Program: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Program Code (as per Saudi university ranking): 071501

Qualification Level: 6th Level

Department: Mechanical Engineering

College: College of Engineering, Al-Dawadmi

Institution: Shaqra University

Program Specification: New ☒ updated* ☐

Last Review Date: NA

*Attach the previous version of the Program Specification.

Table of Contents
A. Program Identification and General Information...................................3
B. Mission, Objectives, and Program Learning Outcomes........................4
C. Curriculum....................................................................................................9
D. Student Admission and Support:...........................................................22
E. Faculty and Administrative Staff:...........................................................24
F. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment:..................................24
G. Program Quality Assurance:...................................................................26
H. Specification Approval Data:..................................................................30

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A. Program Identification and General Information
1. Program’s Main Location:
Mechanical Engineering program is full-time program at College of Engineering,
Campus at the City of Al Dawadmi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
2. Branches Offering the Program (if any):
N/A

3. Partnerships with other parties (if any) and the nature of each:
N/A

4. Professions/jobs for which students are qualified

The program graduates are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills that
enable them to effectively perform in the technical fields of mechanical
engineering whether in governmental organizations or private companies.
Some positions that mechanical engineers can be occupied are as follows.
1- Universities and universities of technology
2- Design and develop transportation equipment.
3- Design and maintain steam and gas turbines and petrol and diesel
engines.
4- Power generation field.
5- Agriculture and food processing machines.
6- Mining, pumping plants, hauling machines, winding equipment,
ventilation fans, conveyor belts, drilling machines and underground
railways are a few of the devices which require the input of a mechanical
engineer.
7- Industrial and production technology and quality control Self-
employment, a registered mechanical engineer can also start own
manufacturing engineering company.
5. Relevant occupational/ Professional sectors:
The program graduates are expected to acquire the knowledge and skills that
enable them to effectively perform in the technical fields of mechanical
engineering whether in governmental organizations or private companies.
Some positions that mechanical engineers can be occupied are as follows.
1- Universities and universities of technology
2- Design and develop transportation equipment.
3- Design and maintain steam and gas turbines and petrol and diesel
engines.
4- Power generation field.
5- Agriculture and food processing machines.
6- Mining, pumping plants, hauling machines, winding equipment,
ventilation fans, conveyor belts, drilling-machines and underground
railways are a few of the devices which require the input of a mechanical
engineer.

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7- Industrial and production technology and quality control.
8- Self-employment, a registered mechanical engineer can also start own
manufacturing engineering company.
6. Major Tracks/Pathways (if any):
Credit
hours Professions/jobs
Major track/pathway
(For each (For each track)
track)
1. Mechanical Engineering 165 Mechanical Engineer

7. Exit Points/Awarded Degree (if any):

exit points/awarded degree Credit hours

Nill

8. Total credit hours: (165)

B. Mission, Objectives, and Program Learning Outcomes
1. Program Mission:
“To prepare distinguished education and scientific research to keep pace with
developments in the field of mechanical engineering to prepare competitive
engineering cadres capable of solving industry and community problems”

2. Program Goals:
1. Developing the mechanical engineering program by advancing the
quality and efficiency of teaching and learning
2. Continuous development of the skills and capabilities of the faculty
members in the mechanical engineering program and motivating them.
3. Graduating distinguished students equipped with scientific theories,
practical and interactive skills, and creative and competitive capabilities
to cope with changes in the labor market.
4. Developing the local community by enhancing the community
partnerships in the field of mechanical engineering
5. Directing the scientific research to meet the development requirements
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and linking the research topics to the
society needs.
The ME program aim to graduate students who attain within a few
years of graduation the following traits:
1. The graduate will have the skills and knowledge of the work environment,
including design, installation, operation, maintenance, and the ability to
inspect both manufacturing and mechanical power systems.
2. The graduate will provide services to the industry through joint programs
in research, consultancy, and professional development.
3. The graduate will adapt to changes in industrial and technological
development.

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4. The graduate will be able to cooperate as individuals or in groups with
society to solve Physics-related problems.
5. The graduate will be able to serve the community, develop
environmental, and link research topics with community issues.

Program Educational objectives (PEOs)

The graduates of the ME Program Will:
PEO-1: Apply the learned fundamental concepts of mechanical engineering
to find innovative solutions in solving engineering problems in real life.
PEO-2: Utilize various numerical, practical, and technical skills for the
analysis, design and implementation of creative solutions in the field
of mechanical engineering.
PEO-3: Communicate effectively and work in teams that are required for
leadership positions and successful participation in multi-disciplinary
teams.
PEO-4: Be interested in lifelong learning skills and awareness of professions
3. Program Learning Outcomes*
Knowledge and understanding
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering will be able to:
Show comprehensive knowledge of language, mathematics, and
science necessary for an advanced understanding of the theories,
K.1
principles, concepts, hypotheses, and terminology related to
Mechanical engineering
Demonstrate knowledge necessary for specialized understanding and
K.2 for doing research related to recent developments in the Mechanical
engineering specialization
Skills
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering will be able to:
Apply complex knowledge, advanced skills, and creativity to design a
S.1
system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
Practice experimental investigation related to Mechanical engineering
S.2 topics and theories using necessary tools, machines, materials,
devices, and software.
Apply the underlying concepts, principles, and theories to solve
S.3
engineering problems.
Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in various ways to
S.4 demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge, imparting
knowledge, specialized skills, and complex ideas.
Apply mathematical operations and use advanced techniques and
S.5 tools for both solving complex Mechanical engineering problems and
supporting specialized research and projects.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering will be able to:
V.1 Function effectively on a team, either as a cooperative member, or as
a flexible and effective leader who creates a collaborative and
inclusive environment, establishes goals, plans tasks, and meets

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 objectives.
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the
V.2
impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental,
and societal contexts
Use engineering judgment to make logical decisions in work or
V.3 learning contexts supported by pieces of evidence based on analyzing
and interpreting information.
* Add a table for each track or exit Point (if any)

Consistency of PLOs with National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

Co Program Learning Outcomes NQF Level Descriptors of
de (PLOs) Learning Outcomes – Level 6
1 Knowledge and understanding
K.1 In depth and specialized body of
knowledge and understanding covering
Comprehensive knowledge of language, theories, principles, and concepts in main
mathematics, and science necessary for areas of the a discipline, profession, or
advanced understanding of the theories, field of work,
K.1
principles, concepts, axioms and K.2 Critical knowledge and understanding
terminology related to the Mechanical of processes, materials, techniques,
engineering. practices, conventions, and/or terminology
relevant to a certain discipline, profession,
or field of work,
K.3 Advanced knowledge and
understanding of recent developments in
one or more disciplines, areas of practice,
Knowledge necessary for specialized
or professions,
understanding and for doing research
K.2 K.4 Advanced knowledge and
related to recent developments in the
understanding of a range of established
Mechanical engineering specialization.
and specialized research and/or inquiry
techniques of in a discipline, profession, or
field of work.
2 Skills
Apply complex knowledge, advanced skills S.2 Solve problems in various complex
and creativity to design a system, contexts in one or more disciplines or
S.1
component, or process to meet desired fields of work
needs.
S.2 Practice experimental investigation related S.6 Carry out various complex practical
to the Mechanical engineering topics and tasks and procedures related to a
theories using necessary tools, machines, discipline, professional practice, or field of
work

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Co Program Learning Outcomes NQF Level Descriptors of
de (PLOs) Learning Outcomes – Level 6
S.4 Conduct inquiries, investigations, and
research for complex issues and problems
S.5 Use and adapt advanced processes,
materials, devices and software.
techniques, tools, instruments, and/or
materials in dealing with various complex
practical activities,
Apply the underlying concepts, principles S.1 Apply integrated theories, principles,
S.3 and theories to solve engineering and concepts in various contexts, related
problems. to a discipline, profession, or field of work,
Communicate effectively with a range of S.7 Communicate effectively to
audience in various ways to demonstrate demonstrate theoretical knowledge
S.4 an understanding of theoretical comprehension and specialized transfer of
knowledge, imparting knowledge, knowledge, skills, and complex ideas to a
specialized skills and complex ideas. variety of audiences,
S.3 Use critical thinking and develop
creative solutions to current issues and
problems, in various complex contexts, in a
discipline, profession or field of work,
Apply mathematical operations, and use S.8 Use mathematical operations and
advanced techniques and tools for both quantitative methods to process data and
S.5 solving complex Mechanical engineering information in various complex contexts,
problems, and supporting specialized related to a discipline or field of work,
research and projects. S.9 Select, use, and adapt various standard
and specialized digital technological and
ICT tools and applications to process and
analyze data and information to support
and enhance research and/or projects.
3 Values, Autonomy and Responsibility
V.4 Collaborate responsibly and
Function effectively on a team, either as a constructively on leading diverse teams to
cooperated member, or as a flexible and perform a wide range of tasks while
effective leader who creates a playing a major role in planning and
V.1
collaborative and inclusive environment, evaluating joint work,
establish goals, plan tasks, and meet V.3 Autonomously and professionally
objectives. manage tasks and activities related to the
discipline and/or work,
Recognize ethical and professional V.1 Demonstrate commitment to
V.2 professional and academic values,
responsibilities in engineering situations

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Co Program Learning Outcomes NQF Level Descriptors of
de (PLOs) Learning Outcomes – Level 6
standards, and ethical codes of conduct,
and make informed judgments, which
and represent responsible citizenship and
must consider the impact of engineering
coexistence with others
solutions in global, economic,
V.5 Actively participate in advancing the
environmental, and societal contexts.
discipline and society.
V.2 Effectively plan for and achieve
academic and/or professional self-
Use engineering judgement to take logical
development, assess own learning and
decisions in work or learning contexts
V.3 performance, and autonomously make
supported by evidences based on analyzing
decisions regarding self-development
and interpreting information.
and/or tasks based on convincing
evidences.

Mapping Matrix for Consistency of PLOs with National Qualifications

Framework (NQF
Learning Outcomes (NQF) Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’S)
Knowledge Values,
and Skills Autonomy and
Domain Code Understanding Responsibility

K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
K1 
Knowledge and K2 
Understanding K3 
K4  
S1 
S2 
S3 
S4 
Skills S5 
S6 
S7 
S8 
S9 
Values, Autonomy and V1 
Responsibility V2 
V3 

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 V4 
V5 

C. Curriculum
1. Curriculum Structure
Required/ No. of Credit Percentag
Program Structure
Elective courses Hours e

Required 3 7 4.2%
Institution Requirements
Elective 1 2 1.2%
Required 20 60 36%
College Requirements
Elective - - -
Required 24 74 45.5%
Program Requirements
Elective 4 12 7.2%
Capstone Course/Project 2 4 2.4%
Field Training/ Internship 1 6 3.6%
Residency year - - -
Others - - -

Total 56 165 100%

* Add a separated table for each track (if any).

2. Program Courses
Course Requi Pre- Cre Type of
Level Course Title red Requisit dit requirem
Code e ents
or Hou
Level SLM120 Electi
Requir rs
Principles of Islam - 2 Institution
1 ed
1
ENG130 English Language Requir
- 3 College
2 1 ed
MATH13 Differential Requir - 3 College
07 Calculus ed

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 Course Requi Cre
Pre- Type of
Level Course Title red dit
Requisit requirem
Code
or e Hou ents
Introduction to Electi
Requir rs
GE1201 - 2 College
Engineering ed
Requir
IT1301 Computer Skills - 3 Institution
ed
Requir
PYS1401 Physics 1 - 4 College
ed
ENG130 English Language Requir
ENG1302 3 College
3 2 ed
English Language
ENG130 Requir
for Engineering ENG1302 3 College
5 ed
Purposes
CHEM13 Requir
Level Chemistry 1 3 College
01 ed
2
MATH13 Requir MATH13
Integral Calculus 3 College
08 ed 07
Requir
PYS1402 Physics 2 PYS1401 4 College
ed
MATH13 Vectors and Requir
3 College
09 Matrices ed
Level MATH13 Calculus for Requir MATH13
3 College
10 Engineering ed 08
3
PYS1402,
Materials Requir
ME2402 CHEM13 4 Program
Engineering ed
01
Algorithms and
Requir
CS1301 Programming IT1301 3 College
ed
Concepts
Requir
ME2303 Thermodynamics 1 PYS1402 3 Program
ed
Fundamentals of
Requir
GE1202 Engineering 2 College
ed
Drawing
CE2301 Statics Requir MATH13 3 Program

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 Course Requi Cre
Pre- Type of
Level Course Title red dit
Requisit requirem
Code
or e Hou ents
Electi 08, rs
ed MATH13
09
SLM120 Social values in Requir
2 Institution
2 Islam ed
MATH13 Differential Requir
3 College
06 Equations ed
ENG130 Requir
Technical Writing ENG1303 3 College
6 ed

Level Requir
ME2301 Dynamics CE2301 3 Program
ed
4
Mechanical
Requir
ME2302 Engineering GE1301 3 Program
ed
Drawing
Electric circuits Requir
EE3201 PYS1401 2 Program
and machines ed
Requir
ME3303 Thermodynamics 2 ME3403 2 Program
ed
Electiv
?? Elective course 2 Institution
e
MATH13 Numerical Requir
3 College
05 Methods ed
Mechanics of Requir
ME3301 CE2301 3 Program
Materials ed
Level
ME2301,
System Dynamics Requir
5 ME3305 MATH13 3 Program
and Control ed
06
ME2303,
Requir
ME3407 Fluid mechanics MATH13 4 Program
ed
06
Mechanics of Requir
ME3306 ME2301 3 Program
Machinery ed
Level ME3204 Geometric Requir ME2302 2 Program

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 Course Requi Cre
Pre- Type of
Level Course Title red dit
Requisit requirem
Code
or e Hou ents
Modeling in Electi rs
ed
Engineering
Mechanical Requir
ME3205 ME3407 2 Program
Measurements ed
Manufacturing Requir ME3301,
ME3406 4 Program
Processes 1 ed ME3402
6 Mechanical
Requir ME3301,
ME3307 Engineering 3 Program
ed ME3204
Design 1
Mechanical Requir
ME3308 ME2301 3 Program
Vibration ed
Requir
ME3408 Heat Transfer ME3407 4 Program
ed
Professional Requir
GE1305 3 College
Practice and Ethics ed
Requir
ME4301 Power Plants ME2203 3 Program
ed
Engineering
Requir
GE1304 Project 3 College
ed
Management
Level
Manufacturing Requir
7 ME4404 ME3406 3 Program
Processes 2 ed
Mechanical
Requir
ME4307 Engineering ME3307 3 Program
ed
Design 2
Engineering
Requir
GE1302 Probability and 3 College
ed
Statistics
Level Engineering Requir
GE1303 3 College
Economy ed
8
Computer-Aided Requir
ME4302 ME3307 3 Program
Design (CAD) ed
ME4303 Gas Dynamics Requir ME3407 3 Program

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 Course Requi Cre
Pre- Type of
Level Course Title red dit
Requisit requirem
Code
or e Hou ents
Electi
ed rs

Elective Course (1) Electiv

ME43xx 3 Program
from Table 4.A e
Elective Course (2) Electiv
ME43xx 3 Program
from Table 4.A e
Graduation Project Requir
ME4291 125CH 2 Program
1 ed
Sustainable Requir
ME5302 ME4404 3 Program
Manufacturing ed
Principles of Requir
ME5208 ME3203 2 Program
Refrigeration ed
Requir ME3407,
ME5447 Renewable energy 3 Program
Level ed ME3205
9 Elective Course (1) Electiv
ME53xx 3 Program
from Table 4.B e
Elective Course (2) Electiv
ME53xx 3 Program
from Table 4.B e
Graduation Project Requir
ME5292 ME4291 2 Program
2 ed
Cooperative
Level training for
Requir
ME5693 mechanical 160CH 6 Program
10 ed
engineering
students
* Include additional levels (for three semesters option or if needed).
Add a table for the courses of each track (if any)

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4. Program learning Outcomes Mapping Matrix:
Align the program learning outcomes with program courses, according to the following desired
levels of performance (I = Introduced & P = Practiced & M = Mastered).

Program Learning Outcomes

Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
UNIVERSITY COURSES

SLM1201 Principles of Islam

SLM1202 Social values in Islam
IT1301 Computer Skills
Jurisprudence of
SLM2201
Worship
SLM2202 Contemporary Issues
ARB2201 Arabic Writing
IS2201 Digital Transformation
HIS2201 National History
BA2201 Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE COURSES

ENG1302 English Language 1 I I I

ENG1303 English Language 2 I I I

Algorithms and
CS1301 Programming
Concepts
PYS1401 Physics 1 I I I P I I

MATH1307 Differential Calculus I I I I

MATH1308 Integral Calculus I I I
MATH1309 Vectors and Matrices I I I
Calculus for
MATH1310 I I I I I I
Engineering
CHEM1301 Chemistry 1 I I I I P P P M P M

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 Program Learning Outcomes
Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
PYS1402 Physics 2 I I P P I I

MATH1306 Differential Equations I I I

MATH1305 Numerical Methods I I I I I
Engineering
GE1302 Probability and I I P P I
Statistics
Introduction to
GE1201 I I I I
Engineering
Fundamentals of
GE1202 I I I
Engineering Drawing
English Language for
ENG1305 I I I I
Engineering Purposes
ENG1306 Technical Writing I I I
GE1303 Engineering Economy I I M M I
Engineering Project
GE1304 I I M M M I
Management
Professional Practice
GE1305 I M M M
and Ethics
PROGRAM COURSES
ME2301 Dynamics I I I P
ME2302 Mechanical
P P P
Engineering Drawing
ME2402 Materials Engineering I I P I I
ME2303 Thermodynamics I I P I
ME2203 Thermodynamics 2 I I P I
ME3205 Mechanical I I I
Measurements

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 Program Learning Outcomes
Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
ME3301 Mechanics of P
I I P I
materials
ME3307 Mechanical I I
I I
Engineering Design 1
ME3406 Manufacturing Process I I P I
I
1
ME4404 Manufacturing Process P
M P M P
2
ME4307 Mechanical P P
M P I I
Engineering Design 2
ME3306 Mechanics of
I I P P I
Machinery
ME3305 System Dynamics and
I I P I
Control
ME3308 Mechanical Vibration I P I
ME3407 Fluid Mechanics I P I
ME3408 Heat Transfer I P I
ME4301 Power Plants I I I
ME4302 Computer-Aided I I
P P P
Design
ME4303 Gas Dynamics I P I I
ME5208 Principles of
I I I I
refrigeration
ME5302 Sustainable I I P
I
Manufacturing
ME5447 Renewable energy I P I
ME3204 Geometric Modeling I I P P P
ME5693 Engineering
P P P P
cooperative Training

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 Program Learning Outcomes
Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
COURSES FROM OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
CE2301 Statics I I P P
EE2201 Electric circuits and I I P M
P I
machines
GRADUATION PROJECTS COURSES
ME4291 Graduation Project 1 M M P P I I
ME5292 Graduation Project 2 M M M M M M M M M M
TABLE 4.A: ELECTIVE COURSES
ME4308 Finite element Method I P P P I
ME4309 Conceptual Design M M P P M
ME4310 Materials Selection in M M P P M
Design
ME4311 Modern Manufacturing M P M
Process
ME4312 CNC machines I I P P M
ME4313 Introduction on I I I I I
Railway Engineering
ME4314 Introduction to I I P I
Aeroelasticity
ME4315 Mechanical Behavior M P P M
of Materials
ME4316 Rotating Machinery I I P P I
ME4317 Selected Topics in I P P
Mechanical I
Engineering
ME4318 Introduction to I P P P I
Robotics
ME4319 Manufacturing system I I P P P I
ME4320 Automative M P P I
Engineering
ME4321 Aerodynamics I P P I
ME4322 Aerospace Mechanics I P P I

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 Program Learning Outcomes
Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
ME4323 Introduction to I P P I
Propulsion
ME4324 Introduction to I P P I
Combustion
ME4325 Solar Energy M P P I
ME4326 Advanced Fluid M P P I
Mechanics
ME4327 Fluid Machinery M P P I
TABLE 4.B: ELECTIVE COURSES
ME5303 Metal Forming and M M P P P
cuttings
ME5304 Advanced Machining M M P I
Technology
ME5305 Research methods I P I
ME5306 Automatic Control M P M P I
ME5307 Sustainability in I P I
Machining
ME5308 Additive I p P M
Manufacturing
ME5309 Aircraft Structures I P P P I
ME5310 Automoative I P P P I
Structures
ME5311 Introduction to I I P I
Composite Materials
ME5312 Rail System M P P P M
Engineering
ME5313 Design Optimization M M P P
ME5314 Friction, Wear and I M P I
Lubrication
ME5315 Introduction to CFD I P I
ME5316 Energy conversion M P I
systems
ME5317 Design of Energy M P I
systems
ME5318 Water desalination M P I

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 Program Learning Outcomes
Values,
Knowle
Autonomy,
Course dge and
Course Name Skills and
code underst
Responsibili
anding
ty
K1 K2 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 V1 V2 V3
ME5319 IC Engines M P I
ME5320 Air pollution control I P I
ME5321 Hydraulic and M P I
pneumatic systems
ME5322 Mechatronics I P P I
ME5323 Air-Conditioning I P M
* Add a separated table for each track (if any).

5. Teaching and learning strategies applied to achieve program

learning outcomes.
(Describe teaching and learning strategies, including curricular and extra-curricular activities,
to achieve the program learning outcomes in all areas.)

In the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) within the College

of Engineering, teaching strategies are meticulously designed to align
with specific learning outcomes in the areas of Knowledge and
Understanding, Skills, and Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility.
Here's how these outcomes shape our teaching approach:
Knowledge and Understanding:
Our teaching strategies aim to foster comprehensive knowledge acquisition in language,
mathematics, and science, essential for an advanced understanding of Mechanical Engineering
theories, principles, and concepts. We emphasize the following strategies to achieve these
outcomes:

Learnin
g
Teaching Strategies
Outcom
e (K)
- Engaging lectures enriched with discussions and
presentations.
- Pre-class study materials covering essential theories and
concepts.
K.1
- Incorporating case studies and debates to deepen
understanding.
- Facilitating exercises and presentations to reinforce
learning.

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 Learnin
g
Teaching Strategies
Outcom
e (K)
- Incorporating recent developments and research findings
into course materials
- Encouraging independent research and exploration of
K.2
specialized topics
- Utilizing simulations and real-world examples to illustrate
theoretical concepts
Skills:
Teaching methods are tailored to develop advanced skills and creativity necessary for designing,
experimenting, problem-solving, communicating effectively, and utilizing mathematical
operations and tools. Here's how we address each skill:

Learning
Outcome Teaching Strategies
(S)
- Design-oriented projects and assignments requiring
complex problem-solving.
- Encouraging creativity in system, component, or
S.1
process design.
- Providing opportunities for collaborative design
projects.
- Hands-on laboratory sessions with access to
necessary tools, machines, and software.
- Incorporating experimental investigations into
S.2
coursework
- Guiding students in utilizing relevant software for
simulations and analysis
- Problem-based learning activities to apply underlying
concepts and theories.
- Assigning engineering problems that require critical
S.3
thinking and application of principles.
- Facilitating peer discussions and group problem-
solving sessions
- Assignments and presentations targeting effective
communication of complex ideas.
- Providing feedback on written and oral
S.4
communication skills
- Encouraging participation in conferences or
symposiums for presenting research findings.
S.5 - Integrating advanced mathematical techniques into
coursework and assignments
- Utilizing software tools for numerical analysis and
modeling.

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 Learning
Outcome Teaching Strategies
(S)
-
Guiding students in applying mathematical operations
to solve complex engineering problems.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
Our teaching philosophy emphasizes the development of values, autonomy, and a sense of
responsibility, crucial for professional growth and ethical engineering practice. We cultivate
these attributes through the following strategies:

Learning
Outcome
(V) Teaching Strategies
- Collaborative projects and group assignments
fostering teamwork skills.
- Providing opportunities for leadership roles within
V.1
team projects
- Encouraging reflection and feedback on teamwork
dynamics
- Ethical case studies and discussions on professional
responsibilities
- Encouraging consideration of global, economic, and
V.2
societal impacts in engineering solutions
- Promoting awareness of ethical codes and standards
in engineering practice
- Problem-solving scenarios requiring logical decision-
making.
V.3 - Incorporating evidence-based analysis and interpretation
in assignments.
- Encouraging critical thinking and independent judgment.
By aligning our teaching strategies with these specific learning
outcomes, we ensure that graduates of our Mechanical Engineering
program are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary
for success in their professional endeavors.

6. Assessment Methods for program learning outcomes.

(Describe assessment methods (Direct and Indirect) that can be used to measure the
achievement of program learning outcomes in all areas.
The program should devise a plan for assessing Program Learning Outcomes (all learning
outcomes should be assessed at least twice in the bachelor program’s cycle and once in other
degrees).

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The ME program applies appropriate mechanisms and tools for measuring the
learning outcomes and verifying their achievement according to specific
performance levels and assessment plans. The Department of mechanical
Engineering uses various mechanisms to evaluate courses at the department
and prepare reports on them. There are a variety of direct and indirect
assessment methods for students at the department of mechanical
engineering, ranging from oral and written tests to presentations and
discussions or by observing student performance and responsiveness. The
student's ability to apply learning is evaluated through experiments, projects,
and research. Evaluation techniques and the measurement of learning
outcomes vary according to the nature of the program. Students are
assessed using different methods such as Quizzes, Midterms, Final exams,
Assignments and oral exams and each component has a weightage for
different learning outcomes. The most prominent of these mechanisms are
the questionnaires related to the evaluation of courses as well as the
evaluation of the educational experience of the student.
After linking the CLOs of each course to the relevant PLOs, it is important to
carefully choose the appropriate assessment methods to measure the
students’ achievement in various PLOs. The accreditation unit and all the
faculty members have agreed to use the following assessment methods:
Written Exams, Oral Exams, Discussions/Contributions, Experiments, (Mini)
Projects, Presentations, Reports, and Homework. Even though many other
assessment methods can be utilized, the faculty members decided to use
these ones due to their direct relation to the various PLOs.
A careful look at the assessment methods will provide the proof for suitability
of the chosen Teaching/ learning Strategies together with the assessment
method with the ME program PLOs.
For the learning domain "knowledge" which includes the K1 and K2 PLOs, the
assessment methods are also compatible with these strategies and provide
ability to measure this basic introductory level. They include homework,
written exams, oral exams, presentations report and oral presentation.
When moving to the following learning domain "Skills" which includes the S1
to S5 PLOs, the assessment methods are enhanced to contain more suitable
methods to cover this learning domain together with those for previous
domain. The added assessment methods include, class project, practical
exam, class discussion and solving problems on the board by students.
Finally, for the learning domain "Values" which includes the V1 and V3 PLOs,
the assessment method is enhanced by adding oral presentation and class
project.
The following table illustrates the alignment and matching between the
assessment methods in the ME program with its PLOs.

Learni
ng NCAAA Outcomes Assessment
PLOs
Domai Statement methods
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 Comprehensive knowledge of
language, mathematics, and
science necessary for
Homework, written
advanced understanding of
K.1 exams, oral exams,
the theories, principles,
and presentations
Knowledge

concepts, axioms, and

terminology related to the
Mechanical engineering
Knowledge necessary for
specialized understanding
and for doing research
Reports and oral
K.2 related to recent
presentation.
developments in the
Mechanical engineering
specialization
Apply complex knowledge, Homework, reports,
advanced skills, and oral presentation,
S.1 creativity to design a class project, oral
system, component, or process exams, and written
to meet desired needs. exams
Practice experimental
investigation related to the Reports, oral
Mechanical engineering presentation, class
S.2 topics and theories using project, oral exams,
necessary tools, machines, practical exam, and
materials, devices and written exams
software.
Apply the underlying
Homework, reports,
concepts, principles and
S.3 oral exams, and
theories to solve engineering
Skills

written exams
problems.
Communicate effectively with
Presentations and/or
a range of audience in
posters presented by
various ways to demonstrate
the students, class
S.4 an understanding of theoretical
discussion, solving
knowledge, imparting
problems on the
knowledge, specialized skills
board by students
and complex ideas.
Apply mathematical
operations and use
Homework, reports,
advanced techniques and
oral exams, and
tools for both solving
S.5 written exams
complex Mechanical
Reports,
engineering problems, and
Presentations,
supporting specialized
research and projects.

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 Function effectively on a
team, either as a cooperated
member, or as a flexible and Oral presentation,
effective leader who creates reports, class
V.1
a collaborative and inclusive discussion, and class
environment, establish goals, project
plan tasks, and meet
objectives.
Recognize ethical and
Competence

professional responsibilities in
engineering situations and
make informed judgments,
Reports,
V.2 which must consider the
Presentations,
impact of engineering solutions
in global, economic,
environmental, and societal
contexts.
Use engineering judgement
Homework, reports,
to take logical decisions in
oral presentation,
work or learning contexts
V.3 class project, oral
supported by evidences
exams, and written
based on analyzing and
exams
interpreting information.

D. Student Admission and Support:

1. Student Admission Requirements

For admission to the Mechanical engineering program, the student must
satisfy the following requirements:
1. He should have a Saudi secondary school certificate, or its equivalent, and
majored in natural or technological sciences.
2. He is required to take an entrance exam, which consists of an aptitude
test, and subject test administered by the National Assessment Center for
Higher Education in a large number of centers across the Kingdom.
3. After the completion of First year courses (1 year) the program demands a
prerequisite GPA of 4 (Out of 5) to continue the further studies.
2. Guidance and Orientation Programs for New Students
(Include only the exceptional needs offered to the students of the program that differ from
those provided at the institutional level).

The department of Mechanical engineering has advising system. At the

beginning of each semester the unit of advising system arranges meeting
with new students to introduce them to college /department’s study plan,
and components of courses, and understand the regulations.
3. Student Counseling Services
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(Include only the exceptional needs offered to the students of the program that differ from
those provided at the institutional level).
The student academic advising unit of the department arranges
meeting with the students to facilitate academic counseling and
personal advice to guide the students on the right career path. The
student counseling and personal meetings with the faculty members
help to identify the student’s difficulties in academic activities and
support to overcome the same. The departmental student affairs
committee deals with the student’s personal, family, psychological
issues which are voluntarily presented to the academic counselor.
At the beginning of each semester new students are distributed to the
advisers in the department. The electronic system at the college shows
each student his advisor and each the list of students allocated to each
advisor. Student academic advising unit in ME department has advising
plan to provide the following activities:
1. The students who enrolled in the Mechanical engineering degree
program are divided into groups of about 20 no’s (average). Each
group is assigned to a faculty who is referred as the academic
advisor for that particular group. The list of students under each
assigned faculty are reflected in the academic registration as well.
2. Every semester, academic advisors used to conduct meetings with
their advising students (It's kept mandatory at least 2 meetings
should be conducted in a semester). Academic advising forum is
also formed for discussing the issues faced by the student during
their period of study. Every Student takes appointment with the
advisors so that the issues faced by them can be resolved to a
great extent.
3. The academia system provides full facilities for the students to
contact their respective advisor online in case if any urgency.
4. Assisting students with admission and registration/ providing
guidance in course selection in keeping with the student's
interests, values, and abilities.
5. Assessing and advising the academic, career and personal
development of each student and encouraging the student to
achieve academic and career goals.
6. Identifying options for the student to satisfy degree requirements.
7. Monitoring academic progress of students; analyzing progress
reports from instructors; determining eligibility and satisfactory
progress toward degree.
8. Maintaining and updating student files and records; documents all
pertinent student information.
9. Interpreting and explaining college and university policies and
procedures; participating in preparation of orientations and
presenting academic information to the new students and their
parents during the orientation.
4. Special Support
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 The Mechanical Engineering program takes into consideration the
special needs of the students.by Giving great attention to academic
advising, distributing students equitably among academic advisors,
and cooperating with the Academic Advising Unit at the college
through the establishment of a special committee for academic
advising in the department.

E. Faculty and Administrative Staff:

1. Needed Teaching and Administrative Staff

Special Required
Specialty
Requirement Numbers
Academic Rank s / Skills (if
General Specific any) M F T

Professor  2

Associate Professor  2

Assistant Professor  1

Lecturer  1

Teaching Assistant  0

Technicians and
 2
Laboratory Assistant

Administrative and
 2
Supportive Staff

Others (specify)

F. Learning Resources, Facilities, and Equipment:

1. Learning Resources
Learning resources required by the Program (textbooks, references, and e-learning resources
and web-based resources, etc.)
 The teachers are asked to submit the book list and software
required. Based on this list the department forwards the
requirements to the central library and IT department for procuring
the resources.
 The instructor’s suggestions are reviewed by the Curriculum
Committee.
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 review at least two textbooks on the subject and submit
justifications for the chosen text book.
 The faculty requests the Purchasing department to procure the
textbooks selected by the department.
 Assessing the teaching performance via the course survey.

2. Facilities and Equipment

(Library, laboratories, classrooms, etc.)
While preparing the course and lab outlines, the departmental committee shall
evaluate the learning resources. In addition, and if necessary, the process is
repeated by the knowledge area chairman and the head of the department. List of
resources required are given to purchase committee for acquisition.

3. Procedures to ensure a healthy and safe learning

environment
(According to the nature of the program)
Ensuring a healthy and safe learning environment in the Mechanical
Engineering department is paramount for the well-being of students,
faculty, and staff. Here are the procedures that are implemented to
achieve this goal:
1. Regular Safety Training: The program conducts regular safety
training sessions for all students, faculty, and staff members. This
training should cover general safety protocols, emergency
procedures, proper handling of equipment and machinery, and the
use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Safety Guidelines and Policies: The program develops
comprehensive safety guidelines and policies specific to the
Mechanical Engineering department. Clearly communicate these
guidelines to all stakeholders and ensure compliance through
regular reminders and updates.
3. Safety Inspections: The program implements regular safety
inspections of laboratory facilities, workshops, and other learning
spaces. These inspections should be conducted by trained personnel
to identify and address any potential hazards or safety concerns.
4. Equipment Maintenance: The program establishes a routine
maintenance schedule for all equipment and machinery used in the
department. Regular maintenance helps prevent accidents caused
by equipment malfunction or failure.
5. Emergency Preparedness: The program develops and maintain
emergency response plans for various scenarios, including fires,
chemical spills, and medical emergencies. Drills and exercises are
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 with emergency procedures and know how to respond effectively.
6. Safety Protocols for Experiments: The program develops specific
safety protocols for conducting experiments and laboratory work.
Provide clear instructions on proper handling of chemicals, tools, and
equipment, as well as disposal procedures for hazardous materials.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The program requires the
use of appropriate PPE, such as safety goggles, gloves, lab coats,
and ear protection, when working in laboratory or workshop settings.
8. Health and Wellness Programs: The program implements health
and wellness programs to promote physical and mental well-being
among students, faculty, and staff. The program also includes
resources for stress management, mental health support services,
and initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.
9. Reporting and Investigation of Incidents: The program
establishes procedures for reporting and investigating safety
incidents or near-misses. This encourages open communication and
ensure that all incidents are thoroughly documented, investigated,
and addressed to prevent recurrence.
10. Continuous Improvement: The program regularly reviews
and updates safety policies, procedures, and practices based on
feedback, observations, and best practices.

G. Program Quality Assurance:

1. Program Quality Assurance System

(Provide a link to quality assurance manual.)
The program management has established a Quality and accreditation in
order to improve the educational process in general and to guide the
department towards receiving national and international accreditations in
particular in agrees with the Quality and accreditation Unit in college to
assure the consistency with the institutional quality system.
The Accreditation Committee task is to
1. prepare the various surveys, annual program report, and other
documents needed by the national and the international accreditation
commissions.
2. Formulating and updating the Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs),
the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and the Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) of the EE program.

2. Procedures to Monitor Quality of Courses Taught by other

Departments
 Graduate exit survey from graduates of the program
 All knowledge area chairman is made as independent evaluators to
verify all quality matters (exam question papers, samples checking
etc.) related to all ME courses.
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  The external advisory board of the college and program advisory board
of the department conduct at least one meeting in a semester and give
suggestions recommendations for program quality improvement.
Arrangements to Monitor Quality of Courses Taught by other
Departments.
 Course Evaluation
 Through informal feedback based on the opinions and observations of
the students, peers and the head of the department.

3. Procedures Used to Ensure the Consistency between Main

Campus and Branches (including male and female sections).
Not applicable

4. Assessment Plan for Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs),

The teaching staff evaluates course learning outcomes with KPI & rubrics
given by department and give recommendations & action plan for course
improvement.
• Three tier system of course coordinator, knowledge area chairman and
head of department checks the quality of teaching, assessment process
and evaluation system of all courses.
• The dept. quality committee reviews the results of the student survey,
graduate exit survey, alumni survey, employer survey etc. and
recommendations of external advisory board of the college & program
advisory board of the department. Based on the review, the
recommendations and action plan will be proposed if required.

5. Program Evaluation Matrix

Evaluation
Evaluation Evaluation
Sources/ Evaluation Time
Areas/Aspects Methods
References

Leadership Surveys End of semester,

Students,
End of academic
Graduates, Alumni
year
Effectiveness of Faculty, Program Surveys, End of academic
teaching leaders Interviews year
Learning Surveys End of semester
Faculty
resources

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Evaluation Areas/Aspects (e.g., leadership, effectiveness of teaching & assessment,
learning resources, services, partnerships, etc.)
Evaluation Sources (students, graduates, alumni, faculty, program leaders, administrative
staff, employers, independent reviewers, and others.
Evaluation Methods (e.g., Surveys, interviews, visits, etc.)
Evaluation Time (e.g., beginning of semesters, end of the academic year, etc.)

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6. Program KPIs*
The period to achieve the target (3) year(s).

KPIs Targeted Measuremen Measurem

No. KPIs
Code Level t Methods ent Time

Students'
Evaluation of
quality of At the end
KPI-P-01 4.5 Survey
learning of year
experience in
the Program
Students'
At the end
evaluation of
KPI-P-02 3.6 Survey of each
the quality of
semester
the courses
At the end
Completion Student
KPI-P-03 75 of each
rate affair results
semester
First-year At the end
Student
KPI-P-04 students 85 of each
-2- affair results
retention rate semester
Teachin Students'
g and performance in
the
Learnin KPI-P-05 NA NA NA
professional
g and/or national
examinations
Graduates’
employability
At the
and enrolment Alumni
KPI-P-06 70 beginning
in post- survey
of year
graduate
programs
Employers'
evaluation of
At the end
KPI-P-07 the program 4 Survey
of year
graduate's
proficiency
Ratio of
students to 1:20
KPI-P-8 teaching staff
-4- KPI-P-9 Students' 70% Student End of the
Teachi satisfaction survey semester
ng with the
offered
services

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 KPIs Targeted Measuremen Measurem
No. KPIs
Code Level t Methods ent Time

Statistics
Percentage of
are made
publications of Statistical
KPI-P-10 100% every
faculty analysis
academic
members
year
Statistics
Rate of
are made
published Statistical
Staff KPI-P-11 200% every
research per analysis
academic
faculty member
year
Statistics
Citations rate
50/ are made
in refereed Statistical
KPI-P-12 faculty every
journals per analysis
member academic
faculty member
year
Questionnair
Percentage of e conducts
staff members on a group of
participating in staff End of
AKPI-P-
21 the planning 100% members academic
06
and decision- about the Year
making in the planning and
EE program decision-
making
Questionnair
e conducts
Percentage of on a group of
staff members staff
End of
AKPI-P- participating in members
22 100% academic
07 the continuous about the
Year
improvement knowing the
of the program. concept of
continues
improvement
23 AKPI-P- Percentage of 100% Questionnair End of
08 staff members e conducts academic
participating in on a group of Year
the committees staff
in the EE members

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 KPIs Targeted Measuremen Measurem
No. KPIs
Code Level t Methods ent Time

about the
department. committee’s
activities
Questionnair
Percentage of
e conducts
staff members
on a group of
participating in
staff End of
AKPI-P- the academic
24 100% members academic
09 accreditation
about the Year
and quality in
accreditation
the EE
s concept
department.
and activities
Percentage of
End of
AKPI-P- staff members
25 100% Analysis academic
10 participating in
Year
social activities
Satisfaction of
beneficiaries End of
17 KPI-P-17 with the 4 Surveys academic
learning year
resources
End of
AKPI-P- Evaluation of
18 4 Surveys academic
11 library services
year
Number of
accessible End of
AKPI-P-
19 computer 0.4:1 Analysis academic
12
terminals per year
student.
* including KPIs required by NCAAA

H. Specification Approval Data:

Council / Committee MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Reference No.

Date

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