Mechanical engineering is concerned with the mechanisms of
energy conversion and their utilization in all fields of industry, as
well as in improving the quality of life for everyone. The mechanical
engineering discipline has always been central to engineering.
Mechanical engineers are involved in a wide range of technological
activities which include: production, building-facilities, chemical
processing, power generation, material science, mining and
mineral extraction, transportation, aerospace engineering, and
so on. For these reasons, all industries require the services of
mechanical engineers.
The aim of the Mechanical Engineering Program at SIIT is to
provide an effective education to prospective engineers, giving
them the ability to plan, administer, and manage the latest
technologies. Two main areas of study are emphasized in this
program; these are: (1) general mechanical engineering, and (2)
energy management.
Engineering science is taught mainly in the first and second years.
Specialized mechanical engineering courses are offered to the
third and fourth year students. Additionally, fundamentals on
electrical engineering and industrial practice are included in the
undergraduate program in mechanical engineering.
In order to serve industry competently, students have to be
exposed to real equipment and processes. Two laboratory courses
are required. An extended laboratory course is offered as an
elective subject to senior projects, and guided by members of
the teaching staff. As engineering students should obtain some
experience of industry in order to learn the ways of industrial
life and work, an industrial training course is offered for mechanical
engineering students.
In addition, ME students can choose among three optional tracks
(Senior Project Track, Foreign Exchange Track, and Extended
Training Track).
• Senior Project Track is designed for ME students who wish
to conduct a project under the supervision of ME faculty
members.
• Foreign Exchange Track is designed for students who wish
to participate in a student exchange program with foreign
partner universities.
• Extended Training Track is designed for students who wish
to conduct a co-operative training program with industries.