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1 Self-Assessment Report for the BE Mechanical Programme Department of Mechanical Engineering School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) H-12, Islamabad 2015

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3 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION The Pakistan Engineering Council accreditation manual 2014 specifies qualifying requirements for the assessment of an engineering programme in Section 1.8 of the manual. There are seven components of the qualifying requirements and BE Mechanical programme at Department of Mechanical Engineering meets all requirements of the qualification. The fulfilment of qualifying requirements is presented below. S. No Component of Qualifying Requirement Status 1 Applicant institution must satisfy the legal status/requirement of the relevant bodies, specifying the particular legal arrangements as a Charter/Degree Awarding Institution (DAI), Constituent or Affiliated institution, or any other type, etc. SMME is constituent School of NUST, which is a comprehensive university and chartered DAI. 2 A minimum of 128 credit hours of which minimum of 65% credit hours must be from core engineering courses offered over a period of four years (8 semesters). Mechanical Engineering Programme has 136 credit hours with 69% credit hours from core engineering courses. 3 Final year project (minimum 6 credit hours) Final year project is a six credit hours course. 4 Full-time engineering faculty (minimum of 8), and matching student-faculty ratio of 25:1 Dept. of Mech Engg has 20 faculty members and student faculty ratio is 17:1. 5 Progress on Compliance Report on the last PEC visit observations / EAB decision. Provided in Chapter 8 of the SAR. 6 Summary of initiatives to adopt Outcome Based Assessment (Programme Learning Outcomes) Provided in Chapter 1 of the SAR. 7 Duly completed and signed SAR as per prescribed format. SAR document has been prepared as per PEC format.

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5 CONTENTS List of Figures List of Tables Acronyms Exective Summary A. History B. Organisational Structure C. Programme Delivery Mode and Location D. Accreditation E. Quality Management System (QMS) F. Academic Council Meeting (ACM) G. University Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) H. Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) I. Department Board of Studies (DBS) Criterion 1: Programme Educational Objectives Vision and Mission of the University and the Mission of the Department Vision of NUST Mission of NUST Mission of SMME Mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Programme Educational Objectives Consistency of PEOs with Vision and Mission of NUST, Mission of SMME and Mechanical Engineering Department Process to Evaluate Achievement of PEOs Alumni Survey Employers Survey Review Process of PEOs Using Obtained Results to Improve Programme Effectiveness Performance Indicators for PEOs Gap analysis as per Old Accreditation and OBE system... 32

6 1.5.3 Faculty training for the implementation of OBE Criterion 2: Programme Learning Outcomes Define and Publish Programme Learning Outcomes Programme Learning Outcomes Publishing the PLOs Mapping of PLOs to PEOs Process of Establishing and Reviewing PLOs Mapping of Courses to PLOs Process of Data Gathering and Results of Assessment of PLOs Direct Assessment Indirect Assessment Application of Assessment Results to Develop and Improve the Programme Results of PLO attainment obtained through direct assessment Results of PLO attainment obtained through indirect assessment Student Work and Other Evidence that Demonstrate Achievement of the PLOs Course Learning Outcomes Process for Establishing and Reviewing CLOs Criterion 3: Curriculum and Learning Process Consistency of Programme Structure and Course Contents in Development of Intellectual and Practical Skills and Attainment of PLOs Curriculum Design Course Offerings Course Contents Laboratory Contents Contribution of Courses towards PLOs Consistency of Programme Delivery and Assessment Methods and their Support in Development of Intellectual and Practical Skills and PLO Attainment Teaching Methods Assessment Methods Internship Programme Final Year Project Laboratory Assessment Complex Engineering Problems / Open Ended Problems: A working model of Baal s Wind Tunnel... 82

7 3.6.2 Trailing Link Rear Suspension Example Case Study of the PLO / CLO Assessment and Evaluation Process: Criterion 4: Students Requirements and Processes for Admission of Students to the Programme, Response and Annual Intake Admission Criteria Admission Response and Percentage Admitted Intake Policies and Processes for Credit Transfer / Exemption Mechanism for Providing Guidance to Students on Academic, Career and Aspects Pertaining to Wellness Academic Counselling Career and Student Wellness Counselling Students Workload, Class Sizes for Theory as well as Laboratory Sessions and Completion of Courses Class Size Semester Academic Load Completion of Course and Student Feedback Student Activities and Involvement in Activities Providing Experience in Management and Governance, Representation in Education and Social Activities Participation in Competitions Competitions / Events Held Competitions / Events Participated Internships Open House Awards Conferences and Seminars IMECHE Student Chapter SMME ASHRAE NUST-SMME Student Branch ASME NUST-SMME Student Section NUST Community Service Club (NCSC) Key Performance Indicator to Demonstrate Student s Performance in Relation to PLOs 101 Criterion 5: Faculty and Support Staff

8 5.1 Strength and Competencies of Academics Staff covering all Areas of the Programme and in Implementing OBA Education Faculty Full Time Dedicated Faculty Shared and Visiting Faculty Full Time Lab Engineers Overall Staff Workload Faculty Workload Student Teacher Ratio Subject Teacher Ratio Faculty Research and Publications Faculty Development, Training and Retention Faculty Training and Mentoring Faculty Retention and Career Planning Sufficiency and Competency of Technical and Administrative Staff in Providing Adequate Support to the Educational Programme Sufficiency and Competency of Technical Staff Sufficiency and Competency of Administrative Staff Criterion 6: Facilities and Infrastructure Adequacy of Teaching and Learning Facilities Lecture Facilities Laboratory Facilities Computer Laboratories Super Computing Resources Technology Smart Campus Library Workshop Facilities Adequacy of Support Facilities Hostels Sports Halls and Auditoriums Health Centre Transport NUST Radio

9 6.2.7 NUST Daycare and Montessori Other On-Campus Facilities Recent and Planned Improvements Criterion 7: Institutional Support and Financial Resources Institutional Financial Commitment and Support Sufficient Support and Financial Resources to Attract and Retain High Quality Faculty and Provide Means to Maintain Competence Financial Resources to Acquire and Maintain Library Holdings, Laboratories and Computing Facilities Income and Expenditure Details Criterion 8: Continuous Quality Improvement Mechanism for Programme Planning Programme Planning Curriculum Development Curriculum Review Content Review Response to Feedback Tracking of Contribution of Individual Courses to PLOs Review of PEOs and PLOs Continual Quality Improvement Observations, Implementation Plan and Actions Taken Since last Accreditation Visit Observations during the Last PEC Accreditation Visit and SMME Response140 Criterion 9: Industrial Linkages Collaborations Industrial Visits Student Industrial Visits Annexure A: Alumni Feedback Form Annexure B: Employer Feedback Form Annexure C: Survey of Graduating Students Annexure D: Results of the Graduating students Survey for ME03 Student Cohort Annexure E: Example of Teaching / Lesson Plan Annexure F: Example of Assessment Rubrics Annexure G: Full Time Departmental Teaching Faculty

10 Annexure H: Shared / Visiting Faculty From Other Departments / Organisations Annexure I: Full Time Lab Engineers Annexure J: Faculty Workload Annexure K: Faculty On Higher Education Annexure L: Faculty Training / Short Courses Attended Annexure M: Equipment Details of Manufacturing Resource Centre Annexure N: Corrective Action Form Annexure O: Curriculum of BE Mechanical Programme

11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Overall Organisational Chart Figure 2: Overall Quality Management System (Dashed lines show the process of curriculum revision) Figure 3: Processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs, PLOs and CLOs Figure 4: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs Figure 5: %age PLO attainment of ME03 student cohort based on indirect assessment Figure 6: Flowchart of processes involved in reviewing a course and its outcomes Figure 7: ASHARE lecture by Mr. Ronald Jarnagin Figure 8: Participant of icreate Figure 9: Students at the Mechathon 13 event Figure 10: Academic pyramid Figure 11: Seminar Hall of SMME Figure 12: CNC Laboratory of SMME Figure 13: A View of Data Centre Super Computing Facilities Figure 14: Hostel Facilities at NUST Campus Figure 15: SMME basketball team in finals Figure 16: The battery operated and environment-friendly shuttle service in campus Figure 17: NUST Daycare and Montessori Figure 18: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs Figure 19: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PLOs Figure 20: Flowchart of processes involved in reviewing a course and its outcomes

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13 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Accreditation history of the Mechanical Engineering Department Table 2: Performance Indicators and measurement tools for PEOs Table 3: Identified gaps between the existing system and OBE system Table 4: Details of the events held for training of the faculty and staff Table 5: Mapping of PLOs and PEOs Table 6: Mapping of Semester-wise Courses to PLOs Table 7: Mapping of Elective Courses to PLOs Table 8: KPIs for PLO Assessment Table 9: Courses in which student performance on PLO 1 is assessed Table 10: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 11: Courses in which student performance on PLO 2 is assessed Table 12: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 13: Courses in which student performance on PLO 3 is assessed Table 14: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 15: Courses in which student performance on PLO 4 is assessed Table 16: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 17: Courses in which student performance on PLO 5 is assessed Table 18: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 19: Courses in which student performance on PLO 6 is assessed Table 20: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 21: Courses in which student performance on PLO 7 is assessed Table 22: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 23: Courses in which student performance on PLO 8 is assessed Table 24: Courses in which student performance on PLO 9 is assessed Table 25: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 26: Courses in which student performance on PLO 10 is assessed Table 27: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 28: Courses in which student performance on PLO 11 is assessed Table 29: Summary of assessment results for PLO Table 30: Courses in which student performance on PLO 12 is assessed Table 31: Minimum level of achievement for each PLO through indirect assessment Table 32: KPIs for PLO Assessment Table 33: Curriculum Design Table 34: Course Offering Table 35: Elective Course Offering Table 36: Details of Laboratories Table 37: Internships Offered During Summer 2015 by Various Industries Table 38: Assessment Criteria for ME-499 Final Year Project Table 39: Course Learning Outcomes for ME-222 Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab Table 40: Courses offering complex engineering problems Table 41: CLOs for Mechanics of Materials II Table 42: Teaching plan for Mechanics of Materials II

14 Table 43: Student CLO attainment for Mechanics of Materials II Table 44: Course CLO attainment Table 45: Student record of PLO attainment Table 46: Student Admissions and Enrolments Table 47: Student Intake for Mechanical Engineering Programme Table 48: Recent Events held in SMME Table 49: Competitions participated by SMME students Table 50: Industries in Open House Table 51: Details of Current Faculty Research Projects Table 52: Details of Completed Faculty Research Projects Table 53: List of Research Papers Published During Year Table 54: Details of faculty mentoring programme Table 55: Details of SMME Income and Expenditure Table 56: PEC Observations during the Last Accreditation visit and SMME Response Table 57: Industrial Collaborations Table 58: Collaborating Projects Table 59: Industrial Visits Table 60: Student Industrial Visits

15 ACRONYMS ACM AY BE BMES C3I CAC CDC CLO DBS DME FBS FYP HOD LMS LQEC NDM NUST OBA OBE PEC PEO PG PLO QA QMS RIME SAR SMME UCRC UG Academic Council Meeting Academic Year Bachelor s in Engineering Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory Corporate Advisory Council Career Development Centre Course Learning Outcome Departmental Board of Studies Design and Manufacturing Engineering Faculty Board of Studies Final Year Project Head of the Department Learning Management System Local Quality Enhancement Cell NUST Day Care and Montessori National University of Sciences and Technology Outcome Based Approach Outcome Based Education Pakistan Engineering Council Programme Educational Objective Postgraduate Programme Learning Outcome Quality Assurance Quality Management System Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering Self-Assessment Report School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering University Curriculum Review Committee Undergraduate

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17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The objective of this report is to summarise the efforts undertaken at the Department of Mechanical Engineering to adopt and implement the outcome based education (OBE) system. The BE Mechanical programme is currently the only taught undergraduate programme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The programme has clearly defined programme educational objectives (PEOs) and programme learning outcomes (PLOs). The training phase for OBE system understanding started back in 2012, when PEC arranged workshops for awareness about OBE system. The training process continued during 2013 and The implementation of OBE system was carried out in Fall During the initial phase of the OBE system implementation, gap analysis was carried out to identify the steps required to convert the existing system of education. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has always had a very rigorous system of quality checks based on student, alumni, faculty and industrial feedbacks. However, the existing system was either not explicit about some of the requirements of the OBE system or evidences about the OBE required measures were not being collected. Such gaps between the OBE system and the existing education system were identified and corresponding actions were completed. The design of OBE system was completed and the system is fully implemented from Fall, The first assessment of course learning outcomes (CLOs) and corresponding PLOs were carried out in March Assessment of each student as well as for the student cohort was carried out. Assessment of CLO and PLO attainment for the Spring 2015 and complete academic year were carried out in July These assessments show that during the first academic year of OBE system implementation, the achievement of PLOs remained satisfactory. As part of CQI process, corrective actions were identified and remedies were implemented to improve the system. In summary, an extensive exercise was carried out at the Department of Mechanical Engineering to convert the existing education system to the OBE system. Design of the OBE system is complete and the system has been implemented.

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19 BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. History National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is one of the leading universities of the country. Its main campus is situated in Sector H-12, Islamabad. The School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) is one of the engineering schools and is located in Sector H-12, Islamabad Campus of NUST. In January 2007, the school started as Institute of Manufacturing Engineering (IME) in a hired building in Sector F-11, Islamabad. The institute was established with the funding from the Islamic Development Bank. The institute was renamed as School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) in August 2008 and various departments were established in the school in years to follow. Anticipating the delivery of the laboratory equipment and realizing the need for more space, the school was allocated a building in Sector H-12 Campus of NUST in 2008 and SMME was moved to the new location. In parallel to the construction of the new building, installation of the lab equipment was carried out. Meanwhile, planning for launch of Mechanical Engineering at the undergraduate and Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at the postgraduate level was undertaken. The approval of the curriculum was obtained from the Academic Council of NUST in In August 2009, Dr Abdul Ghafoor was appointed as the new Principal/Dean of the School. From October 2009, SMME became fully functional with the induction of 40 undergraduate students of Mechanical Engineering and 13 postgraduate students of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. The School is running undergraduate programme in Mechanical Engineering and postgraduate programmes in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Robotics & Intelligent Machine Engineering (RIME), Design & Manufacturing Engineering (DME) and Biomedical Engineering and Sciences (BMES). The programmes have been developed to meet the expectations of today s corporate and industry leaders. The graduates of SMME are trained to eventually lead the industry in its effort to meet the challenges posed by domestic and global competition. These graduates will have the knowledge of corporate culture, its internal and external competitive pressures, leadership qualities, team performance, and an expanded understanding of technologies required for industry for effective utilization of human and financial resource. Keeping in view the number of students and required lecture rooms, laboratories and allied facilities, a new building for SMME was constructed in Sector H-12 Campus and the school was shifted to the new building in B. Organisational Structure The Department of Mechanical Engineering is the part of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) whereas, SMME is one of the schools of National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST). The overall organisational structure is shown in Figure 1.

20 March, Rector NUST Pro-Rector Academics Principal SMME Dean Mech Engg Dept Design & Mauf Dept Rob & Intel Mach Engg Dept Bio Med Engg Dept Figure 1: Overall Organisational Chart. C. Programme Delivery Mode and Location The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the BE Mechanical programme courses during the week days between the hours of 09:00 am and 05:00 pm at Sector H-12 campus, Islamabad. Courses are generally offered in fall and spring semesters. Selected courses are offered during the summer semester. Most of the courses are delivered in the lecture format and there is a laboratory component to some core courses. In addition to the lectures, project work is also part of many courses, allowing students to solve complex and open ended engineering problems. A dedicated, six credit hour final year project, is carried out by students during the seventh and eight semester. Students are also required to complete a mandatory industrial internship. D. Accreditation The undergraduate mechanical engineering programme of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is currently accredited by PEC according to PEC accreditation manual The first accreditation visit of PEC was held on 12 August, The visit was conducted to check the overall state of the department. This successful visit was followed by the interim PEC team visit on 2P A change of scope visit was carried out on 13 September, 20

21 2012. The first accreditation visit of PEC was held on 25 March, 2013 and the Mechanical Engineering programme was accredited for one year. The re-accreditation visit was held on 15 May, 2014 and the programme was re-accredited for two more years. The accreditation history of the Mechanical Engineering Department is provided in Table 1. Table 1: Accreditation history of the Mechanical Engineering Department. S No Accreditation Visit Date Remarks 1 12 August 2009 Visit to check overall state of the department 2 2 March 2012 Interim PEC team visit 3 13 September 2012 Change of scope visit 4 25 March 2013 Programme accredited for one year 5 15 May 2014 Programme accredited for two years The observations of the last PEC visit and the actions to address these observations are discussed in Chapter 8 Section 8.2. PEC has issued a new Outcome Based Education (OBE) manual in The school has now implemented OBE system from Fall, This Self-Assessment Report (SAR) provides details of the system design, its implementation and assessments based on available data. E. Quality Management System (QMS) NUST, as a university, believes in high quality of education and has a stringent system of quality management in place. Several layers of quality management are part of this overall system. The authorities and responsibilities of all layers of quality management system are covered in NUST statues and policies. A Quality Assurance (QA) directorate is functioning at the NUST level and is responsible for overlooking and ensuring the quality of all programmes offered at NUST. QA directorate also carries out periodic audits of degree programmes to ensure that they meet highest standards of quality. The Academic Council Meeting (ACM) and the University Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) also function at the university level and are responsible for approving the curriculum and other programme related matters. At the departmental level, Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) and Department Board of Studies (DBS) are responsible for discussing and finalising matters regarding a programme s quality. The FBS and DBS are supported by Local Quality Enhancement Cell (LQEC). LQEC deals with all the quality related issues of the programme at the departmental level and also coordinates with the QA directorate of NUST. Necessary support and data is provided by Academics Branch of the department as well as by the Examination Cell. The 21

22 overall structure of the QMS is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 also shows the process of curriculum revision and the percentage of curriculum change allowed at various levels. The composition and role of ACM, UCRC, FBS and DBS is discussed in the following sections. F. Academic Council Meeting (ACM) ACM is the top most academic body of NUST and Rector NUST is the chairman of ACM. Its members include Pro Rector Academics, Pro Rector R&R, Registrar, Principals or Deans of all schools, Director QA, Directors of all NUST directorates and industrial representatives (as per requirement). ACM approves all major changes applicable to any programme of NUST. A curriculum change of 50% or more is also approved by ACM. G. University Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) The UCRC is chaired by the Pro Rector Academics, NUST. Its members include Registrar, Director QA, Director Post Graduate Programmes, Principal / Dean of School, Industrial representatives, Director Research and Director Academics. UCRC is responsible for reviewing the suggested curriculum changes and may approve up to 50% changes in curriculum of a programme. H. Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) FBS is the highest approving body at the school level and is chaired by the Principal SMME. Its members include Dean, all Head of the Departments (HODs), Director / Deputy Director Academics, Director LQEC and representatives from NUST head office. FBS approves the examination results, curriculum changes up to 10% and other matters relating to the programme quality. I. Department Board of Studies (DBS) The DBS is headed by Head of the department and includes Director LQEC, Director / Deputy Director Academics and faculty members (as required). DBS is responsible for examination result finalisation for FBS, attainment of CLOs and PLOs and to discuss any changes / improvements as suggested by the faculty. Director LQEC in combination with academics branch presents the attainment results and assessments. 22

23 Programme Data / Documents Curriculum Change Faculty Reports / Summaries (Academics Branch) Analysis (LQEC) Revised Curriculum Review (DBS) Review and Finalise (FBS) Curriculum Change 10% Review and Finalise (UCRC) 50% Review and Finalise (ACM) > 50% Figure 2: Overall Quality Management System (Dashed lines show the process of curriculum revision). 23

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25 CRITERION 1: PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES 1.1 Vision and Mission of the University and the Mission of the Department Vision of NUST The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) aims to emerge as a comprehensive residential institution responsive to technological change, dedicated to excellence and committed to international educational and research needs of the country. NUST will continue to champion a tradition of distinguished teaching, research and service through evolving undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes of study in various disciplines in collaboration with renowned universities inside the country and abroad. Besides traditional fields of Engineering, IT, Medicine, Management, Natural and Basic Sciences, NUST envisages exploring and initiating higher education in the emerging science and technology disciplines. In recognition of its place in the human society, the University will celebrate a faculty, staff and student body which will reflect the diversity of our nation. The University is entrusted with the responsibility of producing culturally enlightened, technologically knowledgeable, academically competent and research-oriented graduates who are prepared to lead, inspire and preserve our great traditions. The University commits itself and all its resources to this trust and responsibility. ( Mission of NUST To develop NUST as a comprehensive, research-led university with a focus on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. ( Mission of SMME To provide a world class engineering institute focused on learning environment, quality teaching and research and as a solution provider to the industry. ( Mission.aspx) Mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering The Mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills and professional experience by imparting high quality education for successful careers in industrial and academic roles. The missions of the school and the department have been published on SMME website, as well as displayed throughout the department.

26 ( Department/Pages/Vision-Statement.aspx) 1.2 Mechanical Engineering Programme Educational Objectives The four programme educational objectives (PEOs), as given below, form the basis of the Department of the Mechanical Engineering at SMME, NUST. The PEOs were formulated in consultation with the members of the Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) and were adapted by the mechanical engineering department during the faculty meeting on the implementation of outcome based education. CAC acts to advise the school in needs of the industry and industrial collaborations. Within few years of graduation, the students with bachelors in mechanical engineering are expected to attain the following. PEO 1: Have strong competence in mechanical engineering resulting in successful careers. PEO 2: Pursuing research and innovation and be able to provide industrial solutions for engineering and technical problems. PEO 3: Leading or participating in efforts to address societal and technical / business challenges. PEO 4: Enhancing their professional development and technical knowledge through continuing education. The PEOs are distinctively published at the SMME website (web address given below) as well as displayed at various notice boards in the department. The PEOs are also distributed to the faculty and the students electronically. EDUCATIONAL-OBJECTIVES.aspx 1.3 Consistency of PEOs with Vision and Mission of NUST, Mission of SMME and Mechanical Engineering Department The PEOs of the mechanical engineering programme are consistent with the vision and mission of NUST and the mission of SMME. The PEO1 addresses Mechanical Engineering knowledge and competence. This is embodied in the NUST vision University is entrusted with the responsibility of producing culturally enlightened, technologically knowledgeable, academically competent. In the NUST mission, it is implied in research-led university with a focus on Technology. In the SMME mission, it is included in as a solution provider to the industry. In Mechanical 26

27 Engineering Department mission, it is included in to provide students with the fundamental knowledge, skills. The PEO2 deals with research and innovation in Mechanical Engineering. This is consistent with the NUST vision where it states that NUST will produce. research-oriented graduates who are prepared to lead. The NUST mission also explicitly states that the goal is to develop a research-led university with a focus on Technology. Mission of SMME explicitly addresses research when it states that quality teaching and research. In Mechanical Engineering Department mission, it is implied when it says that its graduates will be prepared for industrial and academic roles. The PEO3 addresses environment, society, individual and teamwork. This is embodied in the NUST vision for its graduates who are prepared to lead, inspire and preserve our great traditions. In the NUST mission it is implied when it says about its graduates as solution provider to the industry. In SMME mission it is implied in learning environment, quality teaching. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering mission it is included in the statement that the graduates will have successful careers in industrial and academic roles. The PEO4 deals with ethics, communication skills and continuing education. This is consistent with the NUST vision where it states that it has the.responsibility of producing culturally enlightened, technologically knowledgeable, academically competent and research-oriented graduates who are prepared to lead, inspire and preserve our great traditions. The NUST mission is to focus on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship which can only be attained through strong ethics, great communication skills and continuing education. SMME mission encompasses this as learning environment, quality teaching and research. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering mission, it is included in the statement that the graduates will have successful careers in industrial and academic roles. PEO No 1 (Mechanical Engineering Knowledge and competence) 2 (Research and innovation) 3 (Environment, society, individual and teamwork) 4 (Ethics, Communication and Continuing education) NUST Vision NUST Mission SMME Mission Department Mission 27

28 1.4 Process to Evaluate Achievement of PEOs The overall process of assessment and evaluation of PEOs and continuous quality improvement (CQI) is shown in Figure 3. The complete CQI process is based on three concentric loops for assessment and evaluation. The PEOs are related to PLOs (Programme Learning Outcomes) and CLOs (Course Learning Outcomes) that are described in later sections. Various stakeholders are shown in the flowchart that participate in the decision making process. The decision making process is explained in following paragraphs. NUST is governed by a Board of Governors. Under the Board of Governors, NUST has an Executive Council and an Academic Council. Feedback and collaboration is also provided by other collaborating institutions. SMME has Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) and Departmental Board of Studies (DBS) to handle various aspects of academic matters. The feedback is provided by the school faculty and students, as well as by the alumni. The school also has a Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) that comprises of industrial representatives who advise the school in matters of education objectives, curriculum development, and industrial requirements. Feedback is also provided by the employers. FBS/DBS Figure 3: Processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs, PLOs and CLOs 28

29 The feedback system is based on the following components Alumni Survey The academics branch of SMME conducts survey of graduating students about quality of the programme. Alumni survey is also conducted by the academics branch to obtain feedback from the graduates regarding the adequacy of the mechanical engineering programme. The alumni feedback form is given at Annexure A Employers Survey The academics branch of SMME conducts survey of employers about the quality of the SMME graduates and their performance in field. The employer s feedback form is given in Annexure B Review Process of PEOs Measurement of the defined PEOs will be carried out by indirect assessment methods after 3-5 years of graduation. Surveys from employers / industry and alumni will be conducted periodically. Graduating student surveys and faculty feedback are being collected. However, the alumni and employers survey will be conducted after a period of 3-5 years of graduation of a mechanical engineering class. Since the first class of students of SMME passed out in year 2013, this data will be compiled in year Once this process starts, it will be carried out every year as a class of students is graduating every year. The surveys will be carried out and their results will be compiled by the Academics Branch of SMME. An analysis report will be presented by the Academics Branch to the review committee comprising of Principal, Dean, Director Local Quality Enhancement Cell, Head of the Department and CAC member. The review committee will recommend improvements / modifications / enhancements (if required) and implementation will be carried out by academics branch. Figure 2 depicts this process in the form of a flow chart. 29

30 Indirect Assessment Employer Survey Form Alumni Survey Form Repository Academics Branch Implementation (Academics Branch) Summary Report Review by Committee Identification of Actions (if any) Review Committee Principal, Dean, DLQEC, HOD, CAC Member Figure 4: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs 1.5 Using Obtained Results to Improve Programme Effectiveness Performance Indicators for PEOs A minimum attainment level for each PEO has been defined along with its method of measurement. The measurement of PEO is carried out using indirect assessment tools. A single PEO has multiple performance indicators. The details of performance indicators and their measurement methods are listed in Table 1. Percentages of KPIs, as mentioned in Table 1, are calculated from alumni and employer surveys based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5. In case, multiple survey questions are attributed to the calculation of a single KPI, equal weightage is given to each question. All KPIs related to a PEO must be attained to achieve the relevant PEO. 30

31 Table 2: Performance Indicators and measurement tools for PEOs. Programme Educational Objective PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 Have strong competence in mechanical engineering resulting in successful careers Pursuing research and innovation and be able to provide industrial solutions for engineering and technical problems Leading or participating in efforts to address societal and technical / business challenges Performance Indicator 50% or more of the graduates are employed within one year of graduation. 30% of students are selfemployed or seeking higher education within one year of graduation. 60% or more of the employers are in agreement with PEO 1 50% or more of the graduates are involved in providing solution to engineering or related problems 30% or more graduates are involved in the research and innovation related activities 60% or more of the employers are in agreement with PEO 2 20% or more of the graduates are at middle level management a few years after graduation 50% or more of the graduates are involved in a project related to societal, technical / business issues Measurement Tool Alumni Survey (Q1) Alumni Survey (Q2) Employers Survey (Q1) Alumni Survey (Q3) Alumni Survey (Q4) Employers Survey (Q2, Q3) Alumni Survey (Q5) Alumni Survey (Q6) 31

32 Programme Educational Objective PEO 4 Enhancing their professional development and technical knowledge through continuing education Performance Indicator 60% or more of the employers are in agreement with PEO 3 All graduates are involved in at least one Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) related activity as per PEC CPD Laws % or more of the employers are in agreement with PEO 4 Measurement Tool Employers Survey (Q4, Q5) Alumni Survey (Q7) Employers Survey (Q6) Gap analysis as per Old Accreditation and OBE system The mechanical engineering programme is based on strong foundations since its inception. A comprehensive quality management system was in place. Both direct and indirect methods were used to monitor and improve the programme. However, some of the requirements of the OBE system were not explicitly covered in the existing system. A comparison of the existing and OBE system was carried out to identify the gaps between the two systems. The identified gaps are listed in Table 2. The identified requirements were then fulfilled before the full implementation of the OBE system. Table 3: Identified gaps between the existing system and OBE system. S No Gap Analysis Action Taken 1 The programme (B.E. Mechanical Engineering) mission was not well defined and aligned with School mission as well as university vision and mission. 2 There was a requirement to define and revise programme educational objectives (PEOs) to bring them in line with programme mission. The programme mission was revised which is now well in line with university vision and mission. After extensive brainstorming sessions educational objectives were defined and refined. 32

33 S No Gap Analysis Action Taken 3 There was a requirement to define and revise programme learning outcomes (PLOs) to bring them in line with programme mission and PEOs. The programme now has well defined twelve PLOs which are in line with mission and PEOs of programme and also encompass well the guidelines as per Manual of Accreditation 2014 provided by PEC. 4 Course outlines were to be completely redesigned and course learning outcomes (CLOs) were to be defined as per OBE and to cater for the mission, PLOs, and PEOs of the mechanical engineering programme. 5 The level of difficulty for the course learning outcomes needed to be defined as per correct blooms taxonomy. Numerous faculty training presentation and workshop sessions were carried out to make the faculty understand the correct formation of course outlines, CLOs for achievement of PLOs, and adaptation of correct assessment methodology as per OBE system. All course outlines are now well designed and course learning outcomes (CLOs) defined, revised and refined with correct level of difficulty (complexity) as per bloom s taxonomy with proper representation of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains Faculty training for the implementation of OBE The importance of proper training before the implementation of a new system can never be over emphasized. The training for OBE started back in 2012 when PEC started organizing seminars and workshops about OBE system. These activities continued during 2013 and A number of events were held at NUST and the department of mechanical engineering for training of the faculty and staff. At SMME, a weekly faculty meeting takes place and OBE awareness has been made a permanent part of the meeting agenda. A list of events held for OBE training is provided in Table 3. Table 4: Details of the events held for training of the faculty and staff. Date Activity Plan for Implementation April 2012 Workshop on the ABET in St. Liou, USA Principal SMME attended the workshop as a part of training towards the ABET system 33

34 Date Activity Plan for Implementation Feb 2013 Two days workshop on OBE at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad, by Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Introduction of OBE system to the senior faculty members. May 2014 May 2014 May 2014 Definition of Mission, Programme PEO, Programme PLOs (12 graduate attributes as per OB Manual 2014) Meeting on OBE Implementation at HQs PEC, finalization of Mission, Programme PEO, Programme PLOs (12 graduate attributes as per OBE Manual 2014) First SMME faculty meeting for awareness of Outcome Based Education (OBE) system and guidelines discussed for updating CLOs for each course. Implementation team to start work for implementation of OBE system of Manual of Accreditation 2014 by 27 May Implementation team to provide with finalization of Criteria 1-2 of Manual of Accreditation Introduction of OBE system to faculty. May 2014 Workshop on Outcome Based Education (OBE) by NUST at NBS seminar hall under arrangements of NUST Introduction of OBE system to faculty. June 2014 Workshop on OBE at NICE for faculty training/awareness of NICE and SMME Introduction of OBE system to faculty. June 2014 Follow up Meeting with PEC WA/IEA Working Group on Implementation of OBE Implementation team to provide with finalization of Criteria of Manual of Accreditation June 2014 Awareness workshop on OBE at SMME under arrangements of SMME Introduction of OBE system to faculty. 34

35 2P P workshop Date Activity Plan for Implementation June 2014 Meeting at HQs PEC for finalization and compilation of SAR as per OBA Manual 2014 Implementation Implementation team to provide with draft SAR as per Manual of Accreditation June 2014 First draft of SAR for NUST Department of Mechanical Engineering, SMME, NUST, provided to PEC for evaluation and guidance. Review of draft and suggestions for improvements. July 2014 July 2014 Second session, Training Workshop for SMME Faculty Mock visit of mentors in Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Workshop for the faculty on conduct of courses as per outcome based education (OBE) and to prepare course outlines for coming fall semester. Implementation team July 2014 July 2014 Awareness seminar by guest Associate Professor Dr Farooq from King Fahad University Saudi Arabia expert in OBE implementation and training at SMME. Debriefing meeting with Pro-Rector NUST for preparation of SAR as per OBE. A detailed talk was conducted for OBE System - Implementation level training and awareness to all SMME faculty. Pro-rector was updated on preparation of SAR July 2014 Aug 2014 Update on SAR and implementation plan discussed. Updated course outlines asked as per nd by 11 Aug 2014 OBE system will be adopted from Fall 2014 semester and accordingly courses to be designed and assessment system need to be in place. Faculty submitted updated course outlines 35

36 Date Activity Plan for Implementation Aug 2014 Mock visit of mentors in Institute of Space Technology. Implementation team Sep 2014 One to one meetings of Institute OBE panel with SMME faculty to improve/finalize course outlines developed as per OBE system Implementation of course to start in Fall 2014 semester. May Present Sep 2015 Training and interactive session with the faculty of SMME in the weekly meeting Workshop on OBE in Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad Every week the faculty is trained for the OBE followed by the interactive Q&A session in the weekly faculty meeting Training completed by AP Abdul Naeem Khan Apr 2015 One to one meetings of SMME faculty and DLQEC to discuss OBE system Implementation team Jun 2015 Faculty meeting with head of the department to discuss OBE system Head of the department and implementation team 36

37 CRITERION 2: PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES 2.1 Define and Publish Programme Learning Outcomes Twelve PLOs have been defined for the bachelor s in mechanical engineering programme by keeping in mind the PEOs of the programme Programme Learning Outcomes 1. Engineering Knowledge An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. 2. Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. 3. Design / Development of Solutions An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 4. Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions. 5. Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. 6. The Engineer and Society An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems. 7. Environment and Sustainability An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

38 8. Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. 9. Individual and Teamwork An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings. 10. Communication An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 11. Project Management An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment. 12. Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments Publishing the PLOs Posters of PLOs have been published, which are displayed at prominent places and on notice boards throughout the department. The mechanical engineering programme PLOs are also available on the SMME website. LEARNING-OUTCOMES.aspx 2.2 Mapping of PLOs to PEOs The twelve PLOs, defined for the mechanical engineering programme, are mapped to the four PEOs. Mapping of the PLOs to PEOs is given Table 5. Table 5: Mapping of PLOs and PEOs PLO No Programme Learning Outcome PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 1 Engineering Knowledge 2 Problem Analysis 3 Design / Development of Solutions 38

39 PLO No Programme Learning Outcome PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3 PEO 4 4 Investigation 5 Modern Tool Usage 6 The Engineer and Society 7 Environment and Sustainability 8 Ethics 9 Individual and Team Work 10 Communication 11 Project Management 12 Lifelong Learning 2.3 Process of Establishing and Reviewing PLOs PLOs were established during the programme specification development. Programme specifications are reviewed with the revision of the curriculum of the programme. The revision of the programme curriculum is on the basis of introduction of advanced technologies in a particular field or to meet the revised accreditation requirements introduced by the regulatory bodies such as PEC and HEC. Measurement of the defined PLOs is carried out by indirect and direct assessment methods and is discussed in Section 2.5. Surveys are used for indirect assessment of PLOs and their results are compiled by the Academics Branch of SMME. The record of direct assessments is also maintained by the Academics Branch of SMME. Analysis report is presented by the Academics Branch to the review committee comprising of Principal, Dean, Director Local Quality Enhancement Cell, Head of the Department and faculty members. The review committee recommends improvements / modifications / enhancements (if required) and implementation is carried out by academics branch. 2.4 Mapping of Courses to PLOs Course learning outcomes (CLOs) are defined for all the courses of the mechanical engineering programme. Semester-wise mapping of courses to PLOs is given in Table 6. 39

40 The course to PLO mapping is only shown for the courses that are used for assessing a particular PLO. Mapping of elective courses to PLOs is given in Table 7. Table 6: Mapping of Semester-wise Courses to PLOs. Sem ester No. Course Code Course Title 1 HU-101 Islamic Studies Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Design / Development of Solutions Investigation Modern Tool Usage The Engineer & Society Environment & Sustainability Ethics Individual & Team Work Communication Project Management Lifelong Learning MATH- 105 CS-102 Calculus & Vector Algebra Computer Systems & Programming HU-100 English ME-110 Engineering Drawing & Graphics ME-121 Workshop Practice 2 MATH- 121 CH-101 Linear Algebra & ODEs Applied Chemistry PHY-102 HU-107 Applied Physics Pakistan Studies ME-111 CAD ME-112 Engineering Statics ME-130 Thermodynamics-I 3 MATH- 241 Vector Calculus & PDEs HU-109 Communication Skills ME-210 Engineering Dynamics ME-220 Engineering Materials ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I ME-231 Thermodynamics- II ME-232 Thermodynamics Lab 40

41 Sem ester No. Course Code 4 MATH- 231 EE-103 ME-211 ME-221 ME-222 Course Title Fourier & Complex Analysis Electrical Engineering Mechanics of Materials-I Manufacturing Processes Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Design / Development of Solutions Investigation Modern Tool Usage The Engineer & Society Environment & Sustainability ME-233 Fluid Mechanics-II Ethics Individual & Team Work Communication Project Management Lifelong Learning ME-234 Fluid Mechanics Lab 5 MATH- 361 HU-212 ME-310 Probability & Statistics Technical and Business Writing Mechanics of Materials-II ME-311 Machine Design ME-312 ME-323 EE MATH- 351 ME-313 Measurement & Instrumentation Mechanics & Measurements Lab Basic Electronics Numerical Methods Theory of Machines ME-314 Control Systems ME-324 Eng. Management & Economics ME-330 Heat & Mass Transfer ME-331 ME-332 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab Internship (Pass/Fail basis) 41

42 Sem ester No. Course Code Course Title Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Design / Development of Solutions Investigation Modern Tool Usage The Engineer & Society Environment & Sustainability ME-420 Project Management Ethics Individual & Team Work Communication Project Management Lifelong Learning MGT- 471 ME-421 ME-410 ME-422 ME-423 XX-4XX XX-4XX Entrepreneurship Mechanical Vibrations Dynamics & Controls Lab Production Tooling & Automation Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II Elective I Elective II ME-499 Final Year Project 8 HU-222 Professional Ethics XX-4XX XX-4XX Elective III Elective IV ME-499 Final Year Project Table 7: Mapping of Elective Courses to PLOs. Elec tive Course Code 1 ME ME-446 Course Title Automotive Technology Computer Aided Engineering Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Design / Development of Solutions Investigation Modern Tool Usage The Engineer & Society Environment & Sustainability Ethics Individual & Team Work Communication Project Management Lifelong Learning 42

43 Elec tive Course Code 3 ME-448 Course Title Internal Combustion Engines Engineering Knowledge Problem Analysis Design / Development of Solutions Investigation 4 ME-460 Gas Turbines 5 ME ME RIME DME DME ME ME-452 Power Plant Engineering Renewable Energy Technologies Introduction to Mechatronics Design Fundamentals Logistics and Inventory Management Production Planning and Control Introduction to Robotics Systems Logic Design and Microprocessors 12 ME-438 Finite Element Method Modern Tool Usage The Engineer & Society Environment & Sustainability Ethics Individual & Team Work Communication Project Management Lifelong Learning 2.5 Process of Data Gathering and Results of Assessment of PLOs PLOs of the mechanical engineering programme are evaluated for two purposes. (i) (ii) Each student has to pass all twelve PLOs during the four year degree programme. This requirement is in addition to the GPA requirements of the programme. This assessment is referred to as Student PLO assessment in this document. Each PLO is also assessed to ensure the quality of the mechanical engineering programme. This assessment is referred to as Programme PLO assessment in this document. PLOs are reviewed once a year at the end of the academic year. The attainment of the twelve defined PLOs is assessed directly from the attainment of the CLOs and indirectly through graduating student survey. CLOs are defined for each subject in the curriculum of the mechanical engineering programme. 43

44 2.5.1 Direct Assessment Direct assessment of PLOs is carried out from the assessment of CLOs pertaining to a particular PLO. The process of student PLO assessment is described in detail, with the help of an example, in Section Indirect Assessment Indirect assessment is carried out using graduating student survey, which is collected at the time of the graduation. The graduating student survey results are only used in Programme PLO assessments. KPIs for student and programme PLO assessment are given in Table 8. Table 8: KPIs for PLO Assessment. Programme Learning Outcomes 1 to 12 Programme PLO assessment Student PLO assessment Measurement Tool Graduating student survey form (Indirect) Attainment via course assessments (CLOs, FYP) (Direct) Attainment via course assessments, projects, assignments, etc. (Direct) Key Performance Indicator Obtained at least 60% of average score in the graduating student survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 60% of every cohort attains at least 50% in each PLO At least obtain 50% in each PLO upon graduation Measurement time At the time of graduation At the end of each academic year At the end of each academic year 2.6 Application of Assessment Results to Develop and Improve the Programme The data of PLO attainment for each student, based on the CLO attainment data, is compiled by the Academics Branch of SMME and is presented to the review committee. The review committee consists of Principal, Dean, Director Local Quality Enhancement Cell, Head of the Department and faculty members. 44

45 In case a PLO is not attained, the committee would investigate the causes and recommend a corrective action, which would be implemented through Academics Branch. Corrective action form has been designed and is attached as Annexure N Results of PLO attainment obtained through direct assessment In this section, the assessment data and evaluation of each PLO is presented. A description of the data collected to assess the PLO is provided and summary tables and graphs of the results are included. The summary data is evaluated based on required levels of attainment as described in previous sections. Based on the evaluation of all the assessment data, three types of conclusions are drawn. (i) (ii) (iii) Students meet the requirement and no action is required Students meet the requirement with some room for improvement Students do not meet the requirements and action is required After individual evaluation of each outcome, a summary table of evaluations for all PLOs is provided. This section provides the assessment and data of PLO attainment for the programme. The student s evaluation of PLO attainment is discussed in section Engineering Knowledge The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 1. 46TPLO 1: Engineering Knowledge An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 During their four years of study, students in the mechanical engineering programme take a number of courses to achieve a proper background in mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. PLO 1 is assessed by multiple courses using direct assessment tools such as assignments, class projects and exam questions. Courses contributing to PLO 1 assessment are listed in Table 9. 45

46 Table 9: Courses in which student performance on PLO 1 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 ME-110 Engineering Drawing & Graphics 2 1 ME-121 Workshop Practice 3 2 ME-112 Engineering Statics 4 2 ME-130 Thermodynamics-I 5 3 ME-210 Engineering Dynamics 6 3 ME-220 Engineering Materials 7 3 ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I 8 3 ME-231 Thermodynamics - II 9 4 ME-211 Mechanics of Materials - I 10 4 ME-221 Manufacturing Processes 11 5 ME-312 Measurement and Instrumentation 12 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The implementation of the OBE system in the Department of Mechanical Engineering started from the Fall 2014 Semester. PLO1 attainment of each student cohort is provided in Table 10. Table 10: Summary of assessment results for PLO1. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 1 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage. 46

47 Problem Analysis The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 2. 46TPLO 2: Problem Analysis An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 2 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 2 are given in Table 11. Table 11: Courses in which student performance on PLO 2 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 CS-102 Computer Systems and Programming 2 2 ME-130 Thermodynamics-I 3 3 ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I 4 3 ME-231 Thermodynamics- II 5 3 ME-232 Thermodynamics Lab 6 4 ME-211 Mechanics of Materials-I 7 4 ME-221 Manufacturing Processes 8 4 ME-310 Mechanics of Materials - II 9 5 ME-311 Machine Design 10 6 MATH-351 Numerical Methods 11 7 ME-410 Vibrations & Controls Lab 12 7 ME-422 Production Tooling & Automation 47

48 S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 13 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 2 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 12. Table 12: Summary of assessment results for PLO 2. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 2 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Design / Development of Solutions The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 3. 46TPLO 3: Design / Development of Solutions An ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 48

49 The direct assessment of PLO 3 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 3 are given below. Table 13: Courses in which student performance on PLO 3 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 ME-110 Engineering Drawing and Graphics 2 1 ME-121 Workshop Practice 3 2 ME-111 CAD 4 4 ME-211 Mechanics of Materials-I 5 5 ME-310 Mechanics of Materials-II 6 5 ME-311 Machine Design 7 5 ME-312 Measurement & Instrumentation 8 7 ME-422 Production Tooling & Automation 9 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 3 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 14. Table 14: Summary of assessment results for PLO 3. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 3 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage. 49

50 Investigation The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 4. 46TPLO 4: Investigation An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 4 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 4 are given below. Table 15: Courses in which student performance on PLO 4 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 3 ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I 2 4 ME-221 Manufacturing Processes 3 4 ME-233 Fluid Mechanics-II 4 6 MATH-351 Numerical Methods 5 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 4 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 16. Table 16: Summary of assessment results for PLO 4. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME

51 It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 4 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Modern Tool Usage The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 5. 46TPLO 5: Modern Tool Usage An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 5 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 5 are given below. Table 17: Courses in which student performance on PLO 5 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 CS-102 Computer Systems & Programming 2 2 ME-111 CAD 3 3 ME-232 Thermodynamics Lab 4 4 ME-234 Fluid Mechanics Lab 5 5 ME-410 Dynamics and Controls Lab 6 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 5 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table

52 Table 18: Summary of assessment results for PLO 5. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 5 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage The Engineer and Society The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 6. 46TPLO 6: The Engineer and Society An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex engineering problems. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 6 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 6 are given below. Table 19: Courses in which student performance on PLO 6 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 6 ME-324 Eng. Management & Economics 52

53 S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 2 7 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship 3 8 HU-222 Professional Ethics The summary of attainment of PLO 6 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 20. Table 20: Summary of assessment results for PLO 6. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 6 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Environment and Sustainability The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 7. 46TPLO 7: Environment and Sustainability An ability to understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 53

54 The direct assessment of PLO 7 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 7 are given below. Table 21: Courses in which student performance on PLO 7 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 7 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship 2 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 7 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 22. Table 22: Summary of assessment results for PLO 7. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 7 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Ethics The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 8. 46TPLO 8: Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 54

55 The direct assessment of PLO 8 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 8 are given below. Table 23: Courses in which student performance on PLO 8 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 8 HU-222 Professional Ethics 2 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 8 through direct statement will be included after the next semester as the subjects contributing to PLO 8 were not taught during the last semester Individual and Teamwork The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO 9. 46TPLO 9: Individual and Teamwork An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and /or multidisciplinary settings. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 9 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 9 are given below. Table 24: Courses in which student performance on PLO 9 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 ME-121 Workshop Practice 2 3 ME-232 Thermodynamics Lab 55

56 S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 3 4 ME-234 Fluid Mechanics Lab 4 7 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship 5 7 ME-410 Vibrations & Controls Lab 6 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 9 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 25. Table 25: Summary of assessment results for PLO 9. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 9 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Communication The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO TPLO 10: Communication An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks 56

57 Graduating student survey Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 10 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 10 are given below. Table 26: Courses in which student performance on PLO 10 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 1 HU-100 English 2 3 HU-109 Communication Skills 3 5 HU-212 Technical and Business Writing 4 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 10 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 27. Table 27: Summary of assessment results for PLO 10. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 10 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Project Management The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO TPLO 11: Project Management 57

58 An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering principles to one s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 11 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 11 are given below. Table 28: Courses in which student performance on PLO 11 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 6 ME-324 Eng. Management & Economics 2 7 ME-420 Project Management 3 7 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship 4 7 / 8 ME-499 Final Year Project The summary of attainment of PLO 11 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 29. Table 29: Summary of assessment results for PLO 11. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 11 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage. 58

59 Lifelong Learning The table given below shows the assessment methods and minimum level of achievement used to evaluate PLO TPLO 12: Lifelong Learning An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments. Assessment Method Attainment via direct assessments Graduating student survey Minimum Level of Achievement 60% of the students attain at least 50% of marks Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The direct assessment of PLO 12 is carried out using assignments, class projects and exam questions. The courses contributing to PLO 12 are given below. Table 30: Courses in which student performance on PLO 12 is assessed. S No Semester No. Course Code Course Title 1 5 HU-212 Technical and Business Writing 2 7 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship The summary of attainment of PLO 11 based on the direct assessment of each student cohort is provided in Table 29. Table 30: Summary of assessment results for PLO 12. S No Cohort Fall 2014 (%age attainment) Spring 2015 (%age attainment) Overall Average (%age attainment) 1 ME It can be seen from the direct assessment results that the percentage of students attaining 50% in PLO 12 is meeting the minimum attainment level of 60%. Since the available data is for one academic year only, thus no further action is considered at this stage. However, if 59

60 the attainment level of the PLO remains high enough, the minimum attainment level may be revised at a later stage Results of PLO attainment obtained through indirect assessment In this section, the assessment data obtained from ME03 student cohort using the graduating student survey is presented. The KPI for achievement of a PLO through indirect assessment is provided in Table 31. Table 31: Minimum level of achievement for each PLO through indirect assessment. Graduating student survey Obtained at least 60% of average score in the PO assessment survey based on a score of 3 and greater from scale of 1 to 5 The graph in shows the assessment of each PLO on the basis of graduate student survey for ME03 student cohort. It can be seen that all the PLOs were attained according to the attainment criterion defined above. Figure 5: %age PLO attainment of ME03 student cohort based on indirect assessment. 60

61 %age attainment ME - 04 Cohort (Spring 2015) PLO Details of the results shown above are provided in Annexure D. 2.7 Student Work and Other Evidence that Demonstrate Achievement of the PLOs Samples copies of marked tests / evaluations, which contain CLO related questions, are maintained in the respective course folders and complete record is maintained in the examination branch of SMME. In addition to the exams and tests, the details of the final year project is given in the subsequent section. Students are also assigned open ended problems during various courses. Such projects are evaluated using rubrics developed by the concerned faculty members. Progress reports of PLO attainment of students and overall PLO attainment are maintained through software in the Exam branch of SMME. 2.8 Course Learning Outcomes Process for Establishing and Reviewing CLOs CLOs were developed as part of the course curriculum. The assessment of the CLOs form the basis of the direct assessment of the PLOs. For each course of the mechanical engineering programme, CLOs are defined as part of the course curriculum. The level of learning is also defined for each CLO. The learning levels are based on Bloom s Taxonomy. The three learning domains of the Bloom s taxonomy; cognitive, affective and psychomotor, are also defined with learning levels by using an alphabetic prefix. C is used for cognitive, A for affective and P for psychomotor domain. Thus, a level of learning of C4 for a CLO means that the CLO relates to the fourth learning level of cognitive domain. The assessment methods for CLOs are selected by the faculty based on the learning domain. Assessment methods forms a part of the teaching / lesson plan. The CLOs are assessed during the semester by using assignments, presentations, viva, one hour tests, etc. and at the end of each semester in end semester exam. 61

62 KPIs for CLO assessment are given in Table 32. Table 32: KPIs for PLO Assessment. OBE Assessment Measurement Tool Key Performance Indicator Measurement time Course Learning Outcome (CLO) Assignments, presentations, viva, one hour test, end semester exam, etc. Obtained at least 50% marks on absolute scale in a CLO At the end of the semester Data of CLO attainment is compiled by the Exam Branch and reviewed by the Head of the Department to identify further actions. If a considerable number of students fail to attain CLOs, a review takes place at the end of the semester. Flowchart in Figure 6 details the process and levels of CLO attainment, which results in corrective actions. The corrective actions are implemented through Academics Branch. 62

63 Direct Assessmen t Exam Questions, Assignments, Projects, Rubrics, etc. Repository Examination Branch Summary Report by Exam Branch Students failed 15% YES Comments of faculty considered during next course NO Students failed 40% YES Extra coaching by faculty or during next similar course Identification of Actions by Review Committee Implementation (Academics Branch) Review Committee DLQEC, HOD, Faculty Member (as required) Figure 6: Flowchart of processes involved in reviewing a course and its outcomes. 63

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65 CRITERION 3: CURRICULUM AND LEARNING PROCESS The curricula of the Mechanical Engineering programme was developed keeping in view the guidelines provided by HEC/PEC. 3.1 Consistency of Programme Structure and Course Contents in Development of Intellectual and Practical Skills and Attainment of PLOs The mechanical engineering programme curriculum is designed to fulfil the programme learning outcomes and course learning outcomes. Each semester is of approximately 18 weeks duration. The mechanical engineering programme duration is four years and is offered on a full time basis Curriculum Design The curriculum of the BE Mechanical programme was devised based on the needs of all stakeholders. The curriculum is broadly divided in engineering and non-engineering courses. The engineering domain includes engineering fundamentals, breadth and depth, and elective courses. A comprehensive final year project is also part of the curriculum. The contents of breadth and depth courses are selected to provide students with knowledge of overall as well as specialised areas of engineering. A number of courses include complex engineering and open ended problems that allow the students to apply their knowledge and critical thinking and gain an in depth understanding of theory. The non-engineering domain contains courses are related to humanities, natural sciences, and management sciences. These courses develop skills of project management, team work, communication, entrepreneurship, ethical and moral responsibilities and sustainable development. The mix of engineering and nonengineering courses is in accordance with the national guidelines provided by the HEC / PEC. Summary of the curriculum of mechanical engineering programme is given in Table 33.The BE Mechanical programme was also benchmarked with the ABET accredited Mechanical Engineering programme of IOWA State University and Purdue University and can be seen in Table 33. The comparison shows that the engineering fundamentals and computing credit hours are in-line with the benchmarked universities, whereas the credit hours of breadth and depth engineering courses are on higher side.

66 Table 33: Curriculum Design Domain Non- Engineering Knowledge Area Humanities PEC/HEC Guidelines Management Sciences / 6 Natural Sciences BE Mechanical Programme Breakup IOWA State University PURDUE University Total Overall Total Overall Total Overall Total Overall Credits % Credits % Credits % Credits % Sub Total Computing Engineering Foundation Engineering Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Depth) / Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth (Electives) Senior Design Project 6 6 Industrial Training (Summer) 0 0 Sub Total Total Course Offerings The offered courses belong to various domains of knowledge. The details of offered courses are provided in Table 34. Table 34: Course Offering Sem No. 1 Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area 1 HU-101 Islamic Studies (2-0-2) Humanities Nil 2 MATH CS-102 Calculus & Vector Algebra Computer Systems & Programming (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil (2-2-4) Computing Nil Pre-requisite Courses (if any) 4 HU-100 English (2-0-2) Humanities Nil 66

67 Sem No. Sr. No. Course Code 5 ME-110 Course Title Engineering Drawing & Graphics Credit Hours Knowledge Area (1-1-2) Engineering Foundation Nil Pre-requisite Courses (if any) 6 ME-120 Workshop Practice (1-2-3) Engineering Foundation Nil Total Credit Hours ( ) 1 MATH-121 Linear Algebra & ODEs (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil 2 CH-100 Applied Chemistry (2-1-3) Natural Sciences Nil 3 PHY-102 Applied Physics (2-1-3) Natural Sciences Nil 2 4 HU-107 Pakistan Studies (2-0-2) Humanities Nil 5 ME-111 CAD (1-1-2) Computing Nil 6 ME-112 Engineering Statics (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil 7 ME-130 Thermodynamics-I (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil Total Credit Hours ( ) 1 MATH-241 Vector Calculus & PDEs (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil 2 HU109 Communication Skills (2-0-2) Humanities Nil 3 ME-210 Engineering Dynamics (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil 3 4 ME-220 Engineering Materials (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil 5 ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil 6 ME-231 Thermodynamics II (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) 7 ME-232 Thermodynamics Lab (0-1-1) Engineering Foundation Nil ME-130 Thermodynamics I Total Credit Hours ( ) 4 1 MATH-231 Fourier & Complex Analysis 2 EE-103 Electrical Engineering (2-1-3) (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil Inter-Disciplinary Engineering Nil 67

68 Sem No. Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area 3 ME-211 Mechanics of Materials I (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation 4 ME-221 Manufacturing Processes (3-0-3) Engineering Foundation Nil 5 ME-222 Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab I (0-1-1) Engineering Foundation Nil 6 ME-233 Fluid Mechanics II (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) 7 ME-234 Fluid Mechanics Lab (0-1-1) Engineering Foundation Nil Pre-requisite Courses ME-112 (if any) Engineering Statics ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I Total Credit Hours ( ) 5 1 MATH-361 Probability & Statistics (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil 2 HU ME-310 Technical and Business Writing Mechanics of Materials II 4 ME-311 Machine Design (3-0-3) 5 ME ME-323 Measurement and Instrumentation Mechanics and Measurements Lab (2-0-2) Humanities Nil (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) (2-0-2) (0-1-1) 7 EE-212 Basic Electronics (2-1-3) Total Credit Hours ( ) Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Breadth) Inter-Disciplinary Engineering ME-211 Mechanic of Materials I Nil Nil Nil Nil 6 1 MATH-351 Numerical Methods (3-0-3) Natural Sciences Nil 2 ME-313 Theory of Machines (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Breadth) 3 ME-314 Control Systems (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil 4 ME-324 Engg Management & Economics 5 ME-330 Heat & Mass Transfer (3-0-3) 6 ME ME Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab Internship (Pass / Fail Basis) Nil (2-0-2) Management Sciences Nil (3-0-3) (0-1-1) Total Credit Hours ( ) Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Breadth) ME-130 Thermodynamics I ME-231 Thermodynamics II Nil - Industrial Training Nil 68

69 Sem No. Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area Pre-requisite Courses (if any) 1 ME-420 Project Management (2-0-2) Management Sciences Nil 7 2 MGT-471 Entrepreneurship (2-0-2) Management Sciences Nil 3 ME-421 Mechanical Vibrations (3-0-3) 4 ME-410 Vibrations & Control Lab (0-1-1) 5 ME ME-423 Production Tooling & Automation Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II 7 XX-4XX Elective I (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Breadth) Major Based Core (Breadth) Nil Nil (2-0-2) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil (0-1-1) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil Inter-Disciplinary Engg Breadth Electives 8 XX-4XX Elective II (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil Nil 9 ME-499 Design Project (0-2-2) Senior Design Project Nil Total Credit Hours ( ) 1 HU-222 Professional Ethics (2-0-2) Humanities Nil 2 XX-4XX Elective III (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil 8 3 XX-4XX Elective IV (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil 4 ME-499 Design Project (0-4-4) Senior Design Project Nil Total Credit Hours (8-4-12) Details of elective courses offered are given in Table 35. Table 35: Elective Course Offering Area of Specialization Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area Pre-requisite Courses (if any) Automotive 1 ME-443 Automotive Technology (2-1-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil Engineering Design 2 ME-446 Computer Aided Engineering (1-2-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil 69

70 Area of Specialization Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Knowledge Area Pre-requisite Courses (if any) 3 ME-448 Internal Combustion Engines (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil Propulsion and Thermal Science 4 ME-460 Gas Turbines (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Thermodynamics II Fluid Mechanics II Mechatronics 6 RIME-221 Manufacturing Technology 5 ME-462 Power Plant Engineering (3-0-3) 7 DME DME-478 Introduction to Mechatronics Design Fundaments Logistics and Inventory Management Production Planning & Control Major Based Core (Depth) (2-1-3) Inter-Disciplinary Engineering (2-1-3) (3-0-3) Major Based Core (Depth) Major Based Core (Depth) Nil Nil Nil Nil The detailed curriculum of the programme is provided in Annexure O Course Contents Course contents are defined in teaching / lesson plans. Lesson plans contain detailed course contents, CLOs, teaching and assessment methods and other necessary details. Lesson plans of ME-310 Mechanics of Materials II and ME231-Thermodynamics II are provided as samples in Appendix E Laboratory Contents The details of the laboratories including staff, related course work, type of workstations, nature of experiments, etc. are provided in Table 36. Number of total engineering + computing courses = 38 Number of laboratory courses = 16 Number of laboratories = 13 70

71 Table 36: Details of Laboratories Sr. No. Name of Laboratory (Staff Names-- Qualifications) Lab(s) of Course(s) Conducted in the Lab. Type(s) of Workstations (No. of each type) Nature of Experiments No. of Students per Workstatio n 1 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Lab (Ali Imran, DAE, Lab Tech) One workstation of each type available 1. Mechanical Heat Pump HE Reverse Cycle Refrigerator & Air Conditioning Unit THARALB Air Conditioning unit 3. Visual Refrigeration Cycle Demonstration UnitModel: TCRB 4. Compressible Flow Range F300/ Absorption Cycle Refrigerator Model : 816/230 Hands on / Demonstrat ion Automotive & Engine Lab (Zafar Iqbal Rana, SSC, Lab Tech) ME-443 Automotive Technology 1. Automotive Lab Portable Engine Gas Analyzer BK Board Engine Analyzer & Diagnostic BK Tayler Chassis Dynamometer with all accessories CM51 4. Taylor Floor Type Engine Dynomemter with all accessories DX Taylor Laboratory Emission Analyzer 5 GasBK EFI System Analyzer for Gasolin/Diesel EngineEA Launch Auto Scan Tool X Engine Test Bed ( TH01) C1 (Kistler) Quartz Sensor 250 Bar Dia =9.9 MM integraded 191 L+lm Incl: 2x100A3,120, B1 Thermo COMP, Quartz Sensor 250 bar, M14x1.25 Integrated cable 1969 L+lm A1000 (Kistler) Charge Amp0lifier, Desktop housing, USB and RS- 232C interface/cable, set for 230V AC BNC intercace/ cable Incl 1xZ Lab VIEW Embedded Plartorm Evaluation Kit 13. Water Treatment Filtration, Cooling and Water Re-Circulation suystems for DX-33 & CM Tubular Slip Ring Assembly Model B Engine Blow By Mointering system 16. Gasoline Engine Assembly Carolla 2ZR 2ZR FE 17. Fiat Double Shaft EFI DOHC with LightVB5340 Hands on / Demonstrat ion

72 Sr. No. Name of Laboratory (Staff Names-- Qualifications) Lab(s) of Course(s) Conducted in the Lab. Type(s) of Workstations (No. of each type) Nature of Experiments No. of Students per Workstatio n 3 CAD / CAM Lab I and II (M. Rizwan, DAE, Lab Tech) ME-111 CAD ME-446 Computer Aided Engineering x Dell Computers Dell 990 MT x Dell Computers Dell 9020 MT Hands-on / Drawing Lab (M. Rizwan, DAE, Lab Tech) Fluid Mechanics Lab (Ali Imran, DAE, Lab Tech) ME-110 Engineering Drawing & Graphics ME-234 Fluid Mechanics Lab x Drawing Boards 1. Hydrostatic & Properties Fluid Bench LS Bernoulli s Theorem Demonstration FM Osborne Reynolds s Demonstration FM Venturi Meter FM Energy Losses in Bend & Fitting Unit FM Fluid Frication Measurements Apparatus FM Flowmeter Measurement Apparatus FM Series/Parallel Pump Test RIG FM 07 A 9. Hydraulic Bench FM Pressure Measurement Bench FM Hydraulic Bench FME 00/B 12. Impact of a Jet HB6/EV 13. Pelton Turbine HB16/EV Hands-on 1 Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Heat & Mass Transfer Lab (Ali Imran, DAE, Lab Tech) ME-332 Heat Transfer & HVAC Lab 1. Heat Conduction Study Bench HE Free & Force Convection Heat Exchanger HE Radiation heat Transfer HE-155 Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Industrial Automation Lab (Afzal Javeed, DAE, Lab Tech) DME-475 Logistics and Inventory Management 1. Pneumatic Laboratory Furniture Accessories 2. Hydraulic Lab Furniture and Accessories and Hydraulic Basic Level Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Measurement & Instrumentation Lab (Azhar Pervaiz, DAE, Lab Asst) ME-323 Mechanics and Measurements Lab 1. USB and LabVIEW Students Edition Windows, USB Studetns Data Acquisition Kit 2. NI ELLVIS II + Instrumentation Design and Prototyping Platform 3. Quancer QNET Mechatronics Senssors 1 Brd for NI ELVIS ( Acad only) Hands-on / Demonstrat ion

73 Sr. No. Name of Laboratory (Staff Names-- Qualifications) Lab(s) of Course(s) Conducted in the Lab. Type(s) of Workstations (No. of each type) 4. MULTI CHANNEL MEASURING AMPLIFIER MODEL FL CHANNEL EXTENSION UNIT MODEL FL AUTOMATIC PHOTOMICROGRAPHICH SYSTEM 7. ULTRASONCI FLAW DETECTOR MODEL DFX ULTRASONIC THICKNESS GAUGE MODEL DELTA DIGITAL THERMOMETER WITH PROBE 10. INFRA RED THERMOMETER -50 TO 500 Model # QUICKTEMP HAND TORCH- WATERPROOF HAZARDOUS AREAS MODEL STOCK DIGITAL DYNAMIC STRAIN METER MODEL # DRA-101C 13. DATA LOGGING SOFTWARE 14. OFFICE COMPUTER 15. APC SMART UPS 2000 VA WITH POWER CHUTE SOFTWARE 16. Trasduce Training Kit with Power Supply ( D-1750) 17. NI Ch-Ch Isolated, 24 bit+/-60v 100S/s Universal Al Module Ni9972 Backshell forpos Connector Block ( Qty 4) NI Channel 100 ns, TTL Digital insput/output Module NI 9934, 25 pin D-sub Connector Kit CDAQ-9174, Compact DAQ Chasis ( 4 Slot USB) NI-9901 Desktop Mounting Kit Power Cord, 240 V 10A, Single Processing & RF( Add on Software) Labview Academy Student Workbook for Student use with official Labview Academy Programe Lavbview Academy Course Preparation Material DAQ Signal Accessory Nature of Experiments No. of Students per Workstatio n 73

74 Sr. No Name of Laboratory (Staff Names-- Qualifications) Mechanics of Machines Lab (Muhammad Abdullah, Lab Tech, DAE) Mechanics of Materials Lab (Muhammad Abdullah, Lab Tech, DAE) Lab(s) of Course(s) Conducted in the Lab. ME-323 Mechanics and Measurements Lab ME-222 Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab I ME-423 Mechanics & Manufacturing Lab II Type(s) of Workstations (No. of each type) 28. NI Ch KS/S Per CH, 16 Bit, SIMULT SAMP Diff. Analog Input Module NI Channel V, 100 KS/s Per Channel, 16 Bit Analog Output Module CRIO-9075 Integrated Controller and Chassis System 4-Slot LX 25m FPGA NI PS -15 Power Supply, 24VDC 5A / VAC Input, Spring-Clamp Terminals Industrial Touch Panel Computer with Windows XP Embedded 1.33 GHz Processor and 1 GB RAM Turbine Engine 1. Four Bar Chain Apparatus 2. Oldham s coupling Apparatus 3. Hook s coupling Apparatus 4. Simulator for Mechanisms Trainer 5. Dynamic Balancing Apparatus 6. Crank Connecting Rod 7. Cam and Follower HTM8/ With Worth Quick Return Motion 9. Crank and Slotted Liver 10. Static and Dynamic Balancing Machine 11. Basic Mechanic Integrated laboratory Meca3 12. Wheel & Differential Axil Apparatus HTM2 13. Geneva Mechanism HME Lab Training Wheel Balancing Machine ( Static & Dynamic Balancing Machien) 1. Torsion of Bars Apparatus 2. Portal Frame Appar. 3. Unsymmetrical Cantilever Appar. 4. Beam Deflection Appar. 5. Deflection of Curved Bars Appar. 6. Bending Movement & Shearing Force 7. Twist & Bend Testing Machine Appar. 8. Suspension Bridge Apparatus 9. Two Hinged Arch Beam Appar. 10. POLARISCOPE- TRANSMITTED LIGHT Model FL Thick Cylinder Apparatus ( FL-140 Stress and Strain Analysis a Thick Walled Cylinder 12. Multi Channel Measurement Amplifier ( FL 151) Nature of Experiments Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Hands-on / Demonstrat ion No. of Students per Workstatio n

75 Sr. No Name of Laboratory (Staff Names-- Qualifications) Statics & Dynamics Lab (Muhammad Abdullah, Lab Tech, DAE) Thermodynamics Lab (Ali Imran, DAE, Lab Tech) Vibrations Lab (Muhammad Abdullah, Lab Tech, DAE) Lab(s) of Course(s) Conducted in the Lab. ME-232 Thermodynamic s Lab ME-410 Vibrations & Control Lab Type(s) of Workstations (No. of each type) 13. Universal Testing Machine ( wp 300 Universal Material Tester, 20kn 14. WP D a Acquisition System 15. WP Set of 10 Tensile Specimens 16. WP 31`0-12 Set of 10 Tensile Specimens F10x50 1. Friction of Belts Apparatus ( ) 2. Friction of Belts Apparatus ( ) 3. Axle Frication Apparatus 4. Polygon of Forces Appar. 5. Clutch Frication 6. Roof Truss Apparatus 7. Bearing Friction apparatus 9 Cat Friction 300 MM 8. Precision Frication Force 9. Friction on Inclined Plane 10. Equilibrium of Force 11. Equilibrium of Rigid Body 12. Three Dimensional Equilibrium 13. Quick return mechanism 1. Boyle s Law Demonstration Unit H Pressure Measurement Bench GR0304/000/ Expansion Process of Prefect Gas TE5/EV 4. Temperature Measuring Bench HE Marcet Boiler HE Lab Mini turbine Cycle Steam Power plant Model: TH Heat Exchange Training unit with concentric and shell & tube heat exchanger and shell & tube heat exchanger TICB 8. Computer Controlled Axial Flow Gas Turbine Engine Model: TGFAC 1. SANCO Nature of Experiments Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Hands-on / Demonstrat ion Hands-on / Demonstrat ion No. of Students per Workstatio n In addition to the above mentioned labs, there are several allied lab facilities available in the department, as listed below; CIM / MicroCIM Lab CNC Lab 75

76 Heat Treatment Lab Rapid Prototyping Lab Advanced Control Systems Lab Aerial Robotics Lab Electronics Lab Embedded Systems Lab Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Lab Bio Chemistry Lab Human Systems Lab Prosthetic Lab Contribution of Courses towards PLOs CLOs have been defined for each course and are linked to the related PLOs. The learning level of each CLO was also defined. CLO learning levels have been defined in the three learning domains of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain. CLOs of a particular course may fall in one or more than one domain. In case, multiple CLOs are contributing to the same PLO, the highest learning level of a course is considered to be the overall learning level of a course. Mapping of CLOs with PLOs is given in Table 6 and Table Consistency of Programme Delivery and Assessment Methods and their Support in Development of Intellectual and Practical Skills and PLO Attainment Academic calendar is prepared by the Academics Branch SMME at the start of the semester and is forwarded to all concerned. Concerned faculty prepares the teaching / lesson plans, which are forwarded to the Academics Branch and are uploaded on the learning management system (LMS) before the start of the semester. A course folder is maintained during the semester for each course. Updating of the course folder is the responsibility of the concerned faculty member Teaching Methods Teaching method are made an integral part of the teaching / lesson plan. Faculty members select an appropriate teaching method according to the learning level and desired outcomes. The teaching methods include presentations, lectures, videos, assignments, complex engineering problems and open ended problems. Sample lesson plans are attached as Annexure E Assessment Methods Selection of assessment methods is carried out by the concerned faculty members. The faculty members may choose from the various assessment methods available including case study, problem solving, oral speech, projects, reports, surveys, rubrics, examinations, etc. The assessment methods for a particular course are included in teaching / lesson plans. A sample of teaching / lesson plan is attached as Annexure E and a sample rubric is attached as Annexure F. 76

77 3.3 Internship Programme An internship of 4-8 Weeks duration on pass/fail basis, in relevant industries, is compulsory for all students of mechanical engineering programme. The school ensures at least one internship for every student after 2nd year of the programme during four years stay. 100% internship was arranged for 2010 and 2011 entry students. The internships offered during summer 2012, 2013 to student from various industries are listed in Table 35. Table 37: Internships Offered During Summer 2015 by Various Industries S No Name Of Company No of Internee 1 Attock Refineries Limited 3 2 Atlas Power 11 3 GENCO 4 4 Honda Atlas 7 5 KorTech Radiator 3 6 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd. 1 7 MECAS Engineering Pvt. Ltd. 3 8 Millat Equipment Ltd. 3 9 Metaline Industries Pvt. Ltd Millat Tractors Ltd 2 11 Pakistan Aeronautical Complex 9 12 Ravi Motorcycles 8 13 Synthetic Products Enterprises Ltd Thermosole 3 15 Trojans 4 77

78 3.4 Final Year Project The final year project is assigned to solve a complex engineering problem based on the knowledge and skills achieved while studying the mechanical engineering programme. A comprehensive policy has been prepared to assign, track, evaluate and assess the final. The purpose of the policy is to provide a uniform system of guidelines to students and supervising faculty to realize their Bachelors of Engineering (BE) Final Year Projects (FYP). The aim of the FYP is to give each student the opportunity to experience the engineering design process in the context of a topic related to the Mechanical Engineering curriculum while working in a less structured environment. The projects can be undertaken individually or in small teams. In the latter case the student must still fulfill the requirements laid out by the departmental policy. The Academic Supervisor is a faculty member of SMME. CLOs for the final year project are defined as the part of the FYP policy. The progress of FYP is monitored in various steps throughout the project duration. The FYP is offered in seventh semester and continues in eight semester. Each group is required to prepare a progress report and deliver a presentation to the examination committee towards the end of the seventh semester. Each group is also required to make a poster of their project and submit it to the UG Coordinator. At the end of the project, students are required to submit four hardbound copies of the FYP report. A standardised template has been prepared for the FYP report (Template given in document ME FYP/03). A project CD is also required which must contain the following items: FYP report Software developed (if any, along with the code) Final defence Presentation All other material consulted/utilized Project submission certification (Form Annex VIII given in FYP policy) Assessment of the FYP is carried out by the examination committee. The students will be graded by an examination committee consisting of three to five members of which the supervisor must be a part. The assessment criteria is given in Table 36. Table 38: Assessment Criteria for ME-499 Final Year Project Criteria Weightage Assessment Method Project proposal 5 % Rubric Semester VII Presentation 10 % Rubric Semester VII Report 15 % Rubric 78

79 Semester II Final Presentation/Defense 20 % Rubric Semester II Final Report 20 % Rubric Semester II Outcome Evaluation 30 % Rubric Rubrics required for FYP assessment were developed and are included in the FYP policy. Rubrics for the final presentation / defence and the final year report are given in FYP policy. 3.5 Laboratory Assessment The laboratory courses CLOs are generally in psychomotor and affective domain and their assessment is carried out using rubrics. Generalised rubrics have been developed for all the laboratory courses of the mechanical engineering programme. A rubric is used for the assessment of the performance of the student during the experiments. The rubric is completed for each student based on the faculty observations during performance of experimentation and the written reports submitted by the students. Sample CLOs for the ME-222 Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab I are given in Table 37. The assessment rubrics for the same laboratory are given as Annexure F. Table 39: Course Learning Outcomes for ME-222 Mechanics and Manufacturing Lab No CLO PLO 1 An ability to conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data PLO 2 Level of Learning P3 2 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. PLO 9 A2 3 Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. PLO 5 P3 3.6 Complex Engineering Problems / Open Ended Problems: Apart from the final year project, students are given various complex engineering problems and open ended assignments in different courses. Such problems may be assigned to individual students or group of students. The intent is to develop analytical, logical, reasoning and research skills of the students. Open ended complex engineering problems also provide a chance to exercise the learned concepts in a close to field environment where scenarios are not closely defined. The complex engineering / open ended problems are offered in several courses, as listed in Table

80 Table 40: Courses offering complex engineering problems. Sr No. Course Code Course Title Nature of Complex Problems Activities Performed 1. ME-311 Machine Design Designing of components / parts Design components using modern engineering tools such as Pro/Engineering, Solidworks, etc. Apply the design knowledge learned during the course. 2. ME-230 Fluid Mechanics I Analysis of parts using computational fluid mechanics (CFD) Simulation of flow field by using FLUENT CFD software. Validation of results by using Bernoulli equation and control volume approach. 3. ME-233 Fluid Mechanics II Design / Analysis based on CFD Analyse / design a component based on CFD analysis 4. ME-310 Mechanics of Materials-II Analysis of structural members Analyse a structure to determine stresses and deformations using theories of mechanics. Present the results in a class presentation. 5. ME-220 Engineering Materials Selection of material for a component Investigation and recommendation of optimal material for mechanical component using handbooks, literature, etc. 80

81 Sr No. Course Code Course Title Nature of Complex Problems Activities Performed 7. ME-110 Engineering Drawing and Graphics Design a product Design a product using modern engineering tools such as Pro/Engineer 8. MGT- 471 Entrepreneurship Study and design a successful entrepreneur project Literature review and research to select an appropriate topic and complete an entrepreneurial project. 10. EE-212 Basic Electronics Design and development of electrical circuit Electric circuits are designed and developed using modern engineering tools 9. ME-312 Measurement and Instrumentation Lab Design and development of electrical circuit with measurement and instrumentation involved in it An electric circuit is developed using off the shelf components and circuit boards. Demonstration of the project is given in the lab. 11. ME-121 Workshop Practice Design and manufacture a part A part is designed and manufactured using different machining or bench fitting techniques 12. ME-499 Final Year Project Design/analysis/modelling and simulation/manufacturing/statistical analysis The final year project is based on the last two semesters Two of the samples are briefly discussed in following sections. 81

82 3.6.1 A working model of Baal s Wind Tunnel A wind tunnel is a specially designed chamber to achieve a required velocity of air for the testing of objects by subjecting them to high velocity air and measure its response to it. Large scale models are currently being used in industries and research institutes for a wide range of purposes. Scaled down models are also being used in educational institutes for learning and research purposes. The object of this project was to design a Baal s wind tunnel small in size but capable of measuring air velocity, lift and drag exerted on the test object placed inside it. A wind tunnel capable of producing flow rates up to 6000 CFM and with the ability to test small scale models. The wind tunnel is to be able to measure the lift, drag and weight of the object under study while also being able to accurately measure the wind velocity and the temperature of air in the test section. 82

83 3.6.2 Trailing Link Rear Suspension This project was created using the tools provided by Pro/Engineer software. The trailing links, shock absorber and different supports were created in part mode; and later assembled in the assembly mode of Pro/Engineer. The parts were assembled using pin, cylinder and ball joints at various locations to restrict or modify the degrees of freedom of any part(s). The mechanism application demonstrates the working of this suspension when the wheel comes in contact with a pothole or bump on a road. 83

84 3.7 Example Case Study of the PLO / CLO Assessment and Evaluation Process: In this section, an example case study is provided to illustrate the process of PLO / CLO assessment procedure. The case study is based on fictitious data. Each course has a number of CLOs defined, which are provided in teaching plan and are placed in the course folder. The learning level and domain of each CLO is also defined based on the Bloom s Taxonomy. In this case study, we consider the subject of Mechanics of Materials II. The defined CLOs for the subject along with the Bloom s Taxonomy level are provided below: Table 41: CLOs for Mechanics of Materials II. No CLO PLO 1 Analyse unsymmetrical beam bending or stresses in curved beams by theory of bending 2 Analyse buckling of columns using Euler formula 3 Design a structural member for failure based on theories of failure PLO 2 PLO 2 PLO 3 Level of Learning C4 C4 C5 The table also contains the mapping of CLOs to PLOs for this particular subject. The assessment method of each CLO is provided in the teaching plan as shown below; Table 42: Teaching plan for Mechanics of Materials II. TEACHING PLAN Week No Topics Learning Outcomes 1 Introduction Course Outline, objectives, teaching plan, assessment method 2 Stress transformation 1. Able to transform stresses under planestress conditions Delivery Method Contact Hours Hours of Learning Lecture 3 3 Lecture and discussion 3 3 Assessment 84

85 2. Develop general equations of planestress transformation... 7 OHT 1 Assessment of CLO1 through examination question 12 Buckling of columns 1. Understand the concept of critical loading in columns 2. Determine buckling load for an ideal column with pin supports... Lecture and discussion 13 OHT 2 Assessment of CLO2 through examination question For this particular course, the CLO1 is to be checked in first one hour test by an examination question. Thus, the question paper for the first one hour test includes a question pertaining to CLO1. The sample examination question from the first one hour test is given below: Q-3: (CLO 1) Analyse the given beam cross section to find the maximum magnitude of the bending moment M that can be applied to the beam so that the bending stress in the member does not exceed 12 ksi. Marks (10) 85

86 The marks of the above questions will be used for evaluation of CLO1 of this course. If CLO1 is checked multiple times during the course, the average of the CLO1 will be calculated for the assessment of CLO1. As per the present policy, any student obtaining 50% marks on absolute scale in a CLO is considered pass. If a CLO is not completely covered by a single question and multiple questions are given to assess the contents of a single CLO, the CLO attainment is based on the combined score of the questions given for the CLO. The contributing weightage of each question to the CLO is decided by the faculty. For example, if two questions are given to assess CLO1 in a question paper, then the percentage of CLO attainment is calculated as; %age marks in CLO1 = a x Marks Obtained in Q1/ Total marks of Q1 + b x Marks Obtained in Q2/ Total marks of Q2 Where a and b are contributions of Q1 and Q2 to CLO1. The data of CLO attainment of each student is provided by the concerned faculty to the examination branch. The examination branch maintains the data of each students CLO attainment as follows; Table 43: Student CLO attainment for Mechanics of Materials II. S No Student Name %age obtained in CLO1 %age obtained in CLO2 %age obtained in CLO3 1 Nasir Ali Tahir Mehmood Iftikhar Ahmad Remarks 86

87 In case a CLO was assessed multiple times during the course, the average score of the student for each CLO is considered. The CLO attainment of the course is based on the 60% students passing the CLOs. The overall course attainment is calculated from individual CLO attainments as shown in the following table. Table 44: Course CLO attainment. S No 1 Course Title Mechanics of Materials II %age students passing CLO1 %age students passing CLO2 %age students passing CLO Machine Design Measurement and Instrumentation The PLO attainment of each student is determined from CLO attainment. The PLO attainment data is updated at the end of each semester. Several CLOs across multiple courses contribute to the attainment of a PLO. Average of percentage attainment of all CLOs contributing to a PLO is calculated at the end of each semester. Each CLO is considered to have same contribution to a PLO. A student passes a PLO if he has obtained 50% or more in a PLO in a semester. At the end of the degree, PLO attained in every semester will be averaged to obtain an average percentage of the PLO attainment in all the semesters. A student needs to attain the 50% as the average of the each PLO attained at the end of his/her degree. The following table shows the PLO attainment of a student based on the CLO attainment data shown in Table 41. Table 45: Student record of PLO attainment. Student Name Nasir Ali Semester 1 2 PLO ( ) / 2 = 72% 83% 87

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89 CRITERION 4: STUDENTS 4.1 Requirements and Processes for Admission of Students to the Programme, Response and Annual Intake The admission criteria are laid out by the university and are part of NUST statues. Admissions are also handled centrally by Registrar Office of NUST for all programmes of the University Admission Criteria FSc (Pre-engineering) from any Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education or an equivalent qualification like Overseas High School Certificate / British General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) / International Baccalaureate / Advanced Placement with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. All non-fsc stream candidates to obtain equivalence certificates from IBCC to apply for the programme. Candidates of FSc stream can apply for NUST Entry Test on the basis of FSc Part-I but confirmation of their admission is subject to provision of HSSC certificate or Detailed Marks Certificate (with minimum 60% aggregate marks) before the commencement of relevant programme of study. Candidates of O/A Level stream can apply on the basis of O Level equivalence certificates, duly obtained from Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) office but confirmation of their admission is subject to provision of A Level equivalence certificate (Pre-engineering with minimum 60% Marks) Admission Response and Percentage Admitted Student s response towards Mechanical Engineering at SMME has been encouraging as can be seen from the final merit list is given in Table 44. Table 46: Student Admissions and Enrolments. Sr. No. Intake Batch Total Applicants / Applicant with Mech Engg as First Preference Total Admissions offered Total Students Admitted Present Strength No. of Section(s) 1 Fall ,000 / Fall ,000 / 2, Fall ,000 / 2, Fall ,000 / 3,

90 Sr. No. Intake Batch Total Applicants / Applicant with Mech Engg as First Preference Total Admissions offered Total Students Admitted Present Strength No. of Section(s) 5 Fall ,000 / Fall ,513 / Intake The student intake for the mechanical engineering programme is shown in Table 45. Table 47: Student Intake for Mechanical Engineering Programme Batch Sections No. of Students Fall 2011 Entry Fall 2012 Entry Fall 2013 Entry Fall 2014 Entry Section A 40 Section B 39 Section A 42 Section B 38 Section A 44 Section B 47 Section A 50 Section B 46 Total Policies and Processes for Credit Transfer / Exemption The details of student credit transfer requirements are described in NUST statues in detail. 4.3 Mechanism for Providing Guidance to Students on Academic, Career and Aspects Pertaining to Wellness Academic Counselling One hour is reserved for academic counselling of students per week. Students can approach student advisor, batch coordinator, incharge student affairs, faculty, HoD, Vice Principal or Principal at any time. NUST has a dedicated free of charge centre (Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory) for professional counselling of students. In addition to the Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory, department of mechanical engineering also appoints tutors for a group of ten students. The tutor is a faculty member who looks after all the issues pertaining to the assigned student s group. A tutor file is 90

91 maintained by each tutor and returned to the Academics Branch of SMME at the end of the semester. A policy for guidance of tutors is available Career and Student Wellness Counselling A dedicated Centre for Counselling and Career Advisory, (C3I) is present in NUST campus for professional counselling of students in career and student affairs. The centre provides free of charge services. Students can also take advice from the tutors assigned by the department of mechanical engineering. Career Development Centre (CDC) provides programmes and services to help students and alumni explore and make effective career choices, foster professional networks with employers and assist employers in meeting their recruitment needs. The office offers various avenues to the students for personal and professional development and supports them in achieving their goals. CDC provides assistance in following areas; Career Advisory Resume and Cover Letter Assistance Interview Skills Career Library Employers Talent Expos Career Development Workshops 4.4 Students Workload, Class Sizes for Theory as well as Laboratory Sessions and Completion of Courses Class Size There are students on average per section in each batch of students. During laboratory work or practical demonstrations, students are divided in small groups of 5 to 10 students per group to perform tasks effectively Semester Academic Load Academic load in a semester is in the range of credit hours except final semester where 12 credit hours are taught. This has been done intentionally to provide students with maximum free time, as they have to move in the market for completion of their final year projects. Students also have to appear for the interviews conducted by the employers Completion of Course and Student Feedback Course files are prepared for each course and are available with the academic department. Instructors are required to submit a course teaching / lesson plan. HoD ensures completion and conduct of the course as per schedule. Student feedback is taken twice every semester on learning management system (LMS). Faculty is counselled and corrective actions are taken where required. 91

92 4.5 Student Activities and Involvement in Activities Providing Experience in Management and Governance, Representation in Education and Social Activities Participation in Competitions Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. Such activities are held within NUST as well as outside NUST. Students are facilitated by providing them transportation. Competitions held / participated in recent past are given in following sections Competitions / Events Held Details of recent completions held in SMME are given in Table 46. Table 48: Recent Events held in SMME S No Event Date Remarks 1 Active learning (Mathematica workshop) 6-8/01/2015 SMME 2 Resume/CV Workshop 19/01/2015 SMME 3 Flood Donations Ceremony NCSC 4 Final Presentation of Term Project - Entrepreneurship Acad Br SMME 5 Intro to Workshop Practice DMRC 6 Movie Night Student Endowment fund NCSC 7 Professional Development Workshops Lect Adnan 8 Nayatel Recruitment Drive Arooba Gillani, A/c Manager IR NUST HQ 9 Guest speaker session by TCS ILO MS Sara 10 Professional Development Workshops Lect Adnan 11 Foreign Scholarships NCSC 12 Professional Development Workshops Lect Adnan 92

93 S No Event Date Remarks 13 Thunderfest 4-17/03/ "Knack of all this" NCSC 15 Career Counselling Workshop NCSC SMME 16 Sports Gala /2015 SMME 17 Awareness Lecture on International Peace and Security by Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed CIPS 18 Farewell 15 15/05/2015 SMME 19 Drilling techniques and their significance 14/05/2015 SMME 20 First Aid Training by NCSC 21 Appreciation Ceremony NCSC 22 ASME Talk on Turbo Machinery ASME AP Adnan Hanif 23 Seminar to be delivered by UNIDO Team on Cleantech GM Engg (ST Venture) 24 Speak out for Engg All Pkistan Event AP Nabeel 93

94 Figure 7: ASHARE lecture by Mr. Ronald Jarnagin Competitions / Events Participated Students from SMME participated in a number of competitions as listed in Table 47. Table 49: Competitions participated by SMME students Title College/School Venue Award Won Thermocon 2013 GIKI 03-Feb-13 2nd Science Bee NUST Science Society 22-Dec-12 1st EME Olympiad 2012 Speed Designing Competition EME Olympiad 2012 Sketching Spree EME College 03-Oct-12 Runner Up EME College 05-Oct-12 1st Internships Internships are part of the mechanical engineering curriculum and are mandatory for all the students. Internships provide opportunities to learn in industrial environments and expose students to the pressure of professional life. This inculcates time management and critical thinking in students. The internships offered to the SMME students have been discussed in Chapter 4. 94

95 4.5.5 Open House An open house is organised every year in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME). Students of final semester showcase their final year projects and information regarding projects is dissipated through posters, oral presentations and by using multimedia. A large number of visitors including parents, alumni, academia and industrial experts visit the open house. The open house provides opportunities for students to interact with the industry and provides healthy feedback on the projects. List of industrial invitees for the 2015 Open House is given in Table 48. Students coming out with best industrial design as final year project are awarded cash prize during the Open House, which is sponsored by industry. During Open House 2015, students with best industrial project were awarded cash prize of Rs. 75,000 by Indus Motors Ltd.. In Open House 2014, a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 was awarded by Indus Motors and second best industrial project of prized 50,000 from Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) based on the recommendation of the panel of industrial experts. Table 50: Industries in Open House S No Industry City 1 Quice Food Karachi 2 Asoociates in Development Islamabad 3 Maritime Technology Complex, NESCOM Islamabad 4 Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association [PAMA] Karachi 5 INFINITY ENGINEERING (PVT) LTD Lahore 6 Pakistan Tobacco Company Islamabad 7 Witribe Islamabad 8 UFONE Islamabad 9 Zong Islamabad 10 Warid Islamabad 11 Telenor Islamabad 12 Nokia Siemens Networks Islamabad 13 HUAWEI Islamabad 14 BENTLEY Systems Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. Islamabad 15 Mobilink Islamabad 95

96 P Sep P Apr, S No Industry City 16 Microsoft Islamabad 17 Philip Moris Karachi 18 Tuwairqi Steel Mills Ltd Karachi 19 Shujauddin & Brothers Karachi 20 Sanofi- Aventis Karachi 21 MULLER & PHIPPS PAKISTAN PVT LTD Karachi 22 MECAS Engineering (Pvt) Ltd Lahore Awards Student encouragement through awards is also a big part of the mechanical engineering department s philosophy. Several types of awards are offered for competitions. The department also awards medals during the convocation ceremony. Jibran Khalil need based scholarship is offered to students each year Conferences and Seminars The school of mechanical and manufacturing engineering arranges frequent seminars for the advancement of students and to expose them to the emerging technologies. A one day th workshop for the mathematical software Matlab was arranged on 14 P A new summer course on Engineering foundation, which provides introduction to engineering education to new students, was piloted in the department during the summer 2014 session. The pilot project was highly successful where 99 students registered for the the non-credit course. The course has now been approved as one credit hour course and will be taught to all freshmen across the NUST schools and colleges. th th A specialised CAD / CAM CNC Workshop is planned from 15 P to 15P P Oct, 2014 to provide expert training in computer numerical control machining. The workshop will include hands-on training. The school is also arranging conferences and encouraging students to participate in the roles of administrators and organisers. Research paper contributions are also welcome, which allow student s work to be peer reviewed. The First International Conference on Robotics & Emerging Allied Technologies in Engineering (icreate) was held from April 22 24, 2014 at School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME). icreate 2014 brought together an international community of experts to discuss the state-of-the-art, new research results, perspectives of future developments, and innovative applications relevant to Robotics and the emerging advancements in its allied disciplines. High quality research papers describing original work on several topics were presented including; Autonomous Systems, Assistive Robotics, Humanoids, Mobile Robots, Aerial Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Vision, Robotic Manipulation, Space Robotics, Flexible Robotics, Actuators, Automation, Automotive Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Aided Design and 96

97 Machining, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Data Storage Systems, Electronic Packaging, Fault Diagnosis, Human-Machine Interfaces, Industry Applications, Information Technology, Intelligent Systems, Machine Vision, Manufacturing, Mechatronic Systems Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, Micro/Nano Technology, Modeling and Design, Motion Vibration and Noise Control, Neural and Fuzzy Control, Opto-Electronic Systems, Prototyping, Real-Time and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation, Sensors, System Integration, Simulation and Modeling, Transportation Systems, Smart Materials and Structures, Energy Harvesting and other related areas. Figure 8: Participant of icreate SMME and DICE FOUNDATION are jointly launching DICE Automotive event which will be held on 16 December, 2014 at NUST - SMME, H-12, Islamabad. DICE Foundation ( is a non-profit organization, registered in Michigan, USA. The term DICE stands for Distinguished Innovations, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship (previously Digital Innovation Competition & Exhibition). The main objective of DICE FOUNDATION is to foster innovation culture in the Society. The event will act as a pragmatic and focused platform for automotive related innovations and for collaboration among academia, industry, government, entrepreneurs and expatriate community on all matters pertaining to the growth of automotive sector in Pakistan. It will also mobilize expatriate community to take ad-vantage of their expertise and experiences for the bene-fit of auto industry in Pakistan; and also to act as a Think Tank to recommend automotive related strategies. 97

98 4.5.8 IMECHE Student Chapter SMME IMechE Pakistan Group is working actively across Pakistan holding events, working on engineering initiatives, and raising the profile of engineering through trainings and seminars. The group has currently five established student chapters in Pakistan and one of the chapters is at SMME, NUST. The NUST IMECHE Chapter is actively organising event in the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Mechathon 13 event was organized in order to encourage Undergraduate students to take part in constructive activities and join professional organizations such as Institution of Mechanical Engineers in order to gain internationally recognized experience. The event had two main categories. Bridge building Competition Plastic Rocket Propulsion 30 teams, 15 in each event, with 3-4 members took part in the two categories highlighting the interest shown by students. The event successfully achieved its stated goals and helped IMechE student chapter gain new members while at the same time promoting IMechE. Both events were won by Teams from SMME. Figure 9: Students at the Mechathon 13 event ASHRAE NUST-SMME Student Branch Student branch of ASHARE was founded in NUST-SMME in April ASHARE is American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. This chapter provides support and facilitation to students during projects and internship with industry and acts as a bridge between the industry and students. 98

99 ASME NUST-SMME Student Section Student branch of ASHARE was founded in NUST-SMME in May ASME is American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The student section is responsible for educational and awareness events, which are held regularly in SMME NUST Community Service Club (NCSC) The NUST Community Service Club (NCSC), formerly the NUST Volunteer Club, was founded on December 27, It is a non-profit, student-run volunteer organization established for the welfare of society. The Club has many welfare projects to its name, including the most recent flood donation campaign, New Year celebration for orphans of SOS Children s Village, community engagement workshops with British Council, fund raiser for disabled children of Sir Syed School etc. There are many more welfare projects being done in the year

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101 Tree Plantation with NEC at NUST campus 4.6 Key Performance Indicator to Demonstrate Student s Performance in Relation to PLOs Performance indicators for attainment of PLOs have been defined and were discussed in Chapter 3. The record of PLO attainment is maintained by the Academics Branch of SMME. Each student has to fulfil the following requirements before graduation. All programme learning outcomes must be achieved before the graduation as per the minimum attainment level already defined. The data of PLO attainment is gathered from multiple sources as already discussed in Chapter 3. Record of PLO attainment is maintained by Academics Branch SMME and evaluated by the HOD. The overall PLO attainment for each student is assessed before graduation to decide if the student has attained all the PLOs. 101

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103 CRITERION 5: FACULTY AND SUPPORT STAFF 5.1 Strength and Competencies of Academics Staff covering all Areas of the Programme and in Implementing OBA Education SMME has a mix of qualified and experienced faculty members for teaching and research. Most of the faculty member have qualifications from leading universities of the world. A large number of foreign qualified PhD faculty is available who are actively engaged in research as well as teaching. The pyramid of academic architecture of SMME is shown in Figure 9. Quality Assurance Library Exams / Records Academics Students Affaris Principal SMME Dean DMRC Administration Budget / Accounts MIS R & D Mech Engg Dept Design & Mauf Dept Rob & Intel Mach Engg Dept Bio Med Engg Dept Figure 10: Academic pyramid Faculty Details of faculty in SMME is given below.

104 UPresent Scenario Faculty teaching Engineering Subjects Faculty teaching Non-Engineering Subjects MSc PhD TOTAL MSc PhD TOTAL Programme Faculty (Dedicated) Programme Faculty (shared with other programs) Shared Faculty (from other programs) Visiting. Faculty UScenario at the Time of Last PEC Visit Faculty teaching Engineering Subjects Faculty teaching Non-Engineering Subjects MSc PhD TOTAL MSc PhD TOTAL Programme Faculty (Dedicated) Programme Faculty (shared with other programs) Shared Faculty (from other programs) Visiting. Faculty UNumber of New Faculty Members Inducted in the Programme since Last PEC Visit MSC Nil PhD 2 UNumber of Faculty Members who left the Programme since Last PEC Visit Nil 104

105 5.1.2 Full Time Dedicated Faculty Details of the full time dedicated faculty are given in Annexure G Shared and Visiting Faculty Details of the shared / visiting faculty are given in Annexure H Full Time Lab Engineers Details of the lab engineers are given in Annexure I. 5.2 Overall Staff Workload Faculty Workload Teaching load based on Spring loading Professor/Associate Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer 3-6 Cr. Hr 6 Cr. Hr 6-8 Cr. Hr Teaching load based on Fall loading Professor/Associate Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer 3-6 Cr. Hr 6 Cr. Hr 6-8 Cr. Hr Student Teacher Ratio Total Faculty = Total Students = 346 Faculty to Student Ratio = 17: Subject Teacher Ratio The subject teacher ratio is 2:1 to 1:1 per semester as shown in Annexure J. 105

106 5.2.4 Faculty Research and Publications Faculty Research Grant Details of current research projects are provided in Table 49 and details of completed research projects are given in Table 50. Table 51: Details of Current Faculty Research Projects. S No Title of Project PI Total Cost Sponsored By 1 Jatropha Bio-diesel Prototype Pilot Plant Engr. Muhammad Naweed Hassan 65,000/- STV/Synertech Associates Rwp 2 APU Test Rig Engr. Muhammad Naweed Hassan 1.0M HIT 3 Manufacturing & Fabrication of Electric Bus Engr. Muhammad Naweed Hassan M HQ NUST 4 Design and Modification of Dinosaur and Solar System Dr Liaquat Ali 205,000 Pakistan Muesum of National History Islamabad 5 Design and Development of Engine Test Cell for Green Engineers Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti 3,000,000 Millat Tractor 6 Cummins - B project Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti 1,700,000 BP UK 7 Knee Joint Part Project (Part II) Dr Liaqat Ali 69, MVRDE 8 Tribological study of Engine Valve Train (PSF Funded) Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti 2.1 Million PSF 106

107 S No Title of Project PI Total Cost Sponsored By 9 Control System for Engine Test Bed Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti 0.75 Million Power Vision 10 Radiator Dry lead Detection System Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti 0.59 Million Kortech Open Source Platform for Numerical Simulation (OPN) Investigating the Film Strength in a Dynamically Loaded Bearing Using Localized Capacitance Technique Modelling and robust control of grid connected converters Dr Sajid 0.5 Million HEC Dr. M Khan 0.5 Million HEC Dr. Mohsin Jamil 0.5 Million HEC 14 PEFMA Fan Project Dr. Shahid 0.5 Million NUST (R&D) Development of 5000 Meter Range Unmanned Helicopter along with all its System Development of micro air vehicles for security surveillance Dr Irtiza US$ 10,000/- UNESCO Dr Irtiza 0.5million NUST 17 A Functional Stent-graft for the Treatment of Oesophageal Cancer Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali 1 Million R&D Fund 18 Development of Mobile Automotive Technology Test-bed Dr. Samiur Rehman Shah 2.75 Million R& D Fund 107

108 Table 52: Details of Completed Faculty Research Projects. S No Title of Project PI Date of Completion Total Cost Sponsored by Product invented 1. Solar Water Heating for SMME Building Mr. Ziaud-Din SMME 2. Design, Development & Rapid Prototyping (RP) of casing for secure communication device 3. Auragen APU Test Rig Dr. Mushtaq Khan M Naweed Hassan HIT Air Weapons Complex 4. Engine Blow-by Monitoring System Dr. Riaz Mufti Millat Tractors 5. Commercial Product Engine Health Monitoring System Dr. Riaz Mufti Military Workshop 6. Vision Based Quality Control Solution for football shape analysis Lec Emad ud Din AKI (Pvt) Ltd., Sialkot 7. Low Cost Electric Bike and Electric Vehicle Dr. Riaz Mufti Energen HEC 8. Low Cost Electric Bike and Electric Vehicle Dr. R A Mufti 2011 (HEC- Energen) 9. Engine health monitoring system quantity. Dr. R A Mufti 2012 EME corp 10. Engine and Chasis Dynamiter Dr. R A Mufti Venus Technology Pvt Ltd Blow by Measuring system 108

109 S No Title of Project PI Date of Completion Total Cost Sponsored by Product invented Manufacturing of Knee joint Manufacturing of (EC) CNC Parts Dr Liaquat Ali Engr Naweed MVRDE (AFIRM) Electro Control Artificial Knee Joint Manufacturing of PCB Parts Dr Nabeel Anwer SEECS, RWR & HIT Manufacturing of CNC Parts (Boxes) Engr Naweed Synertech Associates Casing for Defence application 15. Manufacturing of CNC Parts Engr Naweed Synertech Associate Development of a base platform for Aerial Robotics R & D Dr Irtiza Ali M Follower Rotation Measurement on the VWTDI (AUDI) -Cylinder Head Dr. RA Mufti M British Petroleum 18. Feasibility of Production / Manufacturing System set up in Industry Dr. Shahid HEC (PDRG) 19. Knee Joint Project (Part I) Dr. Liaqat Ali MVRDE 20. Tool Analysis for the Drilling of Hard Rocks in Petroleum DR. H Imran HEC IPF 21. APU Test Rig Engr Naweed HIT 22. Fabrication of Jatropha Biodiesel Prototype Pilot Plant Engr Naweed ST Venture 109

110 S No Title of Project PI Date of Completion Total Cost Sponsored by Product invented 23. Slip Roll Ratio Measurement on Low Friction Valve Trains Dr Riaz A Mufti 2013 USD Castrol BP (UK) 24. Design and Development of Engine Test Cell for Green Engineers Dr Riaz A Mufti ,000,000 Millat Tractor 25. Mercedes Benz OM 464 Project Dr Riaz A Mufti ,000,000 Lubrizol (USA) Development of a 10KM range flight control system for helicopter developed at SMME Development of 5000 Meter Range Unmanned Helicopter alongwith all its System Dr. Irtiza Dr Irtiza ,000/- US$ 10,000/- NUST (R&D) UNESCO Completed and Handed over Faculty Publications in HEC Approved / International Journals Recent publications of the faculty are listed in Table 51. Table 53: List of Research Papers Published During Year S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 1. Murtaza Najabat Ali Rabeil Sakina, Murtaza Najabat Ali An Appraisal of the efficacy and effectiveness of nanoscaffolds developed by different techniques for tissue engineering and orthopedic applications: Electrospinning A Paradigm Shift Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol.33, Issue 4 110

111 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal Faisal Amin, Murtaza Najabat Ali,, Umar Ansari, Mariam Mir, Muhammad Asim Minhas Faisal Amin, Umar Ansari, Muhammad Asim Minhas 4. Ihtesham U. Rehman Umar Ansari 9. Faisal Amin Murtaza Najabat Ali,Faisal Amin, Mariam Mir, Umar Ansari Mariam Mir, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Javaria Sami,, Seemab Mehmood, Umar Ansari, Murtaza Najabat Ali Zainab Munib, Umar Ansari, Murtaza Najabat Ali Auxetic Coronary Stent Endoprosthesis: Fabrication and Structural Analysis Anisotropic Coronary Stent Device: Fabrication and Structural Analysis Auxetic polyurethane stents and stent-grafts for the palliative treatment of squamous cell carcinomas of the proximal and mid oesophagus: A NOVEL FABRICATION ROUTE Smart Stent: A new concept for the treatment of central airway obstructions Emerging Approach for Treating Complications Associated with Pertrochanteric Fractures: 2014 (2014), Review of Mechanics and Applications of Auxetic Structures Internal Fixation: an evolutionary appraisal of methods used for long bone fractures A paradigm shift of the conventional intramedullary devices to new biological Osteosynthetic devices: Bone stents Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials Applied Mechanics and Materials, WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences Journal of Manufacturing Systems NUST Journal of Engineering and Sciences (NJES),Vol.5, No.1, pp A Review, Minerva Ortopedica E Traumatologica Advances in Materials Science and Engineering International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, Vol.5 Issue 2 International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, Vol.5 Issue 2 111

112 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal Munneza Ata Khan, Umar Ansari, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Tehreem Jamil, Mariam Mir, F Amin, U Ansari, M N Ali, Nauman ul Haq (2014), Real-time wound management through integrated ph sensors: Fabrication and mechanical testing of synthetic cervical anterior longitudinal ligament A Review", Sensor Review Polymers & Polymer Composites (Accepted in June 2014) 12. Riaz Ahmad Mufti Ra Mufti, R. Zahid, F Qureshi, J Aslam, N Afzal, and MU Bhutta Measuring the Tribological performance of all the tappets in a production engine using magnetometer sensors and the effect of lubricant rheology Journal Lubrication Science, Wiley, Riaz Mufti Ahmad Effect of Lubricant Chemistry on the Performance of End Pivoted Roller Follower Valve Train Tribology International (41st Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology Special Issue) 14. Dr. Mohsin Muhammad Asim Waris, Mohsin Jamil, Yasar Ayaz, and Syed Omer Gilani Classification of Functional Motions of Hand for Upper Limb Prosthesis with Surface Electromyography, International Journal of Biology And Biomedical Engineering, North Atlantic University Union, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp , January Nadeem Javaid, Mohamma d Ishfaq, Zahoor Khan, Mohsin Jamil, Turki Ali Alghamdi and Umar Qasim Modeling Routing Overhead of Reactive Protocols at Link Layer and Network Layer in Wireless Multi-hop Networks. Accepted in Mathematical Problems in Engineering, (ISI Indexed. IF=1.08) 16. M.N.Khan Mohsin Jamil and Maximizing Throughput of Free Space Communication Systems using Puncturing Technique, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2014 (Accepted). (ISI Indexed, IF=0.367) 17. N. Javaid, M.R. Jafri, S. Ahmed, Jamil, Z.A. Khan, Delay-Sensitive Routing Schemes for Underwater International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 112

113 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal Qasim and S.S. Al-Saleh, Acoustic Networks Sensor 2014 (accepted: In Press) (ISI Indexed, IF=0.923) 18. MM Sandhu, N Javaid, M Jamil, ZA Khan, M Imran, M Ilahi, MA Khan. Modelling Mobility and Psychological Stress based Human Postural Changes in Wireless Body Area Networks. Computers in Human Behaviour ISI Indexed: IF=2.273) 19. Dr. Omer Gillani Dwarikanath Mahapatra, Syed Omer Gilani, Mukesh Kumar Saini Coherency based Spatiotemporal Saliency Detection for Object Video Segmentation IEEE Selected Topics in Signal Processing. ISSN: Impact Factor: 3.29 IEEE Dr. Nosheen Fatima Nadia Naseer, Hira Fatima, Arfa Asghar, Nosheen Fatima, Naveed Ahmed, Asad U. Khan, and Nasir M. Ahmad Magnetically Responsive Hybrid Polymer Colloids for Ultrasensitive Molecul ar Imaging Journal of Colloid Science and Biotechnology. J Colloid Sci Biotechnol.ens (accepted) 21. Dr. Liaquat Ali Z. Faraz, S. Waheed ul Haq, A. A. Baqai, W. A. Tarar, L. Ali Reconfigurable fixture locating layout for compliant sheet metal welded assemblies subjected to welding force variations Proceedings of the institution of mechanical engineers, part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture 22. Dr. Husain Imran M. Khan, L. Ali, A. Khan, R.A. Mufti, H.A. Khan, N. Khan and S.M. Jaffery, The Potential of Solar Powered Transportation and the Case for Solar Powered Railway in Pakistan Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier. 23. M. Khan, L. Ali and P. Mativenga Statistical analysis of process parameters micromachining of in IMechE B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture Ti-6Al-4V alloy 24. Sohail Akram, Mushtaq Khan, Aamir Mubashar, and Liaqat Ali A Numerical Investigation of Effects of Cutting Velocity International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing 113

114 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal and Feed Rate on Residual Stresses in Aluminum Alloy Al Dr. Khan Mushtaq Saif Ur Rehman, Dr Mushtaq Khan Dr Syed Husain Imran Jaffery Dr Liaqat Ali Effect of precipitation hardening and thermomechanical training on microstructure and shape memory properties of Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 high temperature shape memory alloys Journal of Alloys and Compounds ISI Journal Saif ur Rehman, Mushtaq Khan, A. Nusair Khan, Liaqat Ali, Sabah Zaman, Muhammad Waseem, Liaqat Ali, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Journal Materials Science and Engineering Transformation behavior and shape memory properties of high temperature shape memory alloy (Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 ) at different aging temperatures A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing, Vol. 619, pp [ISI Impact Factor 2.409] [Published] 27. Mushtaq Khan and Phill Dickens (2014 Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of Pure Gold for Manufacturing Dental Crowns Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 20, Issue 6, pp [ISI Impact Factor 1.023] [Published] 28. Dr. Shahid Muhammad Umer, Intelligent Pheromone up Gradation Mechanism through Neural Augmented Ant Colony Optimization (NaACO) Meta heuristic in Machine Schedudling Engineering failure analysis (Impact Factor 1.130) 29. K Alghamdi, G Hussain, Shahid IB Force Variations with defects and force based strategy to control defects in SPIF Material and Manufacturing Processes (Impact Factor 1.486) 114

115 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 30. Dr. Yasar Ahmed Hussain Qureshi, Saba Mumtaz, Yasar Ayaz, and Osman Hasan, Triangular Geometrised Sampling Heuristics For Fast Optimal Motion Planning, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems (IJARS), [Impact Factor: 0.579] 31. Badar Ali, Yasar Ayaz, Naveed Muhammad, Mohsin Jamil and Syed Omer Gilani, Advancement in Human Tracking by a Mobile Robot, IEEJ Transactions on Electronics, Information and System (TEEE), (Accepted). [Impact Factor: 0.327] 32. Dr. Safdar Sajid Ali, M Safdar, and Asghar Qadir Linearization from complex lie point transformations Journal of Applied Mathematics (Accepted) ISI Impact Factor Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti Experimental measurement of roller slip in end-pivoted roller follower valve train Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology , first published on February 13, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti R.A. Mufti, R. Zahid, F. Qureshi and J. Aslam, R Zahid, H.H. Masjuki, M. Varman, R.A. Mufti, M.A. Kalam and M Gulzar, M.Gulzar, HH Masjuki, M Varman, MA Kalam, R.A. Mufti, NWM Zulkifli, R. Yunus, Rehan Zahid "Innovative Technique of Measuring Follower Rotation in Real Production Engine Using Gradiometer sensors and the Effect of Friction Modifier Effect of lubrication formulations on the tribological performance of self-mated doped DLC contacts: a review Improving the AW/EP Ability of Chemically Modified Palm Oil by Adding CuO and MoS2 Nanoparticles Journal Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Emerald, 2015, vol 67, issue 4. (Accepted) Tribology Transections, (Accepted) Tribology International 115

116 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 37. Umar Ansari Munneza Ata Khan, Umar Ansari, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Real-time wound management through integrated ph sensors A Review", Sensor Review. 38. Zainab Munib, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Mariam Mir Auxetic Polymeric Bone Stent for Tubular Fractures: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 39. Murtaza Najabat Seemab Mehmood, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Mariam Mir, Munezza Ata Khan "Auxetic Polymeric Bone Plate As Internal Fixator For Long Bone Fractures: Design, Fabrication And Structural Analysis",. TECHNOLOGY HEALTH CARE AND 40. Mariam Mir, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Umar Ansari, Javaria Sami, Structure and Motility of the Esophagus from a Mechanical Perspective ESOPHAGUS-TOKYO 41. Mushtaq Khan Saif ur Rehman, Mushtaq Khan, Aamer Nusair Khan, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Liaqat Ali, and Aamir Mubashar Improvement in the Mechanical Properties of High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy (Ti25Ni25Pd25) by Copper (Cu) Addition, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, [Article In Press] 42. Sadaf Batool, Mushtaq Khan, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Ashfaq Khan, Aamir Mubashar, Liaqat Ali, Nawar Khan, Muhammad Nabeel Anwar (2015) Analysis of Weld Characteristics of Micro- Plasma Arc Welding (MPAW) and Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) of Thin Stainless Steel (304L) Sheets, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (Proceedings of IMechE Part L), [Article In Press] [ISI Impact factor 0.746] 116

117 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 43. Shane Fatima, Mushtaq Khan, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Liaqat Ali, Mohammad Mujahid and Shahid Ikramullah Butt (2015) Optimization of Process Parameters forplasma Arc Welding (PAW) of Austenitic Stainless Steel (304L) with Low Carbon Steel(A-36) Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (Proceedings of IMechE Part L), [Article In Press] [ISI Impact factor 0.746] 44. Saif ur Rehman, Mushtaq Khan, Syed Husain Imran Jaffery, Liaqat Ali Effect of aging on Phase Transition Behavior of Ti50Ni15Pd25Cu10 High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 1101, pp ] 45. Javeria Hashmi, Mahmood Khan, Mushtaq Khan, Syed Husian Imran Jaffery, Liaqat Ali, Muhammad Nabeel Anwar and Tayyab Subhani Evaluation of eddy current signatures for predicting different heat treatment effects in chromium vanadium (CrV) spring steel, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (Proceedings of IMechE Part L), [Article In Press] [ISI Impact factor 0.672] 46. Khurshid Alam, Mushtaq Khan, Riaz Muhammad, Sayyad Zahid Qamar and Vadim V. Silberschmidt, In-vitro experimental analysis and numerical 2 study of temperature in bone drilling Journal Technology and Health Care, [ ISI Impact factor 0.697] 47. Dr. Mohsin 1. M. Faisal, M. Jamil, U. Rashid, S.O. Gillani, Y. Ayaz and M. N. Khan. A Novel Dual-loop Control Scheme for Payload Anti-Swing and Trolley Position of Industrial Robotic 3DOF Crane. Applied Mechanics and Materials Journa l(issn: ) 48. M. Jamil, R. Arshad, U. Rashid, S. O. Gillani, Y. Ayaz and M. N. Khan. Robust Repetitive Current Control of Two Level Utility Connected Converter Considering Plant Bandwidth. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering ISSN: (Accepted 117

118 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 49. Dr. Yasar M. A. Ahmed, Y.Ayaz, M. Jamil,S.O. Gillani, M.B. Rasheed, M. Imran, N. A. Khan, W. Majeed, and N. Javaid. Comparative Analysis of Classifiers for Developing an Adaptive Computer Assisted EEG Analysis System for Diagnosing. BioMed Research International;ISSN: Vol 2015, Jan (ISI Indexed, IF=2.706) 50. Ahmed Hussain Qureshi, and Yasar Ayaz, Intelligent bidirectional rapidly-exploring random trees for optimal motion planning in complex cluttered environments International Journal of Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Elsevier, Available online at: bot Badar Ali, Yasar Ayaz, Naveed Muhammad, Syed Omer Gilani, Mohsin Jamil Improved Method for Stereo Vision based Human Detection & Target Person Following by Mobile Robot South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2015 (Accepted) 52. Adeeb Shehzad1 Adeeb Shehzad1,3, Jaetae Lee2 & Young Sup Lee1,* Autocrine prostaglandin E2 signaling promotes promonocytic leukemia cell survival via COX-2 expression and MAPK pathway BMB report online Fazli Subhan, muhammad Ikram, Addeeb Shehzad, A Ghafoor Fazli Wahid, Taous Khan2, Omer Shehzad, You Young Kim Marine Collagen an Emerging player in biomedical application Phytochemical analysis and effects of Pteris vittata extract on visual processes J Food Sci Tech Mys Journal of Natural Medicine 55. Dr. M. Safdar H.M. Dutt, and M. Safdar Linearization of two dimensional complexlinearizable systems of second order ordinary differential equations (accepted) Applied Sciences Mathematical 118

119 S No First Author Authors Title Conference / Journal 56. Dr. Anwar Nabeel Takafumi Kajiharaa, b, Muhammad Nabeel Anwara, c, Masahiro Kawasakia, d, e, Yuji Mizunoa, f, g, Kimitaka Nakazawab, Keiichi Kitajo Neural dynamics in motor preparation: From phasemediated global computation to amplitudemediated local computation NeuroImage Available online 20 May Academic Collaborations Academic collaborations have been established with many universities and institutes across the world. They are discussed in Chapter Budget Allocations for Conferences, Seminars, Colloquia, etc. As per need from operational budget Computer and Internet Facilities There are two dedicated computer labs with 45 computers each. There are also seven computers in the SMME library dedicated for students Accessibility of Faculty / Students to Computer / Internet Facilities and International Databases Faculty has 24 hours access to the computers and internet. Students have full access from 9am to 9pm. Access to National and International databases in provided via HEC. 5.3 Faculty Development, Training and Retention Faculty Training and Mentoring Following opportunities and facilities are available for faculty training and mentoring. Scholarships of NUST/HEC Career Development Centre NUST The new faculty attends orientations training and methods of instruction workshop. In addition, there are different courses offered for faculty and students at Professional Development Centre of NUST. A total of 16 faculty members and students are currently pursuing higher studies internationally from SMME. The details of faculty pursuing higher education are given in Annexure K. 119

120 Post-doctoral opportunities are provided. 24/27 Faculty Members are registered with PEC. Remaining faculty has applied for membership and are awaiting. Details of faculty training are given in Annexure L. New faculty members are attached with senior faculty members for mentoring. Details of faculty mentoring are provided in Table 52. A form is filled by the mentor and concerned faculty, which includes details of mentorship. Table 54: Details of faculty mentoring programme. S No Mentor Faculty 1 Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Dr. Nosheen Fatima 2 Engr. Muhammad Sohail Dr. Murtaza Najabat Ali 3 Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti Lec. M. Adnan Hanif 4 Dr. Khalid Akhtar Dr M Safdar 5 Dr. Shahid Ikramullah Lec. Mr Usman Bhutta 6 Dr Irtiza Ali Shah Dr. Omer Gilani 7 Dr. Liaqat Ali Lec. Waqas Khalid 8 Engr Abdul Naeem Khan Dr. Riaz A Khan 9 RVF M Naweed Hassan Lec. Nabeel Younis 10 Dr. Yasar Ayaz Dr Omer Ansari 11 Dr Husain Imran Lec. Ammar Tariq 12 Dr Mushtaq Khan Lec. Jamal Saeed 13 Dr Muhammad Sajid Dr Amir Mubashir 14 Dr Nabeel Anwar Dr Emad ud Din Faculty Retention and Career Planning Faculty is one of the most important part of the SMME and hiring and retention of best in class faculty is the top most priority of the school. For this purpose, following are being offered. NUST offers a competitive pay package Highly conducive research environment On Campus housing facility is being offered by HQ NUST. 120

121 Full funding for attending National/ International conferences/ seminars/ Workshops Financial support for carrying out Masters & Doctoral studies Gratuity and Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme is available for Faculty and Staff of NUST. 80% of the profit goes to the PI and 20% to NUST under ORIC policy of NUST. Research grants are given to the project proposals after scrutiny by NUST. Funding through government and non-profit national and international organisations is facilitated. Publications in ISI indexed journals are encouraged. HEC tenure track system is offered to the faculty. Promotions are based on experience and research work. Teaching load is based on the guidelines provided by the PEC so faculty can spend most of their time in research. 5.4 Sufficiency and Competency of Technical and Administrative Staff in Providing Adequate Support to the Educational Programme Sufficiency and Competency of Technical Staff The technical staff is looking after the laboratories of SMME. Details of technical staff and their qualifications are provided in Annexure I. The lab technicians and lab engineers are well qualified and meet the qualification requirements of their respective jobs. Lab engineers have B.Sc / B.E / M. Sc. Degrees in mechanical engineering while the lab technicians are technical diploma holders. The lab engineers and staff are well trained to conduct the set of experiments in their domain and are well versed with the lab equipment and its usage Sufficiency and Competency of Administrative Staff SMME has adequate number of administrative staff for office and administration jobs. Administrative staff of the department is headed by Dy Director Admin. The staff is responsible for general upkeep of the SMME building and offices. In case of medical emergency, a number of staff is trained to provide first aid. They are also responsible in case of a fire emergency and have been designated as fire marshals. The administrative staff is also responsible for office work, finance and HR related issues. In addition to the SMME administrative staff, there are a number of departments providing support to SMME faculty and students. Security is provided by the NUST security. Repair and maintenance of various systems such as electricity, water, air-conditioning, etc. is taken care by their respective departments. A day care and nursery is available for faculty and staff children. A MI room with doctors and trained staff is also working on NUST campus. 121

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123 CRITERION 6: FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Adequacy of Teaching and Learning Facilities The adequacy of teaching and learning facilities that include classrooms, learning-support facilities, study areas, information resources, library, computing and information-technology, laboratories and workshops, etc. is described in following sections Lecture Facilities The SMME building is situated within the premises of H-12 Campus of NUST. SMME has its own building. Construction of an additional wing is also in progress. The building has following facilities: Class rooms: 8 Seating capacity of each classroom: 50 Audio-Video facilities: Computer, multimedia projector, audio system Seminar Hall with seating capacity of 196 Figure 11: Seminar Hall of SMME Laboratory Facilities A number of laboratory facilities has been established for the mechanical engineering programme.

124 Details of laboratory facilities and equipment are given in Table 34. The laboratory manuals, relative documentation and instructions are available in each laboratory. Job responsibilities of laboratory engineers and staff are also available with concerned. Figure 12: CNC Laboratory of SMME Computer Laboratories Following dedicated computer laboratories are available CAD/CAM Lab Computational Lab The computing facilities have latest engineering software including Matlab, Pro-Engineer, Ansys, Fluent, etc Super Computing Resources Super Computer is installed in state of art data centre with 80 KVA of UPS backup and 12 ton precision cooling system. The data centre is protected by FM-200 based Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System and manual fire extinguishers. CCTV Cameras and Access Control systems are being procured for effective surveillance of data centre. The Super Computer is comprised of 32 Intel Xeon based machines and each one of them is connected to Nvidia Tesla S1070 (each of which contains 4 GPU s). All nodes are connected by40gbps QDR InfiniBand Interconnect for internal communication. A high-performance and reliable SAN storage is linked to Servers, accessible by all computational nodes. 124

125 Figure 13: A View of Data Centre Super Computing Facilities Technology Smart Campus The campus incorporates cutting-edge ICT technologies to provide triple play services (data, voice and video) to the whole campus. This includes Main Data Centre (MDC), Campuswide Fibre Optical Network and Wi-Fi mesh for high-speed data connectivity, video conferencing, IP-telephony with GSM Gateway & IP Fax facility, Smart White Boards, Smart Podiums, Digital Bulletin Board System and various other interactive features for entire campus. Brief account of projects is as under; Main Data Centre (MDC) MDC is developed in line with Telecommunication Industry Association TIA-942 tier-2 international standards including raised flooring, redundant HVAC precision units, fire detection, alarm & suppression system, precision UPS & power system, CCTV and access control system for remote monitoring. MDC is acting as hub for dissemination of LAN, Internet, IP-telephony, IP-Fax and Web Services, Server Farm (including Domain Controllers, Backup, Proxy, , Web, Network Management, Electronic Bulletin Board, NUST ERP and many more), Video Conferencing and other related services to the entire H- 12 Sector users Campus Network Infrastructure Campus network is based on n-tier architecture which includes security, core, distribution and access layers. The backbone comprises three upper layers i.e. security, core and distribution as well as primary & backup fibre optic links to server rooms of school. This is a hub-and-spoke architecture using routing and switching. Chassis-based core and distribution switches, firewalls and routers with high transmission rate ranging from 01 to 10 Gbps are commissioned. It is pertinent to mention here that device and link redundancy has been maintained at every level to ensure un-interrupted ICT services to users. Gigabit Access Network has also been commissioned to ensure high-speed computing at user level. Access switches of high switching capacity are installed to handle data and multimedia 125

126 traffic, efficiently. Redundant fibre optic links from each access switch to primary & secondary distribution switches are available for reliable layer-3 connectivity to each LAN user. Switch to user connectivity is provided through top-of-the-line Gigabit Screen Shielded Twisted Pair (S/STP) copper cabling. In order to monitor and manage the whole network, proprietary Network Management Systems (NMS) are being used. Key features of these NMS include but not limited to configuration, fault, accounting, performance and security management of the whole network Wifi Mesh Network Taking advantage of tech nological advancements, University has implemented Wi-Fi mesh network throughout the campus. Wire less indoor and outdoor Access Points (APs) have been installed to give internet/network access to students, faculty and staff. Internet access has also been pro vided at all hostels through this network. It employs latest wireless protocol n with each AP providing a bandwidth up to 300 Mbps to the users. The wireless network installed is the largest in Pakistan IP Telephony An integrated, modular, state-of-the-art communication server that supports advanced IP business-class Telephony System are operational that is first of its kind in any local university. Voice over IP (VoIP) system is based on latest Alcatel-Lucent Omni PCX 4400 Enterprise solution providing voice and data over a single network. The system is highly reliable having features such as redundancy in CPUs and power supplies, CLI features, voice mail, Supports IP and PC soft phones, automatic call distribution, call-routing software, callforwarding, auto matic transfer of incoming calls, automated attendant, voice activated manage ment of incoming calls, voice to conversion, voice conferencing calling, voice guides for external callers etc. System is integrated with Omni Vista Voice Network Management Software. It gives a unified view of the network as well as the necessary functions and features for centralized management, bulk opera tions, simplicity, and scalability GSM Gateway Initially GSM Gateway with capacity of 16 SIMs has been installed and integrated with Alcatel Omni PCX telephone exchange. The core idea behind cost saving with VoIP GSM Gateway is Least Cost Routing (LCR). Through LCR the GSM gateway select the most costeffective mobile service operator and check the number which is dialled as well as rate information which is stored in an inter nal routing table. Because several SIM cards and GSM modules are integrated within the GSM Gateway it is able to make relatively cheaper GSM to GSM/landline calls instead of expensive IP to GSM/landline calls IP Fax NUST has taken a lead in implementing cutting edge technology by providing IP Fax facility to all users of Islamabad campus. Internet Explorer is used for composing and viewing fax messages which travel on LAN and are sent and received through IP Fax Server installed in the Telephone Exchange. 126

127 6.1.6 Library The SMME Library has following facilities There are 7 computers, 1 scanner and a photocopy machine. Fully computerized library with Library Management Software. Barcode reader facility for the issue/receipts of books to members Dedicated KOHA Software server for searching in the library. Photocopier Machine and scanning facility. Access to HEC Online Library and access to International Databases via HEC. Reproduction facility is also available in the form of printing press in NUST where Engineering and other subject books like mathematics are being printed after necessary permission Workshop Facilities A manufacturing resource centre (MRC) has been established in SMME to facilitate the student learning and enhance their hands on experience. A detailed list of machinery and equipment available in MRC is attached as Annexure M. 6.2 Adequacy of Support Facilities Hostels NUST Campus Islamabad provides Hostel facilities essentially to the outstation students on first come first serve basis. The hostels being most comfortable resort with first class facilities attract students to make up their bright future. NUST Hostels Islamabad offer a life time opportunity to the NUST students to carve and shape their life in the best possible manner. The management is at their service round the clock. Hostel accommodation in the relevant category is strictly allotted according to the application seniority list. The separately located male & female hostels have been named after great Muslim scholars as under: Male Hostels Rumi Hostels Block-I, II & III PG Students (Some Senior UG Students may be entertained in Rumi-III Hostel on availability of accommodation) Ghazali Hostels Block-I & II UG Students Razi Hostels Block-I & II UG Students Attar Hostels Block-I & II UG Students Female Hostels Fatima Hostels Block-I & II PG Students Zainab Hostel UG Students Ayesha Hostel UG Students Married Student Hostel Iqra Apartments 127

128 Hostels are equipped with following facilities; Fully Furnished Accommodation Cubical / Biseater rooms with Attached Washroom Bi-seaters / Triseater rooms with Community Washroom Anti / TV Room Well-equipped Mess in each Hostel Laundry Gymnasium Badminton courts Internet facility Radiator Heating System Medical cover for 24 hours Shuttle service on Holidays Figure 14: Hostel Facilities at NUST Campus Sports At NUST, the implementation of a wholesome policy helps shape students personalities and careers in a more efficient manner. Students are, therefore, encouraged to participate in various sports competitions held as a regular feature of the campus life. The following facilities are available in NUST main campus. Fitness Gym Total 11, 4 x Girls, 7 x Boys Outdoor Basketball Court 5 128

129 Football Field 1 Volleyball Court 4 Badminton Court 12 Table Tennis Total 4, 3 x Girls, 1 x Boys Futsal Ground 5 Cricket Ground 2 Squash Court Under Construction Figure 15: SMME basketball team in finals Halls and Auditoriums NUST has a Convocation Hall with seating capacity of An auditorium with a seating capacity of 200 is available in SMME Since Sep Auditoriums from SCEE, SCME, NBS and SEECS are also available on need bases Health Centre NUST is providing medical services to the entire H-12 campus through a purpose built NUST Medical Centre. NUST Medical Centre is having qualified medical officers and trained paramedical staff, who provide medical services round the clock. The Centre is supported with fully equipped ambulances to evacuate the sick and wounded to Armed Forces and other civil sector tertiary care facilities. With the upcoming hospital of NUST Medical Complex within H-12 campus, the services of a tertiary care hospital will be very much available at the doorstep. 129

130 6.2.5 Transport NUST maintains an organized transportation network within the campus for the students, staff and residents. Pick and drop facility is provided to faculty, staff and students. A shuttle service which is battery operated and environment-friendly runs throughout the day within the Main Campus. Vans provide transport from Gate 10 to various institutions from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Coaches are available during the evening shift for transportation between the Girls Hostels and different institutions, as per pre-defined schedules. For occasions such as club activities, study tours, recreational trips, industrial visits and inter-university championships, etc., buses, coaches or vans are arranged as per requirement, both within and outside of the twin cities. Figure 16: The battery operated and environment-friendly shuttle service in campus NUST Radio Department of Mass Communication at NUST Business School, facilitates the students with well-equipped and state-of-the-art modern FM Radio station, Radio and Television studios. These facilities help students enhance their capabilities, where they have the opportunity to acquire necessary professional skills. It also gives these students an edge over their peers when it comes to competing for employment. The NUST FM Radio Station, Call Sign Voice of NUST is operating at the frequency of Mhz. The broadcast range covers the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and the adjoining suburbs. It is all set to soon embark upon regular transmission. The Studios are being looked after by an expert team of Engineers and Producers. These technical facilities will also help promote education through Electronic Media. 130

131 6.2.7 NUST Daycare and Montessori NUST Day Care and Montessori (NDM) was established in the University s Islamabad Campus in Sep NDM has the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 60 students. The teaching staff comprises a principal and four qualified teachers, while three NG staff members are also designated there. Figure 17: NUST Daycare and Montessori Other On-Campus Facilities Campus has following facilities available for students. Cafeteria Mini Mart Photo Shop Barber Shop Ladies Shop including ladies parlour Computer Hardware Shop Cellular Shop Business Centre Services Stationery Shop Dining / Function Halls Recent and Planned Improvements A new building of SMME has been recently completed and the department shifted to the new building. An additional block is under construction. 131

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133 CRITERION 7: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES 7.1 Institutional Financial Commitment and Support Sufficient Support and Financial Resources to Attract and Retain High Quality Faculty and Provide Means to Maintain Competence Most of the PhD faculty is on tenure track system (TTS). The MSc qualified faculty is hired by the University and offered pay and privileges according to the NUST policies. Faculty may be hired as regular or visiting faculty and competitive remunerations are offered. Faculty is encouraged to write and submit research proposals for foreign and Pakistani agencies and donor bodies. The research proposals are forwarded through the platform of NUST research department. Funding for seminar and conference attendance is provided. A comprehensive policy is available. Gratuity and Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme is available for Faculty and Staff of NUST. In case of commercial project, 80% of the profit goes to the PI and 20% to NUST under ORIC policy of NUST Financial Resources to Acquire and Maintain Library Holdings, Laboratories and Computing Facilities Resources are provided by NUST to maintain library, laboratory and computing facilities. HEC digital library, which provides access to research journals, has been subscribed by the university. Scopus database is also available, which provides access to large number of research resources. Laboratory equipment maintenance and updation is being carried out on regular basis. Computational resources are also updated on regular basis. The supercomputing facility is maintained by NUST centrally. 7.2 Income and Expenditure Details The details of the SMME income and expenditure are provided in Table 53.

134 Table 55: Details of SMME Income and Expenditure. S No 1 2 Source of Income Recurring Grants from Fin Dte 1 (NUST) P P Self Generated Income P2 Current Financial Year (July 2014 to August 2014) Budget Incom e Expen diture Financial Year (July 2013 to June 2014) Budge t Income Expen diture Financial Year (July 2012 to June 2013) Budge t Income Expen diture Stationery, Consumables, Repair, TA/DA, Lab Consumables, Over Time, Telephone, POL, Residential Hiring, Printing, Office Class Room Eqpt, IT Eqpt, Entertainment Misc 2. Courses / Workshop/ Industrial Projects 134

135 CRITERION 8: CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Continuous quality improvement is the part of the overall objective evaluation process. This process was shown in Chapter 1. The process consists of three concentric cycles. These cycles are related to PEOs, PLOs and CLOs. Each cycle has CQI as its integral part. The process of defining of PEOs, PLOs and CLOs has already been established. The evaluation process of the three types of objectives and their measurements by direct and indirect methods is also defined. The CQI process takes place at various academic levels and the analysis of the achievement of each objective against predefined minimum attainment levels is carried out. 8.1 Mechanism for Programme Planning Programme Planning Programme planning was carried out during the inception phase of the mechanical engineering programme. The curriculum was carefully planned by keeping in mind the requirement of regulatory bodies of HEC and PEC. The stakeholder needs were also given due consideration during the programme planning phase Curriculum Development The curriculum of the mechanical engineering programme was developed to meet the requirements of HEC and PEC. A comprehensive exercise was carried out among all the colleges and schools of NUST to unify the curriculum. During that phase, experts from all the NUST schools and colleges offering mechanical engineering programme, were brought together and careful deliberations were carried out. The finalised unified curriculum is implemented and taught in SMME. A number of elective courses are available for students to choose to increase their depth and breadth of knowledge Curriculum Review A comprehensive policy exits at NUST level for curriculum review and updating. The curriculum could be reviewed on the basis of a number of factors including HEC revision of curriculum requirements, PEC requirements, feedback from stakeholders, etc Content Review Courses are assigned to the faculty at the start of the semester. The content of each course has been defined by the department and a lesson / teaching plan is prepared by the concerned faculty based on the approved course contents. The faculty member is allowed to change 10% of the course content of a course. Sample lesson plans are provided at Annexure E. The lesson plans include detailed content breakdown, teaching methods and assessment methods. Content review procedure is defined in NUST policies.

136 8.1.5 Response to Feedback Feedback from faculty and students is collected on regular basis through the LMS system. Students are required to provide feedback twice during the course. The anonymous feedback becomes available to the concerned faculty for review and any necessary action. Faculty also provides feedback on LMS at the end of the course. The feedback provided by faculty and students is monitored by the NUST QA, HOD in SMME and Academics Branch SMME. Various type of feedbacks obtained from alumni, faculty, students, employers, etc. are addressed at various levels during the faculty meetings. The cycles of assessment were discussed during the assessment of CLOs and PLOs Tracking of Contribution of Individual Courses to PLOs The course learning outcomes for each course has been defined and linked with appropriated programme learning outcomes. The assessment methods of CLOs are part of the lesson plans where a specific CLO may be evaluated using any suitable assessment method. The assessment methods include quizzes, assignments, presentations, reports, one hour tests, end semester exams, etc. Specific CLO is attributed to a specific question. The question papers are approved by the HOD for appropriate level of learning and difficulty. The complete record of CLO attainment is maintained in the Academics Branch. SMME will be implementing a software solution for the management of student CLO, PLO and PEO attainment data tracking and record. The software generates standardised reports for CLO achievement of individual student, CLO report of students failing to pass CLOs, PLO achievement reports, etc. 136

137 Indirect Assessment Employer Survey Form Alumni Survey Form Repository Academics Branch Implementation (Academics Branch) Summary Report Review by Committee Identification of Actions (if any) Review Committee Principal, Dean, DLQEC, HOD, CAC Member Figure 18: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PEOs Review of PEOs and PLOs Review of PEOs and PLOs is linked with the review of programme curriculum. If a need to revise the curriculum arises, the PEOs and PLOs will also be reviewed and revised if necessary. The curriculum may be reviewed on the basis of new regulatory requirements, alumni feedback, employer feedback, etc. 137

138 Indirect Assessmen t Direct Assessmen t Graduating Student Survey Form PLO attainment in Courses Repository Academics Branch Implementation (Academics Branch) Summary Report Review by Committee Identification of Actions (if any) Review Committee Principal, Dean, DLQEC, HOD, Faculty Member (as required) Figure 19: Flowchart of processes involved in establishing and reviewing PLOs Continual Quality Improvement The process of CQI is embedded in the overall process cycles of CLOs, PLOs and PEOs attainment. The frequency of assessment of each cycle is different, as CLOs are assessed at end of each semester, PLOs are assessed at end of each year and PEOs after graduates are in the field for atleast three years. The data gathered about the attainment of CLOs, PLOs and PEOs is analysed and presented to the review committee comprising of Dean SMME, Director Local Quality Enhancement Cell and Head of the Departments. The review committee will recommend improvements / modifications / enhancements (if required). The recommendations are implemented through Academics Branch SMME. A review of the CLO attainment for the Fall 2014 semester was carried out in March 2015 by the review committee. The review committee discussed each course in detail and the courses with more than 40% students failing the CLOs were identified. A detailed discussion with the concerned faculty members was carried out which encompassed the suitability of CLOs, teaching methods, assessment methods and curriculum. It was identified that all the subjects having CLO attainment of less than 60% were taught to ME04 student cohort. Based on student and faculty feedback and a thorough analysis of all the involved elements, it was concluded that further training and awareness regarding CLO attainment was required. Since, Fall 2014 was the first semester after the implementation of OBE system, the students were 138

139 not comprehending the importance of the system and its impact on their studies. An interactive training session of the ME04 student cohort was arranged. The results of the CLO assessments were discussed with the students and the overall OBE system and its benefits to the students were emphasized. Direct Assessmen t Exam Questions, Assignments, Projects, Rubrics, Repository Examination Branch Summary Report by Concerned Faculty Students failed 15% YES Comments of faculty considered during next course NO Students failed 40% YES Extra coaching by faculty or during next similar course Identification of Actions by Review Committee Implementation (Academics Branch) Review Committee DLQEC, HOD, Faculty Member (as required) Figure 20: Flowchart of processes involved in reviewing a course and its outcomes. 139

140 A meeting of CAC was held on 30 th Jan 2015 to discuss the curriculum of ME programme with industrial representatives and to identify further opportunities for improvements. CAC members discussed the industrial requirements in detail and provided valuable guidance. The meeting of minutes are available with the academics branch. To discuss and oversea the implementation of CAC recommendations, four subject specialist groups were formed by the HoD mechanical. Meetings of subject specialist groups were held between 5 th and 7 th August 2015 where the recommendations of CAC were thoroughly discussed. Minutes of the specialist group meetings are also available with academics branch. Review meeting for the CLO attainment of Spring 2015 was held and the attainment of CLOs was discussed. Actions required were identified and meetings with faculty are being carried out. A review meeting for PLO attainment review is also scheduled. 8.2 Observations, Implementation Plan and Actions Taken Since last Accreditation Visit Observations during the Last PEC Accreditation Visit and SMME Response The last accreditation visit of PEC occurred on May The observations raised by the PEC and the SMME response is given in Table 54. Table 56: PEC Observations during the Last Accreditation visit and SMME Response. Para of the Report PEC Observation Institute Response 13 (B) Presently two different courses have been merged together and taught as single lab course. This arrangement had been recommended in the 2008 version of the HEC recommended syllabus for bachelor programme in mechanical engineering. This has now been changed and the information is available on HEC website. It is suggested that lab work as well as theoretical courses should be conducted in accordance with the latest guidelines of HEC recommended syllabus. 1. NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) has been following HEC curriculum where labs were conducted along with the theoretical part of the subject but was changed due to following two reasons; a version of HEC curriculum suggests separating theory and practical courses to have more focus towards experiments. b. NUST institutes are following unified curriculum of Mechanical Engineering programme and all the programs are accredited by PEC. 2. There are many subjects in Mechanical Engineering of the School like Engg. Drawing & Graphics, Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, CAD, Electrical Engg, Basic Electronics, IC Engine (Elective) etc which have labs embedded with the theory. 140

141 Para of the Report PEC Observation Institute Response 3. However, SMME will coordinate with other Constituent Colleges of NUST to have Mechanical Engineering programme in line with the proposed version of HEC and will be followed in future. 13 (B) Lab equipment of more than one course has been placed in a single room and this has resulted in congestion of the laboratories. It is suggested that separate rooms should be allocated to lab equipment of a particular subject. 1. Lab equipment of two different courses are placed at one location separately at two ends of the hall intentionally. At one particular time labs are used for labs experiments by one section of a session only. 2. It is thus highlighted that partition of large labs to small labs will provide less space to the students during conduct of the experiments. 13 (B) The recently acquired lab equipment should be made operational as soon as possible so that students are able to perform the requisite practical before graduation. 13 (B) Proper teacher training and faculty development programs, particularly for the newly inducted young faculty members, need to be established on priority basis. 13 (B) Faculty members fulfilling the requirements of promotion to 1. The recently acquired lab equipment is fully operational and the students are performing experiments as required. 1. Teacher training and development programme gets special attention of NUST management as well as Principal of SMME. 2. Newly inducted faculty has to go through orientation programme specially designed by Professional Development Centre (PDC) having complete overview of NUST as well as its Statutes. New faculty also need to go through Methods of Instructions (MOI) training programme after joining NUST. 3. Presentation provided to the team contains a slide under clause 3 mentioning 17 faculty members are on higher studies abroad under faculty development programme. 4. There are numerous local and foreign trainings provided to faculty ranging from one day to six months sponsored by NUST. 1. There is no faculty member due for promotion according to HEC guidelines. 141

142 Para of the Report PEC Observation higher posts may be promoted to these posts without much delay. This will lead to promoting long term faculty retention and contented faculty members. Institute Response 2. Recently three Lecturers are recommended for the position of Assistant Professor as they meet the HEC promotion criteria. The case is recommended in Faculty Board of Study (FBS) meeting and sent to NUST Main office for further processing. 3. The names of faculty are as under; Lecturer Nabeel Younus Lecture Usman Bhutta Lecturer Adnan Hanif 142

143 CRITERION 9: INDUSTRIAL LINKAGES SMME encourages and supports industrial connection. Corporate Advisory Council has been established at NUST level to have effective industrial connections. At individual Schools, Industrial Liaison office has also been created. ILO is facilitating the SMME faculty and students for effective industrial linkages. Head of Research SMME ensures the following: Regular Industrial visits of Faculty and Students. Regular invited Lectures by the leading industrialists. Regular visits of school by industrialists. Solution providing to the industry through consultancy and research projects. 9.1 Collaborations A number of universities and industrial organisations are working in collaboration with NUST. A list of university-industry collaborative projects is given in Table 55. Table 57: Industrial Collaborations. S No Industry Location Products Industry Rep NUST Team 1 Silver Star Sialkot Football Mr Belal Jehangir Dr Shahid, Dr. Liaquat, Engr Shahzada, 2 PEFMA, Starco, Global, Alfatima Gujrat Fan Mr. Khawar Dr A Ghafoor, Engr Shahzada 3 Starco Gujrat Fan Mr Izhar 4 GFC Fans Gujrat Fan Mr Rafaquat 5 INFINITY Lahore Automotive 6 SPEL Lahore Automotive 7 Silver Star Sialkot Football Mr. Razzak Gauhar Mr. Razzak Gauhar Mr. Belal Jehangir Lect Nabeel, Engr Shahzada Dr A Ghafoor, Engr Shahzada Dr Shahid, Lect Nabeel, Mr Umer Wasim, Mr Ahmad Bilal Dr Shahid, Lect Nabeel, Mr Umer Wasim, Mr Ahmad Bilal Dr Tauseef, Engr Shahzada

144 S No Industry Location Products Industry Rep NUST Team 8 Starco Gujrat Fan Mr. Izhar Dr Tauseef, Engr Shahzada 9 GFC Fans Gujrat Fan Mr. Ilyas Dr Tauseef, Engr Shahzada 10 Sabro Industries Islamabad Air Conditioning Dr. Riaz Mufti Details of ongoing collaborations with universities and industrial organisations is provided in Table 56. Table 58: Collaborating Projects. S No Research Agreements Collaboration in Joint basic and applied research activities/ joint Research Projects Intend to work together, coordinate their efforts and pool multiple resources to help the General Public of Pakistan by providing cost-effective indigenous cardiovascular therapeutic solutions. Collaboration in Joint research activities, student and or academic and administrative staff exchange, exchange of publications, report and other academic materials and information. Collaborating University/Agency Ningbo Industrial Research Institute, China Academy of Sciences China AFIC National Institute of Heart Diseases University of Malaya Country China Pakistan Malaysia 4 To provide/collaborate framework to SAKURA and NUST to cooperate and coordinate with each other Sakura Wheelchair Project Japan 5 6 To establish DICE-Automotive Platform at SMME- NUST for Automotive related innovations and collaboration among academia, industry, government entrepreneurs and expatriate community To Promote and develop co-operation in the field of education in the region by contributing to human resource development and adhering to the principles of equality and mutual benefit. DICE Foundation Inc. Asian Institute of Technology Thailand USA Thailand 144

145 7 Collaboration in Research and Development Activities. (To Work together, coordinate their efforts and pool multiple resources to help the General Public of Pakistan by providing cost effective therapeutic solutions). Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology (RIC) Pakistan 8 For establishment of Parametric Technologies corporation (PTC) Academy Trosol Pakistan (Trojan Pakistan) Pakistan 9 Collaboration in R&D activities (small R&D Project) Pakistan National History Museum Pakistan 9.2 Industrial Visits A number of industrial visits were carried out and their details are also mentioned in Table 57. Table 59: Industrial Visits. S No Faculty Name Industry Visited Date 1 Assoc Prof Dr. Khalid Akhtar Assoc Prof Dr. Shahid Ikramullah Butt Lec Muhammad Nabeel Younis M/s Super Asia Pvt Ltd Gujranwala th 20P P Aug Prof Dr Riaz Ahmad Mufti Al-ghazi Tractor D G Khan 5-May-14 3 Assistant Professor Dr. Yasar Ayaz Assistant Professor Dr. Omer Gillani Assistant Professor Dr. Mohsin Jamil AKI Sailkot th 19P P Feb Assistant Professor Dr. Mohsin Jamil Assistant Professor Dr. Omer Gillani AKI Sailkot th 17P P Feb Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta M/s Kortech & Power Vision Lahore th 15P P Feb Assoc Prof Dr. Khalid Akhtar Assoc Prof Dr. Shahid Ikramullah Butt Asst Prof Dr. Liaqat Ali DD MRC Engr Muhammad Naweed Hassan Asst Prof Mr. Zia Ud Din Lec Muhammad Nabeel Younis M/s Shafi Pvt Ltd Lahore th 20P P Jan

146 6P 7P 5P 4P 3P 6P P Aug P Nov P Dec P Dec P Dec P Jan S No Faculty Name Industry Visited Date 7 Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta M/s Power Vision Lahore th Associate Prof Dr Shahid Ikramullah Butt Lecturer Mr Nabeel Younis STARCO Fan Industry Gujrat th Engr Muhammad Farooq Azam Khan Wood Working Expert Mr Muhammad Kamran Storeman Mr Aurangzeb M/s SAM Gujrat th Professor Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti Asst Prof Dr. Samiur Rahman Shah Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th Professor Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta Millat Tractor Limited Lahore rd Professor Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th 22P P Oct 2013 th 13 Dr. Samiur Rahman MAN diesel Lahore 10P P Oct Professor Dr Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr. Muhammad Usman Bhutta Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th 25P P Sep Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th 24P P Sep Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Mr Jawad Aslam Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th 26P P Aug Professor Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti Lecturer Muhammad Usman Bhutta Millat Tractor Limited Lahore th Associate Prof Dr Shahid Ikramullah Butt Lecturer Mr Nabeel Younis STARCO Fan Industry Gujrat th 30P P July Lecturer Nabeel Younis STARCO Fan Industry Gujrat rd 23P P July

147 4P P April 2P 4P P Sec-A P April P July S No Faculty Name Industry Visited Date 20 Engr Muhammad Farooq Azam Khan Wood Working Expert Mr Muhammad Kamran Storeman Mr Aurangzeb M/s Salaj Furnisher Nowshera th Assistant Prof Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali Lecturer Mr. Umar Ansari Lahore Chamber of commerce th 28P P April Lecturer Mr Nabeel Younis 23 Lecturer Nabeel Younis ILO Engr. Shahzada Iqbal 24 Dr. Riaz Ahmed Mufti 25 Dr Husain Imran Jaffery Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali Mr Sohail Akram STARCO Fan Industry Gujrat Pakistan Electric Fan Manufactures Association Gujrat Millat Tractor Limited Lahore PCSIR and LUMS Lahore in connection with the project titled Characterization and Analysis for the Machinability of Aero Space Alloys 27th April 2013 nd th Feb 2013 th 17P P Jan Student Industrial Visits A number of student industrial visits were carried out and their list is provided in Table 58. Table 60: Student Industrial Visits. Date of Visit Industry Visited Semester th th 12P P March 2012 Students visited Pakistan Tobacco Company, Jhelum. 4P P Sec-A th th 16P P March 2012 Students visited Pakistan Tobacco Company, Jhelum. 4P P Sec-B th 2012 Students visited KSB Pumps, Hasanabdal 2P nd 147

148 5P 7P P April P May P Sec-A P Sec-B Date of Visit Industry Visited Semester th 2012 Students visited KSB Pumps, Hasanabdal 2P nd th nd 16P P April 2012 Students visited Pakistan Ordinance Factories, Wah 2P P Sec-A th nd 30P P April 2012 Students visited Pakistan Ordinance Factories, Wah 2P P Sec-B th 2012 Students visited Kohinoor Textile Mills 4P th th th 10P P May 2012 Students visited Kohinoor Textile Mills 4P P Sec-B th 15P P May 2012 Students visited HIT 6Pth 06th Nov, 2012 Tarbela Dam & Power House, Tarbela 5th Semester (Section A & B) 20th Nov, 2012 Silicon CPV (Pvt) Limited, Hattar 7th Semester 18th Dec, th Jan, nd April, th April, rd April, th April, th Dec, th Dec, th Dec, th Dec, st March, st March, 2014 Askari Cement, Wah Cantt Askari Cement, Wah Cantt Fazal Steel, Islamabad Fazal Steel, Islamabad Tarbela Dam & Power House, Tarbela Tarbela Dam & Power House, Tarbela Heavy Mechanical Complex Heavy Mechanical Complex KSB Pumps KSB Pumps PAC Kamra PAC Kamra 3rd Semester (Section B) 3rd Semester (Section A) 2nd Semester (Section A) 2nd Semester (Section B) 4th Semester (Section A) 4th Semester (Section B) 5th Semester (Section A) 5th Semester (Section B) 3rd Semester (Section A) 3rd Semester (Section B) 8th Semester (Section A&B) 6th Semester (Section A&B) 148

149 ANNEXURES

150 National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, SMME ANNEXURE A: ALUMNI FEEDBACK FORM Please select the most appropriate score based on your agreement with the given statement. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree 1. The knowledge learned at SMME allowed you to obtain employment within one year of your graduation. 2. Based on the knowledge learned during your graduate programme, you are selfemployed or you have been admitted in higher education within one year of your graduation? 3. You have been involved in a project related to the solution of an engineering or related problem. 4. You have been involved in a research and innovation related activity. 5. You have a successful career and are at middle management level. 6. You have been involved in a project related to societal, technical / business issues. 7. You continue to learn in your profession and have participated / completed a profession related course Suggestions (for the improvement of the programme) Noteworthy accomplishments (promotions, continuing education, awards, honours, patents, etc.) Alumni Information Name ( Optional ) Name of organization Position in organization Year of graduation 150

151 National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, SMME ANNEXURE B: EMPLOYER FEEDBACK FORM Please select how you rank the mechanical engineering graduates of SMME working in your organization based on your agreement with the given statement. Name of Employee(s) (Optional): Designation 1. Have strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering 2. Ability of research and innovation 3. Ability to provide industrial solutions for engineering and technical problems 4. Ability to lead / work in teams 5. Address societal and technical / business challenges 6. Enhance their education and skills through continual professional development Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Comments (if any) 8. Organisation Information Organisation Name Department / Section Type of Job Director / HoD / Chairman Signature Stamp 151

152 National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, SMME ANNEXURE C: SURVEY OF GRADUATING STUDENTS (To be filled by graduating students) Please select the most appropriate score based on your agreement with the given statement. S No Question Adequate engineering knowledge has been provided to you during the programme? Programme has provided you problem analysis skills You are able to design and development solutions to technical problems You can perform investigation of a technical problem Adequate skills are provided to use modern tools Awareness about social issues related to engineering is provided Sustainability and environmental aspects of engineering are taught You are aware of your ethical and professional responsibilities You were provided opportunities to work as an individual or member of a team on projects You are able to effectively communicate through oral and written mediums Project management skills have been learned during the course You are aware of the importance of lifelong learning Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

153 National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, SMME 13. What are the best aspects of your programme? 14. What aspects of your programme could be improved? 153

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155 ANNEXURE D: RESULTS OF THE GRADUATING STUDENTS SURVEY FOR ME03 STUDENT COHORT S No PLO 155

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157 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) ANNEXURE E: EXAMPLE OF TEACHING / LESSON PLAN UME 231: Thermodynamics - II Course Code: ME-231 Semester: Fall, 2014 Credit Hours: 3+0 Prerequisite Codes: ME-130 Instructor: Assist. Prof. Abdul Naeem Khan Class: BS-ME-05 Office: 215-E Telephone: Lecture Days: 33TUnaeemkhan@smme.nust.edu.pkU33T Class Room: Consulting Hours: Lab Engineer: - Lab Engineer Updates on LMS: At the start of the lecture - Course Description: The objectives of the course are to cover more advanced topics in thermodynamics that include discussion and analysis of thermodynamics property relations, non-reacting gas mixtures, gas and vapor power cycles, combustion analysis and dynamic machines Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): No CLO PLO 1 2 To enable students to apply and analyze the principles of thermodynamics to various areas of engineering. To prepare students for analyzing the Gas Mixtures, thermodynamic Cycles and combustion process PLO 2 PLO 2 Level of Learning C3 C4 157

158 7P P Edition National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) 3 To develop ability for solution of simple problems in the areas of Applied Thermodynamics related to the topics discussed PLO 2 C5 Books: Text Book: Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach by Cengel / Boles. McGraw Hill, th Reference Book: Applied Thermodynamics by T D Estop / A M McConkey Guest Speaker / Guest Lectures Nil 158

159 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) TEACHING PLAN Week No Topics Learning Outcomes Delivery Method Contact Hours Hours of Learning Assessment Course Coverage 1 Introduction Course Outline, objectives, teaching plan, assessment method, concepts review Lecture Thermodynamic Property Relations Gas Mixtures 1. Gibb s and Helmholtz functions 2. Maxwell Relations 3. Clapeyron equation 1. Clapeyron Clausius equation 2. Relationships for changes in internal energy and enthalpy 3. Relationships for changes in entropy and specific heats 4. Composition of gas mixtures 5. Molar and gravimetric analysis 6. P-v-T behavior of gas mixtures 7. Properties of gas mixtures Lecture discussion Lecture discussion Lecture discussion and and and

160 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) Week No Topics Learning Outcomes Delivery Method Contact Hours Hours of Learning Assessment Course Coverage 5 6 Gas Power Cycles 1. Importance of Carnot cycle 2. Otto cycle 3. Diesel cycle 4. Brayton cycle 5. Brayton cycle with regeneration 6. Brayton cycle with intercooling, reheating and regeneration 7 OHT 1 Lecture discussion Lecture discussion and and CLO1 through exam question 8 9 Vapor Combined Cycles and Power 1. Carnot vapor cycle 2. Rankine cycle 3. Comparison of actual and ideal vapor power cycle 4. Methods to increase efficiency of Rankine cycle 5. Ideal reheat Rankine cycle 6. Ideal regenerative Rankine cycle Lecture discussion Lecture discussion and and

161 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) Week No Topics Learning Outcomes Delivery Method Contact Hours Hours of Learning Assessment Course Coverage Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium 7. Cogeneration 8. Combined gas-vapor power cycle 1. Fuels and combustion 2. Theoretical and actual combustion processes 3. Enthalpy of formation 4. Enthalpy of combustion 5. First law analysis of reacting systems 13 OHT 2 Lecture discussion Lecture discussion Lecture discussion and and and CLO2 through exam question Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium Dynamic Theory Machine 1. Adiabatic flame temperature 1. Positive displacement machines 2. Reciprocating machines 3. Derivation of work and heat transfer of single stage compression Lecture discussion Lecture discussion and and

162 National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) Week No Topics Learning Outcomes Delivery Method Contact Hours Hours of Learning 4. Conditions for Lecture and minimum work discussion 5. Isothermal efficiency Volumetric efficiency 7. Rotary machines Lecture and discussion End Semester Examination (ESE) Assessment CLO1, 2 and 3 through exam question Course Coverage