Background and Rationale 

The Bachelor of Engineering, henceforth referred to as BEng, in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is not a completely new program and it has been operating, under the name Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, since August 2011. The first batch of students graduated in 2015, with the second batch following in June 2016. Students’ interest in this program has increased over the years reaching a currently stable number of around 40 new admissions per year.

As revealed by the external advisors in the Industrial Advisory Board in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, a high demand for mechanical and aerospace engineers is anticipated in the forthcoming years. The current blooming of industrial development in Kazakhstan, as highlighted by the Expo 2017 developments “Future Energy”, the LRT project in Astana, and many other projects in Kazakhstan reinforce the high demand for mechanical & aerospace engineering graduates. Further opportunities are raised in many directions as highlighted by the “100 Steps” plan of economic development of Kazakhstan. The mechanical & aerospace engineering graduates are expected to be both academically and technically competent to meet the requirements of the industry worldwide. Recent graduates of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering program either go on further study or enter into the relevant work force shortly after graduation.

 Aims 

The BEng program in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering aims to provide the education and training that will enable its graduate to:

1. Acquire strong fundamental scientific and technological knowledge base with critical thinking skills necessary for life-long learning and to pursue a variety of aerospace and/or mechanical engineering careers in industry, academic, and research within Kazakhstan or abroad;
2. Apply engineering skills incorporating the use of standards, computers, experiments, and realistic constraints to analyze, design, and solve problems associated with the aerospace and/or mechanical engineering profession;
3. Understand the moral obligations, ethical standards, and professional integrity of aerospace and/or mechanical engineering practice and have an awareness of safety, legal, environmental, and social impact on the role of the engineering professional in a multicultural, global economy; and
4. Develop the foundation for leadership through the abilities to communicate effectively technical and professional information as well as to work independently or as member in teams.

 Learning Outcomes of the Program 

 On successful completion of the BEng (Hons) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program, students will be able to: 

1. identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical & aerospace engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics,
2. develop innovative engineering design processes and solutions for mechanical and aerospace engineering products and systems that meet specified needs with consideration for public health and safety, and global, cultural, social, environmental, economic, and other factors as appropriate to the discipline,
3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze,and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions, 
4. communicate effectively with a range of audiences, demonstrating professional and ethical responsibility,
5. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts,
6. recognize the ongoing need to acquire new knowledge, to choose appropriate learning strategies, and to apply this knowledge,
7. function effectively as a member or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines, and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Сourse description for cohort 2020-2021