Program Outcomes
The industrial engineering program outcomes are as follows:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to conduct experiments, as well as, to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design , develop, implement, and improve a process, component, and integrated system that include people, material, information, and energy to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety , manufacturability, and sustainability.
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues.
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
The industrial engineering program outcomes exactly encompass the prescribed outcomes (a-k) in ABET 2009-2010 Criterion 3 with the exception of program outcome c. This outcome was modified to make the program graduates able to design, develop, implement, and improve integrated systems that include people, material, information, equipment, and energy as covered in criterion 9 of ABET guidelines with respect to IE curriculum. In addition, The National Qualification Framework (NQF) stipulates that graduates at higher educational institutions in KSA are expected to demonstrate a range of attributes such as:
1) Take initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues both at the individual and group levels, exercising leadership in pursuit of innovative and practical solutions.
2) Apply the theoretical insights and methods of inquiry from their field of study in considering issues and problems in other contexts.
3) Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge in their field, and take this into account in investigating and proposing solutions to academic or professional issues.
Student learning outcomes are clearly specified, consistent with the National Qualifications Framework and requirements for professional practice. These outcomes are mapped with NCAAA criteria as shown in Table 1. In addition, NCAAA Learning Outcomes, Teaching Strategies, and Assessment Methods are also mapped against ABET Criteria as shown in Table 2.
Table 1 NCAAA Learning Outcomes Mapped with ABET Criteria
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1. Knowledge
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2. cognitive Skills
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3. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
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4. Numerical and Communication Skills
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a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, basic sciences, and engineering to work professionally in industrial systems.
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b. Ability to design, conduct, analyse and interpret experiments in industrial systems.
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c. Ability to identify design problems, to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs that may include issues related to manufacturability, reliability, quality, environment, health and safety, ethics and society.
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d. Ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams.
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e. Ability to identify engineering problems, to provide mathematical formulations, and to solve the formulated problems by applying the technical skills gained in various classes.
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f. Understanding the importance of professional and ethical responsibility regarding system performance.
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g. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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h. A broad understanding that engineering solutions impact the environment, affects the society, and has economical implications.
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i Ability to recognize that life-long learning is a necessity as well as a responsibility of every engineer.
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j. Knowledge of contemporary technological and economic issues.
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k Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Table 2 NCAAA Learning Outcomes, Teaching Strategies, and Assessment Methods Mapped against ABET Criteria
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NCAAA Learning Outcomes
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Teaching
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Assessment
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1.0
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Knowledge
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Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, basic sciences, and engineering to work professionally in industrial systems.
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Delivering knowledge through the course lectures; Interactive learning process through discussions in lecture and class; Tutorials to help students to understand the course materials and solve problems; Reading assignment leading to write essays; Independent group projects for product design following the principle of systematic design procedures and covering the course topics.
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Exams and homework are used to assess the acquired knowledge on the subject; Oral discussion, project report presentation, essays, and quizzes are used to evaluate the student understanding; Follow up the student's understanding during reading assignment exercise, project work and field visit.
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Knowledge of contemporary technological and economic issues.
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Cognitive Skills
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Ability to design, conduct, analyse and interpret experiments in industrial systems.
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Lectures include numerous examples, some of which are practical in nature, to illustrate steps involved in product design and manufacture;
Tutorials are used for further explanations and applications on different problems;
Engage students in classroom interaction with questions and answers;
Engage students in team work discussion sessions with questions and answers
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Exams, Quizzes and homework’s will include problems of which requires critical thinking and solving skills for engineering problems analysis;
Evaluate the student performance through his thinking and work carried in the design project;
Evaluate the student through report and essay writing
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Ability to identify design problems, to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs that may include issues related to manufacturability, reliability, quality, environment, health and safety, ethics and society.
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Ability to identify engineering problems, to provide mathematical formulations, and to solve the formulated problems by applying the technical skills gained in various classes.
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A broad understanding that engineering solutions impact the environment, affects the society, and has economical implications.
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Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
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Ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams.
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Special attention and mark rewards are pointed to the submitting of accurate results and professional reports; Assignment is given to the students at regular intervals for them to solve and submit; Participation of students in classroom discussions and presentations; Participation of students in group discussions and presentation of their project and reports; Forming groups of 3 to 5 students to participate in project work to encourage for working in team work environment; Attention is made for project management process and continuous evaluation process to submit design project.
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Class attendance of students at lectures is recoded;
Recording of submission of assignment and the grades;
Participation of students in lecture discussions
Continuous discussion and evaluation of design project, as well final evaluation at the end of the semester;
Participation of students in tutorial discussion and problem solving are evaluated at the end of the semester.
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Understanding the importance of professional and ethical responsibility regarding system performance.
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Ability to recognize that life-long learning is a necessity as well as a responsibility of every engineer.
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Numerical and Communication Skills
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Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, basic sciences, and engineering to work professionally in industrial systems.
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Encouraging students for submitting their assignments and project reports in neat and professional way.
Assist the students in tutorials for any difficulties they face in interpreting, analysing and solving problems.
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Assessments of students assignment, project work, report include expectation of adequate use of analytical and communication skills.
Special portion of marks are dedicated for achieving professional standards in assignments, design project report.
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Ability to function in multidisciplinary teams.
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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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