Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Requirements
The BSc in Mechanical Engineering program is designed to provide comprehensive engineering education for students interested in mechanics, thermo-fluids, manufacturing, and controls and automation.
Complex mechanical systems involve structures, advanced materials, sensors, and thermo-fluid systems. Students are exposed to this core engineering discipline through the study and application of the principles of engineering to a broad range of systems, ranging from nano-devices to large-scale power plants.
Laboratories and industry-led projects allow graduates to be ready to create the next generation of ideas and products.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers in the UAE and beyond.
- Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire.
- Provide the students with adequate exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation in order to enable them to pursue entrepreneurial efforts upon graduation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering will have attained the following:
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. |
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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. |
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. |
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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. |
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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. |
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. |
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Program Facilities
The Mechanical Engineering Program laboratories include:
- Composites Laboratory
- Computer Aided Design Laboratory
- Computer Simulation Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
- Heat Transfer Laboratory
- Machine Workshop
- Manufacturing Laboratory
- Materials Testing Laboratory
- Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory
- Mechatronics & Control Laboratories
- Robotics and Automation Laboratory
- Solid Mechanics Laboratory
- Technical Services Workshop
Professional Chapters
ASME Student Chapter
The American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) student chapter serves to help students become more professional and open-minded to new ideas. It aims to develop partnerships with industries, government agencies and other academic institutions. In addition, one of the ASME goals is to achieve international visibility by organizing and participating in technical conferences, seminars, lectures and competitions. It also seeks to offer online courses and workshops that develop engineering and communication skills.
Degree Requirements
To be recommended for graduation with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering degree, students must satisfactorily complete the courses in the specified categories as set out below. The categories cover the University General Education Requirements (GER, 45 credits), College of Engineering Requirements (CER, 19 credits), as well as the Mechanical Engineering Core and Technical Electives requirements of 66 credits. The normal length of the program is 130 credits.
Additional Math/Sciences Requirements (14 credits)
To satisfy the College of Engineering Requirements, the BSc in Mechanical Engineering requires the following Math courses in addition to the Math/Sciences required in GER: CHEM 115, PHYS 121, PHYS 122, MATH 111, and MATH 112.
Mechanical Engineering Core Requirements (60 credits)
Mechanical Engineering Major/Technical Electives (6 credits)
The following is a sample list of courses that will satisfy the major/technical electives for the BSc in Mechanical Engineering. A major elective is a course from the department with MEEN code. A technical elective is selected from an approved list and can be taken from another major. Major technical electives are at 300-level or 400-level. At most three credits may be Undergraduate Research. In addition, courses from the list below may be taken to satisfy the free elective requirement.
| MEEN 301 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| MEEN 380 | Introduction to Polymer Science and Engineering | 3 |
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| MEEN 377 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
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| MEEN 477 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
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| MEEN 405 | Vibration Analysis | 3 |
| MEEN 410 | Viscous and Boundary Layer Flows | 3 |
| MEEN 420 | Materials: Strength & Fracture | 3 |
| MEEN 421 | Mechanics of Deformable Solids | 3 |
| MEEN 422 | Fatigue and Fracture Analysis | 3 |
| MEEN 423 | Physical Metallurgy | 3 |
| MEEN 435 | Turbomachinery | 3 |
| MEEN 446 | Internal Combustion Engines | 3 |
| MEEN 450 | Vehicle Engineering | 3 |
| MEEN 454 | Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Cryogenics | 3 |
| MEEN 465 | Bioengineering | 3 |
| MEEN 485 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| MEEN 486 | Renewable & Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| MEEN 495 | Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |