Vision, Mission and Learning Outcomes
Vision, Mission & Learning Outcomes
The strategic framework guiding our Mechanical Engineering program — from departmental vision and educational objectives to ABET-aligned student outcomes.
Department Vision
The vision of the department is to become the first choice in the Gulf region for all motivated students who wish to pursue mechanical engineering education.
Department Mission
The mission of the mechanical engineering program is to prepare mechanical engineering graduates to fulfill the technological needs of society, excel in working professionally in the field, and successfully compete internationally with their peers.
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Program Goals
Global Competitiveness
Prepare mechanical engineering graduates who can compete in the dynamic global engineering market.
High-Quality Learning
Develop a high quality teaching/learning program that keeps pace with the dynamic global engineering market.
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Program Educational Objectives
Successful Careers
ME graduates will have successful careers in mechanical engineering, or will successfully complete graduate and professional studies in mechanical and related disciplines.
High Professionalism
ME graduates will possess a high degree of professionalism.
Global Competence
ME graduates will have the ability to apply practical knowledge in the global marketplace and the will to continuously develop their skills throughout their careers.
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Student Outcomes
Engineering Problem-Solving
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Engineering Design
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Effective Communication
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
Ethical Responsibility
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Teamwork & Leadership
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Experimentation & Analysis
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Lifelong Learning
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
