National Academic Reference Standards

1. National Academic Reference Standards Magdy Kassem Suez Canal University

2. Objectives The primary purposes of the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS) are to assist: -

3. Objectives • The primary purposes of the Academic Standards are to assist: - • higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study

4. Objectives • The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - • higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study • academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards;

5. Objectives • The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - • higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study • academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards; • where appropriate, professional bodies during accreditation and review processes;

6. Objectives • The primary purposes of the Academic Standards and Benchmarking Statements are to assist: - • higher education institutions in designing and validating programs of study • academic reviewers and external examiners in verifying and comparing standards; • where appropriate, professional bodies during accreditation and review processes; • students and employers when seeking information about higher education provision.

7. Accreditation NARS Attainment level Faculty Curriculum Students Facilities

8. Capstone Project Glob. PBL Mini projects New Tech. Developments Specialization Engineering Sciences Engineering Design Learning to Learn Knowledge – Intellectual – Practical skills Entrepreneurship Foundation Humanities Mathematics B.Sciences Stakeholders

9. NARS 1- What is Engineering 2. Attributes of an Engineer 3.NARS (knowledge & understanding + skills ( Intellectual, Practical & transferable) NARS Characterization 4. Engineering 5.Specialization

10. Engineering NARS 1.What is Engineering? 2.The attributes of an engineer the skilled application of a distinctive body of knowledge and Understanding based on: mathematics, science and technology, integrated with: business and management, which is acquired through education and professional formation in a particular engineering discipline. The engineer must be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able to take responsibility for the direction of important tasks. It is necessary therefore that undergraduate programs for engineering students foster and inculcate the following knowledge and understanding, abilities, and qualities of mind.

11. The attributes of an engineer • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering concepts to the solution of complex engineering problems • an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret data • an ability to design a system, component or process to meet required needs • an ability to function within multi-disciplinary teams • an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities • an ability to communicate effectively • an ability to consider and avoid the detrimental impact of engineering solutions within social or global measures • an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

12. NARS 1- What is Engineering 2. Attributes of an Engineer 3.NARS (knowledge & understanding + skills ( Intellectual, Practical & transferable) NARS Characterization 4. Engineering 5.Specialization

13. المعرفة والفهم Knowledge understanding مهارات عملية مهارات وجدانية practical Intellectual مهارات عامة General& transferable

14. Knowledge and Understanding Of: • - Mathematics ,science, engineering and ITC appropriate to the discipline. • - Design principles of a component, process or a system and their application to the specific discipline. • - Principles of problem solving and systems thinking. • - Professional ethics and social-economical impact of engineering solutions locally and globally. • - Modern engineering techniques for manufacturing and operational practice. • - Quality systems, codes of practice, safety requirements and environmental issues. • - Entrepreneurial and commercial practice.

15. Intellectual skills: • - Ability to use selected/appropriate mathematical, science, engineering and ICT knowledge in analysing and solving engineering problems. • - Ability to use appropriate scientific principles of mathematics, science, engineering and ITC to design, create and analysis a component, system, or process. • - Ability to commercialize knowledge. • Practical Skills: • - Use IT tools and experimental design techniques to design, test, analysis and interpretation of experiment and results. • - Use of measuring and laboratories equipment necessary for research and testing of design ideas and engineering practice. • - Ability to search for information. • - Ability to start up companies and manage projects

16. General and Transferable skills: • - Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team. • - Management of self/ Time, flexibility to adapt to change and working under contradictory conditions. • - Effective communication oral and in writing. • - Evidence based presentation and solution of problems. • - Management of data, knowledge and IT. • - Management and motivation of people. • - Providing leadership and vision.

17. NARS Characterization A- Engineering - Indicative Minimum curriculum content by knowledge area -Definition of Knowledge Areas - NARS INDICATIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBJECT AREAS

18. 1. Indicative Minimum curriculum content by knowledge area

19. - Definition of Knowledge Areas A. Mathematics: B. Basic Science: (Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics,….) , C. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) D. Socio-technical: (Environmental, Safety, Management , Entrepreneurial,……..) E. Engineering Sciences F. Engineering Design and Synthesis G. MINIMUM LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE At the entry level, the learner is assumed to be proficient in: Mathematics Physical Science. English and the language of instruction

20. NARS Characterization B-Specialization - Introduction to the specialization - Criteria for Content of the programs - Standard Outcomes for the specialization - Indicative Characterization of Subject Areas -Teaching, learning and assessment - Student attainment Level

21. Student Attainment Level

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