Mechanical Engineering Department

ME Program Mission

The mission of the program is to provide a quality and broad engineering education, to conduct strong basic and applied research, and to serve the industry, the profession, and the community at large through innovative solutions, dissemination of knowledge, and advancement of science and technology.

ME Program Vision

The vision of the program is to gain regional and international recognition for providing a quality engineering education, outstanding research programs, and exceptional community service. In addition, it is envisioned that the graduates of the program will be successful in their professional careers and/or graduate studies, prepared for professional creativity and leadership, and lead productive lives that contribute to the improvement of society.

Educational Objectives

It is expected that the graduates of the mechanical engineering program will: 
1. Have the scientific and technical background for successful careers in a broad range of mechanical engineering areas in diverse sectors in Kuwait and the region, and/or for pursuing postgraduate studies.
2. Advance in their careers by engaging in professional development and lifelong learning to respond to evolving social, environmental, and technological challenges. 
3. Demonstrate professional and ethical approach in their careers with a strong awareness of the societal context in which they work through responsible engineering practice.

Student Outcomes

The ME program graduates will have:

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.

Accreditation

The bachelor of science in mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.