under graduate program

Applied Mechanical Engineering

The Undergraduate Program in the Mechanical Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is meticulously designed to prepare students for careers in mechanical engineering. In the early stage of the program (freshman year), students are provided with the fundamentals of mathematical and scientific subjects upon which engineering subjects depend. During the middle stage of the program (sophomore and junior years), students study a broad range of subjects that form the foundation of the mechanical engineering discipline. In the final stage, (late-junior and senior years), each student may select to specialize in one branch of mechanical engineering by selecting the elective courses in his area of interest. These areas are thermo fluid sciences (including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, refrigeration and air-conditioning, energy conversion, propulsion and combustion), applied materials (including manufacturing, materials science, corrosion and tribology), and engineering mechanics (including design, dynamics, vibrations, flight dynamics and control). The ME Department offers its students the choice among two programs: Mechanical Engineering Science and Applied Mechanical Engineering.

Program Broad Objectives:

The broad educational objectives of the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering is to provide a solid foundation of mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge and to develop the basic engineering skills that will serve students throughout their careers.

Detailed Program Objectives:

AME Program Outcomes

Outcome a: Students shall have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and fundamental engineering to mechanical engineering problems.

Outcome b: Students shall have an ability to design and conduct experiments to study different mechanical engineering systems and analyze and interpret data.

Outcome c: Students shall have an ability to design mechanical components, processes and systems to meet desired realistic constrains such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

Outcome d: Students shall have an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, to solve engineering problems relevant to mechanical engineering.

Outcome e: Students shall have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve practical mechanical engineering problems.

Outcome f: Students shall have an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of mechanical engineers.

Outcome g: Students shall have an ability to communicate effectively in written, oral, and graphical forms, including the use of professional-quality visual aids.

Outcome h: Students shall have an understanding of the impact of mechanical engineering on the society, environment, and global economy.

Outcome i: Students shall have recognition of the need to engage in lifelong learning.

Outcome j: Students shall have an ability to continuously update their knowledge and skills related to contemporary issues.

Outcome k: Students shall have an ability to use modern tools, techniques and skills necessary for practicing mechanical engineering, including computational tools, and instrumentation.

Outcome (l): Students should be able to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.