Program outcomes can be used as indicators of the achievement of program educational objective described in the previous chapter. By achieving program educational objectives, students are equipped with basic capabilities and specialized knowledge for practice as mechanical and automotive engineers.
Establishing Program Outcomes Aligned with Program Educational Objectives and Accreditation Criteria
The program has established the following program outcomes that map into the skills stipulated in ABEEK Engineering Accreditation Criteria.
Program Outcomes (KEC2015)
[PO 1] Application of basic sciences | an ability to apply mathematics, basic sciences, engineering, and information technology |
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[PO 2] Analysis of experimental data | an ability to understand and analyze data, and plan and execute experiments |
[PO 3] Problem formulation & solution | an ability to define, formulate and solve engineering problems |
[PO 4] Tools of trade | an ability to apply skills, methods, and appropriate tools to the practice of engineering |
[PO 5] Design capability | an ability to design components, systems and processes within realistic constraints |
[PO 6] Teamwork | an ability to contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team |
[PO 7] Communication & internationality | an ability to engage in effective communication and collaborate internationally |
[PO 8] Social impact & contemporary issues | broad knowledge base and familiarity with contemporary issues needed to understand the impact of engineering solutions in the context of the globe, economics, environment and society |
[PO 9] Recognition of ethical & professional responsibilities | an ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities as an engineer |
[PO 10] Life-long learning | a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning |
Alignment with Program Educational Objectives
The program outcomes have been established in accordance with program educational objectives. Program curriculum design allows for the achievement of program educational objectives and program outcomes.
Alignment of Program Outcomes with Program Educational Objectives (KEC2015)
Program Outcomes Program Educational Objectives | Program Outcomes | |||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | |
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | |
I. Cultivation of fundamental character | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||||||
II. Securement of understanding of basic sciences | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||||||
III. Competency in mechanical engineering design | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||||
IV. Adaptability to on-site practice | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
From 2014 to 2017, Mechanical Engineering Program has undergone several administrative and curricular changes in response to the terms of a number of government sponsored educational funding projects the University has obtained. In 1st semester of 2017, a full faculty meeting was held to make systematic adjustments in program outcomes and curriculum. The process and the outcome is summarized below:
Need for Modification of Program Outcomes
- A new ABEEK Engineering Education Criteria stipulates 10 outcomes instead of 12 outcomes stipulated in the old Criteria
- Identical program outcomes should be associated for all sessions of a course
- Harmonization of the three tracks within the program is sought
- Strengthen the connection amongst the curricular components of MSC-Engineering Basics- Experiment/Practice-Engineering Major-Engineering Design
Program Rules for Adjustment in Program Outcomes
- For University common courses, program outcomes follow University’s assignment (example: Campus Life with Vision)
- Engineering major courses to assign program outcomes in a consistent manner
- Adjust the number of program outcomes associated for more effective delivery
- Program Director to coordinate while giving some leeway to course instructors in assigning program outcomes
- Program outcomes for engineering design courses: PO3-2(Problem Solving), PO5-1(Design Capability)
- 4th Year engineering major: PO3-1(Problem Solving) PO4-2(Tools of Trade)
- 4th Year Experiment/Practice: PO2-1.5(Experimental Analysis) PO4-1.5(Tools of Trade)
Alignment between MSC Courses and Program Outcomes (2017 Curriculum)
Course Name | Program Outcomes | |||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | |
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | |
Basic Mathematics | 100 | |||||||||
General Physics(1) | 100 | |||||||||
General Physics Lab. (1) | 100 | |||||||||
General Chemistry | 100 | |||||||||
General Physics(2) | 100 | |||||||||
General Physics Lab. (2) | 100 | |||||||||
Calculus | 100 | |||||||||
Programming & Practice (1) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Calculus & Practice | 100 | |||||||||
Programming & Practice (2) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Linear Algebra | 100 | |||||||||
Numerical Analysis | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Sum | 850 | 250 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Alignment between Complementary Studies Courses and Program Outcomes (2017 Curriculum)
Course Name | Program Outcomes | |||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | |
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | |
English (1) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Campus Life with Vision | 30 | 30 | 40 | |||||||
Basic Writing | 100 | |||||||||
English (2) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Sum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 30 | 140 |
Alignment between Engineering Major Courses and Program Outcomes (2017 Curriculum)
Course Name | Program Outcomes | |||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | |
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | |
Introduction to Mechanical Eng. Design | 100 | |||||||||
Mechanism and Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Machine Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Mechatronics Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Capstone Design(1)/Integrated Design Project(1)/ Convergence Design Project(1) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |||||
Capstone Design(2)/Integrated Design, Project(2)/ Convergence Design Project(2) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |||||
Experiments in Mechanical Engineering(1) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Statics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Solid Mechanics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Dynamics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Manufacturing Processes | 100 | |||||||||
Thermodynamics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Applied Solid Mechanics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Fluid Mechanics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Computer Aided Design | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Experiments in Mechanical Engineering(2) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Creative Convergence Project Lab(1)/Mechanical Convergence Project Lab(1) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Noise and Vibration Engineering | 100 | |||||||||
Heat Transfer | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Creative Convergence Project Lab(2)/Mechanical Convergence Project Lab(2) | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Applied Computer Aided Design | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
R&D Internship(1) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||
Seminar of Mech. Engineering(1) | 30 | 40 | 30 | |||||||
R&D Internship(2) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||
Seminar of Mech. Engineering(2) | 30 | 40 | 30 | |||||||
Dynamic System Analysis | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Mechanical System Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Hydraulics | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Gas Dynamics | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Thermal System Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Fluid System Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Analysis of Finite Element Method | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Mechanical Engineering Summary | 100 | |||||||||
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics) | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Thermal Environmental Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Computational Dynamics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
New Generation Construction Machinery | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Mechanical Material Science | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Mechanical Energy System Design | 67 | 22 | ||||||||
Mechanical Vibration | 100 | |||||||||
Design of Heat Exchanger | 67 | 22 | ||||||||
Alternative Energy Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Project Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Energy System Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Fluid and Energy Machinery | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
3D CAD & Printing | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Wind Turbine Energy Engineering and Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Computations in Thermal Engineering and Fluid Mechanics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Compressible Flow | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Robotics | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Making and Experiments of Wind Turbine | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Introduction to Automotive Engineering | 34 | 33 | 33 | |||||||
Automotive Driveline Systems Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Internal Combustion Engine | 100 | |||||||||
Automotive Material Science | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Automotive Chassis Systems Design | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Analysis of Finite Element Method | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Design of Experiments | 34 | 33 | 33 | |||||||
Material Strength in Automobile | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Automotive Air Conditioning | 67 | 33 | ||||||||
Automotive Sensor Engineering | 33 | 67 | ||||||||
Future Automobile | 34 | 33 | 33 | |||||||
Automotive Testing & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | ||||||||
Sum | 397 | 424 | 2,778 | 1,984 | 339 | 190 | 60 | 196 | 110 | 0 |
Alignment between Extra-curricular Component and Program Outcomes
Extra-curricular Assessment Tool | Program Outcomes | ||||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | ||
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | Ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | ||
Direct | Exit Examination | 33 | 33 | 34 | |||||||
Integrated Design Project | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
Interview | 33 | 33 | 34 | ||||||||
Essay | 50 | 50 | |||||||||
Indirect | Survey of Graduate Candidates | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Sum | 43 | 63 | 64 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 43 | 93 | 60 | 44 |
Alignment between Curricular/Extra-curricular Components and Program Outcomes (2017 Curriculum)
Component Type | Program Outcomes | |||||||||
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PO1 | PO2 | PO3 | PO4 | PO5 | PO6 | PO7 | PO8 | PO9 | PO10 | |
Application of basic sciences | Analysis of experimental data | Problem formulation & solution | Tools of trade | Design capability | Teamwork | Communication & internationality | Social & contemporary issues | Ethical & professional responsibilities | Life-long learning | |
MSC | 850 | 250 | 100 | |||||||
Complementary Studies | 230 | 30 | 140 | |||||||
Engineering Major | 397 | 424 | 2,778 | 1,984 | 339 | 190 | 60 | 196 | 110 | 0 |
Extra-curricular | 43 | 63 | 64 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 43 | 93 | 60 | 44 |
Sum | 1,290 | 737 | 2,842 | 2,114 | 369 | 220 | 333 | 319 | 170 | 184 |