BSc. of Mechanical Engineering / Program Overview

 


Ø Background to the program and subject area:

 

The Bachelor of Science (B.SC.) degree program in Mechanical Engineering (ME) department was established in 1978. Since then, more than 2500 mechanical engineers had graduated. The ME department graduates, both BSc and MSc, are employed inside Jordan and abroad, mostly in the Gulf States and to a less extent in Europe and North America. Many of them finished their post graduate studies and were appointed in well recognized research and academic institutions worldwide. The department has 21 faculty members who are experts in their fields of specialization. In addition to teaching, faculty members conduct high quality scientific research which is published in high ranking scientific journals.  The department hosts eight laboratories for providing practical hands on experience to accompany the theoretical material of the curriculum. The undergraduate program accepts about 100 students each academic year. The ME department vision, mission, and educational objectives are aligned with those of the University and the School of Engineering which target excellence in teaching, research, and community service. 

 

 

 

Beside the undergraduate program, the department offers Master of Science (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering. Most recently, two master programs were established in cooperation with the European Union through the TEMPUS program, namely:

1. Master of Science (M.SC.) in Renewable Energy

2. Master of Science (M.SC.) in Environmental Engineering and Climate Change

Although all engineering programs offered at the School of Engineering are accredited by the Jordanian Accreditation Council of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the ME program has been accreditation in 2015 by  the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA. ABET is internationally recognized as an evidence-based system of accreditation that promotes continuous improvement in engineering education.  The duration of ABET accreditation is six years and thus, accredited programs apply for reaccreditation every six years. Currently, the ME department is preparing for the upcoming ABET reaccreditation review next Fall semester 2021.    

 

 

Ø Vision statements of the program:

To become a globally recognized program for its excellence in mechanical engineering education, research, innovation, and outreach.

 

Ø Mission statements of the program:

To provide a comprehensive mechanical engineering education that enables graduates to assume active roles in proper engineering practice under various professional environments and constraints, advance the mechanical engineering discipline through partnership with local and international industries and professional and academic engineering institutions, and improve the quality of life of mankind through teaching, scientific research, innovation and entrepreneurial activities, and outreach programs​.

 

Ø Program Educational Objectives:​

 The following educational objectives of the BSc program in Mechanical Engineering  were developed based on the missions of the University, the School of Engineering, and the Department, and input from representatives from the program constituencies. They were discussed and modified by the Industrial Advisory Board in its second meeting on the 9th of May 2021. The final approved PEOs are:  

1. Succeed in applying effective solutions of mechanical and related engineering problems that integrate contemporary practices and modern tools under various engineering constraints and standards.   

 

2. Effectively assume management and leadership roles, professionally and ethically, instill collegiality and multidisciplinary teamwork in work environment.  

 

3. Engage in continuous professional development and/or higher education, entrepreneurial activities, and community service.

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ØMechanical Engineering Programs Enrollment and Degree Data

 

 

Academic

Year

Enrollment Year

Total

Undergraduate

Total

Graduate

Degrees Awarded

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Associates

B.Sc.

M.Sc.

PhD

Current

Year

2021/  2022

FT

179

100

108

99

121

607

-

 

Not offered

-

-

 

Not offered

PT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

2020/

2021

FT

133

136

115

76

128

588

112

112

35

PT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

2019/

2020

FT

194

107

99

89

143

632

122

122

28

PT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

2018/

2019

FT

163

129

117

104

177

690

141

141

24

PT

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

*The numbers in the table are based on the data from the admission and registration Unit.​

 

FT--full time

PT--part time

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