| Module |
Description |
| YEAR 1 |
Engineering Computing 1 |
This module provides the student with a range of basic concepts of computer technology, hardware and software. It provides the basic programming skills in object oriented programming approach using C++ programming language. |
Personal and Peoples’ Skills Development |
This module focuses on the following key areas:
Learners examine their self-management style and learn new techniques to make a positive and energetic impact to increase personal efficiency and influence working relationships. Focus will be on developing students’ personal ethics and professionalism through competency based assessments. Students will learn how to locate, collect, organise, process and present information needed to carry out tasks and convey ideas and information clearly and persuasively. They develop skills in planning and prioritising to make the best use of available time. They gain confidence in using inter personal techniques to help build effective working relationships with others and reduce personal stress. They reflect on and evaluate their own learning experience, understand the importance of continuous learning and development and implements personal learning and development plan. They learn to maintain personal and professional standards by honouring and fulfilling one’s responsibilities. |
Mechanical Principles A |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in the knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Science and Principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of engineering components. |
Engineering Applications |
This module consists of an introductory project. This is followed by exposing students to fundamental practical workshop skills in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering along with practical programming skills as appropriate. These skills are used for the main design and build project. |
Electronic & Electrical Principles |
The aim of this module is to develop in the student an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of electronic and electrical engineering and apply these principles to solve engineering problems required for initial design activities. It provides the student with the basic knowledge of ac and dc circuit analysis, electric and magnetic field theory and an introduction to analogue and digital electronics. |
Mechanical Principles B |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in the knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Science and principles, and apply them to the design and analysis of hydrostatic, hydrodynamic and thermodynamic systems. |
Technical Mathematics 1 |
The module provides grounding in a range of mathematical topics including expansion of binomial, polynomial equations and inequalities, partial fractions, trigonometry, matrices, introduction to complex variables, differential and integral calculus. Applications of the mathematics are considered whenever appropriate. |
Engineering Materials |
This module provides the student with the fundamental principles underlying the mechanical and electrical properties of materials. |
| YEAR 2 |
Computer Aided Engineering-1 |
The aim of this module is to provide a set of competencies which enable the student to utilise a variety of application-specific, industry standard CAD and CAM packages, and provide an introductory knowledge in structure graphics programming. |
Electronic Engineering 2 |
This module reinforces and extends the study of electrical and electronic principles introduced in the Electrical Principles Module of the first year of study. Analogue, digital and power electronic circuits will be analysed to develop an understanding of their design. |
Mechatronics 1 |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in the principles of discrete and continuous control systems. First an understanding of control systems will be developed, followed by a study of the performance characteristics of control systems. |
Technical Mathematics 2 |
This module aims to build on the work of Level 1 and extend those aspects of Mathematics required in this and later stages of the degree programme. The module also provides grounding in those aspects of statistics required in this and later stages of the degree programme. |
Microcomputer Systems 1 |
This module develops the student's knowledge and understanding of microcomputer systems, building on introductory material and fundamentals of high-level language programming. On completion, the student will have an expanded grasp of microcomputer architecture, instruction set architecture, and peripheral interfaces in the context of program development and system performance for the embedded environment. The student will also gain additional skills and knowledge to design, implement and debug system solutions using a high-level language and an appropriate integrated development environment |
Professional and Employability Skills Development |
The module aims to develop students’ skill to enter, stay in and progress in their workplace through mastering job search skills. This module aims to enhance students self-presentation skills through their resume and at job interviews through simulation and role plays. Through preparation of Portfolio student will be engaged in research and reflective practice in their career planning process. This module will introduce students to Performance Appraisal Process through identification and evaluation of students’ own strengths and learning needs as practiced in industries. They will be learning to evaluate own performance and their personal and professional effectiveness. Through this module students develop an understanding of professionalism and professional ethics and practices. This module will introduce students to problem solving skills and importance of introducing creative, innovative and practical solutions. |
| YEAR 3 |
Engineering Design & Analysis |
The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the formal design process and expand the knowledge of engineering principles introduced in the first year. |
Advanced Life Skills Development |
This module builds on knowledge and understanding of current business trends in Oman in view of Oman’s Economic Diversification Plan Vision 2020 and thus provides a context for students, as engineers, to come up with innovative and creative business solutions. It provides an opportunity for students to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurial and leadership skills. It will develop in students a critical, analytical, creative and innovative approach towards lifelong learning and life skills needed for the working environment. These incorporate among others advanced life skills such as strategic planning, business ethics, decision making, and critical thinking, establishing effective working relationships, emotional intelligence, responsibility and accountability. During the module the student will be able to critically examine and reflect upon a range of topics concomitant with entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Students will also develop the practical skills and knowledge to effectively develop a business plan and explore the governmental and private funding options. The focus will be on the development of analytical skills, creativity and innovation, market research, budgeting, developing organisational structure, evaluating the viability of the concept through SWOT analysis and help them to integrate their findings and knowledge through a pragmatic and interactive approach to their learning. |
Microcomputer Systems 2 |
This module aims to extend the student's hardware, software and interface knowledge and skills to perform the necessary analysis, design and implementation activities to build a microprocessor based embedded system capable of performing its intended task within known cost and performance constraints. The module material will guide the student from the basics of system-level programming through to real-time operating systems. The student will gain knowledge of the techniques of test and diagnostics used in this field and an understanding of the specialist tools used in system development. |
Power Electronic Systems 3 |
This module examines power electronic devices, circuits, systems and application. An understanding of the operation and characteristics of the system components will be developed. This will be followed by a study of the performance of a range of power electronic converters and their application. Circuit design and analysis techniques will be developed and ECAD will be employed as appropriate. |
Control Systems- 2 |
The aim of this module is the provision of a detailed foundation in classical control systems from negligible background. The use of mathematical techniques is kept to a minimum whilst aiming at an understanding of control systems that extends beyond merely qualitative ideas. |
Project Methodology |
The aim of this module is to develop the tools of project methodology by means of team activities of an international nature. |
Quality Assurance |
The aim of this module is to develop the understanding of the strategies, policies and competencies necessary to design, evaluate and improve quality management systems. |
| YEAR 4 |
Technical Project |
This module develops and integrates the technical and project management skills gained from other units. The work carried out in MHH120950 Research Methodology may form the basis of this individual project. The project consists of elements of design, analysis, specification, implementation, validation (testing) and communication. |
Engineering and Industrial Practices |
This module aims to address expectations of Industries from students as well as students’ preparedness for workplace environment. This module is pragmatic and involves a contextualised approach to develop our graduates’ understanding of expectations and demands of the workplace. This module will involve site and industrial visits which will give students opportunity to interact with industries and identify Industry based projects which can then be worked out as a specialisation in their Technical Project at level 4. This module will focus on strengthening students’ application of technical knowledge and will firm up their Graduate attributes as well as transferable skills needed to be successful in one’s career. |
Research Methodology |
This module provides the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out effective research work that forms basis underpinning Level 4 Project. |
Control Engineering- 4 |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with a foundation in advanced control system design and digital signal processing. |
Mechatronics Case Studies |
The aim of this module is to design, simulate, build and test a mechatronic system to meet a given customer specification. This comprises important elements of a modern industrial design and development process such as the combination of individual and team work skills. Each element of the case study will have specific deadlines which must be adhered to, thus representing a realistic industrial design situation. |
Digital Signal Processing |
This module examines the nature of digital signals and the relationship between the S-plane and the Z-plane; the design and implementation of digital filters; the analysis of processor architectures for the efficient implementation of digital signal processing algorithms; concepts and techniques used in the transmission and coding of digital information. |
Electro-Mechanical Condition Monitoring |
The aim of this half module is to develop in the student the ability to evaluate, in a given situation the most appropriate condition monitoring strategy to assess the condition of electrical and mechanical machinery. |
Electronic Design 1 |
The aim of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to design, construct and test analogue and digital electronic circuits. |