirements:

Student attendance should not be less than 75%.

Student will graduate after successfully passing the 30 credit hours courses and 6 credit hours Research.

The minimum score for the average of all courses is 75%.

The minimum score to pass any credit hours course is 65%.

Grading System:

From 90% to 100% of total marks         Excellent

From 80% to less than 90%                    Very Good

From 75% to less than 80%                    Good

From 65% to less than 75%                    Pass

Less than 65%                                        Poor/Fail

Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment for Running the Program

Learning Resources.

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of learning resources textbooks, references and other resource materials, including electronic and web-based resources, Journal Database, etc.

·         Library (Textbooks, references, … etc)

Library upgrading necessary, List of required new publications to be provided by Master Program teaching staff

·         Electronic Library (Existing, allows access to international research papers and publications).

Required Facilities and Equipment ( not available):

Policies and Procedure for providing and quality assurance of Facilities and Equipment (Library, laboratories (Structure, material Labs), medical facilities, classrooms, etc.).

Labs (not available):

1.       Advanced Measurement

2.       Engineering Mechanics

3.       Machine Dynamic and Vibration

4.       Materials Science

5.       HVAC

6.       Fluid Mechanics

7.       Thermodynamics

8.       Heat Transfer

9.       Mechanical workshop

10.   Computer Aided Design (CAD) Lab

11.   Renewable Energy

Teaching Staff

 

 

Professor

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Technicians/Assistants

Required Number

1

3

3

6

Available Number

1

3

3

0

Note:

 

 Program Management and Regulations

1. Program Management

1.1 Program Structure

(Including boards, councils, units, committees, etc.)

·         Mechanical Engineering Department Board

·         Postgraduate Studies Administration

·         Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies

·         College of Engineering Board

·         Vice Presidency of the University for Postgraduate Studies

1.2 Stakeholders’ Involvement

Describe the representation and involvement of stakeholders in the program planning and development. (Students, professional bodies, scientific societies, alumni, employers, etc.)

The stakeholders, including representatives of universities, research centers, public and private sector, were involved in designing the program through their participation in a workshop, as well as through response to a needs assessment questionnaire.

2. Program Regulations

Provide a list of related program regulations, including their link to online version: admission, study and exams, recruitment, appeals and complaint regulations, etc.) 

·         Prime Minister Resolution No. 40 of 2008.

·         Prime Minister Resolution No. 141 of 2020.

·         Sana’a University Post-Graduate Studies Guide

Evaluation of Program Quality Matrix:

Evaluation

Areas/Aspects

Evaluation

Sources/References

Evaluation Methods

Evaluation Time

    
    

 

   

 

   

Note:

Evaluation Areas/Aspects (e.g., leadership, effectiveness of teaching & assessment, learning resources, partnerships, etc.)

Evaluation Sources (students, graduates, alumni, faculty, program leaders, administrative staff, employers, independent reviewers, and others (specify)

Evaluation Methods (e.g., Surveys, interviews, visits, etc.)

Evaluation Time (e.g., beginning of semesters, end of academic year, etc.)

List of Annexes

Annex (1)

Academic Standards Curriculum Criteria of Accreditation Board for Mechanical Engineering program.

Annex (2)

Survey of names of Similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for Mechanical Engineering Programs.

Annex (3)

Survey of Intended Learning Outcomes for similar Accredited Mechanical Engineering Programs at International Universities.

Annex (4)

Summary of similar Programs (Benchmarks) for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program.

Annex (5)

Survey of course names of Similar Programs.

Annex (6)

Survey/Mapping of Vision, Mission and Objectives of similar Accredited Programs at International Universities (Benchmarks) for Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs.

Annex (7)

Mapping of the mission and objectives of the program with the vision, mission and objectives of faculty, and the university.

Annex (8)

Main Themes/Sub-Themes with Relative weight for Program (if need)

Annex (9)

PILOs Distribution to General Themes for Program (if need)

Annex (10)

Matrix of mapping program P- ILO’s with courses

Annex (11)

Mapping the benchmarks with PILO’s (if need)

Annex (12)

Mapping Program’s Goals with Intended Learning Outcomes

Annex (13)

The Admission Requirements for the Program.

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