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The Undergraduate Course Distribution is





MP 113

Mathematics-3

Methods of Integration, some special techniques, successive reduction method, improper integrals, mean value theorem special function: the error, gamma and beta functions of several variables, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, chain rule directional derivatives, Taylor expansions of functions of several variables, extreme, differentiation under integral sign.
Sequences, series, convergence and convergence tests, uniform convergence. Fourier series expansions of general periodic functions, expansions of even and odd functions, convergence and remarks.

This course is taught in First Year, First Term



MP 123

Mechanics-3

Central Force Motion: Polar Coordinates – Properties of central Force Motion – Equation of Motion – Applications to Space Mechanics – Nonconservative Systems: Energy dissipation – Real System – Kinetics of System of Particles: Equations of Motion – Motion of the Mass Center of System of Particles – Systems Gaining or Losing Mass: Motion of Rockets – Motion of Chains and Cables- Plane Kinematics of Rigid Bodies: Translational, Rotation and General plane motion- Instantaneous center of rotation in plane motion – Rolling without sliding – Gears – Mechanisms – Kinetics of Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies : Angular Momentum – Kinetic Energy – Equations of Motion – Moment of Inertia – Applications- Initial Motion –Impulse and Momentum of Plane motion of Rigid Bodies : Principle of Impulse and Momentum for a rigid Body and for a System of Rigid Bodies – Collision of Rigid Bodies –Gyroscopic Motion: Gyroscopes-Gyroscopic Couple –Application- Rotation of a Three-Dimensional Body about a Fixed Axis : Dynamic Reaction –Balancing- Mechanical Vibrations: Free Vibrations – Damped Free Vibrations – Forced Vibrations.

This course is taught in First Year, First Term



MR 111

Ship Machinery Drawing

Types of fastenings: screws, bolts, rivets, welds and separable joints. Springs. Assembling of machine parts. Use of available computer applications (AutoCAD, Origin, etc.) in preparing the necessary drawing projections and details. Marine propellers projections. Different ship outfittings: piping connections, valves, deck machinery, hatch covers, manholes, couplings, shafts, stern tubes, rudders.

This course is taught in First Year, First Term



MR 112

Naval Architecture-1

Types of ships. Ship lines. Form coefficients. Hydrostatic curves and calculations. Bonjean curves. Transverse stability at small angles. The inclining experiment. Stability when grounded. Longitudinal stability and trim. Statical stability curve and cross curves of stability. Effect of changes in form on stability. Stability criteria. Intact stability of unconventional ship forms. Use of available computer applications in preparing complete calculation sheets and plots of ship hydrostatic particulars (Excel, AutoCAD, Autoship, etc.).

This course is taught in First Year, First Term



PE 123

Production Engineering-1

Manufacturing processes. Casting technology. Cold and hot forming. Machining of metals. Non-traditional machining. Finishing and protection of surfaces. Welding operations. Measuring and inspection. Introduction to planning and scheduling.

This course is taught in First Year, First Term



HS x52

Industrial Safety

Introduction. Industrial safety rules. Safety rules and requirements when dealing with sources of risk (gases, dust, fire, etc.). Job illnesses. Safety regulations for industrial installations. Methods of preventing, avoiding and controlling industrial risks, accidents and fires. Safety procedures and industrial health. Salvage and evacuation operations. Increasing safety level and safety assessment.

This course is taught in First Year, First Term


MP x14

Mathematics-4

Multiple Integral, Regions in plane and space, Double and triple integrals, Change of variables technique and the Jacobeans, Line integrals and green theorem, ordinary differential equations of the second order and higher. Elle’s homogeneous equations and simultaneous differential equation.
Calculus of finite differences, Vector algebra, Scalar and cross product. Identifies, Application. Line and planes in space, Spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems, Quadratic surfaces. Line, Surface and volume integral, green’s and stock’s and divergence theorems.

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term



MR 141

Ship Structural Analysis-1

Definitions: Coordinates, Forces, Moments. Types of stresses and strains. Types of structures and supports. Types of simple loads. Equilibrium equations. Geometrical properties of sections. Simple beam theory. Pure bending moment. Shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams under general loads. Statically determinate trusses. Combined and principal stresses. Mohr’s circle in 2-D. Introduction to column buckling. Use of available computer programs to carry out necessary calculations and appropriate drawings.

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term



CE 167

Properties and Testing of Materials

Principles of stress analysis. Destructive and non-destructive testing of materials. Testing of welds. Characteristics of stress-strain relationships. Experimental methods in stress analysis.

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term


HS x12

Technical Report Writing

Types and forms of technical reports. Components of reports. Concise reports. Detailed reports. Importance of and reasons for report writing. Writing the text. Graphical aids. Illustration methods. Principles of oral presentation. Visual aids for oral presentations. Research and documentation. References. Report writing and presentation exercises.

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term



MR 113

Ship and Machinery Drawing

Definition of ship form. Ship dimensions and related nomenclature. Drawing and fairing of ship lines. Lines plans for different ship types. Drawing of different types of bows and sterns. Free-hand sketching. Three-dimensional sketches. Use of available computer applications (AutoCAD, Autoship,etc.).

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term



ME 145

Mechanics of Machines-3

Kinematics: links, joints, pairs and mechanisms. Displacement, velocity and acceleration for mechanisms. Instantaneous centre and vectors methods. Cams. Piston effort and turning moment. Friction: power screw, belts and their drives, collars, brakes and thrust bearings.

This course is taught in First Year, Second Term



MP 215

Mathematics-5

Ordinary and Partial differential equation: Solution of ordinary differential equations with variable Coefficients, system of linear differential equations, heat wave and Laplace equation in two and three dimensions. Separation of variable technique, some boundary value problems and applications. Numerical solutions of differential equation.
Complex analysis: Function of complex variables, differentiation and integration, analytic functions, cache theorem and cache formula. Contour integration, power, series expansion, conformal mapping vector analysis: Scalar and vector fields, vector, operator, application to geometry, line, surface and volume integral, divergence theorem of gauss stock’s and Green theorem. Curvilinear and orthogonal coordinates.

This course is taught in Second Year, First Term



MR 231

Fluid Mechanics

General properties of fluids. Fluid static. Pressure distribution on planar and cuvred surfaces. Kinematics. Mass conservation. Continuity principle. Stream functions and velocity potential. Potential function. Application to basic flows (uniform, source, sink, doublet and vortex flows). Flow past circular cylinder. Blasius relations. Kutta-Joukowski theorem. Flow mapping. Transformation. Airfoil theory. Added mass principle. Computer applications and lab sessions.

This course is taught in Second Year, First Term



MR 211

Naval Architecture-2

Floatation calculations by the lost buoyancy and added weight methods. Floodable length curve. Subdivision and damage stability criteria. Methods of transferring ships into and out of water. Launching calculations. Tonnage calculations. Load line calculations for type A and type B ships. Use of the available computer applications in carrying out all the necessary calculations and the appropriate illustrative plots.

This course is taught in Second Year, First Term



MR 261

Ship Construction

Ship types, configurations and characteristics. Classification societies, class symbols. Shipbuilding materials. Framing systems. Ship structural elements, connections and details. Structural assemblies (bottom, side, deck, etc.). Midship section of different ship types. Fore end, aft end, rudder, engine foundation, superstructure, stern tubes, etc. Use of available illustrative computer applications and/or available illustrative material in demonstrating the construction details of the ship.

This course is taught in Second Year, First Term



CS 224

Computer Programming

Introduction to computer languages. Details and rules of a scientific programming language (FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, or C, etc.). Applications to marine and naval calculations.

This course is taught in Second Year, First term



HS 234

Maritime Law and Marine Insurance

The legal nature of the ship. Ship persons. The maritime contract of carriage. Shipper and carrier liabilities. Maritime sale contracts: Liabilities of contractors, Sale at departure (CIF & FOB), Sale on arrival. Marine lien and mortgage. Marine accidents: Collision, assistance and salvage, total loss. Marine insurance.

This course is taught in Second Year, First Term



MR 232

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Conservation of momentum. Momentum equations. Energy conservation. Energy equation. Bernoulli’s equation. Laminar and turbulent flows over flat and curved surfaces. Boundary layer theory. Application to pipe flows. Energy and hydraulic gradient head losses. Applications to pumps and pipe arrangements. Pump types and performance charts. Applications to ship systems. Use of available illustrative material and computer applications.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



MR 241

Ship Structural Analysis-2

Structure and load idealization. Deformation of structures. The principle of superposition. Compatibility equations. Statically indeterminate structures. Classical methods of solution (Three-moment equation. Slope deflection method. Moment distribution). Energy theorems. Transverse strength of ships. Buckling of elastic beams under general loading. 3-D stress-strain analysis. Design of pressure vessels. Computer applications.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



MR 242

Material Technology

Types of materials. Material properties: physical, chemical and metallurgical. Phase changes. Phase equilibrium diagrams. Welding metallurgy. Corrosion and corrosion protection. Brittle fracture. Computer applications.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



ME 213

Thermodynamics and Heat Engines

SI, MKS, and FPS units. Terminologies. Open and closed thermodynamics systems. Thermodynamic processes. First law and second law of thermodynamics. Internal energy. Enthalpy. Specific heat of gases. Application to closed and open systems. Steam boilers. Turbines. Condensers. Pumps. Heat exchangers. Internal combustion engines. Compressors. Perfect gases. Air standard cycles. Reversibility. Entropy. Reciprocating air compressors. Steam tables and charts. Steam processes and cycles. Combined cycles. Introduction to marine gas turbines. Computerized applications.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



ME 244

Mechanics of Machines-4

Design and construction of simple joints and parts. Fastening elements: threads, cotters, keys and welded joints. Power transmission with particular reference to marine applications (design of shafts, bearings and couplings). Mechanical vibration: properties of oscillatory motion. Free and damped vibrations. Harmonically excited motion. Rotating and reciprocating unbalance. Support motion.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



HS x64

Engineering Economics

Introduction: economics concepts and tools for systems, products and services evaluation. Principles of economic analysis. Present worth method. Future worth. Project evaluation. Depreciation, taxes, inflation and their effects on economic analysis. Evaluation of alternatives. Uncertainties and risk. Introduction to engineering cost analysis. Balance sheets.

This course is taught in Second Year, Second Term



MR 341

Ship Structural Design-1

Hull girder loads and response. Statistical representation of wave loads. Geometric characteristics of ship hull sections. Hull girder shear and bending stresses. Failure theories. Classification society’s rule strength requirements. Computer applications to ship structural design.

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 331

Ship Hydrodynamics-1

Dimensional analysis for the problem of ship resistance. Detailed calculations of ship resistance components. Model testing techniques. Extrapolation of model results to full scale. Resistance prediction from standard series. Resistance in shallow and restricted waters. Methods of reducing ship resistance. Wind forces. Beaufort scale. Waves and wind. Sinusoidal water waves. Standing waves. Depth effect. Pressure in waves. Wave energy. The frequency of encounter. Uncoupled heaving, pitching and rolling motions. Use of available illustrative material and computer applications

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



EE x76

Electrical Engineering

DC, AC circuits and their applications. Batteries and measuring instruments. Switchboards. Types and sizes of cables. Types of generators and motors. Systems of control: hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. Control and regulation systems applied in industry. Transformers.

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 3E1

Elective Course-1

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 351

Ship Propulsion Systems

Review of ship powering. Requirements of marine power plants. Classification of marine power plants. Selection of marine propulsion systems. Propulsor types. Propulsion transmission system. Shaft alignment. Energy saving in marine power plant. New and renewable energy. Use of available illustrative material and computer applications

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



HS 353

Total Quality Management

Management of quality. Quality level. Quality value. Internationalization of quality. Economics of quality. Quality circles for design specifications. Production. Inspection reliability. Maintenance. Motivation of quality. Features of quality control for industries.

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 311

Probabilistic Methods in Marine Systems

Basic concepts of probability. Random variables. Probability density functions. Stochastic processes. Fourier series and transforms. Spectral analysis. Ocean wave spectra. Linear systems. Input-output relations. Applications to marine systems: vehicle dynamics, structural design, etc.

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 361

Shipbuilding Technology

Types of shipyards. Shipbuilding materials. Material handling. Fabrication processes. Outfitting processes. Planning and scheduling. Production and material control. Ship tests, trials and delivery. Launching and docking ships. Life cycle analysis of ships. Ship hull maintenance and repair. Ship conversion. Ship scrapping.

This course is taught in Third Year, First Term



MR 332

Ship Hydrodynamics-2

Powering prediction. Propulsion systems and devices. Airfoil theory. Screw propellers. Theories of propeller action. Law of similitude for propellers. Interaction between hull and propeller. Cavitation. Propeller design. Steering and maneuvering. Ship motion in horizontal plane. The turning path of a ship. Maneuvering tests and trials. Directional stability. Rudder design. Use of available illustrative material and computer applications.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MP 311

Mathematics-11

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 321

Ship Design-1

Process and procedure of ship design: specifications, tenders, offers, contracts. General procedures for cargo vessel design. Definition of speeds. Classification of ship’s weights for different purposes. Steel weight estimation methods and comparisons. Development of ship hull lines and corresponding powering methods. Modifications to ship hull lines. Mathematical ship hull surface definition and variations.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 3E2

Elective Course-2

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 352

Marine Power Plants

Types of marine power plants. Requirements of marine power plants. Selection of marine power plants. Engine room layout of various marine power plants. Performance assessment of marine power plants (heat balance, torsional, longitudinal and lateral analysis of shafting system). Ship piping systems. Electric power generation and distribution. Electric load analysis. Use of available illustrative material and computer applications.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



HS 365

Ship Economics

Ships and cargoes. Principles of economics. Economic analysis for engineering decision making: cash flow, time value of money and interest rates. Measures of merit and evaluation of alternatives. Influence of corporate income tax, leverage, inflation, accelerated depreciation plans, etc. Break-even analysis. Replacement analysis. Shipbuilding and operating cost estimates. Applications in ship design, building and operation. Optimization problems.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 333

Dynamics of Marine Vehicles

Forces initiating ship motions at sea. Linearized equations of motion for a ship in six degrees of freedom. Undamped motion in still water. Damping. Analytical treatment of added mass. Motion in regular waves. Stabilization of rolling motion. Experimental methods of studying ship motions. Irregular waves. Wave spectra. Motion in an irregular seaway. Use of available illustrative material, computer programming and plotting applications.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 322

Ship Outfittings

Cargo handling gears. Deck equipment and machinery. Anchoring systems. Cargo access and hatch covers. Mooring of ships. Stairs, ladders and railings. Doors and windows. Steering gears and rudders. Ventilation and air conditioning. Life saving equipments. Fire-fighting systems. Ship piping systems. Joiner work. Insulation in ships. Corrosion control and paint systems. Internal fittings in cargo holds.

This course is taught in Third Year, Second Term



MR 471

Offshore Engineering-1

Drilling systems. Ocean structures. Support systems. Mooring and buoy systems. Pipe-laying. Salvage and rescue systems. Ocean mining. Offshore oil production systems. Modules and integrated decks. Diving and submersibles. Role of classification societies.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 421

Ship Design-2

Inland navigation: cargo and passenger transportation units, hydrodynamic problems of shallow water units. Use of alternative materials in shipbuilding. Simplified study of the design and performance of unconventional units: planing and semi-planing hulls, SWATH, hydrofoils and hovercrafts. Use of straight framed ships. Techno-economical evaluation of ship offers.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 441

Ship Structural Design-2

Matrix stiffness analysis of frames and grillages. Plate bending. Orthotropic plate bending. Elastic buckling of plates. Limit state analysis and ship structural failure. Computer applications.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 4E3

Elective Course-3

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 401

Research Project in the Marine Field

The student is required to carry out a research report in a subject of his/her choice under the supervision of a faculty member in one of the following fields: ship hydrodynamics, ship structural design, ship design, marine engineering, offshore engineering, etc. in order to develop his/her research and writing skills.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



HS 435

Maritime Statutes

Introduction and definition of the Egyptian and international laws and statutes applied to the maritime field. Study of the Egyptian statute in the inland navigation. Maritime laws and statutes issued by the maritime organizations and accredited by the different countries, e.g., SOLAS, MARPOL, etc. Study of the Egyptian laws and statutes regulating the sea and inland navigation with particular emphasis on passenger and tourist ships.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 422

Computer Aided Ship Design

The concept of computer aided drafting. CAD system: shape and size description or generation, constructing engineering drawings, editing and facilitation, 3-D modeling, graphics partial programming. CAD/CAM process and their industrial applications. Applications to different ship design processes

This course is taught in Fourth Year,



MR 411

Risk Analysis

Introduction and definition of main risks. Risk Assessment: qualitative and quantitative risk assessment. Hazard identification. Accident consequences. Tolerability of risk and ALARP principle. Safety in design. Formal safety assessment.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, First Term



MR 461

Shipyard Engineering

Distorsion control in shipbuilding. Excess and shrinkage allowance standards. Shipbuilding economics and cost analysis. Accuracy control. Work content and breakdown structure. Integrated hull construction, outfitting and painting (IHOP). Role of computers in shipbuilding. Robotics in shipbuuilding. Shipyard design systems. Design for Production

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 4E4

Elective Course-4

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 4E5

Elective Course-5

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 402

Design Project

The students are divided into groups; each group is required to study and carry out a marine design project, mostly a ship, yacht or offshore structure, under the supervision of a faculty member. Oral presentation, discussion and written report are required.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



HS 454

Specifications and Feasibility Study

General and detailed technical specifications. Specifications according to component study. Local and international standards. Preliminary feasibility studies for engineering projects. Project cost estimation. Financial structures. Replacement analysis. Asset evaluation.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



HS 443

Marine Pollution

The marine environment. Sources of pollution. International conventions on marine pollution (MARPOL 1973/1978, OPA ’90, etc.). New design considerations for oil tankers. Oil spill prevention. Oil spill containment and cleanup. Environment–friendly shipbuilding and scrapping. Environment–friendly ship operation. Sewage treatment. Sewage and pollution. Example problem.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



ME 416

Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Heat transfer by conduction (steady and unsteady). Free and forced convection. Thermal radiation. Heat exchangers. Basic refrigeration cycles and concepts. Thermodynamics of refrigerating media. Cooling load calculation. Multiple evaporators and compressor systems. Refrigeration equipment and control. Necessity for ventilation and air conditioning. Psychromerty. Heating and cooling loads. Air conveying and distribution. Fans and duct designs. Air conditioning equipment and control. Marine ventilation. Purification. Computerized applications.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 442

Marine Structural Dynamics

Overview of structural dynamics. Single degree of freedom systems. Multi-degree of freedom systems. Response of continuous structures. Response of lumped mass systems. Vibration of ship’s hull. Use of computer programs and/or applications.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 472

Offshore Engineering-2

Environmental loadings. Energy spectrum of the sea. Design environmental conditions. Offshore platform jacket structures. Offshore platform pile foundation. Mooring and towing cable design. Introduction to the dynamic analysis of offshore platforms.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term



MR 452

Auxiliary Machinery

Requirements of marine auxiliary machinery. Components and characteristics of marine auxiliary machinery. Valves. Pumps and pumping. Air compressors. Oil water separators. Centrifuges and sewage plants. Heat exchangers. Stabilizing systems. Desalination plant.

This course is taught in Fourth Year, Second Term