About the Course

Mechanical Engineering is one of the pioneering departments in the University. It has its beginning along with the University in 1985.

It has been rated as No.1 department among all the engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu according to the survey conducted by "The Week" Magazine. It is approved as a "Research Centre for Collaborative Research with Anna University" for the award of PhD/M.S (by research) in year 2007. The department offers three PG Programs viz, M.E. (Computer Aided Design) started in the year 1997, M.E. (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) started in the year 2003 and M.E.(Thermal Engineering) in the year 2007. Research facilities are available in the areas of Mechanical Engineering Design, Dynamics and Vibration analysis, Mechatronics, Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Internal Combustion Engines, Thermal Engineering, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering. The course assists our engineering students in developing competence and confidence in creative application of design process.

Vision

To excel in innovation and collaborative research, promoting technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Mission

The Mechanical Engineering program continuously strives,

• To provide a conducive academic environment with contemporary and innovative curricula imparting high quality education
• To offer state of the art laboratory infrastructure to enhance fundamental research
• To maintain an environment to work closely with industries to materialize collaborative and applied research
• To impart technical, managerial and lifelong learning skills, embedded with ethical values and social relevance.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO's)

PEO1: Successful career and adaptability to industry: Graduates will have in-depth knowledge appropriate to the discipline of Mechanical Engineering which enables them to pursue higher studies and academic research.

PEO2: Modern design tools and multi-disciplinary project execution: Graduates will attain professionalism and shall be industry adaptive through a degree structure that isrelevant to industry, and responsive to changes in technology and the needs of the society with noble attitude and social responsibility.

PEO3: Contribution to mechanical field and lifelong learning: Graduates will posses multi and inter disciplinary knowledge and excel in innovation and teamwork with entrepreneurial capabilities

Programme Outcomes (PO's)

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex Mechanical engineering problems.

PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex Mechanical engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments,  5analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools that are relevant to Mechanical engineering, including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the Mechanical engineering practice.

PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the Mechanical engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Mechanical engineering practice.

PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively 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.

PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's)

PSO1: Apply their acquired knowledge in the field of thermal and manufacturing sciences to provide solutions for engineering problems using current technology. 

PSO2: Apply the concepts of design, analysis and implementation of mechanical systems and processes to provide solutions to the real world situations.