Mechanical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)

The general objectives of the BSc in Mechanical Engineering program are to:

• Prepare students to become successful professional engineers in the demanding field of mechanical engineering;
• Provide students the necessary knowledge and technical skills to excel in the mechanical engineering industry either as operational leaders in the field, technical experts, consultants, or researchers;
• Provide students with the fundamental principles of science and engineering in order to cope successfully with the technological challenges of the mechanical engineering industry;
• Cultivate analytical skills, problem solving tactics, and critical thinking;
• Promote engineering ethics, job responsibility, and moral practices;
• Create awareness of social, environmental, and global concerns;
• Promote life-long learning and continuous education through technical training and advanced degrees;
• Develop skills for effective communication with co-workers, managers, and the public on topics related to technical concepts, risks, and recommendations.

The specific objectives of the program are to:

• Equip students with fundamental knowledge, analytical skills, engineering tools, and laboratory experience in order to cope successfully in the technologically challenging field of mechanical engineering;
• Facilitate learning and training in the field of mechanical engineering which are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
• Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical problems related to mechanical engineering;
• Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
• Prepare students to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
• Prepare students to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of problems in mechanical engineering;
• Develop communications skills including the abilities to write technical reports and present their work before an audience;
• Provide students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and technical competence in their field of expertise in order to become successful professional engineers;
• Prepare students for post-graduate studies and research in the field of mechanical engineering.