MechEngHandbook v2 P

Mechanical
Engineering
Undergraduate student's
Programme Handbook
March 2016
Mechanical Engineering BUE 1

Programme Handbook
for Mechanical Engineering
The British University in Egypt
March 2016
Programme Handbooks are issued and maintained by

the Faculty of Engineering, BUE. They are edited and
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of Engineering, the British University in Egypt).
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Contents
2 Welcome from the department's staff A
3 Why Mechanical Engineering? B
4 Module contents C
15 Grading systems D
16 Summer training internships E
17 School policies F
21 Useful bits and pieces X
Mechanical engineering has marked civilisation

and innovation throughout human history.
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Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016 Welcome
A Welcome from the department's staff

Welcome to the Department of Mechani- achieving excellence in teaching, research,
cal Engineering at the British University in and student experience across all cohorts.
Egypt (BUE). We, the department's staff, We hope that you will use this handbook
want to do everything we can to help you as a guide during your four years in the de-
make your studies both fruitful and enjoy- partment. We designed it to provide you
able. The main objective of the mechanical with information our students often find
engineering programme at the BUE is to useful. The handbook will help in:
provide the basic undergraduate education Familiarising you with the structure of
required for industrial and public practice the department, its staff, and its pro-
in mechanical engineering, or for contin- grammes.
ued education. Guiding you through the modules you
The department comprises 6 assistant need to pass in order for you to receive
professors, 4 associate professors, and 6 your degree.
full professors. Support staff include 20 Providing you with useful information
teaching assistants, 3 laboratory engineers, on topics such as the grading system,
and an administrative assistant. The de- summer training internships, exchange
partment has 7 laboratories for academic programmes, academic misconduct pol-
experiments related to taught modules, icies, eLearning system, facilities, and
project work, and research. We all work to- other useful regulations and data.
gether as a friendly team, with the aim of
Mechanical Engineering Department's staff

Disclaimer. It should be noted that, as the educational process necessitates regular changes to programmes and
their course contents and regulations, this handbook is meant to be a useful and relevant guide to the student
for the academic year for which it is issued. The department may change this handbook to reflect such changes
in future generations, and its contents are non-binding to the regulatory departments of the University.

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook, March 2016 Why Mechanical Eng.?
Why Mechanical Engineering?

What is taught in the Department of Me- within the facility, how to schedule pro- B
chanical Engineering? duction and forecast demand, and how
to control the quality of your products
The Mechanical Engineering Depart- to ensure consistency.
ment produces general mechanical The specialisation of Mechatronics is
engineers with possible specialisation concerned with the overlap between
in one of the following specialisations: mechanical and electrical and electron-
Production & Design, Materials & Man- ics engineering. Within this specialisa-
ufacturing, Power & Energy, Industrial tion, you learn how electrical and me-
Engineering, and Mechatronics. chanical components may be integrated
By studying Mechanical Engineering, to yield a comprehensive product.
you are taught the basics of energy and
power systems. Through modules such Where will you work when you graduate?
as Thermodynamics, Energy Conver-
sation and Heat Transfer Equipment, Mechanical Engineers are analogous to
you develop a knowledge of the existing jokers in a deck of cards. Whatever the
thermodynamic cycles and energy gen- industry you are interested in, whether
eration and consumption. You are also it be petrochemicals, steel, automotive,
taught the basics of renewable energy, or even construction, mechanical engi-
and the potential it holds in the future. neers are needed.
You are also taught about Production Upon graduation, you will have all the
& Design, Materials & Manufacturing. basic tools you need to proceed in the
Within this specialisation, you are fo- specialisation you are interested in. You
cused on methods and tools of manu- will have a superb skill set that enables
facturing. You develop an understand- you to think critically, approach prob-
ing of how products are designed, how lems efficiently and have the capacity
suitable materials for production are se- to acquire knowledge according to your
lected, and the series of processes need- needs.
ed to produce it. Mechanical engineers find themselves
Through modules taught within the constantly challenged in the workplace.
specialisation of Industrial Engineering, They usually have jobs that require con-
you learn how manufacturing facilities stant development of ones skills and up-
are designed and managed through dating ones knowledge.
skills such as how material is handled

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016 Module contents
Module contents
In this programme emphasis is placed 1 module.
on the basics of mechanical engineering Level I (Intermediate). Taught in degree
C principles and design techniques. Students year 2 (and degree year 3 of engineering
learn the basic engineering and scientific programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK
concepts needed for this major through year 2 module.
the required coursework in several areas of Level H (Honours). Taught in degree
specialisation (e.g. energy and power, pro- year 3 (and degree year 4 of engineering
duction and manufacturing technology, in- programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK
dustrial engineering). Through a series of degree year 3 module.
mandatory courses and a couple of elective The following listing provides a brief
courses, the students will be able to choose summary of the modules covered in each
a specialisation for their graduation proj- year of this programme, including infor-
ect. Their area of specialisation concludes mation on module's weight, prerequisites,
in a capstone design experience. semester taught in, related keywords, and a
Each module in the program has a level. concise description of topics covered.
Levels at the BUE reflect the standards ad- Note that each module has a unique code.
opted by the UKs Higher Education Qual- We provide in the list below only the basic
ifications Framework (HEQF). They are as code of the module (e.g. MECH07C), but
follows: in practice this code will be prefixed with
Level P (Preparatory). Taught in the pre- two digits indicating the current academ-
paratory year at BUE. ic year. For example, if we are in academic
Level C (Certificate). Taught in degree year 20152016, the code MECH07C will
year 1 at BUE and equivalent to a UK year be prefixed by '15', to give 15MECH07C.
Year 1 modules:
Module code: SCIB01C Title: Calculus

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P, SCIB03P
Keywords: differentiation, integration, functions of several variables
Brief aim/scope: The aim is to ensure that all students have a basic knowledge and understanding of
vector calculus and also provide basic cognitive and practical skills required for
future study. This module extends the aims and content of the preparatory year
mathematics.
Module code: SCIB04C Title: Modern Physics for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB02P, SCIB04P,
SCIB01P, SCIB03P
Keywords: sound waves, wave motion, wave optics, quantum physics
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and understanding of the modern
Physics principles required for the electrical and mechanical engineering field of
study.

Module code: MECH01C Title: Rigid Body Mechanics

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH01P
Keywords: construction materials.
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with a clear and thorough
understanding of the principles, ideas, and skills of the mechanics of rigid bodies.
Module code: MECH60C Title: Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering C

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -
Keywords: basic knowledge of material science
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide first year students with basic knowledge of
material science and engineering necessary for all engineers in addition to selective
topics of significance to major engineering specialisation.
Module code: MECH02C Title: Mechanical Graphics and Metrology

Degree year: 1 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: -
Keywords: manual drafting, tolerancing, size inspection and computer modelling
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to enable students to experience the assembly of
mechanical devices and structures utilising both manual and computer
representation. It also aims to give students an understanding of the enabling
technologies of geometric modelling, analysis and assembly of products. It also
builds upon graphical visualisation skills previously learnt. It also introduces to the
student the concept of design specification and inspection of products and its
utilisation in machine design and manufacturing.
Module code: MECH20C Title: Thermo-Fluid Mechanics

Keywords: basic fundamentals of energy conversion and fluid flow
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce students to basic fundamentals of energy
conversion from one type to another, reversible and irreversible processes, physical
meaning and applications of first and second laws of thermodynamics. Additionally,
it aims to introduce the basic fluid fundamentals such as fluid properties, fluid static,
kinematics and dynamics, and various types of fluid motion.
Module code: ELEC19C Title: Foundations of Electrical Engineering

Keywords: DC, AC and transient circuits
Brief aim/scope: To introduce entirely in context the basic mathematical methods required to begin
the study of electrical engineering and the basic laws and theorems concerning the
solution of electrical circuits. This module will also provide a very basic introduction
to topics in electronic engineering.
Module code: MECH03C Title: Production Technology (2)

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH03P
Keywords: provide in-depth knowledge of materials processing
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide mechanical engineering students with in-
depth knowledge of materials processing; in terms of processes used to manufacture
items (converting materials into products), this module will emphasize how each
process works and its relative advantages and limitation for the following processes:
metal forming and casting. The lab work covers the basic operations for rolling,
forging, and casting including the following experiments on hot working, cold

working, recrystallisation, and effect of cooling rate on castings, as well as safe

practices and hazard control.
Module code: MECH04C Title: Stress Analysis

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P
Keywords: types of stress and strain, carry out strength and deformation analysis for a variety
C of load types.
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to consolidate ideas and skills acquired through their
previous study of mechanics, realise and comprehend the concept and types of
stress and strain, carry out strength and deformation analysis for a variety of load
types, single or combined, and appreciate the value of stress analysis and failure
prediction in the context of mechanical design.
Module code: SCIB02C Title: Differential Equations

Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: SCIB01P, SCIB03P,
SCIB05P
Keywords: Differential equations, Laplace transform, special functions, modelling
Brief aim/scope: To ensure that students have a basic knowledge and understanding of differential
equations. In particular, this module seeks to ensure that students understand the
different types of differential equations; are aware of and have the ability to apply
different methods for the solution of differential equations; are aware of special
functions; and have an understanding of Laplace transforms and their applications.
Year 2 modules:
Module code: MECH02I Title: Machine Design

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: MECH04C
Keywords: failure theories, columns, shafts, fasteners, springs, gears, bearings, brakes and
clutches.
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to build up the skills acquired in the analysis and synthesis
of stressed Mechanical components in order to comprehend and apply static and
fatigue design theories. It also provides a foundation in the development of concepts
and procedures for the design of mechanical machine components.
Module code: MECH21C Title: Thermodynamics

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH20C
Keywords: gas turbine cycles, steam turbine cycles, internal combustion engines, refrigeration
cycles, combustion
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to emphasise the fundamentals of thermodynamics
introduced in the prerequisite module MECH20C. A more rigorous approach is taken
so that the generality of the laws of thermodynamics can be seen. The background
behind each of the basic rules is explained. Then, such laws are applied to the real
situations.
Module code: MECH03I Title: Mechanics of Machinery

Keywords: mechanisms, position analysis, velocity analysis, acceleration analysis, cam design,

gear trains, dynamic forces, balancing, engine dynamics, cam dynamics

Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce concepts of kinematics and dynamics of
machinery; to carry out kinematic and load analysis of linkages; study the balancing
of rotary machinery; employ principles of dynamics to internal combustion engines;
bind formalised concepts of mechanics to real life situations; and introduce the
concepts of mechanical design.
C
Module code: MECH60I Title: Material Properties and Characterisation
Keywords: mechanical properties and testing, non-destructive testing, material characterisation
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide second year mechanical engineering
students with sufficient knowledge about material characteristics and properties of
relevant significance to engineering applications. It also introduces the mechanical
characterization methods (Destructive and Non-destructive DT & NDT) emphasising
on destructive testing methods used for determining the mechanical properties of
materials, as well as non-destructive methods for evaluating some physical
properties of the materials.
Module code: MECH40C Title: Engineering Probability and Statistics

Keywords: Statistics, Probability distributions, Random variables, test of hypothesis
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the student to the concepts of statistics,
and the use of data to describe and inference knowledge regarding engineering
applications.
Module code: MECH22C Title: Fluid Mechanics

Keywords: continuity, momentum, and energy equations, potential flows, dimensional analyses,
laminar and turbulent flows
Brief aim/scope: This module expands the fluid mechanics knowledge gained in the prerequisite
module (Thermo-fluid mechanics). It allows students to model and simulate
potential flow theory, dimensional analysis, similitude, and wall-bounded laminar
and turbulent shear flows.
Module code: ELEC03I Title: Electrical Machines and Control

Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC19C
Keywords: machines, control, motors
Brief aim/scope: The aim of the module is to introduce students to the theory operation,
performance and control of the electrical machines and motors.
Module code: MECH41C Title: Quality Control and Technical Report Writing
Keywords: technical writing, statistical quality control
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to help engineering students apply different statistical
quality control techniques to many different control situations and to provide
engineering students with all basic concepts that qualify them to be able to
communicate technical information effectively.

Module code: MECH04I Title: Production Technology (3)

Keywords: turning, drilling, milling, grinding, welding
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide second year mechanical engineering
students with further in-depth knowledge on manufacturing methods through
C machining and joining processes.
Module code: MECH80I Title: Applied Numerical Methods

Keywords: numerical, programming
Brief aim/scope: To ensure that all students will have a basic knowledge and understanding of how to
set up and solve mathematical problems numerically and to apply this knowledge to
the solving of mechanical engineering problems using appropriate software
packages.
Year 3 modules:
Module code: MECH01I Title: Structure Mechanics

Keywords: complex stress, Castigliano, shear stresses, elastic-plastic analysis
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to consolidate and build on the ideas and skills introduced
in the Stress Analysis module. Students will be able to carry out strength and
deflection analyses for a variety of simple load cases and structures, will understand
the simplifications used in such analyses and appreciate the role of stress analysis
and failure prediction in the design environment.
Module code: MECH20I Title: Heat and Mass Transfer

Keywords: conduction, convection, radiation, mass transfer, heat exchange
Brief aim/scope: The fundamental principles of heat and mass transfer with reference to the basic
heat exchange technologies.
Module code: MECH80H Title: Vibration and Control Engineering

Degree year: 3 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: SCIB02C
Keywords: Microcontroller PLC Hydraulic Pneumatic - Electronics - Motors
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with a thorough introduction to
mechanical vibrations of single and two degree-of-freedom systems, the ability to
use analytical and computational methods to analyze the vibratory response of a
structure subjected to a variety of different types of excitation, an understanding
of the processes of monitoring the operating conditions of process plants and its
relevance to industrial failures and fault diagnosis.
Also it is aimed to introduce students to the modelling of dynamic systems and the
control of industrial processes with particular reference to common practical
engineering problems and their solutions. It also aimed to introduce how to tune the

controller parameters for optimal control performance
Module code: MECH40I Title: Engineering Economics

Keywords: interest rate, depreciation, break-even point, replacement decision
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the student to the concepts and methods C
of economic analysis, and provide the student with information necessary to help
him/her in monetary-based decision making.
Module code: MECH21I Title: Internal Combustion Engines

Keywords: combustion engines, gas turbines, automotive engines
Brief aim/scope: The module aims to enhance the knowledge gained in the prerequisite module by
further in-depth study of performance of internal combustion engines (automotive
engines and gas turbines), system analysis, exhaust emissions, and design of some
components. It also aims to conduct experimental study of engine performance.
Module code: MECH41I Title: Plant Layout and Material Handling

Keywords: plant location, Information sources , time study, Product & process layout, activity
relationship diagram, line balancing
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the principles of plant layout, time study,
systematic methodology to making a layout, and material handling with reference to
the basic manufacturing technologies.
Module code: MECH81I Title: Mechatronics Systems

Keywords: Microcontroller PLC Hydraulic Pneumatic - Electronics - Motors
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with experience of the integrative
nature of mechatronics in the pursuance of a time constrained activity involving
multi-disciplinary teamwork.
Module code: MECH40H Title: Industrial Safety and Environmental Management

Keywords: Safety at work and Environmental Management System
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to introduce the fundamental principles of risk
management and industrial health, safety, and environmental measures. It also
creates awareness of industrial hazards in areas related to manufacturing
engineering.
Module code: MECH05I Title: Product Design

Keywords: conceptual design, embodiment design, detail design, design for X
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce a comprehensive analysis of the essential
elements for engineering product design from product specification to detailed
design. It also emphasizes the importance of management of the product design
process.

Module code: MECH64I Title: Materials Selection for Design

optional
Keywords: engineering materials, materials properties, design
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with the knowledge and
methodology necessary for conducting material selection and design in an optimum
C way for the design of typical mechanical products.
Module code: MECH22I Title: Flight and Space-Flight

optional
Keywords: aerofoil, aircraft performance criteria, aircraft systems components
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with a clear and thorough
understanding of the principles and ideas of aircraft performance, flight mechanics,
and systems applicable to fixed wing aircraft. The module will also provide students
with basic understanding of basics of space flight.
Module code: MECH25I Title: Alternative Energy Systems

Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH21C,
optional MECH20I
Keywords: alternative/renewable energy systems: solar, wind, hydro, oceanic, geothermal, fuel
cells, biomass
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to introduce the fundamental principles of energy
conversion as implemented in new and alternative energy systems in comparison to
fossil fuels.
Module code: ELEC04I Title: Electronic Devices and Circuits

optional
Keywords: analogue, electronics, CAE design and simulation
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to the design, analysis and
test of analogue electronic circuits.
Year 4 modules:
Module code: MECH99H Title: Mechanical Research Project

Keywords: individual research, research methodology
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide the student with experience in research
process and methodology by defining and studying a chosen problem on an
individual basis.
Module code: MECH98H Title: Professional Group Design Project

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: MECH02I
Keywords: Conceptual Design, Process and Product Design, Team Work
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to enable students to gain experience in integrating
engineering science principles to design a system, component, or process based

upon a real industrial application. The module also allows students to identify some
design constraints such as economical, environmental, and social impacts of their
solutions.
Module code: MECH41H Title: Design and Analysis of Experiments

Keywords: Factorial design, Experimental design C
Brief aim/scope: The main aim of this module is to help students design, conduct, analyse, interpret
and communicate the results of engineering experiments.
Module code: MECH60H Title: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH60C, MECH60I
Keywords: metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites, manufacturing
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide mechanical engineering students with
further in-depth knowledge on advanced materials from structural, application and
manufacturing points of view. This module will be emphasizing in depth
understanding of concepts for developing advanced materials for advanced
applications. The module will also develop students knowledge and understanding
of advanced manufacturing processes specially those particular to manufacturing of
polymer, ceramics, and metal matrix composite materials including powder
metallurgy and other methods.
Module code: MECH20H Title: Energy Conversion Systems

Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH21C, MECH20I
Keywords: power plants, gas turbines, steam turbines, combined systems, cogeneration
further in-depth knowledge on power generation analysis and design along with
energy planning and economics.
Module code: MECH42H Title: Operations Research and Management

Keywords: Production planning, optimization, shop floor scheduling, project management,
linear programming
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to introduce the student to the fundamental principles
of operations research and their industrial applications, decision optimisation, and
the functions of a manufacturing business with reference to the basic manufacturing
technologies.
Module code: MECH01H Title: Tool Design and Manufacture

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -
optional 2
Keywords: jig, fixture, tool design
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to provide students with a broad in-depth knowledge of
a range of manufacturing tools, in particular jigs and fixtures.
Module code: MECH02H Title: Engineering Tribology
Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH22C,
optional 2 MECH61H,
MECH60C
Keywords: Friction, Wear, Lubrication, Tribo tests

Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide the upper level of mechanical engineering
students with knowledge about the science and technology of interacting surfaces in
relative motion, i.e. Tribology and its constituents, friction, wear and lubrication.
Along with the methods of friction and wear assessments, the course will also cover
some industrial applications.
C Module code: MECH04H Title: Reliability and Maintenance Engineering

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH40C
optional 2
Keywords: Reliability, Maintainability
Brief aim/scope: The aims of this module are to prepare the students for more advanced study in
reliability and maintainability engineering. Furthermore, this module will enable the
students to collect and analyze failure and repair data, derive appropriate reliability
and maintainability models and apply these models in the design and maintenance of
products, components, and systems.
Module code: MECH23H Title: Design of Vehicles

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -
optional 2
Keywords: Suspension, braking, steering, vehicle dynamics
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is for students to understand the factors involved in the
design and development of the vehicle.
Module code: MECH61H Title: Failure Analysis

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH60I
optional 2
Keywords: failure cases, brittle, ductile, fatigue, fracture toughness
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to help final year mechanical engineering students to
integrate their previous knowledge and learn how to study a failure case and conduct
proper analysis for the cause of failure.
Module code: MECH25H Title: Computational Fluid Dynamics

optional 2 MECH20I
Keywords: discretisation, partial differential equations, finite difference, finite volume,
computational techniques, fluid flow
Brief aim/scope: To introduce the students to the basic concepts of Computational Fluid Mechanics
(CFD) along with the aspects of discretisation, finite difference and finite volume
methods. Then it allows students to model, simulate, and write computer codes to
solve some thermo-fluid problems as well as using one of the commercial CFD
software packages.
Module code: MECH26H Title: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

optional 2 MECH20I
Keywords: vapour compression systems, absorption refrigeration systems, air conditioning,
cooling systems, mass transfer, and heat transfer
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to integrate the fundamental principles of
thermodynamics, heat, and mass transfer in the analysis and design of heating and
cooling systems.

Module code: MECH27H Title: Fluid Machinery

optional 2
Keywords: angular momentum, energy equation, pumps, turbines and compressors
further in-depth knowledge on applying energy transfer considerations in design of C
pumps, turbines and compressors.
Module code: MECH28H Title: Heat Transfer Equipment

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH20I
optional 2
Keywords: Heat exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, condensers, evaporators, and reactors
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide students with further in-depth knowledge
on applying energy transfer relations in industrial systems and design considerations
for heat exchanger equipment. Emphasis on boilers, cooling towers, condensers, and
evaporators for different types of heat exchangers (Shell & tube, double tube,
compact).
Module code: MECH29H Title: Combustion

optional 2
Keywords: fuels, combustion, chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, flames
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to build on knowledge gained in the prerequisite module to
provide in-depth knowledge on chemical thermodynamics of combustion processes,
fuels and performance of combustion systems.
Module code: ELEC14H Title: Digital Circuits

Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 or Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC04I
optional 2
Keywords: logic gates integrated circuits ADA converters
Brief aim/scope: To enable students to design and implement digital electronic circuits.
Module code: MECH81H Title: Robotics

optional 2
Keywords: robot, kinematics, dynamics
Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to introduce the mechanics, control and
instrumentation aspects of robots.
Module code: MECH82H Title: Measurement and Instrumentation

optional 2
Keywords: data acquisition, instrumentation, sensors
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills needed for the efficient
selection, specification and use of sensors and control instruments, and for the
successful usage in mechanical engineering applications.

Module code: MECH83H Title: Applied Microcontroller Programming

optional 2
Keywords: microcontroller programming, AVR, Arduino
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce an understanding of microcontroller
programming applications for mechatronics devices
C
Module code: MECH84H Title: Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
optional 2
Keywords: expert systems, fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms
Brief aim/scope: The aim of this module is to introduce modern computational intelligence techniques
to manufacturing system and operations.

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016 Grading Systems
Grading systems
At the BUE, we use both the Egyptian and the British grading systems. The following
equivalence mapping table provides a useful tool to convert between the two systems.
Egyptian British Egyptian Letter Egyptian British Egyptian Letter

Standing Mark Mark Grade Standing Mark Mark Grade
99 100 49 64 D
98 99 48 62 D+
97 99 47 60
96 98 46 59
95 98 45 57 D
94 97 Satisfactory 44 55
93 97 43 54
92 96 42 53 D-
91 96 41 51
90 95 40 50
89 95 39 49
A+
88 94 38 48
87 94 37 46
86 93 36 45
85 93 35 44
Distinction
84 92 34 43
83 92 Fail / Weak
33 41
82 91 32 40
81 91 31 39
80 90 30 38
79 90 29 36
78 89 28 35
77 89 27 34
76 88 26 33
75 88 A 25 31
74 87 24 30
73 86 23 29
72 86 A- 22 28
71 85 21 26
70 85 20 25
69 84 F
19 24
68 83 B+ 18 23
67 82 17 21
66 81 16 20
65 80 B 15 19
Very Good
64 79 14 18
63 78 13 16
62 77 B- 12 15
61 76 Fail / Very
11 14
60 75 Weak
10 13
59 74 9 11
58 73 C+ 8 10
57 72 7 9
56 71 6 8
55 70 C 5 6
Good
54 69 4 5
53 68 3 4
52 67 2 3
C-
51 66 1 1
50 65 0 0

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook, March 2016 Summer Training Internships
Summer training internships

Each student in this programme undergoes The university offers a variety of training
two industrial placements in the summer positions for its students, however one may
of year 2 and year 3, which are a pass-or- apply for whatever relevant training one
fail requirement for graduation. can land.
The industrial training placements (pass These training opportunities support the
or fail, no credits, at level I and H) are development and recognition of career
the two modules ENGG03I03 and EN- management skills through work place-
E GG07H03. ments or work experience.

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016 School Policies
School policies
Student attendance policy Teaching Assistant and then Module
Leader if they have any concerns about
Principles: understanding the requirements and/
1. BUE has obligations to students and or content of a particular module.
their sponsors (usually parents or other 3. Students should contact either their
family members) to provide a quality Personal Advisor (for Preparatory Year
educational experience in a supportive students) or their Head of Department
learning environment. (all other students) if they wish to seek
2. Students have obligations to them- advice in regard to their studies.
selves, their families and the BUE, to 4. Module outlines on e-learning shall F
ensure that they make best use of the specify the core teaching sessions for
learning opportunities provided by the modules for which student attendance
University so that they may achieve a shall be recorded and indicate that
degree of high academic standing. non-attendance shall be reported in ac-
3. It is widely acknowledged across High- cordance with paragraph.
er Education, supported by experience 5. Core teaching sessions shall be deter-
and research evidence, that students mined by Module Leaders in consul-
who do not attend or participate in tation with Heads of Department. For
classes are more likely to achieve poor most modules, the core sessions will
grades or fail. This is mainly because be tutorials and/or laboratory/practi-
students who do not attend will not cal classes. Lectures will be specified
acquire the added value from their in- as core sessions for some modules, in-
teractions with teaching staff and their cluding all English modules. In the case
peers in discussing and understanding of Final Year students, Module Leaders
a particular topic. Their absence is also shall determine.
a sign that they are distracted by other 6. Once a student has missed three core
issues which can impede their learning. teaching sessions specified for a par-
4. The University monitors student atten- ticular module, Module Leaders shall
dance in accordance with the proce- arrange for a Student Absence flag to
dures below, to ensure that it fulfils its be inserted in a students record on the
obligations and provides appropriate Student Records System (SRS). This
support to students. shall lead to the automatic generation
of letters to students, copied to their
Requirements and procedures: parents (and to the Personal Advisors
1. All students are expected to attend and of Preparatory Year students), inform-
participate in all teaching and learning ing students that they are deemed At
sessions in order to benefit fully from Risk of failing the modules concerned
their BUE education. due to their poor attendance.
2. Students should contact the relevant 7. If students At Risk continue not to
attend and miss a further three core
teaching sessions as specified for a par- number of credits failed, as specified in

ticular module (two core sessions in the GAR;
the case of English modules), Module That students who wish to remain on
Leaders shall arrange for a second flag the UK degree will be required to repeat
to be inserted on the SRS. This shall their studies in the following academic
lead to the automatic generation of sec- year rather than progress, if they do not
ond letters to students, copied to their pass all their modules in a given pro-
parents (and to the Personal Advisors gramme year, provided that they have
of Preparatory Year students), inform- not exhausted their limited number of
ing students that they are deemed At attempts in a given module;
Significant Risk of failing the mod- That students who have exhausted
ules concerned due to their continued their limited number of attempts in a
F poor attendance. Where these letters given module will be dismissed from the
relate to English modules, they shall UK degree, in accordance with the GAR;
indicate that students will be ineligible attendance requirements that are consis-
for further assessment in the Semester tent with the level and nature of study
concerned, as specified in paragraph 10 and with the requirements of projects
below. and dissertations.
8. Letters to students and parents shall That students will be dismissed from
highlight the possible consequences, as the BUE if they do not satisfy the regula-
specified in paragraph 10 below. tions for the EG-only Degree.
9. Students who have a genuine reason for That students who do not satisfy En-
their absence should use the Student glish module attendance requirements
Absence Procedures (as specified in the will be prevented from taking the unseen
Student Handbook) in order to avoid examination/final paper for the English
the possibility of receiving At Risk let- modules concerned, subject to approval
ters. of the Faculty Council, and that they may
be ineligible to re-sit English modules
Penalties for non-attendance: during the Summer Assessment Period,
1. Students who do not fulfill the atten- as specified in the GAR;
dance requirements for a module shall That student interim transcript will
receive letters which highlight the ob- indicate At Risk flags for the module(s)
ligations of students in regard to their concerned.
studies and confirm the following:
That, if students fail modules, they
have only a limited number of attempts Academic Misconduct
to pass modules, as specified in the Gen- 1. I t is academic misconduct for any stu-
eral Academic Regulations (GAR), if dent in the course of any assessment to
they are to meet the GAR requirements engage in one or more of the following
for award of a UK Degree;. activities:
That students may be prevented from (i) Failing to comply with the Rules for
re-sitting modules during the Summer the Conduct of Students in Assessments.
Assessment Period, depending on the
(ii) Failing to comply with the Rules for not undertaken in an Examination
the Conduct of Students in Examination Hall, and if the nature of the incident
Halls. together with the circumstances of the
(iii) Assisting another student to gain an student make appropriate a relatively
advantage by unfair means, or receiving limited penalty.
such assistance, for example by collusion, 5. Except for the Preparatory Year, a stu-
by impersonation or the passing off of dent suspected of committing a Minor
one individual's work as another's. This Offence will automatically be referred
includes undeclared failure to contribute for action under the Major Offence
to group coursework assignments. procedure if s/he has previously been
(iv) Misleading the examiners by the fab- found guilty of any offence of academ-
rication or falsification of data. ic misconduct. In the case of a Prepa-
(v) Plagiarism, which is defined by the ratory Year student, referral for action F
University as submitting work as the under the Major Offence procedure
student's own of which the student is will be applied only exceptionally at
not the author. This includes failure to the discretion of the relevant Dean.
acknowledge clearly and explicitly the 6. The relevant Head of Department is
ideas, words or work of another person empowered to consider charges of Mi-
whether these are published or unpub- nor Offences against students and to
lished. levy penalties.
(vi) Engaging in other activity likely to 7. An incident shall normally be deemed
give an unfair advantage to any student. to be a Major Offence of academic
2. A student shall certify, when submit- misconduct if it relates to an assess-
ting work for assessment, that the work ment undertaken in an Examination
is his/her own. Students are referred to Hall, or to other assessed work where
the Coursework Submission and State- the nature of the incident together
ment of (SP) An offence of academic with the circumstances of the student
misconduct will be defined as minor make appropriate a substantial penal-
or major depending on its seriousness. ty. Except for the Preparatory Year, if a
Minor Offences shall be considered by student has been found guilty of a pre-
the Head of Department of the Facul- vious offence of academic misconduct,
ty of the student (the relevant Head of the case shall be designated a Major
Department). Major Offences shall be Offence. In the case of a Preparatory
considered by the Faculty Academic Year student referral for action under
Misconduct Committee. the Major Offences procedure will be
3. Any decision made in accordance with applied only exceptionally at the dis-
the regulations on academic miscon- cretion of the relevant Dean. Final in-
duct shall not be overturned subse- terpretation of the offence of academic
quently by a Programme Examination misconduct as a Major Offence shall
Board under any circumstances. be the responsibility of the Dean in
4. An incident shall be deemed to be a consultation with the Registrar.
Minor Offence of academic miscon- 8. Major Offences shall be considered
duct if it relates to work for assessment by the Faculty Academic Misconduct
Committee of the students home Fac- the matter to the relevant Head of De-
ulty. The Committee shall be appoint- partment.
ed by the Dean on an annual basis with 11. The relevant Head of Department shall
the following constitution: decide whether any action shall be tak-
Three academic faculty members, in- en under the procedures for Minor
cluding Dean, shall act as Chair. Offences.
One member of the BUE Students 12. Where the Registrar has been consult-
Union (SU) Board nominated by SU ed, s/he shall advise the relevant Dean
Where requested, one member of any either to refer the case for action under
validating institute, except at P level. the Major Offences procedure.
The Registrar has the right to attend 13. Students shall be notified in writing of
the Committee. alleged Minor Offences by the relevant
F No individual has a conflict of inter- Head of Department/Dean. Students
est with case to be heard may serve shall be invited to admit or deny the
on Faculty Academic Misconduct allegation, Head of Department/Dean.
Committee or act as its Secretary. Students shall be invited to admit or
9. Offences committed in the Preparato- deny the allegation, have the right to
ry Year are cumulative (i.e. an offence see the evidence against them and to
in Semester One will affect the consid- defend themselves in writing and/or in
eration of a further offence during the person, and may be accompanied by
year see 14.6) but do not carry into an individual of their own choosing.
Degree Year 1. In Degree Year 1 and all Any written defence or request to be
other years offences are cumulative. heard in person, including the name
10. A case which appears to academic staff and status of any accompanying indi-
to suggest that a student has committed vidual, must be received by the rele-
an act of academic misconduct shall vant Head of Department within five
be reported immediately to the Dean, working days of the notification of the
through the Head of Department with alleged misconduct.
a recommendation of whether it con- 14. Having taken into account the evi-
stitutes a minor or major offence. The dence and the defense, if any, the rele-
Dean shall consider whether or not vant Head of Department shall decide
there is a prima facie case to answer. whether the student is guilty of the
Where the Dean considers the inci- offence, and if so, the appropriate pen-
dent to constitute a Major Offence, s/ alty under paragraph 10.31 GAR. The
he shall consult the Registrar. If it is student (and Q&V) shall be notified
considered the case is a Major Offence, in writing of the relevant Head of De-
the Dean shall refer the matter to the partments decision and of the penalty,
Faculty Academic Misconduct Com- if one is to be applied, within ten work-
mittee. If it is considered the case is a ing days of the student being notified
Minor Offence, the Dean shall refer of the allegation.

Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016 Useful Bits and Pieces
Academic staff
Full-time academic members, ordered alphabetically by surname:
Dr. Ayman Abbas Prof. Nabil Eltayeb

Robotics Design, Materials & Tribology
Programme Director Head of Department
aabbas@bue.edu.eg Nabil.eltayeb@bue.edu.eg
Phone ext. 1414 Phone ext. 1407
X
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Azim Dr. George Fam
Power-Energy Mechanical Design & Production
Ahmed.Azim@bue.edu.eg george.fam@bue.edu.eg
Dr. Tamer Adel Prof. Mohamed Hussein

Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering
tamer.mohamed@bue.edu.eg mohammed.hussein@bue.edu.eg
Dr. Elsayed Akl Dr. Bahy Saad

Tribology Energy and Environment
sayed.akl@bue.edu.eg bahy.saad@bue.edu.eg
Prof. Yehia A. Bahei-El-Din Dr. Hesham Safwat

Solid Mechanics Geothermal energy
Vice President for Research hesham.safwat@bue.edu.eg
& Postgraduate Studies Phone ext. 1498
ybahei@bue.edu.eg

Teaching assistants, demonstrators, and lab engineers, ordered alphabetically by

surname:
Hazem Ali Mohamed Ismail
Abdel Aziz Bayoumy Anwar Magdy
Sameh Mohamed

Resources and facilities

Laboratories:
Metrology Lab (A-010) Library resources and databases:
CAD/CAM Lab (A-120) Scopus
Mechatronics Lab (A-110) Science Direct
Vibration Lab IEEE Xplore
Thermo-Fluids Lab (A-013) Springer
Materials Lab (A-009)
Applied Energy Lab (H-103) Field trips:
Visit to the North Cairo Power Station
Workshops: Zafarana Wind Turbines
Welding, Casting and Hand tools Work-
shop (Building B) Relevant research centres:
CNC and non-CNC Machines Work- Renewable Energy Research Centre X
shop (Building H) Centre of Advanced Materials
Useful student references:

General Academic Regulations (GAR):
http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/GAR.pdf
Student Handbook:
http://www.bue.edu.eg/pdfs/q&v/SHB%2015-16%20-Sept%2015.pdf
BUE library study, style and copyright guides:
http://lib.bue.edu.eg/index.php/information-skills-introduction/
Back cover William Warby. License: CC BY 2.0

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Mechanical Engineering BUE 3

Module code: SCIB01C Title: Calculus

4 Mechanical Engineering BUE

Module code: MECH01C Title: Rigid Body Mechanics

Module code: MECH60C Title: Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering C

Module code: MECH02C Title: Mechanical Graphics and Metrology

Module code: MECH20C Title: Thermo-Fluid Mechanics

Module code: ELEC19C Title: Foundations of Electrical Engineering

Module code: MECH03C Title: Production Technology (2)

Mechanical Engineering BUE 5

working, recrystallisation, and effect of cooling rate on castings, as well as safe

Module code: MECH04C Title: Stress Analysis

Module code: SCIB02C Title: Differential Equations

Module code: MECH02I Title: Machine Design

Module code: MECH21C Title: Thermodynamics

Module code: MECH03I Title: Mechanics of Machinery

6 Mechanical Engineering BUE

gear trains, dynamic forces, balancing, engine dynamics, cam dynamics

Module code: MECH40C Title: Engineering Probability and Statistics

Module code: MECH22C Title: Fluid Mechanics

Module code: ELEC03I Title: Electrical Machines and Control

Mechanical Engineering BUE 7

Module code: MECH04I Title: Production Technology (3)

Module code: MECH80I Title: Applied Numerical Methods

Module code: MECH01I Title: Structure Mechanics

Module code: MECH20I Title: Heat and Mass Transfer

Module code: MECH80H Title: Vibration and Control Engineering

8 Mechanical Engineering BUE

controller parameters for optimal control performance

Module code: MECH40I Title: Engineering Economics

Module code: MECH21I Title: Internal Combustion Engines

Module code: MECH41I Title: Plant Layout and Material Handling

Module code: MECH81I Title: Mechatronics Systems

Module code: MECH40H Title: Industrial Safety and Environmental Management

Module code: MECH05I Title: Product Design

Mechanical Engineering BUE 9

Module code: MECH64I Title: Materials Selection for Design

Module code: MECH22I Title: Flight and Space-Flight

Module code: MECH25I Title: Alternative Energy Systems

Module code: ELEC04I Title: Electronic Devices and Circuits

Module code: MECH99H Title: Mechanical Research Project

Module code: MECH98H Title: Professional Group Design Project

10 Mechanical Engineering BUE

Module code: MECH41H Title: Design and Analysis of Experiments

Module code: MECH60H Title: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Module code: MECH20H Title: Energy Conversion Systems

Module code: MECH42H Title: Operations Research and Management

Module code: MECH01H Title: Tool Design and Manufacture

Mechanical Engineering BUE 11

C Module code: MECH04H Title: Reliability and Maintenance Engineering