Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education.

Mission

The Mechanical Engineering program strives to support the mission of the school by providing students with a solid and contemporary mechanical engineering curriculum and a broad education that prepares them for successful careers as mechanical engineers in a globalized and diverse world as well as graduate studies.

Program Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will:

1. Establish themselves as practicing mechanical engineers or be engaged in advanced studies.
2. Demonstrate leadership and function effectively as responsible members of professional teams.
3. Be responsible citizens engineers.

Student Outcomes

1. The students will acquire in their matriculation through the program, the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors:
2. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
3. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
4. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
5. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
6. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
7. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
8. An ability to communicate effectively
9. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
10. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
11. A knowledge of contemporary issues
12. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Admission Requirements

Candidates for admission may apply to any of the two campuses (Beirut or Byblos). Applicants will be evaluated by the School of Engineering Admissions Committee and final acceptance will be based on each applicant’s qualifications and the availability of places. The following documents are required for admissions:

1. Scores on English exam as per university regulations;
2. Scores on the SAT I exam;
3. Scores on one of the following Official Exams: Lebanese Baccalaureate or equivalent, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, and A-Levels; and
4. Grades on the last three years of school.

More details are found in the SOE Quick Admissions Guide.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 150 credits are required to graduate, based on:

Program Requirements

Core Requirements

Math Courses

• MTH201 / Calculus III (3 cr.)
• MTH206 / Calculus IV (3 cr.)
• MTH304 / Differential Equations (3 cr.)
   

Computer Engineering Courses

• COE212 / Engineering Programming (3 cr.)
   

Civil Engineering Courses

• CIE200 / Statics (3 cr.)
   

Electrical engineering courses

• ELE305 / Introduction to Electrical Engineering  (3 cr.)
   

Mechanical Engineering Courses

• MEE211 / Engineering Graphics (1 cr.)
• MEE212 / Computer Applications in IME (2 cr.)
• MEE241 / Dynamics (3 cr.)
• MEE301 / Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
• MEE302 / Energy Conversion (1 cr.)
• MEE311 / Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.)
• MEE312 / Fluid Mechanics laboratory (1 cr.)
• MEE320 / Strength of Material (3 cr.)
• MEE321 / Material Properties and Processes (3 cr.) 
• MEE332 / Manufacturing Processes (3 cr.)
• MEE333 / Manufacturing laboratory (1 cr.) 
• MEE341 / Kinematics and Dynamics of Linkages (3 cr.)  
• MEE351  / Computer Aided Design (3 cr.)
• MEE391 / Instrumentation and Measurements (3 cr.)  
• MEE401 / Energy Systems (2 cr.)
• MEE403 / Heat Transfer (3 cr.)
• MEE404 / Heat Transfer Laboratory (1 cr.)
• MEE414 / Thermal Systems Design (3 cr.)
• MEE422 / Mechanical Engineering Design (3 cr.) 
• MEE442 / Mechanical Vibrations (3 cr.)
• MEE443 / Mechanical Vibrations Laboratory (1 cr.)
• MEE445 / Control Systems (3 cr.)
• MEE446 / Control Systems laboratory (1 cr.)
• MEE491 / Seminar on Contemporary Issues (2 cr.) 
• MEE498 / Professional Experience (6 cr.)
• MEE593 / Capstone Engineering Design (1 cr.) 
   

Industrial Engineering Courses

• INE402 / Optimization (3 cr.)
• INE428 / Project Management (3 cr.)
• INE320 / Engineering Economy I (3 cr.) 
   

General Engineering Courses

• GNE301 / Professional Communication (2 cr.)
• GNE305 / Professional Ethics (1 cr.)
• GNE333 / Engineering Analysis (3 cr.)
• GNE331 /Probability and Statistics (3 cr.) 

Technical Electives (18 credits)

• INE527 / Project Scheduling (3 cr.)
• INE529 / Project Contracting (3 cr.)
• MEE407 / Internal Combustion Engines (3 cr.)
• MEE421 / Finite Element Methods (3 cr.)
• MEE515 / Refrigeration and air conditioning (3 cr.)
• MEE533 / CAD/CAM  (3 cr.)
• MEE590 / Energy Audit (3 cr.)
• MEE599 / Topics in Mechanical Engineering (3 cr.)
• or any other approved technical elective course  by the department

Science Electives

• CHME200/ Essentials of Chemistry (3cr.)
• CHM201 / Chemical Principles (3 cr.)
• BIO200/ Basic Biology (3cr.)
• BIO201 / General Biology (4 cr.)
• PHY201 / Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr.)

Sample Study Plan

Year One

Fall (16 credits)

• COE212 / Computer Programming
• ENG202 / Sophomore Rhetoric
• CIE200 / Statics
• MEE211 / Engineering Graphics
• MTH201 / Calculus III
• LAC Elective
   

Spring (16 credits)

• ARA201 / Appreciation of Arabic Literature
• ELE305 / Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• ETH201 / Moral Reasoning
• MTH304 / Differential Equations
• MTH206 / Calculus IV
• MEE241 / Dynamics
   

Summer (10 credits)

• GNE333 / Engineering Analysis
• LAC Elective
• GNE331 / Probability and Statistics
• PED2xx / Physical Education

Year Two

Fall (15 credits)

• MEE351 / Computer Aided Design
• MEE311 / Fluid Mechanics
• MEE312 / Fluid Mechanics laboratory
• MEE212 / Computer Applications in IME
• MEE301 / Thermodynamics
• MEE321 / Material Properties and Processes
   

Spring (17 credits)

• MEE320 / Strength of Material
• MEE332 / Manufacturing Processes
• MEE33 / Manufacturing laboratory
• MEE403 / Heat Transfer
• MEE404 / Heat Transfer Laboratory
• MEE341 / Kinematics and Dynamics of Linkages
• MEE391 / Instrumentation and Measurements
   

Summer (9 credits)

• ENG203 / Fundamentals Of Oral Communication
• GNE301 / Professional Communication
• LAC Elective
• HLT201 / LAC Elective

Year Three

Fall (15 credits)

• GNE305 / Professional Ethics
• MEE445 / Control Systems
• MEE446 / Control Systems laboratory
• MEE442 / Mechanical Vibrations
• MEE443 / Mechanical Vibrations Laboratory
• MEE414 / Thermal Systems Design
• Science Elective
   

• INE428 / Project Management
• MEE302 / Energy Conversion
• MEE422 / Mechanical Engineering Design
• MEE491 / Seminar on Contemporary Issues
• Technical Elective (1/5)
• Technical Elective (2/5)
   

Summer (6 credits)

• MEE498 / Professional Experience

Year Four

Fall (14 credits)

• MEE591 / Project 1
• MEE515  / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• MEE516 / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning laboratory
• INE402 / Optimization
• MEE593 / Capstone Engineering Design
• Technical Elective (3/5)
   

Spring (15 credits)

• INE320 / Engineering Economy
• Technical Elective (4/5)
• Technical Elective (5/5)
• MEE592 – Project II
• Liberal Art Elective

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineering is a branch of the engineering profession that focuses on the design, development, and understanding of mechanical things. Mechanical engineers design and develop everything you think of as a machine. Many mechanical engineers specialize in areas such as manufacturing, robotics, automotive/transportation and air conditioning.

Mechanical engineers are typically involved with the generation, distribution, and use of energy. They work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines.

 They also work on power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, and robots used in manufacturing. Mechanical engineers work on teams to develop a wide range of products. Some engineers design tools that other engineers need for their work. In addition, mechanical engineers work in manufacturing or agriculture production, maintenance, or technical sales; many become administrators or managers

Along with designing, mechanical engineers take part in the development and testing of products. They select the production materials, construct models and prepare manufacturing plans. They also troubleshoot any problems with designs and make improvements to develop an efficient and profitable final product. Mechanical engineers typically evaluate the final product, assessing its cost, safety, efficiency and dependability.