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WELCOME To The Department Of Mechanical Engineering

OVERVIEW

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest branches of the engineering disciplines. The Mechanical Engineering program at UBT strives to graduate mechanical engineers of the highest quality, and to conduct applied research for community service.

Mechanical engineers play a central role in many industries such as Power Generation, Water Desalination, Oil Refineries, Air Conditioning, Automotive, Railway Transport, Aerospace and Aircraft, Water Supply, Renewable Energy, and Robotics.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers five tracks:

General, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Renewable Energy, Railway and Automotive, and Mechatronics. The program was designed by the University of Connecticut (USA) and approved by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Higher Education.

Mission

The Mechanical Engineering department strives to graduate mechanical engineers of the highest quality and conduct applied research for community service.

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) centers on the principle of improving the lives and livelihoods of people in Saudi Arabia in accordance with high national and international standards. We strive to create knowledge through research in the science and technology of mechanical engineering; to share knowledge through our educational programs and the dissemination of our new discoveries; and to develop the professional potential of faculty, staff, and students in Saudi Arabia.

Mechanical Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

Adopt and continuously practice life-long learning through post-graduate and professional education.
Actively contribute to the advancement of engineering practice in the public or private sectors in the technical areas.
Become professional engineers who apply ethical and social aspects in the design and fabrication of solutions to mechanical engineering problems in the industrial environment.

PLOs

Describe the principles of Engineering, Science, and Mathematics related to Mechanical Engineering Field.
Identify, Formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Apply Mechanical 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.
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for the Mechanical Engineering practice.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a range of audiences.
Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in Mechanical Engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

Curriculum and Plan

REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM

UBT’s Requirements Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PLAN

It is highly important to follow the program plan during its different semesters as it was designed to prepare students in each stage to totally benefit from the following one. It is crucial for each student to meet his/ her academic advisor and follow the study plan of his/her major closely. This would typically include taking the lower level courses in the first and second year, getting as much general education as possible, and then moving on to take major courses and possibly some minor courses. This is a very carefully structured process that students should closely adhere to.