Department: Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics Study Plan

Framework for B.Sc. Degree (Semester Credits)

Classification Credit Hours

Compulsory Elective Total

University Requirements 31 6 37

Faculty Requirements 56 0 56

Program Requirements: 71 12 83

Total = 158 18 176

1. University Requirements: ( 37 Credit Hours)

1.1. Compulsory : (31Credit Hours)
Prerequisite
Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab.
Course No. Course Title

ARB 301 Arabic 3 3 - -

ENGL 098 English I* 0 - 3 -

ENGL 099 English II* 0 - 3 ENGL 098

ENGL 101 English III* 1 - 3 ENGL 099

ENGL 102 English IV* 1 - 3 ENGL 101

ENGL 201 English V* 2 1 3 ENGL 102

ENGL 202 English VI 2 1 3 ENGL 201

GER 101 German I 2 - 6 -

GER 102 German II 2 - 6 GER 101

GER 201 German III 2 - 6 GER 102

GER 202 German IV 2 - 6 GER 201

GER 301 German V 2 - 6 GER 202

GER 302 German VI 2 - 6 GER 301

NE 101 National Education 3 3 - -

CS 111 Computing Fundamentals 4 3 3 -

MILS 100 Military Sciences 3 3 - -

1.2. Elective: (6 Credit Hours) (two classes out of the following)

Prerequisite
Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab.
Course No. Course Title

IC 101 Intercultural Communications 3 3 - -

SFTS 101 Soft Skills 3 3 - -

SE 301 pihsruenerpretnE 3 3 - -

2. Faculty Requirements: ( 56 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite
Cr. hr. Lecture Lab.
Course No. Course Title

MATH 101 Calculus I 3 3 - -

MATH 102 Calculus II 3 3 - MATH 101

MATH 201 Applied Math for Engineers I 3 3 - MATH 102

PHYS 101 Physics I 4 3 3

PHYS 102 Physics II 4 3 3 PHYS 101

CHEM 101 General Chemistry 4 3 3 -

ENRE 211 Electrical Circuits I 4 3 3 PHYS 102

IE 121 Engineering Workshop 1 - 3 -

IE 221 Material Science 3 2 3 CHEM 101

IE 222 Manufacturing Processes 3 2 3 IE 121

IE 353 Engineering Economics 3 3 - MATH 201

IE 541 Industrial Automation 4 3 3 ME 343

ME 111 Computer Aided Engineering 3 1 6 CS 111

Drawing

ME 211 Statics and Dynamics 3 3 - PHYS 101,

MATH 102

ME 221 Thermodynamics 3 3 - MATH 102

ME 342 Instrumentation and 4 3 3 ENRE 211

Measurements

ME 343 Automatic Control Systems 4 3 3 MATH 201

3. Program Requirements (Compulsory): ( 71 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite
Cr. hr. Lecture Lab.
Course No. Course Title

CS 212 Object Oriented Programming 4 3 3 CS 111

CE 211 Digital Systems 4 3 3 ENRE 211

CE 341 Microprocessor and 4 3 3 MATH 201

Microcomputer Systems

CE 442 Microcomputer Interface and 4 3 3 CE 341

peripheral devices

ENRE 213 Fundamentals of Analog 4 3 3 ENRE 211

Electronics

ENRE 312 Fundamentals of Digital 4 3 3 ENRE 213

Electronics

ME 331 Electrical Machines and Drives 4 3 3 ENRE 211

ME 222 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 - MATH 102

MATH 301 Applied Math for Engineers II 3 3 - MATH 201

ME 322 Heat Transfer 2 2 - ME 221

ME 361 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 4 3 3 ME 221, ME

 222

ME 391 Field Training* 0 - - -

ME 451 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 2 3 CE 341

ME 491 Industrial Training 12 - 36 ME 391

ME 511 Machine Design 3 3 - ME 211

ME 512 Machine Design Lab 1 - 3 ME 511

ME 561 Mechatronics Systems Design and 3 3 - ME 343, ME

Integration 361, CE 442

ME 541 Real-Time Computer Control 3 3 - ME 343

Systems

ME 591 Graduation Project I 3 - 9 ME 491

ME 592 Graduation Project II 3 - 9 ME 591

Total 71

3.2-Program Requirements ( Electives): ( 12 Credit Hours)

Prerequisite
Cr. Hr. Lecture Lab. or
Course No. Course Title
*Corequisite

ME 543 Process Control 3 2 3 ME 343, ME

361

ME 552 Maintenance of Mechatronics 3 2 3 ME 361, ME

systems 343

ME 544 Mechatronics of Food , Beverages 3 2 3 ME 451

and Petro-Chemical Process
Systems

ME 545 CNC and Manufacturing Control 3 2 3 IE 222

ME 553 Mobile Robots 3 2 3 ME 343

ME 565 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems 3 - - ME 211, ME

(MEMS) 343

ME 562 Nano Systems 3 - - ME 211

ME 547 State-Space Control and Observers 3 3 ME 343

ME 563 Mechatronics of Computer Hard 3 2 3 CE 442

Disk

ME 564 Mechatronics of Smart Materials 3 2 3 ME 343, IE 221

ME 546 Linear Systems 3 3 - ME 343

ME 555 Machine Intelligence 3 3 - ME 343

ME 599 Special Topics 3 3 - Dept. Approval

 Study Plan Guide for the Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics

First Year
First Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ENGL98 English I, II, III, IV, V, VI* 0

GER101 German I 2

CS111 Computing fundamentals 4

MATH101 Calculus I 3

PHYS101 Physics I (Mechanics) 4

CHEM101 General Chemistry 4

IE121 Eng. Workshop 1

Total 18

Second Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ENGL99 English II, III, IV, V, VI* 0 ENGL98

GER102 German II 2 GER101

MATH102 Calculus II 3 MATH101

PHYS102 Physics II (Electr. & Magnt.) 4 PHYS101

ME111 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing 3 CS111

IC101 Intercultural communications 3 _

NE101 National Education 3 _

Total 18
 Second Year
First Term

Cr. hr. Prerequisite Co-requisite

Course No. Course Title
ENGL101 English III, IV, V, VI* 1 ENGL99

GER201 German III 2 GER102

MATH201 Applied Mathematics for Engineers I 3 MATH102

IE221 Material Sciences 3 CHME101

ME211 Mechanics (static & dynamic) 3 PHYS101,MATH102

ENRE211 Electrical Circuits I 4 PHYS102

ME221 Thermodynamics 3 MATH102

Total 19

Second Term

Cr. hr. Prerequisite Co-requisite

Course No. Course Title
ENGL102 English IV, V, VI* 1 ENGL101

GER202 German IV 2 GER201

ME 222 Fluid Mechanics 3 MATH 102

IE 222 Manufacturing Process 3 IE 121

CS 212 Object-Orinted Programming 4 CS 111

CE 211 Digital Systems 4 ENRE 211

SFTS 101 Soft Skills 3 _

Total 20
 Third Year
First Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ENGL201 English V, VI* 2 ENGL102

GER301 German V 2 GER202

CE 341 Microproccsser and Microcomputer System 4 Math 201

MATH 301 Applied Math for Engineers II 3 MATH 201

ME 342 Instrumentation and measurements 4 ENRE 211

ENRE 213 Fundamentals of Analog Electronics 4 ENRE 211

Total 19

Second Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ENGL202 English VI* 2 ENGL201

GER302 German VI 2 GER301

ME 343 Automaic Control Systems 4 Math 201

ME 361 Hydrualic and Pneumatic Systems 4 ME 221, ME 222

ME 331 Electrical Machines and Drives 4 ENRE 211

ENRE 312 Fundamentals of Digital Electronics 4 ENRE 213

ME 391 Field Training 0

Total 20
 Fourth Year
First Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
Technical Elective 3

Technical Elective 3

Technical Elective 3

Technical Elective 3

Total 12

Second Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ME491 Industrial training 12 ME391

Total 12
 Fifth Year
First Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ME 451 Programmable Controllers 3 CE 341

ME 511 Machine Desgin 3 ME 211

ME 541 Real-Time Computer Control Systems 3 ME 343

CE 442 Microcomputer Interface and Peripheral Devices 4 CE 341

ME 322 Heat Transfer 2 ME 221

ME 591 Graduation Project I 3 ME 491

Total 18

Second Term

Cr.
Course Prerequisite Co-requisite
Course Title hr.
No.
ME 343, ME 361,
ME 561 Mechatronics Systems Desgin and Integration 3 CE 442

IE 541 Industrial Automation 4 ME343

ME 512 Machine Desgin Lab 1 ME 511

IE 353 Engineering Economics 3 MATH 201

ME 592 Graduation Project II 3 ME 591

ARB 301 Arabic 3 _

Total 17
 Course Code

Example: ME 451

Program : ME is the Symbol for Mechatronics Engineering

Level: The first Number 4 represent the fourth year of the study plan

Field: Number 5 represents the group number of Control

Sequence: The Third Number 1 represents a unique serial number of the course in the field of
Control.

Group Topics

0 Sciences

1 Mechanical Applied

ME 111 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing

ME 211 Statics and Dynamics

ME 511 Machine Desgin

ME 512 Machine Desgin Lab

2 Mechanical Power

ME 221 Thermodynamics

ME 222 Fluid Mechanics

ME 322 Heat Transfer

3 Electrical/Electronics

ME 331 Electrical Machines

4 Control

ME 342 Instrumentation and measurements

ME 343 Automaic Control Systems

ME 451 Programmable Logic Controllers

ME 541 Real-Time Computer Control Systems

 IE 541 Industrial Automation

ME 543 Process Control

Mechatronics of Food , Beverages and Petro-Chemical Process

ME 544
Systems

ME 545 CNC and Manufacturing Control

ME 547 State-Space Control and Observers

ME 546 Linear Systems

5 Mechatronics Systems

ME 552 Maintenance of Mechatronics systems

ME 553 Mobile Robots

ME 555 Machine Intelligence

6 Mechatronics Desgin

ME 361 Hydrualic and Pneumatic Systems

ME 561 Mechatronics Systems Desgin and Integration

ME 565** Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

ME 562** Nano Systems

ME 563** Mechatronics of Computer Hard Disk

ME 564** Mechatronics of Smart Materials

7 Engineering Math and Numerics

ME 271 Numerical Analysis

8 Empty

9 Applications

ME 391 Field Training

ME 491 Industrial Training

ME 591 Graduation Project I

ME 592 Graduation Project II

ME 599 Special Topics

** Technical Electives
 Description of Courses offered by Mechatrnics Department

ME 111 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing: (3 Cr.)

The Use of computer aided software in drawing such as AutoCAD. Geometric constructions.
Orthographic and Isometric projections; Sketching, sectioning, dimensioning and layering. Model
layout (wire-frame, surface, and solid modeling), plotting to scale, blocks and attributes,
Introduction to descriptive geometry, perspective drawing. Engineering applications. Prereq: CS
111

ME 211 Statics and Dynamics: (3 Cr.)

Basic concepts of mechanics, vectors. Statics of particles. Rigid bodies and force systems,
equilibrium of rigid bodies. Analysis of trusses and frames. Distributed forces, centroids and
moments of inertia. Friction. Internal shear and bending moments in beams. Kinematics of
particles, rectilinear and curvilinear motion. Kinetics of particles, application to space mechanics.
Energy and momentum methods. Systems of particles. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies;
planar motion. Prereq: PHYS 101, MATH 102

ME 221 Thermodynamics: (3 Cr.)

Thermodynamics concepts and definition, properties and behavior of pure substances. Energy
transfer by work. First and second laws of thermodynamics and entropy. Gas power cycles, vapor
and combined power cycles, and refrigeration cycles. Prereq: MATH 102

ME 222 Fluid Mechanics: (3 Cr.)

Physical properties of fluids and fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics. Hydrostatics.

Conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. Flow similarity and dimensional analysis as
applied to engineering problems in fluid mechanics. Laminar and turbulent flow. Engineering
applications such as flow measurement, flow in pipes and fluid forces on moving bodies. Prereq:
MATH 102

ME 322 Heat Transfer: (3 Cr.)

One dimensional conduction; steady and transient analysis. Introduction to convection heat
transfer. Forced convection heat transfer in external flows. Radiation heat transfer; radiation
properties, and radiation heat exchange between ideal surfaces. Prereq: ME 221

ME 331 Electrical Machines (4 Cr.)

Principles of magnetic circuit concepts, transformers, DC machines, synchronous machines,

induction machines, and special purpose machines. Introduce the principle of converting
electrical energy to mechanical energy and vise versa via electromagnetic field. To introduce
different machines, their operating principle and the analysis of key characteristics. To provide
the basis for further study of electric machines. Prereq: ENRE 211

ME 342 Instrumentation and Measurements: (4 Cr.)

Measurements with different micrometers & vernier measuring instruments, angular

measurements, roundness & concentricity of cylindrical work pieces, tool maker’s microscope,
optical projectors, surface measurements. Analysis of experimental data and error estimation.
Basic electrical measurement and sensing devices: physics of electric, magnetic, chemical sensors
Displacement, area, pressure, flow, temperature, thermal and transport properties, force, torque
and strain measurements. Smart sensors and networking of sensor systems. Data acquisition and
processing. Prereq: ENRE 211

ME 343 Automatic Control Systems: (4 Cr.)

Modeling of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, Transfer functions, block
diagrams, and signal flow graph. Time domain analysis, test signals, transient response, steady
state error and stability. Root locus, bode plots, PID control, phase-lead, phase lag. Software
application such as Matlab and Simulink. Prereq: MATH 201

ME 361 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (4 Cr.)

Pneumatic and hydraulic components: compressor, cooler, compressed-air containers, filters,

valves, pumps, piping system basic circuits in pneumatics and hydraulics, design and simulation
of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, servo pneumatics and servo hydraulics, basics of servo
drives, assembling, measuring techniques. Prereq: ME 221, ME 222

ME 451 Programmable Logic Controllers (3 Cr.)

Basic hardware configuration for a PLC system. Programming languages, Operation of a PLC,
programming with statement list, ladder diagram, function chart, application for logic control,
application for sequence control, simulation of discrete processes, advanced PLC programming,
networking of different manufacturing processes, data communication, assembling,
commissioning and configuring bus systems like Profibus, Ethernet, LAN networks, process
visualization (WinCC, Intouch), tele-diagnosis over internet, project. Prereq: CE 341

ME 511 Machine Design (3 Cr.)

Analytical review of current design practices and specification of standard components

encountered in mechanical engineering. Influence of stress-strength in determining the actual
configuration of mechanical elements. Standard components covered include various types of
mechanical drives, cams, clutches, couplings, brakes, seals, fasteners, springs, and bearings.
Design of springs; design of gear and hydraulic drives, design for hydrodynamics and hydrostatic
lubrication; optimum design of electro-mechanical systems, design strategy, value and merit
function, maximizing and minimizing procedures. Prereq: ME 211

ME 512 Machine Design Lab (1 Cr.)

Computer-aided design and assembly of electro-mechanical elements and machines. Project

oriented lab. Prereq: ME 511

ME 541 Real-Time Computer Control Systems (3 Cr.)

Review of continuous control. Dynamic response, Feedback properties, Root locus and frequency
response designs. Introduction to digital control. Discrete system analysis. Difference equations,
Discrete transfer functions, z-transform, Discrete signal analysis. Discrete approximation of
differential equations, Effects of Sampling, PID control in discrete systems. Sampled-data
systems. Sample & Hold, Spectrum of sampled signals, Data extrapolation, Block diagram
analysis. Discrete equivalences. Numerical integration, Pole & zero mapping, Hold equivalence.
Design using transform techniques. Design by emulation, Design by root-locus, Design by
frequency response. Implementation of Direct Digital Control algorithms. Implementation of the
basic PID algorithm, Synchronization of the control loop, Timing Considerations in
Implementation of Control Loops. Hard and soft real-time systems, Real-time scheduling theory,
Deadlines in real-time control systems. Prereq: ME 343

ME 543 Process Control (3 Cr.)

Dynamics of mechanical, food, beverage and chemical processes; system capacity; resistance;
piping complexes; characteristics and dynamics of control valves; control of pressure, speed, PH,
mixing ration, Boolean algebra and fluid logic, sequential circuits, process time constants;
proportional, reset, and derivative control actions; feedforward and cascade control; direct digital
control. Prereq: ME 343, ME 361

ME 544 Mechatronics of Food , Beverage and Petro-Chemical Process Systems (3 Cr.)

Introduction to food, beverage and petro-chemical industry: water, diary, snacks, processed
canned food, plastics, petrochemicals, etc, process parameter control, packing, filling, material
handling, packaging, Modeling, design and control of a food machines and production lines,
developing manual to semi-manual or fully-automated process. Project-oriented with the
Jordanian Industry. Prereq: IE 541

ME 545 CNC and Manufacturing Control (3 Cr.)

Concepts and benefits of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). Design for manufacturing.
Computer-aided design, process planning, manufacturing (computer numerical control parts
programming), and inspection. Robots in CIM. Production planning and scheduling in CIM.
System integration. Prereq: IE 222

ME 546 Linear Systems (3 Cr.)

Review of matrix algebra. State-space description of dynamic systems: linearity, causality, time-
invariance, linearization. Solution of state-space equations. Transfer function representation.
Discrete-time models. Controllability and observability. Canonical forms and minimal-order
realizations. Stability. Stabilizability and pole placement. Linear quadratic optimal control.
Observer design. Prereq: ME 343

ME 547 State Space Control and Observers

Pole placement design of both controllers and observers using Matlab. Regulator and servo
design. Optimal design of controllers and observers. Quadratic Optimal Regulator Systems.
Prereq: ME 343

ME 552 Maintenance of Mechatronics systems (3 Cr.)

Assembly and commissioning of a mechatronic production line, troubleshooting of a mecahtronic

production system, tele-services, software application, safety test procedures and quality control
management, interpretation of commissioning protocols, error documentation, corrective
maintenance, debugging procedure, error analysis, error correction, fault clearance, preventive
maintenance, inspection test of wear, fatigue, maintenance planning, maintenance of sensors,
actuators, control panel and controllers, PLC's. Prereq: ME 361, CE 442

ME 553 Mobile Robots (3 Cr.)

To introduce variety of autonomous mobile robots, but concentrate on wheeled robots. In

particular students will build, experiment with and compete with the mini-mobile robots. Topics
to be covered include robot platforms & modelling, control structures, sensing & estimation,
localization, motion planning and multi-robot systems. Prereq: ME 343

ME 555 Machine Intelligence (3 Cr.)

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to current intelligent system concepts. An
overview of different learning schemes will be provided, including: Decision Tree, Bayesian,
Inductive, Analytical and Rule-based Learning. The main focus of the course will be on Neural
Nets, Genetic Algorithms and Reinforcement Learning, adaptive control. Prereq: ME 343

ME 561 Mechatronics Systems Design and Integration (3 Cr.)

Design and planning of the system, purchase (virtual) of different components, sensors and
actuator units, machine parts, devices, electric, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic components,
PLC and control units, assembly, commissioning, interfacing, software and programming,
calibration, standard checks, test operation, troubleshooting, documentation, service and
maintenance, safety, cost, delivery and disassembly and packing. Prereq: ME 343, ME 361, CE
442

ME 562 Nano Systems (3 Cr.)

Assembly, manipulation and control of materials at the atomic and molecular scale to fabricate
structures, devices and systems that have novel properties and functionality. Prereq: ME 211

ME 563 Mechatronics of Computer Hard Disk (3 Cr.)

Computer hardware architecture, components of the computer hard disk drive, mechanism of the
hard disk, modelling of the hard disk slider, control of the slider actuator, modelling of
aerodynamics and contact forces, friction forces, and input forces, real-time control of slider
motion. Prereq: CE 442
ME 564 Mechatronics of Smart Materials (3 Cr.)

Properties of smart materials, classes of smart materials, Shape memory alloy materials,
piezoelectric materials, smart sensors, smart actuators, mechatronics of smart materials:
modelling, design, digital control, and their applications. Prereq: IE 221, ME 343

ME 565 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (3 Cr.)

Introduction to micromachining processes; mechanical properties of materials used in

micromechanical systems; design and fabrication of free standing structures; sacrificial and
structural layers; finite element modelling; micromechanical components; solid lubrication of
microbearings; special techniques: double-side lithography, anodic bonding, electro-chemical
drilling, deep etching, LIGA process, laser microfabrication; influence of IC fabrication processes
on the mechanical properties; applications in microdevices; simulation and packaging. Prereq:
ME 211, ME 343

Description of Courses offered from

Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department

IE 121 Engineering Workshop (1 Cr.)

General safety, materials and their classifications, measuring devices and their accuracy, basic
household plumbing and electricity, fits and tolerances, theoretical background for the practical
exercises including fitting, forging, carpentry, casting, welding, mechanical saws, shearers, drills,
lathes, milling machines, shapers and grinders.

IE 221 Material Science (3 Cr.)

Classification and study of engineering materials, their structure, properties, and behavior, typical
metals and alloys, plastics and rubber, and ceramic materials; phase equilibrium and manipulation
of properties and behavior by adjustment of composition and processing variables; responses of
engineering materials to stress and environmental variables, mechanical properties. Material
Science Lab: Hardness, tensile, compression, impact, torsion, creep and fatigue tests. Macro-and
micro-examination of metals. Prereq: CHEM 101
IE 222 Manufacturing Processes (3 Cr.)

Traditional manufacturing processing of materials (ferrous and non-ferrous) including metal

cutting, casting, rolling, forging, and drawing. Modern manufacturing processes and related
topics including ceramics, composites, powder metallurgy, property enhancing and surface
processing operations, and rapid prototyping.

Manufacturing Processes Lab: Experiments in casting, forming, machining, welding, heat

treatment and plastic manufacturing. Prereq: IE 121

IE 353 Engineering Economics (3 Cr.)

Time value of money, interest formula, depreciation models, tax effects, rate of return, cash flow.
project evaluation methods, replacement analysis, break even analysis, economic studies for
decision making under risk. Prereq: MATH 201

Description of Courses offered from Mechatrnics Department

ME 111 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing: (3 Cr.)

The Use of computer aided software in drawing such as AutoCAD. Geometric constructions.
Orthographic and Isometric projections; Sketching, sectioning, dimensioning and layering. Model
layout (wire-frame, surface, and solid modeling), plotting to scale, blocks and attributes,
Introduction to descriptive geometry, perspective drawing. Engineering applications. Prereq: CS
111

ME 211 Statics and Dynamics: (3 Cr.)

Basic concepts of mechanics, vectors. Statics of particles. Rigid bodies and force systems,
equilibrium of rigid bodies. Analysis of trusses and frames. Distributed forces, centroids and
moments of inertia. Friction. Internal shear and bending moments in beams. Kinematics of
particles, rectilinear and curvilinear motion. Kinetics of particles, application to space mechanics.
Energy and momentum methods. Systems of particles. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies;
planar motion. Prereq: PHYS 101, MATH 102

ME 221 Thermodynamics: (3 Cr.)

Thermodynamics concepts and definition, properties and behavior of pure substances. Energy
transfer by work. First and second laws of thermodynamics and entropy. Gas power cycles, vapor
and combined power cycles, and refrigeration cycles. Prereq: MATH 102

ME 342 Instrumentation and Measurements: (4 Cr.)

Measurements with different micrometers & vernier measuring instruments, angular

measurements, roundness & concentricity of cylindrical work pieces, tool maker’s microscope,
optical projectors, surface measurements. Analysis of experimental data and error estimation.
Basic electrical measurement and sensing devices: physics of electric, magnetic, chemical sensors
Displacement, area, pressure, flow, temperature, thermal and transport properties, force, torque
and strain measurements. Smart sensors and networking of sensor systems. Data acquisition and
processing. Prereq: ENRE 211

ME 343 Automatic Control Systems: (4 Cr.)

Modeling of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems, Transfer functions, block
diagrams, and signal flow graph. Time domain analysis, test signals, transient response, steady
state error and stability. Root locus, bode plots, PID control, phase-lead, phase lag. Software
application such as Matlab and Simulink. Prereq: MATH 201

Description of Courses offered outside the faculty of

Technological Sciences

MILS 100: Military Sciences (3 Cr. Hrs.)

History of the Jordanian Arab Army. United Nations Peace Keeping Forces. Preparation of the
nation for defense and liberation. History of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its
development.

ARB 100: Arabic (3 Cr. Hrs.)

Grammar and structure. Rectifying weakness in linguistic application; training in sound reading.
Dictation; use of language in a manner free from grammatical and linguistic errors; accurate
expression of intended meaning. Study and analysis of literary texts through the discussion of
linguistic, grammatical and writing skills therein.
ENGL 098: English I (Elementary English) (0 Cr. Hrs.)

Students will focus on English at an elementary level concentrating on the receptive skills of
reading and listening, and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include such
things as independent clauses, verb tenses, model verbs, adverbs, short dialogues, reading simple
material and answering short questions, writing short meaningful sentences, listening to short
conversations.

ENGL 099: English II (Pre-Intermediate English) (0 Cr. Hrs.)

Students will focus on English at a pre-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of
reading and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include such
things as comparatives and superlatives, quantifiers, possessive adjectives and pronouns,
vocabulary building, role play activities for speaking, reading comprehension and writing short
descriptive paragraphs.

ENGL 101: English III (Intermediate English) (1 Cr. Hr.)

Students will focus on English at an intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills of
reading and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. These will include
collocations, tense review, affirmative, negative statements, synonyms and antonyms, time
clauses, conditionals, active and passive forms, reported speech, phrasal verbs, reading
comprehension with detailed questions, vocabulary and writing developed descriptive and
opinion essays.

ENGL 102: English IV (Upper-Intermediate English) (1 Cr. Hr.)

Students will focus on English at an upper-intermediate level concentrating on the receptive skills
of reading and listening and the productive skills of writing and speaking. Model verb review,
silent letters and proper pronunciation, jobs and careers, requests and offers, more phrasal verbs
with vocabulary building, relative clauses and relative pronouns, narrative tenses for writing
exercises, wishes and regrets, reading and comprehending longer passages with direct and
inference questions of medium difficulty, hypothesizing, and writing fully developed descriptive,
argumentative and analytical essays of 350 words.

ENGL 201: English V (Advanced English I) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Students will focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and produce 2 – 3
page essays with an emphasis on argumentation and persuasion working both independently and
cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize necessary information. Class activities include
interactive lectures, small group and class discussions, informal debates, peer feedback,
individual presentations, focused listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as
assorted reading, writing, and grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together
with reading and understanding a short story and a drama using basic literary terms and concepts.

ENGL 202: English VI (Advanced English II) (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Students will continue to focus on English at an Advanced level. Students will analyze and
produce 4 – 5 page essays emphasizing argumentative, persuasive and discursive styles of
writing, working both independently and cooperatively to gather, evaluate, and synthesize
necessary information. Students will integrate the practice of critical thinking and reading into
the writing process. Class activities include interactive lectures, small group and class
discussions, informal debates, mini-conferences, peer feedback, individual presentations, focused
listening exercises and focused viewing exercises as well as assorted reading, writing, and
grammar assignments. There will be some poetry analysis together with reading and
understanding a short story and a drama using stronger and more intensive literary terms and
concepts than in 201.

GER 101: German I (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences, which aim at
the satisfaction of specific needs. Can introduce oneself, and others, and ask others questions to
themselves - e.g. where they live, which people they know or what kind of things they have - and
can give answers on questions of this kind. Can communicate on a basic level if those involved
with him/ her in a conversation speak slowly and clearly and are willing to help.

GER 102: German II (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions if those are connected with things of
immediate meaning (e.g. information to the person and to the family, buying, work, closer
environment). Can communicate in simple, routine situations, with the purpose of a simple and
direct exchange of information about familiar and common things. Can describe with simple
means their own origin and training, direct environment and things that are in connection with
direct needs.

GER 201: German III (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand the main points if no dialect is used and if it concerns familiar things about work,
school, spare time etc. Can master most situations which one encounters on journeys in a
German speaking area. Can express oneself simply and coherently about familiar topics and
areas of personal interest. Can report experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and goals
and give short reasons or explanations about plans and opinions.

GER 202: German IV (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand the main contents of complex texts, as well as concrete and abstract topics; even
discussions between specialists in his/ her own special field. Can communicate spontaneously
and fluidly a normal discussion with native speakers, without larger effort on both sides. Can
express oneself clearly and in detail in a broad spectrum of topics, describe a point of view to a
current question and indicate the pro and cons of different possibilities.

GER 301: German V (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand and also seize implicit meanings of a broad spectrum of demanding, longer texts.
Can express oneself spontaneously and fluidly, recognizing words without having to search for
words frequently. Can use the language effectively and flexibly in social and vocational life or in
training and study. Can express oneself clearly, structured and detailed, to complex subjects and
use appropriate different means for linkage of texts.

GER 302: German VI (2 Cr. Hrs.)

Can understand and assimilate appropriately written and spoken texts, which are relevant in a
university-referred context. Can implement appropriately writings and actions of speech, which
are relevant in a university-referred context.

CHEM 101: General Chemistry (4 Cr. Hrs)

Stoichiometry of formulas and equations. Gases and the kinetic-molecular theory. Quantum
theory and atomic structure. The components of matter. The major classes of chemical reactions
(precipitation, acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and reversible reactions). Thermodynamics: energy
flow and chemical change. Quantum theory and atomic structure. Electron configurations and
chemical periodicity. Kinetics: rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Equilibrium: The
extent of chemical reactions. Acid-base equilibria.

PHYS 101 Physics I (Mechanics): (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Physics and measurement. Motion in one dimension. Vectors . Motion in two dimensions.
Force and motion. Kinetic energy and work. Potential energy and conservation of energy.
Linear momentum and collisions. Rotation. Rolling and angular momentum.
PHYS 102 Physics II(Electricity and Magnetism): (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Electric Fields. Gauss's Law. Electric Potential. Capacitance and Dielectrics. Current and
Resistance. Direct Current Circuits. Magnetic Fields. Sources of Magnetic Field. Faraday's
Law.

MATH 101: Calculus I (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This course introduces the student to the calculus of single-valued functions. Topics include:
limits, continuity, rates of change, rules for differentiating, differentials and local linear
approximations, maxima and minima problems, L’Hôpital’s rule, related rates, logarithmic and
implicit differentiation, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, Rolle’s theorem, the
mean-value theorem, and applications of derivatives and integrals.

MATH 102: Calculus II (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This is a course in multivariate calculus as a continuation of Calculus I. The course focuses on

power series, polar coordinates and polar functions, sequences and infinite series, vectors,
functions of several variables and their limits, partial differentiation and their applications. The
course views multiple integrals: double and triple, line integrals, surface integrals, Green’s
theorem, Gauss's divergence theorem, and Stoke’s theorem.

MATH 201: Applied Mathematics for Engineers I (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This course begins with an overview of vector analysis, linear algebra concentrating on using
matrices to solve systems of equations, and the diagonalization of matrices, and complex
numbers. It then moves into a study of differential equations, shedding light on the solutions of
differential equations (first order, second and higher orders) with applications. The course will
discuss Laplace transforms and Fourier Series and Fourier Transforms with applications in
solving initial value problems.

MATH 231: Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This course familiarizes students with descriptive statistics, probability basics, random variables,
special discrete random variables, and various distributions: normal, Student's t, Chi-square, and
Fisher's F. It includes a discussion of inference about one mean, one proportion, difference
between two means and difference between two proportions and the ratio of two variances, large
and small samples, paired and independent samples. The MINITAB statistical software package
will be used; there will also be an introduction to the use of SPSS.
IC 101: Intercultural Communication (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This course is designed to provide prospective students (whose majors have an international
flavor) with tools that offer powerful possibilities for improving the communication process. We
will examine the process of sending and receiving messages between people whose cultural
background could lead them to interpret verbal and nonverbal signs differently. We will learn
about the diversity of these cultural differences and at the same time learn how we might
overcome them. Our efforts to recognize and surmount cultural differences will hopefully open
up business opportunities throughout the world and maximize the contribution of all the
employees in a diverse workforce.

SFTS 101: SOFT SKILLS (3 Cr. Hrs.)

This course is designed to help develop strong oral and written communication skills. The student
will be given opportunities to practice writing and editing professional correspondence and
technical reports. Additionally, the student will compose and deliver oral presentations.
Assignments will include the use of inductive and deductive approaches to conveying a variety of
messages. The course emphasis the use of software tools to prepare presentations, stress
management, confidence, and sensitivity to others. It also stresses on resume writing and
conducting interviews.

NE 101: National Education (3 Cr. Hrs.)

In a context of striving towards democracy like the one Jordan enjoys today, the meaning and
practice of active and responsible citizenship becomes more crucial. It is often argued that
democracy requires “democrats” to flourish, and become well established. Democrats are those
women and men who recognize pluralism, inclusion, positive engagement, and participation as
the main values that govern their interaction with the state as citizens and with each other as
diverse people of different interests. In this course you will be able to understand your rights and
responsibilities as Jordanian citizen, expand your knowledge about the frameworks, and
processes that regulates citizen-state relationships as will as the basic necessary skills for you to
practice your citizenship rights in a civic manner.

ENRE 211 Electric circuits I: (4 Cr. Hrs.)

Circuit variables: current, voltages, power. Models. KCL and KVL. Two-terminal elements.
Calculation of currents and voltages in simple circuits. Resistors. Sources. Capacitors. Inductors.
Thevenin's and Norton's theorems. Maximum power transfer. Two-ports. Controlled sources. Op-
amps. Graph theory. Set of independent voltages and currents. Nodal equations. Loop and mesh
equations. RC, RL and RLC circuits. Differential equation solutions (homogeneous and non-
homogeneous). Periodic steady state response: simple RC and RL circuits. Phasor's calculus.
Solving circuits with phasors