The undergraduate program BS in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) 

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program should have attained one or more of the following objectives within a few years after completion of their degrees:

  1. Pursue a successful career in mechanical engineering, other related fields, or engage in entrepreneurship
  2. Continuation of their lifelong learning and professional development through self-study, continuing education, graduate studies, or professional certification
  3. Lead or actively participate in efforts to address social, technical and business challenges of the 21st century and in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030

Student Outcomes

The mechanical engineering department has adopted the new student outcomes (1) - (7), as given in the revised  Criterion 3 for accrediting engineering programs by EAC, namely:

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. 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
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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