BE in Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.

ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.

The mechanical engineering major prepares students for a variety of careers in the design and construction of mechanical systems.

The production, transformation, transmission and control of thermal and mechanical energy constitute one of the main tracks that rely on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. This track leads to applications in internal combustion engines, steam and gas power plants and HVAC.

Solid mechanics, kinematics, and dynamics of machinery lead to applications in vibrations control and machine design. The general area of manufacturing that is closely linked to industrial engineering is also covered in the course of study.

The program emphasizes the broad spectrum of applications of mechanical engineering, as well as the interaction with other engineering disciplines. Laboratory experimentation and computer simulation are used to train students on the understanding, design and testing of thermal and mechanical systems.

Six credits of professional experience are included in the summer of the third year to give students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical work experience as a part of their academic program.

Mission

The Mechanical Engineering program strives to support the mission of the school by providing students with a solid and contemporary mechanical engineering curriculum and a broad education that prepares them for successful careers as mechanical engineers in a globalized and diverse world as well as graduate studies.

Program educational objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will:

1. Establish themselves as practicing mechanical engineers or be engaged in advanced studies.
2. Embrace roles that foster innovation, collaboration and leadership in various professional contexts.
3. Establish themselves as responsible professionals

Student outcomes

The students will acquire in their matriculation through the program, the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors :

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 context.
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.

Student Data

Curriculum 

First year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Second year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Third year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fourth year

Fall

Spring

Technical Electives

Signature Course Electives

• GNE335 Intro. to Sustainable Engineering
• GNE337 Introduction to Virtual Reality
• GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship
• GNE345 Civic Engagement for Engineers
• GNE430 Management Consulting for Engineers

Science Electives

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives - 12 credits

1. For students entering the program in Fall 2022 or after, the 12 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives should be taken according to Curriculum Z as described below:
   1. Digital Cultures (3 credits)
   2. Change Makers (6 credits)
   3. LAS Free Elective, Arts & Humanities (3 credits)

A list of courses for each of the above categories can be found here

2. For students entering the program prior to Fall 2022, the 12 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives should be taken according to Curriculum A as described below:
   1. Fine Arts, Communication Arts, Music Appreciation, Theater (3 credits)
   2. Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Religion (3 credits)
   3. English, Arabic Language, Literature (3 credits)
   4. Social Sciences (3 credits)

A list of courses for each of the above categories can be found here

VIP Courses

Students interested in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program can register VIP courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

URE Courses

Students interested in the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program can register URE courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

* Courses Not Offered for the Past Two Years

Teaching the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Number of courses in the Mechanical Engineering Program that relate to each of the United Nations 17 SDG

Course Map

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Please click here to view Course Map Fall 2017 - Summer 2021.
Students who began their degree before Fall 2017 please click here to view Course Map.