Self-Assessment Report

285 Pages·2015·3.53 MB·English

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

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
Applicant institution must satisfy the legal SMME is constituent
status/requirement of the relevant bodies, School of NUST, which
specifying the particular legal arrangements is a comprehensive
1 
as a Charter/Degree Awarding Institution university and chartered
(DAI), Constituent or Affiliated institution, DAI.
or any other type, etc.
Mechanical Engineering
A minimum of 128 credit hours of which
Programme has 136
minimum of 65% credit hours must be from
2 credit hours with 69% 
core engineering courses offered over a
credit hours from core
period of four years (8 semesters).
engineering courses.
Final year project is a six
3 Final year project (minimum 6 credit hours) 
credit hours course.
Dept. of Mech Engg has
Full-time engineering faculty (minimum of 20 faculty members and
4 
8), and matching student-faculty ratio of 25:1 student faculty ratio is
17:1.
Progress on Compliance Report on the last Provided in Chapter 8 of
5 
PEC visit observations / EAB decision. the SAR.
Summary of initiatives to adopt Outcome
Provided in Chapter 1 of
6 Based Assessment (Programme Learning 
the SAR.
Outcomes)
SAR document has been
Duly completed and signed SAR as per
7 prepared as per PEC 
prescribed format.
format.

CONTENTS
List of Figures .................................................................................................................... 11
List of Tables ...................................................................................................................... 13
Acronyms............................................................................................................................ 15
Exective Summary ............................................................................................................. 17
A. History .................................................................................................................. 19
B. Organisational Structure ....................................................................................... 19
C. Programme Delivery Mode and Location ............................................................ 20
D. Accreditation ......................................................................................................... 20
E. Quality Management System (QMS) ................................................................... 21
F. Academic Council Meeting (ACM) ......................................................................... 22
G. University Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC)............................................ 22
H. Faculty Board of Studies (FBS) ............................................................................ 22
I. Department Board of Studies (DBS) ........................................................................ 22
Criterion 1: Programme Educational Objectives ...................................................... 25
1.1 Vision and Mission of the University and the Mission of the Department .......... 25
1.1.1 Vision of NUST ................................................................................................ 25
1.1.2 Mission of NUST .............................................................................................. 25
1.1.3 Mission of SMME ............................................................................................. 25
1.1.4 Mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................... 25
1.2 Mechanical Engineering Programme Educational Objectives ............................. 26
1.3 Consistency of PEOs with Vision and Mission of NUST, Mission of SMME and
Mechanical Engineering Department .............................................................................. 26
1.4 Process to Evaluate Achievement of PEOs .......................................................... 28
1.4.1 Alumni Survey .................................................................................................. 29
1.4.2 Employers Survey ............................................................................................. 29
1.4.3 Review Process of PEOs ................................................................................... 29
1.5 Using Obtained Results to Improve Programme Effectiveness............................ 30
1.5.1 Performance Indicators for PEOs ...................................................................... 30
1.5.2 Gap analysis as per Old Accreditation and OBE system .................................. 32
1.5.3 Faculty training for the implementation of OBE ............................................... 33
Criterion 2: Programme Learning Outcomes............................................................. 37
2.1 Define and Publish Programme Learning Outcomes ............................................ 37
2.1.1 Programme Learning Outcomes ........................................................................ 37
2.1.2 Publishing the PLOs .......................................................................................... 38
2.2 Mapping of PLOs to PEOs .................................................................................... 38
2.3 Process of Establishing and Reviewing PLOs ...................................................... 39
2.4 Mapping of Courses to PLOs ................................................................................ 39
2.5 Process of Data Gathering and Results of Assessment of PLOs........................... 43
2.5.1 Direct Assessment ............................................................................................. 44
2.5.2 Indirect Assessment ........................................................................................... 44
2.6 Application of Assessment Results to Develop and Improve the Programme ..... 44
2.6.1 Results of PLO attainment obtained through direct assessment ........................ 45
2.6.2 Results of PLO attainment obtained through indirect assessment .................... 60
2.7 Student Work and Other Evidence that Demonstrate Achievement of the PLOs . 61
2.8 Course Learning Outcomes ................................................................................... 61
2.8.1 Process for Establishing and Reviewing CLOs ................................................. 61
Criterion 3: Curriculum and Learning Process ......................................................... 65
3.1 Consistency of Programme Structure and Course Contents in Development of
Intellectual and Practical Skills and Attainment of PLOs ............................................... 65
3.1.1 Curriculum Design ............................................................................................ 65
3.1.2 Course Offerings................................................................................................ 66
3.1.3 Course Contents ................................................................................................. 70
3.1.4 Laboratory Contents .......................................................................................... 70
3.1.5 Contribution of Courses towards PLOs ............................................................. 76
3.2 Consistency of Programme Delivery and Assessment Methods and their Support in
Development of Intellectual and Practical Skills and PLO Attainment .......................... 76
3.2.1 Teaching Methods ............................................................................................. 76
3.2.2 Assessment Methods ......................................................................................... 76
3.3 Internship Programme ........................................................................................... 77
3.4 Final Year Project.................................................................................................. 78
3.5 Laboratory Assessment ......................................................................................... 79
3.6 Complex Engineering Problems / Open Ended Problems: ................................... 79
3.6.1 A working model of Baal’s Wind Tunnel ......................................................... 82
3.6.2 Trailing Link Rear Suspension.......................................................................... 83
3.7 Example Case Study of the PLO / CLO Assessment and Evaluation Process: .... 84
Criterion 4: Students..................................................................................................... 89
4.1 Requirements and Processes for Admission of Students to the Programme,
Response and Annual Intake ........................................................................................... 89
4.1.1 Admission Criteria ............................................................................................ 89
4.1.2 Admission Response and Percentage Admitted ................................................ 89
4.1.3 Intake ................................................................................................................. 90
4.2 Policies and Processes for Credit Transfer / Exemption....................................... 90
4.3 Mechanism for Providing Guidance to Students on Academic, Career and Aspects
Pertaining to Wellness ..................................................................................................... 90
4.3.1 Academic Counselling ...................................................................................... 90
4.3.2 Career and Student Wellness Counselling ........................................................ 91
4.4 Students Workload, Class Sizes for Theory as well as Laboratory Sessions and
Completion of Courses .................................................................................................... 91
4.4.1 Class Size .......................................................................................................... 91
4.4.2 Semester Academic Load .................................................................................. 91
4.4.3 Completion of Course and Student Feedback ................................................... 91
4.5 Student Activities and Involvement in Activities Providing Experience in
Management and Governance, Representation in Education and Social Activities ....... 92
4.5.1 Participation in Competitions ............................................................................ 92
4.5.2 Competitions / Events Held .............................................................................. 92
4.5.3 Competitions / Events Participated ................................................................... 94
4.5.4 Internships ......................................................................................................... 94
4.5.5 Open House ....................................................................................................... 95
4.5.6 Awards .............................................................................................................. 96
4.5.7 Conferences and Seminars ................................................................................ 96
4.5.8 IMECHE Student Chapter SMME .................................................................... 98
4.5.9 ASHRAE NUST-SMME Student Branch ........................................................ 98
4.5.10 ASME NUST-SMME Student Section ............................................................. 99
4.5.11 NUST Community Service Club (NCSC) ........................................................ 99
4.6 Key Performance Indicator to Demonstrate Student’s Performance in Relation to
PLOs 101
Criterion 5: Faculty and Support Staff ..................................................................... 103
5.1 Strength and Competencies of Academics Staff covering all Areas of the
Programme and in Implementing OBA Education ........................................................ 103
5.1.1 Faculty ............................................................................................................. 103
5.1.2 Full Time Dedicated Faculty ........................................................................... 105
5.1.3 Shared and Visiting Faculty ............................................................................ 105
5.1.4 Full Time Lab Engineers ................................................................................. 105
5.2 Overall Staff Workload ....................................................................................... 105
5.2.1 Faculty Workload ............................................................................................ 105
5.2.2 Student Teacher Ratio ..................................................................................... 105
5.2.3 Subject Teacher Ratio ...................................................................................... 105
5.2.4 Faculty Research and Publications .................................................................. 106
5.3 Faculty Development, Training and Retention ................................................... 119
5.3.1 Faculty Training and Mentoring ...................................................................... 119
5.3.2 Faculty Retention and Career Planning ........................................................... 120
5.4 Sufficiency and Competency of Technical and Administrative Staff in Providing
Adequate Support to the Educational Programme ......................................................... 121
5.4.1 Sufficiency and Competency of Technical Staff ............................................. 121
5.4.2 Sufficiency and Competency of Administrative Staff ..................................... 121
Criterion 6: Facilities and Infrastructure ................................................................. 123
6.1 Adequacy of Teaching and Learning Facilities................................................... 123
6.1.1 Lecture Facilities ............................................................................................. 123
6.1.2 Laboratory Facilities ........................................................................................ 123
6.1.3 Computer Laboratories .................................................................................... 124
6.1.4 Super Computing Resources ........................................................................... 124
6.1.5 Technology Smart Campus ............................................................................. 125
6.1.6 Library ............................................................................................................. 127
6.1.7 Workshop Facilities ......................................................................................... 127
6.2 Adequacy of Support Facilities ........................................................................... 127
6.2.1 Hostels ............................................................................................................. 127
6.2.2 Sports ............................................................................................................... 128
6.2.3 Halls and Auditoriums ..................................................................................... 129
6.2.4 Health Centre ................................................................................................... 129
6.2.5 Transport .......................................................................................................... 130
6.2.6 NUST Radio .................................................................................................... 130
6.2.7 NUST Daycare and Montessori ...................................................................... 131
6.2.8 Other On-Campus Facilities ............................................................................ 131
6.2.9 Recent and Planned Improvements ................................................................. 131
Criterion 7: Institutional Support and Financial Resources .................................. 133
7.1 Institutional Financial Commitment and Support ............................................... 133
7.1.1 Sufficient Support and Financial Resources to Attract and Retain High Quality
Faculty and Provide Means to Maintain Competence ................................................... 133
7.1.2 Financial Resources to Acquire and Maintain Library Holdings, Laboratories and
Computing Facilities ..................................................................................................... 133
7.2 Income and Expenditure Details ......................................................................... 133
Criterion 8: Continuous Quality Improvement ....................................................... 135
8.1 Mechanism for Programme Planning ................................................................. 135
8.1.1 Programme Planning ....................................................................................... 135
8.1.2 Curriculum Development ................................................................................ 135
8.1.3 Curriculum Review ......................................................................................... 135
8.1.4 Content Review ............................................................................................... 135
8.1.5 Response to Feedback ..................................................................................... 136
8.1.6 Tracking of Contribution of Individual Courses to PLOs ............................... 136
8.1.7 Review of PEOs and PLOs ............................................................................. 137
8.1.8 Continual Quality Improvement ..................................................................... 138
8.2 Observations, Implementation Plan and Actions Taken Since last Accreditation
Visit 140
8.2.1 Observations during the Last PEC Accreditation Visit and SMME Response140
Criterion 9: Industrial Linkages ................................................................................ 143
9.1 Collaborations ..................................................................................................... 143
9.2 Industrial Visits ................................................................................................... 145
9.3 Student Industrial Visits...................................................................................... 147
Annexure A: Alumni Feedback Form ........................................................................... 150
Annexure B: Employer Feedback Form ....................................................................... 151
Annexure C: Survey of Graduating Students ............................................................... 152
Annexure D: Results of the Graduating students Survey for ME03 Student Cohort
........................................................................................................................................... 155
Annexure E: Example of Teaching / Lesson Plan ........................................................ 157
Annexure F: Example of Assessment Rubrics .............................................................. 163
Annexure G: Full Time Departmental Teaching Faculty............................................ 165
Annexure H: Shared / Visiting Faculty From Other Departments / Organisations.. 171
Annexure I: Full Time Lab Engineers ........................................................................... 175
Annexure J: Faculty Workload ...................................................................................... 177
Annexure K: Faculty On Higher Education ................................................................. 181
Annexure L: Faculty Training / Short Courses Attended ........................................... 183
Annexure M: Equipment Details of Manufacturing Resource Centre ....................... 189
Annexure N: Corrective Action Form ........................................................................... 193
Annexure O: Curriculum of BE Mechanical Programme ........................................... 195