Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Mechanical Engineering (MSc)

Duration 2 Years

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About the Program

The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program aims to equip its students with solid foundations in the relevant field and also to develop advanced practical and theoretical research skills. The program is based on the rationale that technological products can only be manufactured by combining expertise and creativity with engineering experiences. For this reason, the program is designed to allow students specialize in machine systems and details. Students develop their skills to participate in scientific activities and share their findings with the scientific community.

Education Opportunities

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program can work as managers in institutions and companies focusing on high technology and practices. The graduates can also find employment opportunities in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large-scale companies and multinational companies operating in the automotive and machinery sectors. They can take part in national and international projects and R&D activities that are outside the routine practices of daily engineering problems. They can pursue an academic career by completing a doctorate degree and find employment in higher education institutions as academic staff.

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Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

BASC501

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This course introduces students to research methods and contemporary issues related to research in a university setting. Students will be introduced to research proposal development, scientific literature reviews, measurement analysis, statistical data analysis, and research planning techniques, good research practice, and oral and written research communication. Ethics and intellectual property topics related to research will also be covered. During this course, students will evaluate the broad impact of their engineering research and relevant constraints and data analysis skills. Also students will research, plan, execute and evaluate a self-defined research project. Research will focus on the Engineering Themes of Energy, Water, Health or Security.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS: DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS & LINEAR ALGEBRA

Course code

MATH501

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The course is held in two parts. The first part of the course covers review of the differential equations and linear algebra undergraduate topics: First-order and second order ordinary differential equations and their solutions. Laplace transforms and power series solutions. The linear algebra topics (the system solutions, vectors etc.), as well as their examples of applications in the field of engineering. In the second part, the higher order linear differential equations with variable coefficients, higher order nonlinear differential equations, Laplace Transforms, inverse Laplace transforms, Convolution and integral equations, solution of differential equations systems with Laplace transform, initial value and linear boundary value problems, Green's function, series solutions of differential equations are discussed.

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

MCLE5X1

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ALAN SEÇMELİ

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

MCLE5X2

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ALAN SEÇMELİ

Second Semester

SEMINAR

Course code

BASC590

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Seminar course is designed to promote research interest in various areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Students are expected to further advance and deepen their knowledge regarding research methods through discussions of research results made in their fields of specialization. Students will make presentations on the progress of their research and will hold discussions with teachers to expand the range of their research. An additional objective of the research seminars is to nurture global IT specialists by having students make presentations at national or international conferences. Students are required to attend both research seminars and conferences for developing their research ability. Master students must register and fulfill departmental requirements of the seminar.

THESIS

Course code

MCLE500

Credit

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THESIS

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

MCLE5X3

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ALAN SEÇMELİ

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

MCLE5X4

Credit

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AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

MCLE5X5

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ALAN SEÇMELİ

Elective Courses

Principles of Manufacturing Processes

Course code

MCLE522

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Principles of Manufacturing Processes

ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Course code

MCLE571

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Cartesian tensor notation. Analysis of strain, components and compatibility of strain. Analysis of stress; definitions and components of stress; equations of equilibrium. Constitutive equations, generalized Hook's law; governing equations of elasticity. Plane strain and plane stress; problems some examples of 2-D problems of elasticity. Energy principles. Sample problems of applied elasticity.

Advanced CAD/CAM

Course code

MCLE529

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Advanced CAD/CAM

SOLAR POWER DESIGN

Course code

ENRE507

Credit

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Ects

EXERGY AND EXERGY-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF RENEWABLE SYSTEMS

Course code

ENRE606

Credit

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POWER GENERATING SYSTEMS

Course code

ENRE534

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Ects

This course focuses on to provide students with the understanding of energy generating systems and their working principles. The topics of steam power plants, power generation, steam cycle (Rankine cycle, Kalina cycle, combined gas and steam cycles) including the Brayton cycle, economics of power cycles, fuels and combustion; including solid, liquid and gases fuels, steam generators, steam turbines, gas turbines and the circulating water systems will be discussed in greater depth and complexity than is done in undergraduate courses. Design of economizers and feed water heaters, condensing systems, fuel preparation methods, water treatment, environmental concerns, location of plants will also be discussed. Power transmission systems will be introduced as part of the course.

PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Course code

MCLE521

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This course introduces the core topics and basic concepts of Materials Science and Engineering. The course covers introductory materials processing, structure, properties, and performance with particular emphasis on the relationship between structure and properties and focus on conventional materials classes like metals ceramics, and polymers, and discuss their various properties, such as mechanical, electronic, thermal, optical, magnetic, and electrochemical. Broader themes that arise are how materials’ performance influences technological development, the economy, the environment, and society. Following topics will be covered during the course: Atomic bonding and crystal structure, imperfections in crystals, x-ray and electron diffraction, thermodynamics of crystals, kinetics, transport in materials, phase transformations, annealing processes, deformation and fracture of materials, examples of technological materials.

TECHNO-ECONOMICAL ANALYSIS OF ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Course code

ENRE502

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Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

Course code

MCLE582

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Intermediate Fluid Mechanics

ENERGY - PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Course code

ENRE501

Credit

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ENERJİ - GEÇMİŞ, BUGÜN & GELECEK

INTERMEDIATE HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Course code

ENRE522

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION

Course code

ENRE533

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RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

EMNT525

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This course is designed to be a background pass to graduate studies. The ability to formulate a research question, finding the data relevant to research questions, analyze those data, and presentation of research findings are skills that will be acquired through this course. Scientific thinking skills and methods of research, using library and online archives, experimental design, and presenting quantitative data are modules covered within the scope of this course. Scientific communication, writing research proposals, scientific reporting and thesis writing are also supported. Conference presentations, time management in research projects, ethical issues, plagiarism and skills of working in a group and networking are also highlighted throughout the semester.

THERMAL SYSTEMS DESIGN

Course code

MCLE445

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This course analysis, design and optimization of thermal systems using microcomputers; modelling of thermal systems and components; analysis of thermal system component characteristics and their effect on overall system performance; relationship among thermal sciences in design process; safety, reliability and economic considerations of thermal system.

THEORY OF MACHINES

Course code

MCLE572

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The course focuses on the fundamentals and principles of basic mechanical elements, failure theories and design criteria, and structures of basic mechanical systems. The main goal of the course is to learn how to design simple mechanical elements and systems. The course starts with kinematic diagrams, kinematic chains and mobility and continues with some basic mechanisms. It includes the following main titles during the semester; Kinematic analysis and synthesis of mechanisms, review of some fundamental principles of mechanics, static balancing of machinery, equations of motion and its implementation, speed fluctuations and flywheel calculation, force analysis in machinery, shaking forces andmass balance, Balancing of rigid rotors and mechanical vibrations.

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Course code

MCLE574

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This course trains students to solve complex engineering structural mechanics problems with finite element analysis. The course provides deep insight into the operation of finite element analysis software by teaching you the underlying computational methods involved. Students will be taught to execute a detailed finite element study including planning, modelling, meshing, solving, evaluating results and validating against real world data. Strong and weak statements of boundary value problems are discussed and the concept of finite element discretization and finite interpolatory schemes are covered. The following topics are included during the semester the isoparametric concept, rogramming techniques for numerically integrated finite elements, implemntation of finite element model and solution methods

INVESTMENT APPRAISAL

Course code

ACFN519

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This course is devoted to the techniques of cost-benefit analysis of investment projects. The course covers both the analytical techniques as well as their practical applications in decision-making. The course topics will cover financial modeling of investment projects, alternative investment criteria, the role of discounting the time value of money, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies in project appraisal, sensitivity analysis and maintaining consistency between real and nominal prices, inflation rates, exchange rates and interest rates. It will also cover how to determine the optimal scale and timing of investments and how to construct income statements and balance sheets from cash flow projections.

DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY

Course code

MCLE301

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The aim of this course is to study the Mechanical vibrations: 2-DOF vibrating systems, vibration measuring instruments, numerical methods for multi-degree of freedom systems, Dunkerley’s equations, vibration of continuous systems, random vibrations. It also aims to study the Balancing of machinery: rigid rotors, reciprocating machines, flywheels, planar linkages, balancing machines and instrumentation. Cam dynamics, gyroscope and governors.

MACHINE ELEMENTS I

Course code

MCLE371

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The course covers fundamentals of machine design which include: general design rules, load analysis, materials selection, stress, strain and deflection analysis, failure theories, the concepts of reliability and safety, tolerances and fits; and introduces design guidelines.Also included are: designs of shafts, couplingsand connections, design of permanent and non-permanent joints, and the design of helical compression, tension and torsion springs.

MACHINE ELEMENTS-II

Course code

MCLE372

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Mathematical models and equations for: fasteners and power screws, springs, bearings, gears, shafts, clutches and brakes, belt and chain drives. Force and stress analysis of gears and gear systems. Cam and follower systems. Systematic approach to design. Students will have an opportunity to work on a design project using learned knowledge.

HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY

Course code

ENRE511

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THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS

Course code

ENRE604

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HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Course code

ENRE302

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DESIGN OF ZERO EMISSION 100% RENEWABLE CITIES

Course code

ENRE537

Credit

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RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

BASC501

Credit

Theoretical

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MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Course code

MCLE312

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Fundamentals and principles of major manufacturing processes: casting, bulk deformation, sheet metalworking, powder metallurgy. Processing of polymers, ceramics, glass, rubber and composites. Metal cutting: cutting conditions, forces, temperatures, tool life, surface finish, coolants. Cutting tool materials. Principles, tools and process capabilities of basic machining operations: turning, milling, drilling, planning, shaping, boring, broaching. Gear manufacturing. Abrasive operations: grinding, finishing operations. Non-traditional processes. Basics of joining and assembling. Fusion and solid-state welding.

INTERMEDIATE THERMODYNAMICS

Course code

MCLE511

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The main aim of this course is to enhance the understanding of thermodynamics principles and their relevance to the problems of humankind. The course provides the students with experience in applying thermodynamic principles to predict physical phenomena and to solve engineering problems. The course starts with fundamental definitions of related concepts to build up the unique vocabulary necessary in the course. The course continues with a quick introduction to the fundamental laws which are zeroth, first, second and third law of thermodynamics. The course continues with their applications to the common engineering problems such as steady flow device analysis, unsteady problem analysis and thermal system analysis.

ADVANCED ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

Course code

ENRE605

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HIGH VOLTAGE UNDERGROUND CABLES

Course code

EELE555

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FLUID MECHANICS

Course code

MCLE382

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Definitions, physical properties. Hydrostatic, forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy, hydrostatics in moving and rotating containers. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions, derivatives, rate of deformation, flow lines. System and Control volume approach, Reynolds Transport Theorem, principles of conservation of mass, momentum and energy, Bernoulli equation. Dimensional analysis, Buckingham pi theorem, similitude

TRNC
International

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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International Applicants- Required documents;

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Tuition Fees are determined at the beginning of each academic year. Candidate students who are entitled to enroll in CIU can learn their fees in line with the Tuition Fee Calculation system.