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6. Refining the relationship between the students and the department staff

7. Increasing the number of professional development programs and activities in order to

increase the number of well-trained teaching staff.
8. Schedule maintenance and replacement of the workshops and laboratories, (Annex S2-2-

1-3 Improvement Plan of Mechanical Engineering Department).

2-2-2 The study plan ensures the balance between the general and specialty requirements, and

between theoretical and applied aspects; and it takes into account the sequencing and

integration of the courses.

The curriculum structure of MENG program is provided in Table S2.2.2.1, according to (Annex S2-

2-2-1 Program Specification, page 19).
Table S2.2.2.1: The Curriculum Structure of MENG program

Program Structure Required/ No. of Credit Hours Percentage
Elective Courses
Institution Requirements Required 7 15 9.15 %
Elective - - -
Faculty Requirements Required 20 51 31.1%
Elective - - -
Program Requirements Required 29 80 48.78 %
Elective 4 12 7.32 %
Capstone Course/Project 2 4 2.44 %
(Program Requirement)
Field Experience Required 1 2 1.21 %
(Faculty Requirement)
Others - - - -

Total 63 164 100 %

The program seeks to qualify graduates by having the following characteristics and abilities:

− Critical Thinking: Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.

− Continuous Self-Education: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify,

formulate, analyze, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems.

− Communication, Professional Behaviors, and Teamwork Skills: The ability to communicate
and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community

settings.

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