About | Mechanical Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineering is a broad discipline that embraces such diverse activities as the science and art of generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization of thermal and mechanical energy. It also includes the design and production of tools and machines and their products, the consideration of the fundamental characteristics of materials as applied to design, and the synthesis and analysis of mechanical, thermal, and fluidic systems, as well as their individual components, including feedback and control.

A mechanical engineer contributes to contemporary technology in every industry and in every phase of research, design, development, and production. Because the training of a mechanical engineer (ME) is rather broad, mechanical engineers are in demand in practically every type of manufacturing, research, and governmental organizations. An ME may be employed in the electrical, chemical, petroleum, metal processing, paper, plastics or any other of a host of industries which require his / her services in connection with specially engineered production equipment, for plant engineering, or for administrative responsibilities.

The curriculum of the Mechanical Engineering Program is designed to serve the needs of Kuwait and its surrounding area. It is a balanced combination of the theoretical and practical aspects of Mechanical Engineering with enough flexibility to allow for interaction between the ever-developing sciences and technologies and with the changing needs of the region.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to providing a healthy academic environment by attracting high quality students, faculty, and staff. The curriculum is thoroughly based on mathematics, science, engineering science and design to fully-prepare students for their careers.

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.

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 improvement of society.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are broad statements that describe what the graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.  It is expected that the graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will:  
•    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.
•    Advance in their careers by engaging in professional development and lifelong learning to respond to evolving social, environmental, and technological challenges.  
•    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

Achievement of the following Student Outcomes would indicate that the graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve the Educational Objectives:
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.

The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.