Objectives and Outcomes

Program Objectives: The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at Texas A&M University at Qatar are:

1. To produce graduates who will have successful careers and become leaders in industry, government, and academia.
2. To produce graduates who will: 
   1. Appropriately apply acquired knowledge,
   2. Work well with other people,
   3. Effectively communicate ideas and technical information,
   4. Continue to learn and improve, and 
   5. Pursue advanced studies, if they so choose, and subsequently contribute to the development of advanced concepts and leading edge technologies.
3. To produce graduates that will be able to function effectively in the diverse work environment of Qatar and the region and contribute to the developing economy of Qatar.

Program Outcomes: The Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes are:

1. Graduates should be able to apply basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering, and identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
2. Graduates should apply engineering principles to design components, systems or processes, design and conduct engineering experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use modern engineering tools.
3. Graduates must demonstrate that they can work effectively on teams with members who may have different backgrounds and technical skill levels.
4. Graduates should know the applicable professional codes of conduct for engineers, and their professional and ethical responsibilities as engineers.
5. Graduates must demonstrate that they can communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
6. Graduates must be broadly educated to know the impact of engineering and technology on society and the environment.  Graduates must also demonstrate awareness of contemporary issues and how they affect engineering and technology.
7. Graduates should be prepared for continuing professional development, self-improvement, and life-long learning.