ME306 Heat and Mass Transfer


ME306 Heat and Mass Transfer

Syllabus   |  International University of Sarajevo  -  Last Update on Sep 09, 2025

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Mechanical Engineering

Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Semester
Fall
Course Code
ME306
Weekly Hours
3 Teaching + 2 Practice
ECTS
6
Prerequisites
Teaching Mode Delivery
Face-to-face
Prerequisite For
Teaching Mode Delivery Notes
-
Cycle
I Cycle
Prof. Jane Doe

Muhamed Hadžiabdić

Course Lecturer

Position
Full Professor Dr.
Phone
033 957 212
Assistant(s)
Mahir Hafizovic
Assistant E-mail

Course Objectives

The course aims to introduce basic concepts and principles of heat transfer encountered in mechanical engineering practice. It covers analytical, empirical and numerical techniques for the solution of heat transfer problems. At the end of course diffusion mass transfer will be introduced.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1
Identify the mechanisms of heat transfer that occur simultaneously in practice.
2
Solve one-dimensional heat conduction problems and obtain the temperature distributions within a medium.
3
Solve steady conduction problems that involve multilayer rectangular, cylindrical, or spherical geometries.
4
Analyze transient heat transfer problems and solve it when lumped system approach is applicable.
5
Understand the limitations of analytical solutions of conduction problems, and the need for computation-intensive numerical methods.
6
Calculate various characteristics of internal and external convection heat transfer problems.
7
Calculate basic problems of mass transfer.

Course Materials

Required Textbook

Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, By Yunus Cengel

Additional Literature
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer by Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, et al.

Teaching Methods

Lecturing and class discussions with examples
Active tutorial sessions for engaged learning and continuous feedback on progress

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.
Week Topic Readings / References
1 BASICS OF HEAT TRANSFER Chap. 1
2 HEAT CONDUCTION EQUATION Chap. 2
3 STEADY HEAT CONDUCTION Chap. 3
4 STEADY HEAT CONDUCTION Chap. 3
5 TRANSIENT HEAT CONDUCTION, QUIZ Chap. 4
6 FUNDAMENTALS OF CONVECTION Chap. 6
7 NUMERICAL METHODS IN HEAT CONDUCTION Chap. 5
8 Midterm exam Chap. 1
9 EXTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 7
10 EXTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 7
11 EXTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 7
12 INTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 8
13 INTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 8
14 INTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION Chap. 8
15 Review of Topics

Course Schedule (All Sections)

SectionTypeDay 1Venue 1Day 2Venue 2
ME306.1 Course Monday 11:00 - 13:50 B F2.1 - -
ME306.1 Tutorial Monday 14:00 - 15:50 A F1.25 - -

Office Hours & Room

DayTimeOfficeNotes
Tuesday 13:00 - 15:30 A F1.31
Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 A F1.31

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

40%x1
Final Exam
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

30%x1
In-term exam
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  1  2  3  4

10%x1
Quiz
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  1  2  3

20%x4
Assignments
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  4  5  6  7

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale IUS Grading System IUS Coeff. Letter (B&H) Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44 F 0 F 5
45 - 54 E 1
55 - 64 C 2 E 6
65 - 69 C+ 2.3 D 7
70 -74 B- 2.7
75 - 79 B 3 C 8
80 - 84 B+ 3.3
85 - 94 A- 3.7 B 9
95 - 100 A 4 A 10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Lecture Hours

45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)

Active Tutorials

28 hours ⏳ (14 week × 2 h)

Home study

60 hours ⏳ (15 week × 4 h)

In-term Exam Study

6 hours ⏳ (1 week × 6 h)

Final exam study

11 hours ⏳ (1 week × 11 h)

150 Total Workload Hours

6 ECTS Credits


Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [ME306] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

Syllabus Last Updated on Sep 09, 2025 | International University of Sarajevo

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