Education programmes .. Science .. Automotive engineering

The field

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Type of certificate

Bachelor degree

Name of certificate

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (Automotiveand Heavy Vehicles Engineering Department).

The specialization

Automotiveand Heavy Vehicles Engineering Department.

Place and address of the program

Damascus- Airport Highway
Telephone: 963115423899
Fax: 963115423596
Email: Info.fmee@damasuniv.edu.sy
 

Aims of the department

It is the only department in Syria that prepare engineers in the field of Automotiveand Heavy Vehicles, and it aims to:
 
  • Provide students with a high level of knowledge and skills to  work in different sectors and keep updated with sciences and modern technologies.
  • Prepare engineers who have the necessary experience and knowledge to be ready for labor market entrance and to have good communication skills.
  • Support and participate in the scientific researches that concern with this specialization.
  • Cooperate with different scientific and industrial institutions to find the appropriate solutions to their problems.Open training courses in the scopes of qualification and continue learning for graduates in the future

Conditions of acceptance

  • Having a scientific baccalaureate by 2090 out of 2400 degree at least after choosing one of the foreign languages (English or French).
  • Applying to the system of the university’s acceptance.
     

Preferable skills

Graduates will be able to:
 
  • Use CAD (Computer-Aided Design).
  • Understand their responsibilities.
  • Have a good background in Math and Physics.
  • Maintain and prepare different machines.Define problems, prepare experiments, and collect and analyze information to be used in designing systems that are able to solve these problems

Number of enrolled students per year

100 students.

Length of study

Five years

Language of study

Arabic

Sectors of careers that are worked in

Graduates can work in the following fields:
 
  • Analyzing and designing machines, equipment and the systems of transferring materials.
  • Methods and production systems, manufacturing, and machines of digital control.
  • Cars manufacturing.
  • Maintaining and analyzing collapses and diagnosing malfunctions.Transportation.  

Pursuing academic study

Graduates can pursue their postgraduate studies in the areas of research available in the department and within  potentialities to conduct applied researches that support engineering and economic development in the country. postgraduate studies include:
 
  • Engines and machines, and diversification of energy in transportation.
  • Ways of reducing the rate of pollution that is caused by fuel combustion in engines through developing engines designing, maintaining the technical condition, and using renewable energy.
  • Developing the performance and productivity of construction mechanism and the methods through using these mechanisms appropriately in specific conditions.

Course description

Mathematics (1) / Y1 Linear Algebra
algebra limits, radial space, matrixes, trapeziums, linear equation structures, special radials and values (self), quadratic forms.
Mathematical analysis
Introduction into mathematical analysis real numbers numerical groups, Dicart and polar coordinates in the plane, numerical progressions, real subordinate for one variable, subordinate end and continuation, primary subordinate, indefinite small and large.
Complex numbers field, real subordinate for one variable differential calculus derivation and differentiation, basic proven items in differential calculus, non-appointment cases and how to eliminate, Lobital rule, study subordinate behavior and draw its illustrative lines, draw curves of subordinate given according to Dicart, as well as by average and polarity.
Higher curves and Numerical sequences positive limits sequences convergence tests, qualitative sequences, alternating sequences and Lebiter test, absolute and conditional convergence.
Subordinate sequences and progressions points and regular convergence; correct forces sequences, Taylor and Macloran sequences.
Physics (1) / Y1 Light
Basic principles light nature, Verma principle, Huggins principle, light measurement principles and measurement units. Geometric light mirrors, global reflector, twin-face parallel sheets, prism, thin lens.
Physical light polarization, semi-positive and quarter positive sheets. Interlacement, Yong principle, interlacement in multi points sources of equal distance.
Inclination inclination at rectangle hole or wire, at circular hole, inclination system.
Optical fibers work mechanism, its types, characteristics and uses.
Heat and its characteristics
Introduction to temperatures, status equation, gases  movement theory,  matter cases and status variables, zero law in thermodynamics, first principle in thermodynamics, heat transfer, heat characteristics, heat change impact on electronic elements utilization.
Descriptive Geometry / Y1 Introduction to projection methods, represent the point and straight in projection levels, represent the tabular on projections levels. diffident positions of one tabular, two tabular, straight, tubular and point and tabular and straight on projections level, special methods in H.W from changing projection levels and circles around the axis and the main straight and the trace line, represent multi-subordinate and positions with
the straight and tabular on projection levels, spatial projection, metric, vertical and inclined.
Chemistry / Y1 Theoretical
Introduction basic definitions and terms in chemistry.
Gases idealism and reality.
Chemical reaction speed factors that have impacts on reaction and reaction movement and levels.
Oxidization and taking back reactions in acid and alkaline atmosphere Metals corrosion and how to protect.
Water solidity and how to eliminate.
Chemical thermodynamics first, second and third principles.
Electrolytic and non- electrolytic solutions.
Electrical chemistry electrical chemistry fundamentals and electrochemical cells thermodynamics.
Practical
Volume analysis equality adjustment (Base Acid), adjusts oxidization and taking back, adjustment by EDTA solution, analyze water and define water solidity and alkalinity.
Gases measure gas particles weight, Avogadro constant determination. Solutions extraction - define solutions distribution coefficient. Chemical equilibrium - define chemical equilibrium constant - chemical reactions movement, reaction speed, temperatures impact.
Chemical thermodynamics define equilibrium heat of an acid - base, define oxygenic water formation.
Metals corrosion acids and bases impacts on metals (iron – copper, aluminum), methods to protect metals - galvanizing paints test.
Geometric mechanics (Equilibrium) / Y1 Introduction to engineering mechanics, principles of engineering mechanics, solids equilibrium in the plane, friction, static graphs and
how to calculate charts, spatial forces group, parallel forces center andweight centers.
Specialized Workshops / Y1 Turnery and leveling workshop, casting and forms workshop, electricity workshop, electrical connections workshop, cars' electricity workshop, sheets and welding workshop.
Mathematics (2) / Y1 Integration
Indefinite integration original subordinate - basic rules of integration, methods of integration. 2- Definite integration and its applications definite integration as a subordinate to its highest limit, definite integration derivation, relation between definite integration and indefinite integration, irregular integrations from the former and latter types. Geometric and physical applications of the definite integration, numerical methods to calculate the definite integration. 3- Real subordinate of several variables ends and continuation, partial derivation, complete differentiation, Taylor publication, maximum and minimum values and LaGrange method.
Differential equations
Normal differential equations from the former and latter level equations of variables separation, identical equations, linear equations, complete equations and integration factors, equations related to linearism, primary value case and evidenced existence and soleness, Koshi case solution by correct forces sequences method.
Normal linear differential equations from higher levels of constant analogues derivative impacts, LaGrange method, opposite differential impact and finding special solution, linear differential equations structures of constant analogues.
Approximating methods to solve normal differential equations
Olar method and Rong Kota method, successive derivation method and
successive approximation method to solve equations from n level solved
for the derivative and to solve the differential structures.
Physics (2) / Y1 Modern physics
Introduction to relativity and quantifying; black structure radiology, electro-light effect, Compton effect, Pour sample of hydrogen atom, suspicion principle, positive structure dualism.
Nuclear physics nucleus characteristics, radiology activity, disintegration  laws and mechanism, nuclear reactions, fusion and merging, reaction between  nuclear particles and the matter.
Geometric Drawing (1) / Y1 Engineering structures necessary for drawing and engineering materials – engineering bodies projection as per the international method of projection – engineering bodies parts and training on cut projections drawings and general exercises.
Geometric Mechanics (Kinetics) / Y1 Methods to give material point coordinates, material point movement, rotational movement of the solid body, even movement of the solid body and material point compound movement.
Introduction into Computer & Programming/ Y1 Computer from user point of view, computer system components, computer inputs, numbering systems, curves representation, correct inputs and floating separating inputs, an overview on computer structure, surrounding units of the computer, computer interaction, data transfer protocols, local computers network LAN, cities networks MAN, computer wide networks WAN, clusters, an overview on operation system, programming tools, windows system, office applications programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Explorer, Front Page).
Mathematics (3) / Y2 Analytical geometry in space radial algebra, radial subordinate of one numerical subordinate or more, coordinates structures in space, curve coordinates.
Surfaces and curves in space surface in space, curve in space, even, straight, second level surfaces, geometric characteristics of a spatial curve, geometric characteristics of a spatial surface.
Multiple integrations dual integration and its applications, triple integration and its applications, surface integration and its applications, linear integration and its applications, irregular multiple integrations.
Radial differentiation gradual field and radial field radial derivatives from the first and second level, non-       directional derivative, graduation, dispersion, rotation, static radial field.
Radial integration normal radial integrations, linear radial integrations, practical, radial integrations on solid surface, radial function flow, radial functions volumetric integrations, Ghaos evidence, Stox evidence, Green evidence.
Probabilities and statistics probabilities definition – conditional probabilities, independent events, mathematical expectation.
Dispersion and standard deviation probable distribution and methods of probabilities calculation in evaluating measurement results – methods to find correlation factor among different events.
Engineering  Mechanics (Dynamic) / Y2 Moving the free material point, moving the restricted material point, material point dynamic equilibrium, moving the point by its relative movement, general principles of moving the material point principles of pushing and movement quantity of a material point, principle of operation and movement power of a material point, movement force derivative
relation of a point around a fixed point in respective o time, general principles of sentence moving
relation, push principles and movements quantity of a sentence, principle of operation and movement power of a sentence, movement force derivative relation of a sentence, apply general principles on mechanical sentence moving, collision.
Vibrations and waves
Vibration movements simple compatible movement; composition of two compatible movements.
Crossing wavers wave equation, power carried by the wave, waves overlapping, stable waves and correspondence.
Sound sound force, graduals, sound spread in the matter, Doblar phenomenon.
Solid structure waves, Surface waves.
Laser
Light reaction with the matter atom locations distribution, Einstein relations, laser operation principles, laser types, laser applications in the industrial field.
Engineering Drawing (2) / Y2 Elements of the machines used for engineering, elements of fastening from screws, nuts and washers, other fastening elements; such as welding and rivets, dismantled fastening elements and machines drawings and exercises.
Programming (1) / Y2 General overview on C++ language, C++ program structure, changeable and static materials, arithmetic and logical expressions, support and comments instructions, C++ language instructions, control instructions (switch-if/else-if). Repetition instructions (For circle, While circle, do/while circle), subordinates, subordinate definition, subordinate description, conductors passage, mathematical subordinates, subordinates excessive loading, subordinates structures, matrixes, define and declare matrixes, transfer matrix to subordinate, multi-dimensions matrix, curving sentence, declare the curving sentence, sentence as a matrix from curves, sentencesmatrix, sentences processing subordinates.
Materials Science & properties / Y2 Material structure, material crystallization, metal alloys, material     structure test, material defects detection tests.
Mathematics (4) / Y2 Complexes analysis
Complex variable and complex subordinate complex variable and points groups, complex subordinate, end, derivation and continuation of the complex subordinate, analytical subordinate, primary complex subordinate, analytical subordinate, irregular points, primary complex subordinate, complex integration, Koshi integration forms and evidence.
Complex sequences Taylor publication, Lorant publication, irregular point’s classification.
Deposits theory complex integration calculation by deposits method, calculate real integrations by deposits theory.
Applications and its representations complex application and subordinate, analytical subordinate, opposition and it representations.
Forbe integration and sequence Triangular sequence, complex form of Forbe sequence, compatible analysis, Forbe integration, general form of Forbe sequence.
Special subordinates Gamma subordinate, Beta subordinate, error subordinate, Lapelas conversion applications, relation between Forbe integration and Lapelas conversion, Z conversion.
Partial differential equations Direct partial integration differential equations, partial differential equations from the first grade, equations.
Differential partial equations from higher levels of a subordinate of two independent variables of constant analogues, flexible thread equation, heat spread of two dimensions equation, circular membrane and Bessel equation.
Materials Resistance (1) / Y2 Introduction to materials strength science, tensile and pressure, static advantages of profiles, twisting, bending, changes in the general status of loading.
Thermodynamics (1) / Y2 Basic concepts and information, operation body and its basic characteristics, first thermodynamics law, calculate the physical operations of gas status changeable (hen gas confined within material limits), second thermodynamics law, gaseous force circles.
Programming (2) / Y2 Programming Language C++ Indexes, declare indexes factors, indexes matrixes, relation between matrixes and indexes, subordinates indexes, sentences and input evacuation, definition of structure, definition of the line, structures, structures virtual transactions, destructives, advanced issues in lines, fixed objectives, fixed subordinates, friendly subordinates and matrixes, fixed items in lines, factors excessive loading, genetics, genetics types, multi-genetics, virtual subordinates, matrixes, input and outputs flows, files processing, file flows, files processes.
Manufactory Methods (1) / Y2 Principles of operating materials by removing blades through turnery, sorting, drilling and whetting, automated operations, special and accurate operations, preventive and periodical maintenance and service conducted on operation machines, industrial security principles.
Materials Resistance (2) / Y3 Matters not determined statistically, principle of tension and reactive status theory, limits exhaustion status theory, thick wall pipes and fast rotation discs, sheets and peels, stability of reactive groups, solidity in periodical change status of tension.
Manufactory Methods (2) /Y3 Founding and basic sand steps and founding sand, founding advantages and defects, founding sand, casting in sand molds, manufactory of samples, core and core box, from manual sand molds, formation of molds and sand molds automatically, casting system, casting in permanent molds, casting in thermal permanent molds, casting in metal permanent molds, casting by centrifugation, continued casting, continued founding, accurate founding and casting tests, accurate founding by using lost wax sample, casting in peel molds, detect casting defects.
Liquids Mechanics (1) / Y3 Historical overview on liquids mechanics development and measurement tools, physical and mechanical characteristics of liquids and status change equations, non-compressible liquids equilibrium, pressure distribution in static liquid under the influence of general force field, non-compressible liquids movement, movement study methods.
Thermodynamics (2) / Y3 Real gases characteristics (water  vapor), thermodynamics laws applications on chemical processes to change gas status, gases and vapors pressure, humid air, change gas status upon movement, steam machines circles, cooling machines circles.
Mechanical Measurements / Y3 Measurement science, fundamentals of measurement, differences and dualism, engineering surfaces structure, operation accuracy, measurement devices errors, measurement devices, visual tools and measurement treatment, practical experiments.
Fuel and mineral oils / Y3 About oil and extraction, and its properties and refining, fuel gasoline synthesized and its properties and types, fuel diesel synthesized and its properties, gaseous fuels, solid fuels coal, and the origin of coal, classification and processing of coal, properties, characterization and storage of coal, oil mineral types of mineral oils, oil extraction methods and improve their quality, functions, properties of oils, axle oils, grease classification of grease and grease manufacturing, physical and chemical properties of the grease.
 
Elements of Mechanical Design(1) / Y3
General consideration in machines design, simple and compound tensions, metals and its types, bots connectors, welding connectors, wedges and its different types, connection screws and bolts, capacity transfer screws, movement columns, fixtures devices with its types, fasteners and its type, brakes and its types, springs and its types.
Machines Theory / Y3 Basic definitions, describe auto famous installations, study auto installation movement by diagrams method of relativity movement equations, relative movement between two points with single-connection, relative movement between two compatible points from moving connectors, relative movement at contact point with full rolling, apply instant center concept to define speeds, study auto-installations moving, apply on regulator structure, rotation power diagram, applications of amended wheel, study cam installation by establishing side cam diagram, study cam structure with certain sides, gears, establish auto-installations.
Liquids Mechanics (2) / Y3 Classify liquids movement (flows) and continuity equation, general movement of liquids, moving optimal non-presumable liquids, Oler equations, Bronoly equations and its applications, linear push and rotational laws. quantitative flows of dual dimensions (even), basic flow questions and how to solve, irregular points method, compound subordinates method to calculate even quantitative flows.
Heat Transfer / Y3 This course focuses on three elements content knowledge, inquiry and other teaching strategies, and use of multimedia and visualization tools in teaching and learning about heat transfer. This course advances understanding and effective teaching about radiation, conduction, and convection and how heat influences density.  Through the readings, videos, discussions, assignments, and other interactive experiences, learners in this course will have multiple opportunities to develop content knowledge about
mechanisms of heat transfer and formative assessment using what students know about heat transfer to improve instruction. Learners will experience a rich multimedia, inquiry-based learning environment as their students ideally would in their own classrooms.  The course provides effective teaching  methodologies, strategies and tools that can be used when teaching physical science concepts.
Internal Combustion Engines (1) / Y3 Theoretical
Thermal circles in internal combustion engines, thermal calculation for combustion and extension processes, diagram and actual quantity factors of the engine, thermostat in the engine, engine feeding, turbine charging in the engine.
Practical
Auxiliary systems within engines.
Electrical Machines & its Command / Y3 Introduction and general principles and concepts.
Electrical command system characteristics electrical engines characteristics, mechanical characteristics of industrial machines, mechanical characteristics of electrical engines, mechanical portion calculation of the command system.
Continued current machines functions, parts and principle of continued current machine operation, continued current machine strength, classify continued current machines, electromechanical and mechanical advantages of continued current engines, regulate continued current engines speed, take-off continued current engines, brake systems, control. Electrical generators define the generator, generators classification and structure importance, generator operation theory, generator outputs, single-phase generator tests, triple-phase generation sentence, self-generator.
Alternative current machines with its electromechanical and mechanical advantages machines, engines and provocative generators.
Regulate provocative engines rotation speed electronic circuits and methods used to regulate provocative engines speed.
Special engines used in electrical command system.
Select electrical engines capacity or loads types.
Static controllers logic circuits and programmed logic controllers.
Computer- Aided Design / Y4 This course introduces the student to the CAD system. The  student  will receive  “hands-on” training and will develop the techniques  that are essential in today’s job market. The student will learn how to adapt basic technical drafting techniques to computer generated drawings of the various drafting disciplines.
Internal Combustion Engines (2) / Y4 This course studies the fundamentals of how the design and operation of internal combustion engines affect their performance, operation, fuel requirements, and environmental impact. Topics include fluid flow, thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer and friction phenomena, and fuel properties, with reference to engine power, efficiency, and emissions. Students examine the design features and operating characteristics of different types of internal combustion engines spark-ignition, diesel, stratified-charge, and mixed-cycle engines. Class includes lab project in the Engine Laboratory.
Vehicle Engineering (1) / Y4 An overview of the vehicle development process and the tools used in it including voice of the customer, concept creation, packaging, product specification and target setting including cost structures, lifecycle product management, prototype development, and the role of the supplier . The concept of project team and its organization is also discussed.
Basics of Electronic Engineering / Y4
  • Physics of semi-conductors, PN Junction, bipolar applications, transistors BJT, JFET, MOS, Elements with negative resistance, luminary electronic elements.
 
Elements of Mechanical Design (2) / Y4
This is an advanced course on modeling, design, integration and best practices for use of machine elements such as bearings, springs, gears, cams and mechanisms. Modeling and analysis of these elements is based upon extensive application of physics, mathematics and core mechanical engineering principles (solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, estimation, computer simulation, etc.). These principles are reinforced via (1) hands-on laboratory experiences wherein students conduct experiments and disassemble machines and (2) a substantial design project wherein students model, design, fabricate and characterize a mechanical system that is relevant to a real world application. Students master the materials via problems sets that are directly related to, and coordinated with, the deliverables of their project. Student assessment is based upon mastery of the course materials and the student's ability to synthesize, model and fabricate a mechanical device subject to engineering constraints (e.g. cost and time/schedule).
Dynamics and Vibration / Y4 Introduction to dynamics and vibration of lumped-parameter models of mechanical systems. Three-dimensional particle kinematics. Force-momentum formulation for systems of particles and for rigid bodies (direct method). Newton-Euler equations. Work-energy (variational) formulation for systems particles and for rigid bodies (indirect method). Virtual displacements and work. Lagrange's equations for systems of particles and for rigid bodies. Linearization of equations of motion. Linear stability analysis of mechanical systems. Free and forced vibration of linear damped lumped parameter multi-degree of freedom models of mechanical systems. Application to the design of ocean and civil engineering structures such as tension leg platforms.
Construction Equipment / Y4 A study of the equipment used in the construction industry. Included are the types, capabilities, selection, purchase/lease/rent options, and balancing of equipment.
Design of Internal Combustion Engines / Y4 Comprehensive study of the design of internal combustion engines, including gas forces, inertia loads, bearing analysis, torsional vibration, balance, lubrication, valve and cam design, and stress analysis of major parts of the engine.
Vehicle Engineering (2) / Y4 In-depth analysis of main component and subsystem prototyping, fabrication assembly and integration processes used during production of automotive vehicles. Design for manufacturing, computer aided manufacturing, rapid tooling technologies, technology integration, and virtual assembly are also discussed.
Railway Engineering / Y4 This course gives you the inside track on careers in this fast moving sector. Cutting across many disciplines, it explores the design, construction and operations of railways and gives a valuable insight into what our future railways could look like.
 
• Designing and building trains, railway systems and components in a series of hands-on workshops run by railway engineering professionals
• Collecting data from your design-and-make railway project and analyzing it to make better decisions and evaluate performance
Modeling and Simulation / Y4 This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation, covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation, and quantum mechanics. Hands-on training is provided in the fundamentals and applications of these methods to key engineering problems. The lectures provide exposure to areas of application based on the scientific exploitation of the power of computation. We use web based applets for simulations, thus extensive programming skills are not required.
Practical Project / Y4 Project studied by students under the supervision ofDr. or more in thedepartment, and the final discussion of the project is in the presence of a committee composed of several doctors, with the aim of arbitration and get appropriate grade for the project.
Finite Element& It’s Applications / Y5 This course introduces finite element methods for the analysis of solid, structural, fluid, field, and heat transfer problems. Steady-state, transient, and dynamic conditions are considered. Finite element methods and solution procedures for linear and nonlinear analyses are presented using largely physical arguments. The homework and a term project (for graduate students) involve use of the general purpose finite element analysis program ADINA. Applications include finite element analyses, modeling of problems, and interpretation of numerical results.
Automatic Control Theory / Y5 This course introduces the design of feedback control systems as applied to a variety of air and spacecraft systems. Topics include the properties and advantages of feedback systems, time-domain and frequency-domain performance measures, stability and degree of stability, the Root locus method, Nyquist criterion, frequency-domain design, and state space methods.
Electric & Electronic System in Vehicles/ Y5 Study of automotive sensor and actuator requirements, design, and selections, as well as future needs. Sensor and actuator networks, noise and interference issues, wired and wireless systems.  Examinations of integrated smart sensors and actuators with applications to traditional and intelligent vehicle systems.
Industrial Maintenance / Y5 Industrial Maintenance program provides practical, hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machining, machine repair, and electronics. Today's industrial machines are built with a high degree of technology, and this program will give you the mechanical and electrical background to understand them, inside and out.
Modern systems in cars and machinery / Y5 Study Work principle - the basic components - advantages - hydraulic circuits and electronic systems for a range of modern cars, includingABS-ESP-TCS-EBD-VVT
Transportation Planning / Y5 Introduces current topics in transportation planning. Includes an analysis of the economic role of transportation in urban areas, land-use impacts of transportation projects, traffic congestion, air quality, alternatives to the automobile and other transportation topics.
Lifting and Moving Equipment / Y5 This class covers the different kinds of lifting devices, moving equipment, and scaffolds used in rigging.
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fundamentals / Y5 This course provides intensive hands-on training utilizing industrial components related to hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Students will learn to safely work with fluid power systems, to identify components, to read schematics and to improve equipment efficiency.