Mechanical Engineering Department       About the Department: Mechanical engineers are essential to almost every industry. It is in fact difficult to imagine a modern industry without the services of Mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineering has been and continues to be a corner stone in every new technical development The job of Mechanical engineers usually involves design, feasibility studies, cost analysis studies, installation, operation, and maintenance of plants, processes, or equipment. The focusing of the Mechanical engineering department is on teaching, community service, and research. The department faculty recognizes the need to provide the graduating engineer with the appropriate background in order to meet the challenges and large demands of a fast growing country such as the Kingdom. The department of Mechanical engineering mission is to provide education of quality, research, and community services that cover a broad spectrum of mechanical engineering areas. These areas include evaluation, design, operation, and maintenance of integrated governmental, industrial, and service systems. Mission : The mechanical engineering department seeks to meet the needs of the Saudi society and the region with outstanding mechanical engineering programs in education, research, and community service. Vision : The mechanical engineering department aims to be recognized locally, regionally and internationally as a leading department providing high quality programs and services in mechanical engineering fields. Program Educational Objectives: The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program (MEP) at the College of Engineering, Qassim University are stated such that the graduate will: Possess the skills and knowledge necessary for work environment including design, installation, operation, maintenance and inspection of mechanical and energy systems. Utilize information technology; data analysis; and mathematical, computational, and modern-experimental techniques in solving practical problems. Fit in various working environments through effective communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Engage life-long learning and gain skills to promote professional development and career planning based on social and professional ethics Program Outcomes: The outcomes of the ME Program are as below. At the time of graduation, our students will have: a ) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b ) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c ) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints d ) An ability to function on teams e ) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f ) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g ) An ability to communicate effectively. h ) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,- economic, environmental, and societal context i ) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning j ) A knowledge of contemporary issues k ) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. l ) The ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems. The program outcomes from (a) to (k) are in full consistence with the stated ABET outcomes Criterion 3, while program outcome (l) adopts the ME specific criteria. Studying System : The students can complete any of the engineering programs in 8 semesters (4 years) after the Foundation Program. The students in civil, electrical or mechanical program are required to complete 139 units; divided into 4 groups of courses: university requirements (12 units), college requirements (54 units ), department requirements ( 68 units ) and free courses (5 units) , Also, the graduates are required to complete cooperation training for 7 months at one of the private or governmental sectors . Admission to the Department: The admission in the dept depend on:         The student desire         The Student GPA     The capacity of the department Serving the university and the society : 1-     Presentation of training courses for the engineers in the private and governmental sectors through a community service deanery in the university. 2-     Contribution in the engineering problems solution which are raised by the Region Emirate 3-     Engineering consultations for the private and governmental sectors. 4-     Preparation of circulars and booklets which help in the  solution of engineering problems       5-  Holding the conferences  and general seminars in the engineering fields The Career chances :  All engineering administrations in the governmental authorities.  The projects operation and maintenance administrations in the governmental authorities.  The ministry of water and electricity.  The ministry of municipal and village affairs.  The Saudi commission for the engineers.  The general institution for the waters refinement.  The general institution for ports.  The Saudi airlines.  The military occupations management.  The constructions and contracting companies.  The electronics and communication companies.  The power and electric energy companies.  The Ministry of transportations.  The Ministry of agriculture and water recourses.  The general institution for the electricity.  The water and sewage authority.  The Saudi Arabia Aramco company.  The Saudi company for the basic industries (SABIC)  The unified Saudi company for electricity (SCECO).  All factories.