Mechanical engineering deals with the design of machinery, automation and control systems, generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and thermal energy. Mechanical engineers are also responsible for characterization, specification, and analysis of materials used in design and manufacturing. Manufacturing systems, robotics, electromechanical devices, and control systems are also the purview of the mechanical engineer. Graduates in mechanical engineering are among the most versatile engineers and enjoy professional employment in industry, government, consulting, and research organizations.

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Program is to serve the students of Texas A&M University at Qatar and the State of Qatar by:

• Providing quality education, well grounded in the fundamental principles of engineering, to prepare students for leadership positions and successful careers in industry, government, and academia;
• Extending the knowledge base of mechanical engineering to support the competitiveness of existing industry and to spawn new economic development in  the State of Qatar and the region through active involvement in basic and applied research; and
• Providing professional development opportunities for practicing engineers through continuing education, service, and outreach activities.

The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program 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.

The program outcomes for the Mechanical Engineering Program 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 be able to 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.

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