Course Description - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

  • 15200106: ُEnglish (1) [3 Credit Hours]

    English 1 is a theoretical, 3-credit hour university requisite, and a general English Course which is designed to serve all BA and BSc Students of (PTUK) in all faculties. This course aims at developing students’ repertoire of the English language main skills as well as sub-skills through providing them with broad varieties of language patterns, grammatical and structural rules, and vocabulary items that can enable them to communicate meaningfully within ordinary and real-life contexts and situations. This course is also oriented towards equipping students with the skills they need to comprehend texts, contexts, and situations that are related to ordinary and real-life topics. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a wide and various aural inputs in order to broaden and deepen their skills in listening, judgment, and critical thinking. Students of this course are expected to acquire and practice the skills they need to maximize their capabilities to express opinions about ordinary and real life topics both orally and in a written format, which will help in widening the students’ academic horizon.


  • 13020006: Italian Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020013: History of Jerusalem [2 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the historical and current sequence of Jerusalem and the possibility of analyzing the future path and identifying the political developments and dimensions of the Jerusalem issue in a comprehensive and objective manner since the ancient history related to the first presence of the human race in Palestine, ending with the latest political developments. The course includes 6 chapters distributed as follows: The geography of Jerusalem, Jerusalem in ancient times, Jerusalem in the Iron Age, Jerusalem in the Islamic era, Jerusalem under Ottoman rule, and Jerusalem in the 21st century.


  • 15010101: Calculus (1) [3 Credit Hours]

    Functions: domain, operations on functions, graphs of functions; trigonometric functions; limits: meaning of a limit, computational techniques, limits at infinity, infinite limits ;continuity; limits and continuity of trigonometric functions; the derivative: techniques of differentiation, derivatives of trigonometric functions; the chain rule; implicit differentiation; differentials; Roll’s Theorem; the mean value theorem; the extended mean value theorem; L’Hopital’s rule; increasing and decreasing functions; concavity; maximum and minimum values of a function; graphs of functions including rational functions (asymptotes) and functions with vertical tangents (cusps);


  • 15020105: Lab. For General Physics I [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments on balance of forces, motion, free fall and motion of projectiles, force and motion, Newton's laws, friction, rotational motion, work, the principle of conservation of energy, the principle of conservation of linear momentum, the moment of inertia of bodies.


  • 15020106: Lab. For General Physics II [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments on Galvanometer and its uses, Ohm's law, electric field, electric potential , capacitor, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer, electromotive force, Kirchoff''s laws.


  • 12210350: Engineering Applications Using Matlab [3 Credit Hours]

    This course introduces the students to MATLAB basics and Simulink fundamentals. Modeling and simulation of engineering problems using mathematical equations. Building physical component models based on physical connections that directly integrate with block diagrams and other modeling paradigms.


  • 15050101: General Chemistry (1) [3 Credit Hours]

    This is the first of two general chemistry courses. It introduces the basic principles of chemistry and shows students how chemists describe matter. It revolves around bonding, the most central concept in chemistry. Material covered includes introduction to chemical calculations, stoichiometry and simple reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, the periodic table, types of bonding, liquids and solids.


  • 12210355: Control Systems 1 [3 Credit Hours]

    Feedback control system characteristics, and the performance of feedback control systems: test input signals, the s-plane root location and the transient response, the steady-state error of feedback control systems, and the simplification of linear systems. Stability of linear feedback systems: the concept of stability, the Routh-Hurwitz, stability criterion, the relative stability of feedback control systems, and the stability of state variable systems. Additionally, the root locus method.


  • 12210348: Machine Element Design I [3 Credit Hours]

    Introduction to design process. Material properties. Load and stress analysis. Deflection and stiffness of mechanical elements. Failure theories: static and variable loading. Endurance limit and Fatigue analysis. Design of mechanical elements .


  • 12220424: Material Science [3 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to introduce students into engineering materials and the relation between their properties and uses. Besides, it gives students an ability to use these principles and information in design of structures and equipments. Contemporary applications of materials are involved. Topics include engineering materials classification, crystal structures of materials, imperfections of solids, elastic and plastic deformation, mechanical and thermal properties of metals, failure and mechanics of fracture, strengthening mechanisms, metallic phase diagrams, alloy systems and heat treatment methods for iron-alloys.


  • 12220541: Design Simulation and Modeling [3 Credit Hours]

    In this course, studetns produce a portfolio of orthographic working drawings using CAD. In addition, simulation and system modeling of real-life engineering problems is covered.


  • 12220553: Energy conversion systems [3 Credit Hours]

    This course provides a broad conceptual and analytical understanding of the engineering aspects of energy generation, storage and conversion. Topics such as analysis of power generation, energy storage, refrigeration cycles, thermoelectrics and fuel cells are to be discussed, with emphasis on studying systems' efficiency, performance and environmental impact.


  • 12310599: Engineering Projects Management [3 Credit Hours]

    This course presents the principles and techniques of managing engineering projects from the initiation phase, through planning, execution, control and closeout. Students will develop the analytical skills and awareness necessary on the management side of engineering projects. Topics include project initiation, estimating, budgeting, developing work plans, scheduling, tracking work, resource allocation, project coordination, quality management, leadership, managing teams, conflict, negotiations, ethics, and professional responsibility and close out.


  • 12220417: Thermal Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments applied to heat transfer and thermodynamics.


  • 12220594: Automotive electricity and electronics lab. [1 Credit Hours]

    The following topics are taught practically in the lab: automotive batteries, battery charging system, vehicle starting system, ignition system, engine electrical components (radiator fan motor, cooling system electricity,ECUs, sensors, pre-heating system of coils for diesel engines, relays), vehicle lighting system (circuit diagram of headlights/tailgate lights, parking system, bulbs, fuses).


  • 13020014: Political Science [2 Credit Hours]

    This course addresses the concept of political sciences in relation with social sciences, political analysis, state and it pillars, its job, the phenomenon of sovereignty and the borders of control, the most important political systems, elite and public opinion, and the most important political parties.


  • 13020035: Professional Communication Skills [2 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to develop communication and professional communication skills by improving interaction with others, influencing them, and enhancing self-confidence through communication. It also aims to improve skills in overcoming barriers to professional communication and enhancing the communication process with the professional community. The concept of communication in professional work includes the components of communication, its elements, types, forms, and patterns, as well as the network of relationships and the foundations of professional work, in addition to tactics and obstacles in professional work, methods and skills of professional communication, types of employees, and how to deal with them.


  • 15020102: General Physics II [3 Credit Hours]

    Charge and matter, electric field, gauss's law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, the magnetic field, ampere's law, faraday's law of induction.


  • 12210467: Sensors, Transducers and Interfacing [3 Credit Hours]

    Transducers and Sensors principles: Resistive, Capacitive, and Inductive Sensors, Transducers for temperature such as: Thermocouple Sensors. Resistance-Temperature Detectors, Thermometers, Solid-State Temperature Sensors, Transducers for light, Proximity Transducers, Strain gauge transducer, LVDT, Displacement and Motion Transducers, Other types of sensors, Transducers interfacing and conditioning circuits.


  • 12210238: Thermodynamics [3 Credit Hours]

    This course provides students with thermodynamics concepts and definitions; the thermodynamic system, properties, phase equilibrium of pure substances, equations of state for gases, tables of properties, computer-aided thermodynamic tables, work and heat. First law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic cycles, change of state, internal energy, enthalpy, specific heat; closed and open systems, steady-state and transient processes. Second law of thermodynamics; reversible and irreversible processes, the Carnot cycle and introduction to entropy.


  • 12210244: Dynamics [3 Credit Hours]

    Study the geometry of motion for particles and rigid bodies in different coordinate systems without reference to forces which either cause the motion or are generated by the motion. Deriving the relationship between the external forces acting on rigid bodies/ particles and the corresponding motion applying newton's laws, principle of work and energy, and Impule-momentum.


  • 12120206: Electronics Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    This course is an introductory experimental laboratory that explores basic topics in electronics: Rectifier diodes, characteristics representation of diodes of different semiconductor materials, half-wave rectifier and bridge rectifier. Special purpose didoes, LED, Zener characteristics, Series and series-opposed circuit of Zener diodes, DC and AC voltage limitations and overload protection with Zener diodes. Bipolar transistors, testing and rectifying behavior, control characteristics, feedback characteristics and amplifier circuits. JFET and MOSFET.


  • 12210347: Theory of Machines [3 Credit Hours]

    Kinematic Analysis of mechanisms, Velocity and acceleration polygons. Static and inertia forces analysis, dynamic analysis of cams, gears, and gear trains, Balancing of machines.


  • 12210577: Robotics [3 Credit Hours]

    This course introduces the students to the field of robotics. The introduction includes general terminology related to robotics, robots’ classifications, and the main components of manipulators. Furthermore, the following topics are covered: spatial description and transformation, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, Jacobians, manipulator dynamics, and trajectory planning. Finally, an introduction to mobile robots is provided.


  • 12220597: Internal Combustion Engines 2 [3 Credit Hours]

    In this course , students will learn actual models of engine cycles, gas exchange processes , factors affecting performance of internal combustion engines, engine fuel metering and manifold phenomena, pollutant formation and control, engine heat transfer , and engine friction and lubrication, turbocharged and supercharged internal combustion engines.


  • 12250509: Automotive HVAC System [1 Credit Hours]

    This course covers automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, with a focus on identification of parts and the repair of these systems. In addition, basics of temperature control and failures in the electrical controls of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are discussed.


  • 15200107: Islamic Studies [3 Credit Hours]


  • 13020015: International Relations [2 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the nature of the international community and defines its concepts, the emergence of the science of international relations, with a focus on its nature, its concepts, contents, interests and the problematic relationship with other social sciences. Ultimately, determining what the international person is, as an entry to understand the multiplicity of people of this community and their explanation, through a number of significant criteria in order to determine the status and role of each of them on the international arena


  • 13020029: My Career II [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020030: Individual and Society [2 Credit Hours]


  • 12210575: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems [3 Credit Hours]

    In this course , students will learn fluid power systems design and operation, the distribution system, Source of hydraulic and pneumatic power: pumps and compressors, Hydraulic and pneumatic valves, Actuators: linear and rotary actuators (hydraulic and pneumatic actuators), Limited rotation actuators, electro –pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems , Design and analysis of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.


  • 12110237: Electrical Circuits Lab. [1 Credit Hours]

    This course consists of hands-on and computer-aided laboratory exercises that explore topic areas from 12110236 Electrical Circuits. Resistors and resistive circuits, potentiometers, KVL, KCL, superposition principle, Thevenin’s theorem and maximum power transfer, RLC current and voltage characteristics, frequency response of RL, RC and RLC circuits, series and parallel resonant circuits are all included in the curriculum of this module.


  • 12210349: AutoCAD [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments applied to: Kinematic Analysis of mechanisms, Velocity and acceleration polygons. Static and inertia forces analysis, dynamic analysis of cams, gears, and gear trains, Balancing of machines.


  • 15010230: Engineering Mathematics 2 [3 Credit Hours]

    Higher order differential equations using Laplace transform in solving differential equations.  Power series. Solution of differential equations. Fourier transforms complex numbers and the complex plane, Polar coordinates and graphing in polar coordinates. Multiple integral


  • 12220515: Finite Elements Method [3 Credit Hours]

    Fundamental concepts of finite elements. One and two dimensional axial, flexural and torsional elements. Derivation and assemblage of element stiffness and equivalent load matrices. numerical solutions and calculations of displacements, stresses and reactions. Dynamic consideration (eigen frequencies, eign vectors) and mechanical engineering applications.


  • 12220316: Fluid Mechanics Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments applied to fluid mechanics; pressuer gages, flow rate measurements, manometers, venturi, orrifice, rotameter, laminar and turblents flows, pumps, frction in pipes, buoyancy, and ydrostatic forces.


  • 15050105: Practical General Chemistry (1) [1 Credit Hours]

    Laboratory safety and basic laboratory techniques, empirical formula of a compound, limiting reactant, molecular weight of a volatile liquid, acid base titration; oxidation reduction titration, water of hydration, percentage composition, gas properties.


  • 12210590: Automotive Systems [3 Credit Hours]

    The following is covered in this course: introduction to automotive engineering, powertrain, brake, suspension, exhaust and emissions, steering, air induction, fuel delivery, engine cooling and lubrication, safety and stability.


  • 12220425: Materials Science Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    This lab aims to introduce the practices and applications of material sciences. Students will learn techniques for measuring mechanical properties of materials, and how to optimize these while conducting some related experiments'. Understanding the importance of testing and inspection of materials will be considered. Lab tests include the followings: introduction to material sciences, Tensile test, impact test, torsion test, hardness test, creep test, Fatigue test, strain hardening and heat treatment.


  • 12220569: Renewable air conditioning [3 Credit Hours]

    This course provides students with the required knowledge regarding electrical refrigeration, solar technology (PV) , the course may include sizing and designing a simple photovoltaic system, application of refrigeration systems and application of key solar electric system terms and concepts.


  • 15200102: Arabic Language [3 Credit Hours]

    The course aims to develop the students’ cognitive abilities and communication skills in Arabic language by introducing Arabic dictionaries, spelling and grammatical errors, and familiarizing them with ancient and modern Arabic literary models including models from the Holy Qur’an.


  • 15200104: Social Services [1 Credit Hours]

    Students perform voluntary work such as donating blood, repairing homes, tourist trails, or holding educational workshops at the university, and the student is committed to training or working for 40 hours.


  • 13020007: English Language III [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020012: Islamic Civilization [2 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to introduce students to civilization, its’ characteristics, patterns, and its relationship to civics and culture. It focuses on the study of Islamic civilization, its’ genesis, components, characteristics, contemporary problems and issues, such as the civilizational interaction between Islamic civilization and the West, the contributions of Muslim scholars to human civilization, the impact of Islamic civilization on global human civilization, and ways of transmission to various countries of the world. It also deals with scientific development, Islamic systems and institutions, architecture and arts in Islamic civilization.


  • 13020019: Democracy and Elections [2 Credit Hours]

    Recognize the historical development and origins of the concept of democracy and its types, and ways to diagnose the reasons for the decline in the practice of democracy in the political systems of countries and how to solve them. And recognize the characteristics of the components of democracy and establish its correct foundations in the political systems of countries, in order to ensure that its citizens enjoy its outputs and arm themselves with the force of law to defend the privileges stemming from it and build a free society that believes in its full and undiminished rights and the duties assigned to it in order to protect the political system from regression, disintegration and chaos. Identify the most important relationships between democracy, human rights, and civil society organizations, through the influence and impact between them, what are the outcomes and results of these relationships, and how they contribute to building a democratic society in which the political system guarantees public rights and freedoms. To enable individuals to participate effectively in choosing the form of government that achieves the foundations of coexistence, understanding, tolerance and respect among the people of the same people with different ideological, religious, linguistic and ethnic orientations.


  • 13020027: Health Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020028: My Career I [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020033: Child Rearing and Family Upbringing [2 Credit Hours]

    The course is considered to be an optional university requirement, as studying this course enables an understanding of human creation through learning about the concepts of social upbringing, its goals, conditions, characteristics, and function, and the life cycle of a person from birth to his death, and the most important theories that explained that. The course also allows students to get acquainted with the Social upbringing institutions and its roles, and the family and how it is formed and built through marriage and ways of marital selection for its success and avoiding marital failure.


  • 13020034: Introduction to Automotive Engineering [2 Credit Hours]

    The student gets acquainted with the types of vehicles, their classification, and the types of circuit in them. The student also learns about the components, types, and characteristics of the power transmission group, starting from the clutch engine, speed box, shaft, operation group, and even the wheels.


  • 12210137: Engineering workshop [1 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to provide students with Workshop principles basics, safety measures and precautions. Also it aims to provide students with basic manual skills in dealing with measuring equipments, manual sheet cutting operations, manual metal sawing and filing, Riveting process, manual threading, electrical metal welding, and Lathe cutting processes.


  • 15020101: General Physics I [3 Credit Hours]

    Measurement and system of units, vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, particle dynamics and Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum.


  • 15010229: Engineering Mathematics 1 [3 Credit Hours]

    Linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, linear transformation, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, similarity of square matrices, diagonalization. First order differential equation. The existence and uniqueness theorem differential equation of Higher order. Using lab face transform in solving differential equation. Power series solution of differential equations.


  • 12210446: Mechanical Vibrations [3 Credit Hours]

    This course is taught theoretically and experimentally in the lab. The following topics are covered: properties of oscillatory motion, derivation of governing differential equations, free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped sinlge degree-of-freedom systems, rotating and reciprocating unbalance, transient vibrations, free and forced vibrations of two-degrees-of-freedom systems.


  • 12210591: Electricity and Electronics of Automobiles [3 Credit Hours]

    The following topics are covered: automotive batteries, battery charging system, vehicle starting system, ignition system, engine electrical components (radiator fan motor, cooling system electricity, ecus, sensors, pre-heating system of coils for diesel engines, relays), vehicle lighting system (circuit diagram of headlights/tailgate lights, parking system, bulbs, fuses).


  • 12220564: Advanced HVAC Service [3 Credit Hours]

    This course focuses on advanced study of the vapor-mechanical compression refrigeration system. Students are taught to professionally troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the operating conditions of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.


  • 12220521: Special Topics in Vehicles [3 Credit Hours]

    This module concentrates on the topics of interest of the local and international markets. Students are expected to learn about the services of aftersales department of car dealerships in the local market. In addition, students are introduced to modern automotive design techniques. Seminars are expected to take place through the semester in which students meet with industry professionals from the local market and discuss the opportunities and needs of the market. Students are also expected to learn the current techniques of car production such as cost-reduction techniques, stability enhancement and customer appeal.


  • 12210506: Automotive Systems Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    The following systems are examined practically: powertrain, brake, suspension, exhaust and emissions, steering, air induction, fuel delivery, engine cooling and lubrication, safety and stability.


  • 15200101: Palestinian Issue [3 Credit Hours]

    The course deals with the events of the Palestinian issue through the most important ages from the Canaanites until the year 2021. It focuses on the Islamic conquest of Palestine in the year 15 AH 636 AD, the Crusader torch from 1099 to the liberation of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi of Palestine in 1187, and it talks about the Ottomans in Palestine from 1516 to 1917. The course is concerned with the Palestinian issue during the British occupation in 1917, until the Nakba in 1948, and the establishment of the occupation state .It deals with the Palestinian resistance and revolutions during 100 years, and Arab-Israeli wars from 1948 to 2021.The course talks about Palestinian Liberation Organization, Palestinian resistance movements and parties, Palestinian Authority and the peace negotiations projects since the 1978 Camp David Accords until 2021.The course talks about attempts to Judaism Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque since the Palestinian setback in 1967 until 2021, and the issue of Palestinian refugees since 1948. It also anticipates the future of the Palestinian issue.


  • 13010006: Computer Skills and Applications [1 Credit Hours]


  • 13020002: French Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020003: German Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020005: Turkish Language [2 Credit Hours]

    The course includes letters - introductions - numbers - ordinal numbers - demonstrative pronouns - plural forms - nationalities and languages - nominal sentences in affirmation and negation - family description - prepositions - present tense in its cases - self-introduction - adjectives - courtesies - description of the house and its contents - dialogues in the hotel at the seller... words and their antonyms - words and their synonyms - past tense - months - days of the week - the four seasons


  • 13020020: Anti-Corruption [2 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to introduce students to the concept of corruption, its forms, causes, and repercussions on society and the state, with a focus on the legal and institutional environment for combating corruption in Palestine. The course addresses the legal framework for combating corruption, including the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Law, the role of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Public Prosecution, the judiciary, and oversight institutions, and discusses relevant international conventions, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and their compatibility with Palestinian legislation, and analyzes the most important crimes related to corruption, such as bribery, abuse of public office, illicit enrichment, and money laundering.


  • 13020025: Agriculture in Palestine [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020026: Leadership and Creativity [2 Credit Hours]

    The course aims to raise awareness of self-employment as a career choice, promote the means of self-development, provide technical and commercial skills to launch, promote and manage commercial projects. The course also included many activities based on interaction with the community and the market in innovation, creativity, communication, networking, leadership, presentation, building and presenting business plans, and adopted innovative and creative evaluation methods for the course.


  • 15010102: Calculus (2) [3 Credit Hours]

    antiderivatives; the indefinite integral; the definite integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus ; the area under a curve; the area between two curves.Techniques of integration: integration by substitution; integration by parts, integrating powers of trigonometric functions, trigonometric substitutions, integrating rational functions, partial fractions, rationalization, miscellaneous substitution; improper integrals; application of definite integral: volumes, length of a plane curve, area of a surface of revolution infinite series: sequences, infinite series, convergence tests, absolute convergence, conditional convergence; alternating series; power series: Taylor and Maclurine series, differentiation and integration of power series:


  • 15010325: Numerical Analysis [3 Credit Hours]

    Numerical errors and their estimation, approximation and interpolation, roots of equations, solution of linear and nonlinear simultaneous equations, differentiation and integration, ordinary and partial differential equations, statistical methods


  • 12210345: Strength of Materials [3 Credit Hours]

    Topics covered in the course include Equilibrium of deformable body, stress, normal stress, allowable stress, deformation and strain, material properties, axial loading, principle of superposition, thermal stress, statically indeterminate axially loaded member, torsional deformation, torsional formula, power transmission, shear-bending diagram, bending deformation of straight member, flexure formula, shear stress in beams, thin walled pressure vessel, combined loading.


  • 12220516: Machine Element Design II [3 Credit Hours]

    Analysis and design of shafts, screw, fasteners, welded joints, journal bearing and rolling bearing. Geometrical analysis and design of gears (spur, helical, bevel and worm gears). Clutches, brakes, couplings, flywheels, belts and chains.


  • 12220422: Instrumentations and Control Lab [1 Credit Hours]

    Introduction to MATLAB/Simulink, time Response of 1st and 2nd order systems. Characteristics of PID controller and tuning of PID controller using Ziegler and Nichols methods. Strain measurement, temperature measurement, speed measurement and signal conditioning.


  • 12220551: Fuels & Combustion [3 Credit Hours]

    The following topics are covered: combustion thermochemistry, introduction to mass transfer, premixed and non-premixed flames, combustion of solid and liquid fuels, and detonation of gaseous mixtures.


  • 13020021: History of Science Among the Arabs [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020022: Library and Research Methods [2 Credit Hours]

    This course is an a university elective requisite that is offered to all specializations. This course addresses library studies in a contextual introductory way which will prepare and help the student understand the nature of using libraries through studying the history of libraries, bibliography, indexing ,and classification, especially , Dewey's Decimal classification, the congress system so as – for the student- to be able to get the resources of knowledge heshe wants through acquiring the needed knowledge of using libraries and the skill in retrieving data which is offered to him her .


  • 13020024: Environmental Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020036: Software Applications [2 Credit Hours]


  • 12210481: Strength of Material Lab. [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments covered in this lab include reactions on beams; modulus of elasticity and modulus of rigidity for various materials; stress-strain diagram; torsion in bars; motion of various mechanisms; static and dynamic balancing; tension; flexure; shear stress, hardness; Impact; fatigue; torsion and deflection.


  • 12210592: Internal Combustion Engine I [3 Credit Hours]

    In this course, students are expected to learn fundamentals of internal combustion engine : types and their operation, engine parameters, thermo chemistry of fuel-air mixtures, ideal models of engine cycles, combustion in spark ignition engines, combustion in compression ignition engines and pollutant formation.


  • 12220533: Sanitary [3 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the basic principles and design aspects of sanitary engineering infrastructure. This comprises: drinking water supply and treatment, sewerage and wastewater treatment. Study goals: Insight in technological aspects of the urban water infrastructure.


  • 12220315: Fluid Mechanics [3 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to introduce the student to the basic concepts: fluid statics; Integral and differential equations of fluid flow, conservation of momentum, mass and energy, flow in pipes, flow in submerged bodies and turbomechanical systems.


  • 12220349: Theory of machines lab [1 Credit Hours]

    Experiments applied to: Kinematic Analysis of mechanisms, Velocity and acceleration polygons. Static and inertia forces analysis, dynamic analysis of cams, gears, and gear trains, Balancing of machines.


  • 12220524: Vehicle Dynamics and Vibrations [3 Credit Hours]

    It covers basics of vehicle vertical, lateral and logitudinal dynamics, forces on wheels, aerodynamics, equations of vehicle motion, single and two degrees of freedom systems, free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped systems, acoustic wave propagations and transmission.


  • 15200112: English 2 [3 Credit Hours]

    This course is designed to serve PTUK students in the faculties of Science and Engineering as well as the students of Educational Technology (ET); it offers a broad overview of the English language learning skills in reading, writing, speaking that will enable them to communicate meaningfully in scientific contexts and situations. It also offers a broad variety of scientific language grammatical patterns and vocabulary items that are needed to comprehend scientific contexts and trends. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to a variety of scientific topics, aural input in order to broaden and deepen their critical thinking skills and to help them express opinions about modern scientific topics and problems.


  • 13010007: Communication Skills [1 Credit Hours]

    This course covers many topics related to the development of students' personal skills in effective communication to understand and influence others and enhance their leadership abilities, in line with the university's goals of preparing a scientifically and professionally qualified workforce ready for the future and facing its challenges, and being able to meet the needs of the community. It includes understanding the concept, goals, characteristics, nature, elements, types, methods, and skills of communication, in addition to verbal and non-verbal communication, writing resumes, and personal interviews.


  • 13020008: Physical Culture [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020031: Contemporary Global Issues [2 Credit Hours]


  • 12210136: Engineering Drawing [2 Credit Hours]

    This course is to teach students the tools and techniques for making engineering drawings. Students will gain the knowledge of hand drafting instruments and their use; orthographic projection; and principal views. Applications will include two-dimensional drawings using CAD software.


  • 12220311: Introduction To Digital Logic And PLC [1 Credit Hours]

    Digital logic gates, disjunctive and conjunctive normal form, traditional control and Introduction to PLC.


  • 12000598: Introduction to Graduation Project [1 Credit Hours]

    A group of students apply their theoretical knowledge gained throughout their study to design and build a certain circuit/device to perform a specific function under the supervision of one of the instructors at the department. A final report and presentation are required.


  • 12000599: Graduation Project [3 Credit Hours]

    Complement of the ' Introduction to Graduation Project' where a final report and presentation is required. A theoretical as well as practical discussion will be performed.


  • 12220462: HVAC systems lab [1 Credit Hours]

    This Lab covers; Heating and Heat Pumps, Cooling and Refrigeration, Leak Detection, vacuation, Recovery and Charging, Soldering, Brazing and HVAC Piping, Basic Electricity, A/C and Compressors, Control Circuit and Motor Troubleshooting, Ducts, Ductless Systems and Vents, Air Quality and Distribution Systems, Refrigerants, Air Balancing and Airside Systems, and Commercial and Hydronic Systems.


  • 12220416: Heat Transfer [3 Credit Hours]

    Principles of heat transfer. Heat transfer modes. One dimensional conduction; steady and transient analysis. Introduction to convection heat transfer. Forced convection heat transfer in external flows. Radiation heat transfer, Heat exchangers.


  • 12220461: Heating ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) [3 Credit Hours]

    The first part of the course will deal with the determination of heating and cooling loads and occupants comfort in order to properly size the HVAC systems of a building. Then the preparation of the energy balance of a building according to the technical standards will be dealt with. Finally, the various type of HVAC systems (all water, mixed air water and all air) will be presented and in the final part the fundamentals of HVAC design will be outlined. In parallel with the course lectures, the student will be required to prepare design work about a simple HVAC system (e.g. heating system for a residential building).


  • 12230405: Engineering Safety [3 Credit Hours]

    The course focuses on tools, techniques and methodologies needed for prevention of occurrences of unsafe operations and accidents under different industrial settings. Additionally it covers; the fundamentals of chemical release, dispersion, toxicity, fire, and explosion. Process safety design to mitigate consequences of catastrophic fire and explosion.


  • 15200099: Pre-English [3 Credit Hours]

    Remedial English: The course is a compulsory service course offered for first year students. It is a prerequisite for E1 and it focuses mainly on the language learning skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course is intended to equip the students with basic skills necessary for successful communication in both oral and written forms of the language. In addition to grammar and how to use vocabulary in a meaningful context.


  • 13020001: Hebrew Language [2 Credit Hours]

    Hebrew 1 is an introductory course that introduces students to the basics of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course focuses on enabling students to master the Hebrew alphabet, understand basic pronunciation rules, and use simple grammatical structures in real-life communicative contexts. The course also seeks to develop students' lexical repertoire and enhance their ability to express their thoughts in clear language in everyday situations. In addition to the linguistic aspect, the course introduces students to selected cultural aspects that contribute to understanding the social and historical context of the language. This course is a cornerstone in building language proficiency and a precursor to the advanced stages of learning Hebrew.


  • 13020004: Russian Language [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020009: Islam and Contemporary Issues [2 Credit Hours]

    This course is about human rights in Islam. Women in Islam: Islam's general view of women Islam and Democracy. Democracy: Its concept, origins and development. Shura in Islam: Its Concept, Manifestations. Holding public meetings, forming parties and associations. Guarantees of Democracy and Shura. Islam and globalization. Islam and the environment. Islam's position on terrorism and legitimate defense. Islam's fight against drugs. Islam and the crisis of education and scientific research: The importance of water and food: The Islamic approach to their realization, Islam and the media: Defining the media issue, the importance of the media, counter-media and ways to counter it.


  • 13020010: Islamic Econmic System [2 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to familiarize students with the concept of the Islamic economic system, its objectives and functions, the economic goals of society, economic activity and its regulations in peace: Consumption, production, distribution, exchange, property and its nature in the Islamic economy, monetary system, financial and banking system, market and balance, price and pricing under Shari'ah rules.


  • 13020011: Contemporary Problems [2 Credit Hours]

    This course includes the most important issues facing humanity that affect people individually and collectively in the social, economic, political and health aspects and affect their happiness and some of these issues affect the continuation and survival of the human race and can be generalized under the following headings: Globalization and the capitalist system


  • 13020016: Law in Our Lives [2 Credit Hours]

    This course addresses general legal concepts and the development of applicable laws in Palestine, as well as the sources and types of legal rules, in addition to the relationship between law and society. It focuses on the rights and duties of individuals in the Palestinian Basic Law and ordinary laws, presenting practical examples from the local reality, and aims to develop legal awareness among students and empower them to understand the legal issues that affect their personal and professional lives.


  • 13020017: E-government Legal Framework [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020018: The Palestinian Captive Movement [2 Credit Hours]

    This course deals with the importance of the emergence and development of the captive national movement, the most important prisons, detention and torture stations, the educational and cultural process, organizational structures, struggle methods and prison literature


  • 13020023: Astronomy [2 Credit Hours]


  • 13020032: Economy in the Third World [2 Credit Hours]


  • 12210444: Introduction To Research Methodology [3 Credit Hours]

    This course aims to promote the breadth of scientific endeavour, the integrated nature of scientific disciplines, the importance of scientific process and critical thinking. The course includes discussions about how data, information, knowledge and decision-making relate to research. The course also focuses on the theoretical considerations involved in the first stage of the research process: formulating the research problem and research questions, hypotheses or objectives. Tips on writing research questions and developing hypotheses are provided. Students are expected to examine a series of scientific issues, dealing with medical, environmental, social and other issues. This course is taught using a combination of scientific discussion, self-directed learning, student presentations, class activities and a research assignment.


  • 12210243: Statics [3 Credit Hours]

    This course is to cover force and position vectors; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; equivalent system of forces and couples; free body diagrams; static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines; distributed forces; centroids and centers of gravity; internal forces; friction; and moments of inertia.


  • 12210586: Manufacturing Processes I [3 Credit Hours]

    This course expose the student to the basic manufacturing processes: Nature and properties of engineering materials, production of metals, foundry and casting processes, hot and cold forming, powder metallurgy and special forming processes, material removal technology, special material removal processes, heat treatment of metals, surface cleaning and finishing processes.


  • 12110236: Electrical Circuits [3 Credit Hours]

    The unit of charge. Current voltage and power, types of circuits and circuit elements. Ohms law. KVL and KCL, single –loop and single node – pair circuits resistance and source combination. Nodal and mesh analysis, source transformations, superposition, Thevenins and Norton. The inductor, V-I relationships for the inductor, capacitors, V-I for the capacitor. Source free RL and RC. Step response for RL and RC. Natural and step response of RLC circuits


  • 12120205: Electronics [3 Credit Hours]

    Provides a broad introduction to the fundamentals of Electronics. The atom, materials used in semiconductors, current in semiconductors, N-type and P-type semiconductors and the PN junction. Diodes and its applications with emphasis on half-wave rectifiers, full wave rectifiers, filters, regulators, limiters clampers and multipliers. Special-purpose diodes with particular emphasis on Zener diode and its applications. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) including BJT bias circuits and BJT amplifier configurations with a focus on common-emitter amplifier. Filed-Effect Transistors (FETs), JFET, MOSFET, characteristics, parameters and biasing.


  • 12220427: Thermodynamics (2) [3 Credit Hours]

    This course provides students with the knowledge and ability to apply both first and second laws of thermodynamics to power, refrigeration and air conditioning cycles. It covers entropy, exergy, irreversibility, vapor power and refrigeration cycles, air standard power and refrigeration cycles, thermodynamic relations, ideal gas mixtures, gas and vapor mixtures.