Program Mission Statement
The mission of the BS-ME program at Al-Fayha College is:
To provide students with an analytical thinking, communication skills, and a strong understanding of industry standards for designing, simulating, and testing mechanical systems.
The program in Mechanical Engineering has the following distinguishing characteristics:
- The program emphasizes problem-solving skills through acquiring analytical and quantitative capabilities, combined with hands-on teaching style.
- The program provides students with a solid mathematical background in calculus and statistics to be able to analyze problems and design solutions.
- The program emphasizes creativity. Through learning the product design and development process in lab-based courses.
- The program stresses on acquiring communication skills that allow graduates to explain complex machines or devices in a clear and effective manner.
- The program provides teamwork training. Students need to work in groups, as engineers often work in groups to invent technologies and solve problems.
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of a Bachelor of Science Programs in Mechanical Engineering can be classified into the following main attributes:
- Competence in applying the fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
- Capability of becoming technical or managerial leaders.
- Continuous career development and ability to pursue further education.
- Commitment to professional and ethical standards.
- Community service, innovation, entrepreneurship, multidisciplinary skills.
