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The Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at YIC is one of the largest of the seven departments within YIC, and is one of the oldest Departments at YIC. The Department started its Manufacturing Technology program in 1991G and Mechanical Maintenance Technology program in 1994G as a result of enormous demand from local industries. Newly, in the department a BSc degree is included in Applied Mechanical Engineering Technology. This program started in 2005G as a continuation of the associate programs for those students who finish with high GPA in their associate degree level. The department started with 20 students and can presently accommodate up to 1000 students. Expansion is on the agenda, as many companies and government organizations from all over Saudi Arabia have formally asked the department to train their employees. The Department has a long record of academic achievements, which is manifested by commitment to excellence in practical teaching and hands on training experiences.
Program Objectives
Mechanical engineering Technology programs educational objectives have been set by the Mechanical Engineering Department in consultation with the Quality Assurance department, and feedback from industry and alumni. They are also related to the program learning outcomes. The following general program objectives have been approved by the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department.
- To educate young Saudi students in an environment that enhances their intellectual capabilities as well as improves their attitudes towards hands on work practices.
- To teach (using an appropriate curriculum) in a manner that prepares our students to be lifelong learners and also to be successful in industry.
- To provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the education of students, enrich their quality of life, and contribute to the solutions of problems in Saudi Arabian’s industry.
- Prepare students to qualify and be capable of functioning as professionals in mechanical engineering related fields.
- Provide the young Saudis with the basic skills needed to communicate effectively and to develop the ability to function as members of teams and appreciate diversity of opinion and develop a perspective vision of profession.
- Provide students with a solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering Technology that prepares them for lifelong careers and professional growth.
- Provide the students with the ability to perform analysis, specification, and implementation of quality, to hands on training, design and testing.
- Develop students with theoretical background and analytical maturity necessary to allow them to adapt to changing requirements in the job market, or to enter higher programs in Mechanical Engineering.
- Instill within our students the technical, communication, and character skills that will prepare them for supervisory roles.
- To provide our students with the knowledge, skills and attitude that enables them to make responsible choices in their future careers.
Program Outcomes
The expected MET Programs outcomes are that the student will:
- be able to apply principles of mathematics and applied science, to perform technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in manufacturing engineering technology careers. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes a, b, f);
- be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and present creative solutions to technical problems in a variety of areas within the broad field of manufacturing technology. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcome d);
- be able to function competently in a laboratory setting, making measurements, operating technical equipment, critically examining experimental results, and properly reporting experimental results, including the potential for process improvement. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes a, b, c, f, g);
- be able to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including scientific calculators, computers and appropriate software. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes a, b, f);
- be able to demonstrate a broad basic education and knowledge of contemporary issues in a global and societal context, as necessary to develop professional and ethical responsibility, including responsibility to employers and to society at large. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes i, j);
- be able to recognize the need for life-long learning and continuous improvement of manufacturing technology skills (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcome h);
- be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams and with other workers in an industrial setting, including those from different backgrounds. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes e, g, j);
- be able to demonstrate a commitment to quality, punctuality and continuous improvement. (Consistent with ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes j, k); and
- be able to demonstrate ability in the technical, communication, and character skills that will prepare them for supervisory roles or other, in industry.
Learning Resources
Classroom facilities
Lectures are currently conducted in the college academic and general studies buildings which have a total built up area of over 50000 square meters. The buildings have more than 60 classrooms. Each class room is of 5.6 meters by 7.0 meters (39.2 square meters). 65 more class rooms of identical sizes will be ready for use in September 2008 in the new development area of the college.
All classrooms are comfortable and as quite as possible, adequately ventilated and lighted, centrally air-conditioned, quiet and designed to accommodate about 30 students. They are equipped with all the basic facilities such as good seating and writing arrangements, writing boards, overhead or mounted projectors, scanners etc.
Laboratories and workshops
The Mechanical Maintenance Technology Program (MMTP) has various laboratories and workshops available for conducting experiments and simulated hands-on skills training in:
- Applied Thermodynamics Laboratory
- Fluid Mechanics & Machines Laboratory
- Heat Exchangers Laboratory
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics Laboratory
- Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Laboratory
- Mechatronics Laboratory
- Work Control Centre
- Computer Aided Drafting and Design Laboratories
- Mechanical measurements Laboratory
- Material Testing Laboratory
- Applied Mechanics Laboratory
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance Workshop
- Machine Tools Operations (Mechanical) Workshop
- Welding Technology Workshops
- Plant (Equipment) Maintenance Workshop
The Manufacturing technology program has various laboratories and workshops available for conducting experiments and simulated hands-on skills training in Computer Aided Drafting and Design laboratories:
- Inspection and quality control laboratory
- Mechanical measurements laboratory
- Material testing laboratory
- The CAD/CAM (CNC & FMS Laboratory)
- Applied Mechanics laboratory
- Machine tools operations (Mechanical) workshop
- Welding Technology workshops and Bench fitting workshops
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