- Vision:
To be a distinguished Mechanical Engineering Department that provides quality education, innovative research and robust solutions to industry and local community that meets the Saudi Vision 2030.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
K.1: Comprehensive knowledge of language, mathematics, and science necessary for advanced understanding of the theories, principles, concepts, axioms and terminology related to mechanical engineering.
K.2: Knowledge necessary for specialized understanding and for doing research related to recent developments in the mechanical engineering specialization.
S.1: Apply complex knowledge, advanced skills and creativity to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
S.2: Practice experimental investigation related to mechanical engineering topics and theories using necessary tools, machines, materials, devices and software.
S.3: Apply the underlying concepts, principles and theories to solve engineering problems.
S.4: Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in various ways to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge, imparting knowledge, specialized skills and complex ideas.
S.5: Apply mathematical operations and use advanced techniques and tools to solve complex mechanical engineering problems and support specialized research and projects.
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 objectives.
V.2: 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.
V.3: Use engineering judgment to make logical decisions in work or learning contexts supported by evidence based on analyzing and interpreting information.
