Graduate Programs
School of Mechanical Engineering 2017-18
M.Sc. Program
Admission requirements
The mandatory version of registration and admission requirements, supplementary to the university's general requirements published by the Registration Center.
- For the Mechanical Engineering M.Sc. program – to apply for admission a candidate must meet all requirements specified in the Course Catalogue of the Faculty of Engineering, as well as:
- B.Sc. in Engineering or the Exact Sciences from a recognized institution of higher education
- Minimum weighted average grade of 80 in undergraduate studies
- The minimum required for admission may vary from one year to another, and depends on the candidate's knowledge base, background of undergraduate studies, and a high relative placement in his undergraduate class. Candidates must submit documentation of their undergraduate placement.
SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES
- According the Head of the School's decision, a candidate whose grade average is lower than the required minimum but not lower than 75, may be admitted in a provisional status for a period of one year. For a candidate who wishes to be admitted as an 'internal' student, the Head of the School may set up a program of supplementary undergraduate courses (see section 6 below)
- Based on their knowledge base and background of undergraduate studies, some candidates will be required to take several supplementary undergraduate courses. Initially, they will be admitted to the program of supplementary studies.
- Conditions for advancement to regular M.Sc. studies: completing each supplementary course with a minimum grade of 70, and an average grade of 80 in all supplementary courses. The average grade must be maintained in all courses, and additional requirements determined by the Faculty must also be met.
Final failure twice in a row in one of the supplementary courses leads to termination
of studies.
- The candidate's program of required supplementary courses will be determined by the Head of the School, based on his knowledge base and background of undergraduate studies. Every proposed supplementary program will include at least four of the following courses:
0542.2110 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
0542.2200 Mechanics of Solids (1)
0542.2500 Fluid Mechanics (1)
0542.2600 Thermodynamics
0542.3243 Introduction to Control
0542.3620 Heat Transfer
0542.4221 Introduction to Theory of Elasticity
0542.4420 Theory of Machines
0509.1645 Ordinary Differential Equations
0509.2846 Partial Differential Equations
The School's Academic Supervisor of M.Sc. studies is authorized to reduce the number of required supplementary courses for outstanding students.
The study program
The School offers two different Tracks to the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering:
- Research Track
Requirements for completing this Track:
- Completing courses for a minimum total of 24 credit points in accordance with the curriculum, with a minimum grade average of 75
- Participation in seminars – at least 14 hours
- Writing a final thesis – equal to at least 12 hours, in accordance with the Faculty's Regulations for Advanced Degrees
- Final Project Track
This Track targets students with a B.Sc. in Engineering or the Exact Sciences, except for Mathematics (external students only).
Requirements for completing this Track:
- Completing courses for a minimum total of 36 credit points in accordance with the curriculum, with a minimum grade average of 75
- Participation in seminars – at least 8 hours
- A project for 3 credit points.
Stages of study program
In general, M.Sc. studies at the Faculty of Engineering comprise two stages:
First - Accumulative Studies
Second – Regular (Full) Studies
Fulltime students are admitted directly to the Regular Studies stage. M.Sc. candidates requiring supplementary studies are admitted to a supplementary program.
For admission requirements, a detailed description of study stages, requirements at each stage, conditions for continuing on to the next year, and conditions for advancement to the Regular Studies stage, please see the new M.Sc. Regulations.
- The Accumulative Studies stage must be completed within a maximum of three academic years.
- During the Accumulative Studies, students must take a minimum of three courses per year.
- Students in the stage of Accumulative Studies must pass all courses required by the School/Department (including repetition after failing, if needed) no later than their fourth semester of studies. Therefore it is advisable to take all mandatory courses in the first year, allowing any needed repetitions by the end of the second year.
- Courses in the Accumulative Stage must be completed with a minimum grade average of 70. In addition, passing all the School's required courses is mandatory.
- An Accumulative Studies student advanced to Regular Studies becomes a Regular Student.
- In each Track, at least 25% of the courses must be taken in the status of Regular Student.
Fields of Research
The School of Mechanical Engineering offers courses in six main fields of research:
- Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Solids
- Heat & Energy Transfer
- Environment (to be distinguished from the Environmental Engineering program)
- Systems
Faculty members are ready to assist students in choosing study tracks and courses in the offered fields of research, including courses offered outside the School.
Courses required by the Faculty of Engineering
Every student must take two of the Mathematics courses, as approved by his supervisor, at the earliest possible time. Supervisors may recommend replacing one of the two courses with a course at the School of Mathematics' Continuing Studies Program.
Course # |
Course name |
Credits |
Hours |
Prerequisites |
Semester |
Mathematical Methods in Engineering |
3 |
3 |
Composite Functions |
1 |
|
Differential and Integral Equations |
3 |
3 |
See School of Electrical Engineering |
1/2* |
|
Functional Analysis |
3 |
3 |
See School of Electrical Engineering |
2 |
|
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
3 |
See School of Electrical Engineering |
1 |
Courses required by the School
Every student must take two of the mandatory courses, as approved by his supervisor, at the earliest possible time.
Course # |
Course name |
Credits |
Hours |
Prerequisites |
Semester |
0540.5300 |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
3 |
Fluid Mechanics 1; Differential and Integral Equations or Mathematical Methods in Engineering |
2 |
0540.5400 |
Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
Mechanics of Solids |
1 |
0540.5500 |
Heat Transfer -Conduction |
3 |
3 |
Heat Transfer (for undergraduates) |
1 |
0540.5600 |
Product Design: Theory and Advanced Methods |
3 |
3 |
Product Design: Introduction and Methods |
2** |
0540.5000 |
School Seminar |
|
|
|
1-2 |
- Students in the Research Track (with thesis) must participate in 14 offered Seminars. Students in the Final Project (no thesis) Track must participate in 8 seminars (In all areas of research) – see Regulations. Students may choose one of the following:
- Weekly Seminar offered by the School of Mechanical Engineering
- Monthly Mechanical Engineering Colloquium
- Selected undergraduate courses defined as equivalent in their level will be approved as courses for advanced degrees, provided the student did not take them (or similar courses) during his undergraduate studies.
- Research Track: Students may take up to three courses for 9 credit points. An additional course requires the approval of the unit's M.Sc. Teaching Committee (up to 4 courses for 12 credits)
- Project Track: Students may take up to 4 courses for 12 credits.
Elective Courses
(Recommended Research Programs)
- Courses according to fields of research:
- Environment
- Materials
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanics of Solids
- Heat and Energy Transfer
- Systems
Note: Classification of courses according to fields of research is merely informative.
- Students may register for a maximum of three courses outside the program. Courses outside the Faculty must be approved by either the student's permanent supervisor or by a representative of the Unit in the Unit committee. Courses must be relevant to the student's study or research programs. External courses will be graded and weighted as customary in their own department, and may count for up to 3 credit points.
Note: Equivalent level – see undergraduate curriculum.
Semester |
Prerequisites |
Hours |
Credits |
Systems |
Heat & Energy Transfer |
Mechanics of Solids |
Fluid Mechanics |
Materials |
Environment |
Course name |
Course # |
1/2 |
Personal instruction. Recommended for Research Track (with thesis) |
2+2 |
None |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Scientific Writing in English |
0510.7003 |
* |
See course description |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
Flow in Porous Environments |
0540.6101 |
2 |
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Theory of Composite Materials |
0540.6201 |
* |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Viscous Flow |
0540.6301 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Compressible Flow |
0540.6302 |
* |
See course description |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Aircraft Aerodynamics |
0540.6304 |
* |
Fluid Mechanics 2 |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Introduction to Turbulent Flow |
0540.6305 |
2 |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Water Wave Theory |
0540.6306 |
1** |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Dynamical Systems and Chaos |
0540.6308 |
1 |
|
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Boundary Layers |
0540.6309 |
2 |
|
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Two-Phase Flow |
0540.6311 |
* |
Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Hydrodynamic Stability |
0540.6312 |
* |
Fluid Mechanics 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Hydrodynamics of Watercraft (Introduction) |
0540.6313 |
* |
|
3 |
2 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Experimental Engineering |
0540.6314 |
* |
Thermodynamics 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
Kinetic Theory of Gases |
0540.6315 |
* |
Fluid Mechanics 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
|
Hydrodynamics of Watercraft (motion of ship on waves)) |
0540.6317 |
2 |
Fluid Mechanics 1 (based on supervisor's recommendation) |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
Swimming and Flying in Nature |
0540.6320 |
* |
Fluid Mechanics 1 or Introduction to Aerodynamics or Advanced Fluid Mechanics and knowledge in MATLAB or Python |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
Flow Control of Boundary Layers |
0540.6322 |
1 |
Fluid Mechanics 1 or Advanced Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
Flow in Oil and Natural Gas Reservoirs |
0540.6330 |
* |
Fluid Mechanics 1; Basic Course in Sea Waves; basic programming/ science See course description |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
|
x |
Advanced Topics in Sea Waves: from Theory to Experiments |
0540.6340 |
* |
Mechanics of Solids 1&2 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Experimental Mechanics |
0540.6403 |
* |
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity; Differential and Integral Equations |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Theory of Tables and Shells |
0540.6405 |
* |
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Fracture Mechanics |
0540.6407 |
* |
Introduction to Finite Elements |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Finite Element Analysis 1 |
0540.6408 |
* |
Fracture Mechanics; Introduction to Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Fractures & Fatigue |
0540.6409 |
* |
Theory of Vibration |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Structural Dynamics |
0540.6410 |
2 |
Finite Element Analysis 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Finite Element Analysis 2 |
0540.6411 |
* |
Theory of Structures |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Optimization in Structural Design |
0540.6412 |
2 |
Mechanics of Solids; Fluid Mechanics 1 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
Continuum Mechanics |
0540.6413 |
* |
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Waves in Solids and Structures |
0540.6414 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering |
0540.6415 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
|
|
Introduction to the Mechanics of Solids with Microstructure |
0540.6417 |
* |
Continuum Mechanics; Theory of Composite Materials or lecturer's approval |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonlinear Mechanics of Materials and Composite Structures |
0540.6420 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statistical Mechanics of Grainy Materials |
0540.6430 |
2 |
Mechanics of Solids 1; Introduction to Theory of Elasticity |
3 |
3 |
|
|
x |
|
x |
x |
Mechanics of Failure of Materials and Materials with Internal Structure |
0540.6440 |
* |
Heat Transfer - Conduction |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
|
Heat Transfer - Convection |
0540.6501 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
|
Heat Transfer - Radiation |
0540.6502 |
* |
Robot Mechanics & Control |
3 |
3 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Mechanics of Robotic Arms |
0540.6605 |
* |
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity; Mechanics of Solids 1 & 2 |
3 |
3 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Design & Modeling of MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) |
0540.6606 |
**1 |
|
3 |
3 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Multi-Objective Optimization |
0540.6610 |
* |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
Separation Processes in Environmental Engineering |
0542.4121 |
2 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Contaminant Transport in the Environment |
0542.4122 |
* |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
x |
|
x |
|
x |
Heat & Material Transfer Processes |
0542.4123 |
* |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
|
x |
x |
|
|
Analytical Mechanics |
0542.4166 |
1 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
x |
|
x |
|
x |
|
Theory of Structures
|
0542.4222 |
1 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marine Engineering |
0542.4351 |
1 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
5 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
Laboratory in Numerical Simulation of Flow & Heat Transfer |
0542.4391 |
1 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Engineering Design: Foundation and Methods |
0542.4422 |
2 |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Computational Intelligence |
0542.4455 |
2 |
Equivalent level |
2 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Process Dynamics and Control |
0542.4622 |
* |
Equivalent level |
3 |
4 |
x |
|
|
|
|
|
Autonomous Robots Control |
0542.4656 |
2 |
See Environmental Engineering Program |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
x |
Air Pollution |
0545.5101 |
1 |
See Environmental Engineering Program |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
Solar Energy |
0545.5110 |
* |
|
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
Energy Transformation |
0545.5126 |
* |
See Environmental Engineering Program |
3 |
3 |
|
x |
|
|
|
x |
Assessment of Radiation Hazards and Radiation Safety |
0545.5303 |
1 |
See Material Science & Engineering Program |
3 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composite Structures and Functions |
0581.5212 |
- The course will be offered in English in the 1st semester
- The course will be offered in English
- Not offered in the 2017-18 academic year
- The course will be offered in English
- Not offered in the 2017-18 academic year
- The course will be offered in English