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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and
materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This
branch of engineering involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design,
production, and operation of machines and tools.
Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. The field has
continually evolved to incorporate advancements in technology, and mechanical engineers today are
pursuing developments in such fields as composites, mechatronics, and nanotechnology.
Mechanical engineers must have a solid understanding of mathematics and physics, and become
conversant in fields such as design, mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and
energy theory. They conceive, plan, design, implement, optimize, and direct the manufacture,
distribution, and operation of a wide variety of devices, machines, and systems -including complex
human-machine systems- for energy conversion, bio-fuel production, environmental control, materials
processing and handling, transportation, biomedical applications, and other purposes.
Mechanical engineers find a wide variety of career opportunities in industry, government, and
education. Mechanical engineers form an integral part of most industries, including aerospace firms,
energy companies, automobile manufacturers, health care providers, food- and metal-processing
industries, petroleum refineries, electronic and computer manufacturers, heavy construction and
agricultural vehicle manufacturers, wind turbine manufacturers, thermal comfort equipment firms, farm
equipment firms, consulting and construction companies, to name just a few!
Overview
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide high-quality education, research
and service to prepare graduates for successful and diverse careers in mechanical engineering and
related fields. Employing student-centered and collaborative educational strategies, the program
strives to prepare graduates to address the evolving needs of society, engage in leadership and be
creative agents for the development of a more competitive, innovative, and sustainable industry in the
United Arab Emirates and the Region.
Because mechanical engineering encompasses so much, it is often the case that as you reach the end of
your time at university, you become more specialized in a certain area of mechanical engineering.
There are three main different areas of emphasis in mechanical engineering: thermal fluid applications,
machine and product design, and materials science and processing. The mechanical engineering
program at ALHOSN University drives from these main areas and offers specializations in the
following:
Thermo-fluids and Energy – Emphasizes air quality control, energy production and
conversion, and sustainability. The nuclear engineering basket focuses on the design,
operation, control and safety of nuclear reactors, and nuclear waste management.
Instrumentation and Control – This area of concentration emphasizes modeling, sensing
and control of dynamic processes in engineering systems, and reliability.
Materials and Manufacturing – This area of concentration emphasizes topics in mechanics
of materials, advanced manufacturing and quality control.
Program Goals
The fundamental premise of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to provide its students with
a broad and high quality education in mechanical engineering that will enable them to apply the
principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems. The goals of the Mechanical Engineering Program are to:
PG-1: Provide high quality education in mechanical engineering by continuously pursuing the
best teaching methods, facilities and the state-of-the-art technologies; and produce
well-rounded mechanical engineering graduates with a strong theoretical and
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