NBA Workshop for

Training of Evaluators/Resource Persons

on Outcomes Based Accreditation
Phase-I

Dr. A. Murugarajan
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore-22
 Question- 1 Set A
Indicate the benefits for the graduates of accredited
programme, if our country becomes permanent signatory in
Washington Accord (WA).

Quality Education (Students)

Higher studies in International Universities (Graduates/Faculty)
Job opportunities (Graduates/Faculty)
Creating International benchmarking for Indian Institutes
Knowledge Centre (Society)
Consultancy and R& D Projects)
Student and Faculty Exchange Programme

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 Question-2 Set A
List various programme accreditation models under practice
internationally and discuss their relevance to the expectation
of stakeholders
Sydney Accord- For Engg. Diploma program
Dublin Accord- For Engg. Technician program
Seoul Accord- For Professional Engineers in IT and computing
Engg. Accreditation Council Malaysia
ABET, EAB etc.
Expectation of stakeholders
Achieve academic excellence
Develop outstanding professionals with high ethical standards
Fulfill the expectation of society
Make aware of the responsibilities to the society

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 Question-3 Set A
Comment on various accreditation criteria of any three
permanent members of Washington Accord (WA)
ABET Mission and Programme Educational Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes
Curriculum and Teaching Processes
Students
Faculty Members
Facilities and Learning Environment
Institutional Support and Financial Resources
Governance
Interaction between Educational Institution and Industry
Research and Development
Specific Programme Criteria

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 Question-3 Set A
Comment on various accreditation criteria of any three
permanent members of Washington Accord (WA)
Engineering Accreditation Board
Implement the accreditation policy of Council
Formulate guidelines and procedures for accreditation
Appoint Evaluation Teams to accredit engineering programs
Receive and review evaluation reports by the Evaluation Teams
Decide on whether accreditation should be granted
Receive and respond to complaints and appeals regarding the
accreditation process
Represent IES in mutual recognition agreements on academic
qualifications and professional membership with other countries
Report periodically to Council on its work

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 Question-4 Set A
Identify programme specific criteria defined by American professional
society for your programme and analyze its significance and relevance
with respect to your programme curriculum

ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers), the program

curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering,
basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and
differential equations); to model, analyze, design, and realize physical
systems, components or processes; and prepare students to work
professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.

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 Question-4 Set A
Major Components
relevance to curriculum

Basic science 14%

Mathematics 7%

Basic 9%
Engineering
Core 1
30%
Thermal system
Core 2 40%
Mechanical system
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

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 Question-4 Set A
Components

Basic Engineering Mathematics

Science

Core : Mechanical and Thermal system

Prepare
professionally areas

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 Thank You!

Dr.AMR/Mechanical/ NBA 2013/1 Department of Mechanical Engineering 9

Dr.AMR/Mechanical/ NBA 2013/1 Department of Mechanical Engineering 10