BSC mechanical engineering

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum has been adapted to the needs of the modern era while offering students flexibility and personal choice across a broad range of interdisciplinary subjects. The updated coursework and advanced laboratories provide students with knowledge and practical experience in computing technologies and their applications in Mechanical Engineering — including human-machine integration, computer-aided design, and engineering analysis.

Out of the eight semesters (four academic years), approximately five semesters are dedicated to mandatory courses, including core subjects in mechanics, mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering.

Beginning in the fifth semester, students may choose from a wide range of elective courses that allow specialization according to their personal interests. These choices help shape students’ professional identity while deepening both theoretical and practical knowledge.

As part of the final-year project, conducted throughout the entire fourth year under the supervision of expert engineers from industry, students are given the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired during their studies. Outstanding students may also participate in a research project supervised by members of the School’s academic faculty.

Program Structure – Academic Year 2025–2026

B. Curriculum – Academic Year 2025–2026 (5786)

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Curriculum Structure for Students Beginning Their Studies in the 2024–2025 Academic Year

Students who began the program in previous academic years may review the curriculum structure relevant to them under the “Previous Academic Catalogs” section on this page.

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the degree, students are required to complete at least 185 credit hours in departmental studies, including 6 credit hours of “Ruach” enrichment courses in the humanities.

Graduates of the program will be awarded:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering

First Year

Total: 50 semester credit hours
Weighted Total: 46 semester credit hours

Semester A

• Total: 25 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 21.5 semester credit hours

Semester B

• Total: 25 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 24.5 semester credit hours

Second Year

Total: 46 semester credit hours
Weighted Total: 45 semester credit hours

Semester A

• Total: 27 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 26 semester credit hours

Semester B

• Total: 19 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 19 semester credit hours

“Ruach” Enrichment Courses

According to the recommended curriculum, students may take “Ruach” enrichment courses during Semesters 3–4.

• Total: 4 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 4 semester credit hours

Third Year

Total: 26 semester credit hours
Weighted Total: 24 semester credit hours

Semester A

• Total: 22 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 22 semester credit hours

Semester B

• Total: 4 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 4 semester credit hours

“Ruach” Enrichment Courses

According to the recommended curriculum, students may take “Ruach” enrichment courses during Semester 5 or 6.

• Total: 2 semester credit hours
• Weighted Total: 2 semester credit hours

Fourth Year

Total: 10 semester credit hours
Weighted Total: 10.5 semester credit hours

Third & Fourth Year – Core Courses / Electives / Advanced Laboratories

In addition to the mandatory courses shared by all students, studies during the third and fourth years include core and specialization courses that may be selected according to students’ personal interests in order to complete the degree requirements (184 credit hours starting from the 2025–2026 academic year; 185 credit hours for students who began earlier).

Requirements include:

• Completion of at least 6 core courses, including at least one course from each subgroup:
  Fluids, Solids, and Systems
• Completion of at least one advanced laboratory course
• Additional credit hours may be completed through any combination of core and specialization courses without limitation

To assist students in selecting courses according to their interests, courses are organized into professional specialization areas. In special cases, and subject to approval by the lecturer and the program head, students may also take advanced courses from other departments within the Faculty or from graduate-level course offerings.

Students should consider prerequisite requirements when selecting courses.

Total: 29 semester credit hours
Weighted Total: 29 semester credit hours

Fluids

Total: 4–24 semester credit hours

Solids

Total: 4–24 semester credit hours

Systems

Total: 4–24 semester credit hours

Advanced Laboratories

Total: 1–5 semester credit hours

Third & Fourth Year – Elective / Specialization Courses

Studies during the third and fourth years include mandatory courses, core courses, and specialization courses with elective options based on personal interests, in order to complete the engineering degree requirements.

Each student must complete:

• 6 courses מתוך 12 core courses
• At least one course from each subgroup:
  • Fluids
  • Solids
  • Systems
• At least one advanced laboratory course

Remaining required credits may be completed through additional core or specialization courses.

Students are encouraged to specialize in at least one professional area. Suggested study tracks and course lists are available to support this process.

When planning their curriculum, students should consider prerequisite requirements and are encouraged to consult with the program head or specialization coordinators.