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Programme HandbookMarch 2016

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Programme Handbookfor Mechanical Engineering

The British University in Egypt

March 2016


2 Welcome from the department's staff

3 Why Mechanical Engineering?

4 Module contents

15 Grading systems

16 Summer training internships

17 School policies

21 Useful bits and pieces

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Mechanical engineering has marked civilisation and innovation throughout human history.


Welcome from the department's staffWelcome to the Department of Mechani-cal Engineering at the British University in Egypt (BUE). We, the department's staff, want to do everything we can to help you make your studies both fruitful and enjoy-able. The main objective of the mechanical engineering programme at the BUE is to provide the basic undergraduate education required for industrial and public practice in mechanical engineering, or for contin-ued education.

The department comprises 6 assistant professors, 4 associate professors, and 6 full professors. Support staff include 20 teaching assistants, 3 laboratory engineers, and an administrative assistant. The de-partment has 7 laboratories for academic experiments related to taught modules, project work, and research. We all work to-gether as a friendly team, with the aim of

Welcome Mechanical Engineering Programme Handbook (undergraduates), March 2016

achieving excellence in teaching, research, and student experience across all cohorts.

We hope that you will use this handbook as a guide during your four years in the de-partment. We designed it to provide you with information our students often find useful. The handbook will help in:• Familiarising you with the structure of

the department, its staff, and its pro-grammes.

• Guiding you through the modules you need to pass in order for you to receive your degree.

• Providing you with useful information on topics such as the grading system, summer training internships, exchange programmes, academic misconduct pol-icies, eLearning system, facilities, and other useful regulations and data.

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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 Department's staff


Why Mechanical Engineering?

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BWhat is taught in the Department of Me-chanical Engineering?

• The Mechanical Engineering Depart-ment produces general mechanical engineers with possible specialisation in one of the following specialisations: Production & Design, Materials & Man-ufacturing, Power & Energy, Industrial Engineering, and Mechatronics.

• By studying Mechanical Engineering, you are taught the basics of energy and power systems. Through modules such as Thermodynamics, Energy Conver-sation and Heat Transfer Equipment, you develop a knowledge of the existing thermodynamic cycles and energy gen-eration and consumption. You are also taught the basics of renewable energy, and the potential it holds in the future.

• You are also taught about Production & Design, Materials & Manufacturing. Within this specialisation, you are fo-cused on methods and tools of manu-facturing. You develop an understand-ing of how products are designed, how suitable materials for production are se-lected, and the series of processes need-ed to produce it.

• Through modules taught within the specialisation of Industrial Engineering, you learn how manufacturing facilities are designed and managed through skills such as how material is handled

within the facility, how to schedule pro-duction and forecast demand, and how to control the quality of your products to ensure consistency.

• The specialisation of Mechatronics is concerned with the overlap between mechanical and electrical and electron-ics engineering. Within this specialisa-tion, you learn how electrical and me-chanical components may be integrated to yield a comprehensive product.

Where will you work when you graduate?

• Mechanical Engineers are analogous to jokers in a deck of cards. Whatever the industry you are interested in, whether it be petrochemicals, steel, automotive, or even construction, mechanical engi-neers are needed.

• Upon graduation, you will have all the basic tools you need to proceed in the specialisation you are interested in. You will have a superb skill set that enables you to think critically, approach prob-lems efficiently and have the capacity to acquire knowledge according to your needs.

• Mechanical engineers find themselves constantly challenged in the workplace. They usually have jobs that require con-stant development of ones skills and up-dating ones knowledge.


Module contents

In this programme emphasis is placed on the basics of mechanical engineering principles and design techniques. Students learn the basic engineering and scientific concepts needed for this major through the required coursework in several areas of specialisation (e.g. energy and power, pro-duction and manufacturing technology, in-dustrial engineering). Through a series of mandatory courses and a couple of elective courses, the students will be able to choose a specialisation for their graduation proj-ect. Their area of specialisation concludes in a capstone design experience.

Each module in the program has a level. Levels at the BUE reflect the standards ad-opted by the UK’s Higher Education Qual-ifications Framework (HEQF). They are as follows:

Level P (Preparatory). Taught in the pre-paratory year at BUE.

Level C (Certificate). Taught in degree year 1 at BUE and equivalent to a UK year

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1 module. Level I (Intermediate). Taught in degree

year 2 (and degree year 3 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK year 2 module.

Level H (Honours). Taught in degree year 3 (and degree year 4 of engineering programs) at BUE and equivalent to a UK degree year 3 module.

The following listing provides a brief summary of the modules covered in each year of this programme, including infor-mation on module's weight, prerequisites, semester taught in, related keywords, and a concise description of topics covered.

Note that each module has a unique code. We provide in the list below only the basic code of the module (e.g. MECH07C), but in practice this code will be prefixed with two digits indicating the current academ-ic year. For example, if we are in academic year 2015–2016, the code MECH07C will be prefixed by '15', to give 15MECH07C.

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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.

Title: Modern Physics for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering odule code: SCIB04C 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.

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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 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 Degree year: 1 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: -

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 Degree year: 1 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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



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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 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.

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 Degree year: 2 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: -

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

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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.

Module code: MECH60I Title: Material Properties and Characterisation Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH60C

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 Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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 Degree year: 2 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH20C

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 Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH40C

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.



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Module code: MECH04I Title: Production Technology (3) Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH03C

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 machining and joining processes.

Module code: MECH80I Title: Applied Numerical Methods Degree year: 2 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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.

Module code: MECH01I Title: Structure Mechanics Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH04C

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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

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controller parameters for optimal control performance

Module code: MECH40I Title: Engineering Economics Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH21C

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: -

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 Degree year: 3 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH02C

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.



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Module code: MECH64I Title: Materials Selection for Design Degree year: 3

optional Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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 way for the design of typical mechanical products.

Module code: MECH22I Title: Flight and Space-Flight Degree year: 3

optional Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH22C

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

optional Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH21C,

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 Degree year: 3

optional Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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.

Module code: MECH99H Title: Mechanical Research Project Degree year: 4 Semester: 1,2 Credits: 20 Prerequisites: -

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

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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 Degree year: 4 Semester: 1 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH40C

Keywords: Factorial design, Experimental design 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 Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide mechanical engineering students with

further in-depth knowledge on power generation analysis and design along with energy planning and economics.

Module code: MECH42H Title: Operations Research and Management Degree year: 4 Semester: 2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH40C

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

optional Semester: 1 or

2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH22C,

MECH61H, MECH60C

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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.

Module code: MECH04H Title: Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Degree year: 4


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH40C

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


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: -

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


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH60I

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 Degree year: 4



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 Degree year: 4



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.



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Module code: MECH27H Title: Fluid Machinery Degree year: 4



Keywords: angular momentum, energy equation, pumps, turbines and compressors Brief aim/scope: The purpose of this module is to provide mechanical engineering students with

further in-depth knowledge on applying energy transfer considerations in design of pumps, turbines and compressors.

Module code: MECH28H Title: Heat Transfer Equipment Degree year: 4


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: MECH20I

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 Degree year: 4



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


2 Credits: 10 Prerequisites: ELEC04I

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 Degree year: 4



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 Degree year: 4



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.



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Module code: MECH83H Title: Applied Microcontroller Programming Degree year: 4



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

Module code: MECH84H Title: Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Degree year: 4



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.


Grading systemsAt 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.

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Egyptian Standing

British Mark

Egyptian Mark

Letter Grade

Distinction

99 100

A+

98 99 97 99 96 98 95 98 94 97 93 97 92 96 91 96 90 95 89 95 88 94 87 94 86 93 85 93 84 92 83 92 82 91 81 91 80 90 79 90 78 89 77 89 76 88

A 75 88 74 87 73 86

A- 72 86 71 85 70 85

Very Good

69 84 B+ 68 83

67 82 66 81

B 65 80 64 79 63 78

B- 62 77 61 76 60 75

Good

59 74 C+ 58 73

57 72 56 71

C 55 70 54 69 53 68

C- 52 67 51 66 50 65

Egyptian Standing

British Mark

Egyptian Mark

Letter Grade

Satisfactory

49 64 D+ 48 62

47 60 46 59

D

45 57 44 55 43 54

D- 42 53 41 51 40 50

Fail / Weak

39 49

F

38 48 37 46 36 45 35 44 34 43 33 41 32 40 31 39 30 38 29 36 28 35

27 34 26 33 25 31 24 30

Fail / Very

Weak

23 29 22 28 21 26 20 25 19 24 18 23 17 21 16 20 15 19 14 18 13 16 12 15 11 14 10 13 9 11 8 10 7 9 6 8 5 6 4 5 3 4 2 3 1 1 0 0


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Summer training internships

Each student in this programme undergoes two industrial placements in the summer of year 2 and year 3, which are a pass-or-fail requirement for graduation.

The industrial training placements (pass or fail, no credits, at level I and H) are the two modules ENGG03I03 and EN-GG07H03.

The university offers a variety of training positions for its students, however one may apply for whatever relevant training one can land.

These training opportunities support the development and recognition of career management skills through work place-ments or work experience.


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School policies

Student attendance policy

• Principles: 1. BUE has obligations to students and

their sponsors (usually parents or other family members) to provide a quality educational experience in a supportive learning environment.

2. Students have obligations to them-selves, their families and the BUE, to ensure that they make best use of the learning opportunities provided by the University so that they may achieve a degree of high academic standing.

3. It is widely acknowledged across High-er Education, supported by experience and research evidence, that students who do not attend or participate in classes are more likely to achieve poor grades or fail. This is mainly because students who do not attend will not acquire the added value from their in-teractions with teaching staff and their peers in discussing and understanding a particular topic. Their absence is also a sign that they are distracted by other issues which can impede their learning.

4. The University monitors student atten-dance in accordance with the proce-dures below, to ensure that it fulfils its obligations and provides appropriate support to students.

• Requirements and procedures: 1. All students are expected to attend and

participate in all teaching and learning sessions in order to benefit fully from their BUE education.

2. Students should contact the relevant

Teaching Assistant and then Module Leader if they have any concerns about understanding the requirements and/or content of a particular module.

3. Students should contact either their Personal Advisor (for Preparatory Year students) or their Head of Department (all other students) if they wish to seek advice in regard to their studies.

4. Module outlines on e-learning shall specify the core teaching sessions for modules for which student attendance shall be recorded and indicate that non-attendance shall be reported in ac-cordance with paragraph.

5. Core teaching sessions shall be deter-mined by Module Leaders in consul-tation with Heads of Department. For most modules, the core sessions will be tutorials and/or laboratory/practi-cal classes. Lectures will be specified as core sessions for some modules, in-cluding all English modules. In the case of Final Year students, Module Leaders shall determine.

6. Once a student has missed three core teaching sessions specified for a par-ticular module, Module Leaders shall arrange for a Student Absence flag to be inserted in a student’s record on the Student Records System (SRS). This shall lead to the automatic generation of letters to students, copied to their parents (and to the Personal Advisors of Preparatory Year students), inform-ing students that they are deemed “At Risk” of failing the modules concerned due to their poor attendance.

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teaching sessions as specified for a par-ticular module (two core sessions in the case of English modules), Module Leaders shall arrange for a second flag to be inserted on the SRS. This shall lead to the automatic generation of sec-ond letters to students, copied to their parents (and to the Personal Advisors of Preparatory Year students), inform-ing students that they are deemed “At Significant Risk” of failing the mod-ules concerned due to their continued poor attendance. Where these letters relate to English modules, they shall indicate that students will be ineligible for further assessment in the Semester concerned, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

8. Letters to students and parents shall highlight the possible consequences, as specified in paragraph 10 below.

9. Students who have a genuine reason for their absence should use the Student Absence Procedures (as specified in the Student Handbook) in order to avoid the possibility of receiving “At Risk” let-ters.

• Penalties for non-attendance: 1. Students who do not fulfill the atten-

dance requirements for a module shall receive letters which highlight the ob-ligations of students in regard to their studies and confirm the following:

– That, if students fail modules, they have only a limited number of attempts to pass modules, as specified in the Gen-eral Academic Regulations (GAR), if they are to meet the GAR requirements for award of a UK Degree;. – That students may be prevented from re-sitting modules during the Summer Assessment Period, depending on the

number of credits failed, as specified in the GAR; – That students who wish to remain on the UK degree will be required to repeat their studies in the following academic year rather than progress, if they do not pass all their modules in a given pro-gramme year, provided that they have not exhausted their limited number of attempts in a given module; – That students who have exhausted their limited number of attempts in a given module will be dismissed from the UK degree, in accordance with the GAR; attendance requirements that are consis-tent with the level and nature of study and with the requirements of projects and dissertations. – That students will be dismissed from the BUE if they do not satisfy the regula-tions for the EG-only Degree. – That students who do not satisfy En-glish module attendance requirements will be prevented from taking the unseen examination/final paper for the English modules concerned, subject to approval of the Faculty Council, and that they may be ineligible to re-sit English modules during the Summer Assessment Period, as specified in the GAR; – That student interim transcript will indicate “At Risk” flags for the module(s) concerned.

Academic Misconduct1. It is academic misconduct for any stu-

dent in the course of any assessment to engage in one or more of the following activities:

(i) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Assessments.



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(ii) Failing to comply with the Rules for the Conduct of Students in Examination Halls. (iii) Assisting another student to gain an advantage by unfair means, or receiving such assistance, for example by collusion, by impersonation or the passing off of one individual's work as another's. This includes undeclared failure to contribute to group coursework assignments. (iv) Misleading the examiners by the fab-rication or falsification of data. (v) Plagiarism, which is defined by the University as ‘submitting work as the student's own of which the student is not the author’. This includes failure to acknowledge clearly and explicitly the ideas, words or work of another person whether these are published or unpub-lished. (vi) Engaging in other activity likely to give an unfair advantage to any student.

2. A student shall certify, when submit-ting work for assessment, that the work is his/her own. Students are referred to the Coursework Submission and State-ment of (SP) An offence of academic misconduct will be defined as minor or major depending on its seriousness. Minor Offences shall be considered by the Head of Department of the Facul-ty of the student (the relevant Head of Department). Major Offences shall be considered by the Faculty Academic Misconduct Committee.

3. Any decision made in accordance with the regulations on academic miscon-duct shall not be overturned subse-quently by a Programme Examination Board under any circumstances.

4. An incident shall be deemed to be a Minor Offence of academic miscon-duct if it relates to work for assessment

not undertaken in an Examination Hall, and if the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a relatively limited penalty.

5. Except for the Preparatory Year, a stu-dent suspected of committing a Minor Offence will automatically be referred for action under the Major Offence procedure if s/he has previously been found guilty of any offence of academ-ic misconduct. In the case of a Prepa-ratory Year student, referral for action under the Major Offence procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the discretion of the relevant Dean.

6. The relevant Head of Department is empowered to consider charges of Mi-nor Offences against students and to levy penalties.

7. An incident shall normally be deemed to be a Major Offence of academic misconduct if it relates to an assess-ment undertaken in an Examination Hall, or to other assessed work where the nature of the incident together with the circumstances of the student make appropriate a substantial penal-ty. Except for the Preparatory Year, if a student has been found guilty of a pre-vious offence of academic misconduct, the case shall be designated a Major Offence. In the case of a Preparatory Year student referral for action under the Major Offences procedure will be applied only exceptionally at the dis-cretion of the relevant Dean. Final in-terpretation of the offence of academic misconduct as a Major Offence shall be the responsibility of the Dean in consultation with the Registrar.

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Committee of the student’s home Fac-ulty. The Committee shall be appoint-ed by the Dean on an annual basis with the following constitution:

• Three academic faculty members, in-cluding Dean, shall act as Chair.

• One member of the BUE Students’ Union (SU) Board nominated by SU

• Where requested, one member of any validating institute, except at P level.

• The Registrar has the right to attend the Committee.

• No individual has a conflict of inter-est with case to be heard may serve on Faculty Academic Misconduct Committee or act as its Secretary.

9. Offences committed in the Preparato-ry Year are cumulative (i.e. an offence in Semester One will affect the consid-eration of a further offence during the year – see 14.6) but do not carry into Degree Year 1. In Degree Year 1 and all other years offences are cumulative.

10. A case which appears to academic staff to suggest that a student has committed an act of academic misconduct shall be reported immediately to the Dean, through the Head of Department with a recommendation of whether it con-stitutes a minor or major offence. The Dean shall consider whether or not there is a prima facie case to answer. Where the Dean considers the inci-dent to constitute a Major Offence, s/he shall consult the Registrar. If it is considered the case is a Major Offence, the Dean shall refer the matter to the Faculty Academic Misconduct Com-mittee. If it is considered the case is a Minor Offence, the Dean shall refer

the matter to the relevant Head of De-partment.

11. The relevant Head of Department shall decide whether any action shall be tak-en under the procedures for Minor Offences.

12. Where the Registrar has been consult-ed, s/he shall advise the relevant Dean either to refer the case for action under the Major Offences procedure.

13. Students shall be notified in writing of alleged Minor Offences by the relevant Head of Department/Dean. Students shall be invited to admit or deny the allegation, Head of Department/Dean. Students shall be invited to admit or deny the allegation, have the right to see the evidence against them and to defend themselves in writing and/or in person, and may be accompanied by an individual of their own choosing. Any written defence or request to be heard in person, including the name and status of any accompanying indi-vidual, must be received by the rele-vant Head of Department within five working days of the notification of the alleged misconduct.

14. Having taken into account the evi-dence and the defense, if any, the rele-vant Head of Department shall decide whether the student is guilty of the offence, and if so, the appropriate pen-alty under paragraph 10.31 GAR. The student (and Q&V) shall be notified in writing of the relevant Head of De-partment’s decision and of the penalty, if one is to be applied, within ten work-ing days of the student being notified of the allegation.


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Academic staff

Dr. Ayman Abbas RoboticsProgramme [email protected] ext. 1414

Prof. Mohamed HusseinIndustrial Engineering

[email protected] ext. 1415

Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Azim [email protected] ext. 1445

Dr. Tamer AdelIndustrial [email protected] ext. 1517

Prof. Nabil EltayebDesign, Materials & Tribology

Head of [email protected]

Phone ext. 1407

Dr. George Fam Mechanical Design & Production


Full-time academic members, ordered alphabetically by surname:

Dr. Hesham Safwat Geothermal energy


Dr. Elsayed Akl [email protected] ext. 1455

Prof. Yehia A. Bahei-El-DinSolid MechanicsVice President for Research & Postgraduate [email protected]

Dr. Bahy Saad Energy and Environment




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

Hazem Ali

Abdel Aziz Bayoumy

Mohamed Ismail

Anwar Magdy

Sameh Mohamed



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Resources and facilitiesLaboratories:• Metrology Lab (A-010) • CAD/CAM Lab (A-120)• Mechatronics Lab (A-110)• Vibration Lab • Thermo-Fluids Lab (A-013)• Materials Lab (A-009)• Applied Energy Lab (H-103)

Workshops:• Welding, Casting and Hand tools Work-

shop (Building B) • CNC and non-CNC Machines Work-

shop (Building H)

Library resources and databases:• Scopus• Science Direct• IEEE Xplore• Springer

Field trips:• Visit to the North Cairo Power Station• Zafarana Wind Turbines

Relevant research centres:• Renewable Energy Research Centre• 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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