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Mechanical Engineering Department (JTM) was established based on the Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture No. 0233/P/1984, May 14, 1984 and Letter of the Directorate General of Higher Education No. 25/Dikti/Kep/1984 dated May 15, 1984.

This Department received the first students in the academic year 1985/1986. Early in its development, JTM cooperation with ITB, PT. Semen Padang, PT PLN (Persero), and the Provincial Government of West Sumatra. Development efforts continued through the HEDS project which lasted from 1990-2002. efforts that have been made to improve the quality of education continue to be done.

In the period 1998-2006, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is accredited B. Since 2006 the Department of Mechanical Engineering accredited A (Decree No. 09198/AK-X-s1-017/UADTRS/X/2006). Since August 3, 2009, the Faculty of Engineering Andalas University has implemented the ISO 9001:2008 in administrative management recommended by SAI Global. No. QEC27090

Vision

A quality education institutions and national and international bereutasi in Mechanical Engineering for human welfare.

Mission

To produce high quality graduates in Mechanical Engineering so that they can compete in national and international level and with good and quick response to the development of cutting-edge design and technology

Goal

a. educate and train students to have basic knowledge, attitudes and professional skills in the field of mechanical engineering.

b. Develop and apply the methods of education and learning that can foster students' creativity in the field of mechanical engineering

c. Develop spirit to want to keep learning all the time (Life Long Learning).

To achieve the vision, mission and educational goals, the strategy is the following:

a. Create a competency-based curriculum and relevant to the world of work.

b. Strengthen and empower with maximum facilities and infrastructure available to support the education process

c. Establish active collaboration with industry and higher education institutions within and outside the country

d. Always improving the quality of Tri Dharma University.

Beginning in the 2000-2020 Department of Mechanical Engineering has a long janka plan into educational institutions of national and international reputation in the field of mechanical engineering. one of the indicators to be achieved is the number of alumni about working in foreign companies. It is necessary to prepare graduates who have a mastery of advanced technology, has an active English language proficiency as well as having professionalism in work.

Mechanical Engineering Department is currently working with agencies including the following:

1. Bandung Institute of Technology
2. Toyohashi University of Technology
3. RWTH Aachen (Institut für Leichtbau)
4. PT. Semen Padang (Persero)
5. PT. PLN
6. PT. Astra Motor (Honda)
7. Regional Government of West Sumatra.

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andalas University, also a member of Mechanical Engineering Cooperation Agency Indonesia (BKSTM) and penyelanggaraan ever to host the Annual National Seminar on Mechanical Engineering (SNTTM) to-2 in 2003. For the period of 2009-2012, the Secretary-General is held by the father of Prof. BKSTM. Dr.-Ing. Mulyadi Bur.


Graduated from Department of Mechanical Engineering Competency


1. Key Competency Degree Program 2008-2013:

a. Able to identify, formulate, and solve the problems associated with keteknikmesinan.

b. Ability to perform system design, product and process including aspects of materials using analytical methods, computational and experimental.

c. Ability to analyze engineering problems in a system widely using existing methods and is able to implement the results of the analysis of engineering problems.

d. Able to plan the process of making products including aspects of reading the image, translating the images in the work plan and process, the selection process of production, carving geometric considering the cost aspects.

e. Able to communicate and work together effectively

f. Understand and recognize professional responsibility and ethics


2. Supporting Competency Degree Program 2008-2013:

a. Having the ability in the field of practical engineering and quickly adapt to the use of engineering equipment.

b. Able to actively using information technology in carrying out, identify, formulate, and solve the problems of construction and manufacturing process of mechanical systems including aspects of materials using analytical methods, computational and experimental methods by using basic analytical, computational or experimental.

c. Having the ability in the field of management, decision-making process, economic and financial.

d. Able to apply the entrepreneurial attitude (entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship) in membangaun and develop the industry.


3. Other competencies Degree Program 2008-2013:

a. Able to use tools for solving problems related to industrial processes.

b. Able to use tools for solving problems related to the mining industry.

c. Able to use tools for solving problems related to agriculture industry.


Prospects Graduate


Demand for graduates in Mechanical Engineering from time to time continue to increase. The greatest demand are mainly in the automotive industry, manufacturing, petroleum, mining, process, electronics etc.. This is due as follows:

First: It is estimated that the future of better economic growth in Indonesia

Second: The number of local and foreign investors to set up a company in Indonesia, because Indonesia has huge market potential.

Third: the seriousness of the government in mencanakan industrial era in order to encourage both local and foreign investment to set up a company in Indonesia.

Fourth: the enactment of free trade on all levels, Southeast Asia, Asia and the world. Thus more and more jobs and the opportunity to be able to quickly get a job at the firm favorite.

But on the other side of the multi-national companies in this era of free markets prefer graduates who can communicate well in English as well as to follow the development of science and technology and have an attitude of professionalism in work. In addition, graduates are also able to work in teams, have the ability in management and computers.

Things to note, that from time to time, other universities are also continually improving the quality of its graduates. The challenge is no less serious is the growing development of the National Higher Education and Foreign Universities in Indonesia. Next to be seen the vigorous bid for the school in college from neighboring countries.
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May 13, 2009 is the anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Andalas that to 24. Like humans, the age of 24 years can already be considered an adult who is synonymous with independence, reliability, resilience, wisdom, and so forth. This paper outlines convey the Faculty of Engineering Unand development since its inception to the present who wish to accelerate in the future become an increasingly technical faculty is world class.


In the process of development, the Faculty of Engineering Unand refers to a predetermined vision of "a qualified engineering faculty and has a national and international reputation" which is in line with Unand vision is "To become a leading University and dignified". Furthermore, this vision is achieved by making long-term plans, medium and short set forth in the mission, strategic plan and annual activity plan. There are 4 factors that improved quality is to be the key to success in achieving the vision of the faculty of lecturers, the intake of students, facilities and infrastructure and academic staff, as well as the implementation process of three responsibilities of Higher Education itself. In formulating the principles of effective planning and efficient become the primary basis for preparing the program in addition to continue to keep track of external developments which are always changing every time.

Within 24 years, the development of the Faculty of Engineering can be divided into two periods: 1. Period S1 Engineering Study Program since 1985 with two courses of study (Prodi), Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering and 2. Period Faculty of Engineering since 1994 with five Prodi S1 Mechanical Engineering ie, Civil, Industrial, Environmental and Electrical and Civil Engineering of the Prodi S2.

The first period was marked by several shortcomings, be it a lack of lecturers as well as lack of facilities and infrastructure. In the first period is the role of external institutions such as ITB, PT. Semen Padang, the Department of Public Works, PLN, local government and other institutions, become very important, in addition to support from other faculties at the University of Andalas in faculty and infrastructure facilities. Without the support of these institutions, supported by the high spirit of the lecturers who are relatively young at the time, and high fighting spirit of the students, it is not possible today. Alhamdulillah FT-Unand made it through these hard times.

The second period is characterized by beginning with the increasing number of majors along with starting the flow of aid from various parties such as the HEDS-JICA ADB Higher Education and EEDP-DIKTI. In this period, the number of lecturers and owned facilities and infrastructure is also increasing, including the construction of a new campus of Faculty of Engineering at Limau Manis Padang that were adopted since 2000 by three departments namely Department of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Then since 2005, two other majors are majoring in Industrial Engineering and Environmental Engineering after joining the Limau Manis Padang.
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The desire to establish the Faculty of Arts and Social sciences have existed since the Institution Andalas University on September 13, 1956. Preparations for establishing the faculty is increasingly exploited by including it into the Ten Year Development Master Plan period from 1980 to 1989. After that through cooperation with the social science foundation of Jakarta and the Volkswagen Stiftung, West Germany, Andalas University hosted a workshop preparations for opening the faculty. On the recommendation of the workshop proposed the opening of Andalas University Faculty of Cultural Affairs to the Department Pendiidkan and Culture.

On March 7, 1980, with the approval of the Directorate General of Higher Education, the Rector of Andalas University preparatory committee formed by SK. No. 775/PT.19.0/F.1980, consisting of Dr. Muchtar Naim, Drs. Amir Hakim Usman (now Prod. Dr. Amir Hakim Usman), Drs. Edwar, Sofyan Talib, SH, and Drs. Tamsin Medan (Alm). The committee revised the desert on September 19, 1980 with SK. No. 3198/PT.) / F.1980, with lift Dr. Muchtar Naim as its chairman. The Team is equipped with the Advisory Team, Team Academic Facilities preparation, team preparation and faculty development, and Tim Lecturer Preparation and Development, and Team Preparation and Administration of Physical Facilities. Furthermore, the Committee is equipped with the Task Force formed to prepare the curriculum areas of study each department, namely the field of study of Literature, History of Social Sciences.

With Certificate of Presidential Decree No. 39 of 1982, has officially opened the Faculty of Letters, University of Andalas, In July 1982, the Faculty of Letters has started receiving the first batch of students, for academic year 1982/1983. Lectures first batch commenced in August 1982.

Then, in December 1983, the Minister of Education and Culture issued a decree. No. 0538/O/1983, dated December 8, 1983, which established majors in the Faculty of Arts are:

1. Indonesian Literature.
2. English Literature
3. History
4. Sociology.

Then expand again until now to 4 majors 5 programs of study are:

1. Department of English Literature
2. Department of Indonesian Literature
3. History Department
4. Department of Regional Literature
5. Department of Japanese Literature
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Introduction to Macroeconomics
Basic issue that became the object of discussion in economics is how individuals, households, groups and communities make the choice of the many possible choices. Economics focuses on the study of how scarce resources that could be used for a variety of possible use of used to produce various goods and services, and distribute goods and services to individuals, households, groups and communities who need them. Discipline of economics to see the issue of human life by using the framework of microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis. Lecture membahasan macroeconomic problems of economic problems that are comprehensive, macro aggregates such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, public policy, taxation policy, government expenditure, finance and banking, wealth and poverty, balance of trade and international payments. By taking the course Introduction to Macroeconomics, students can learn and practice using analytical tools and critical thinking among economists used to examine economic problems. Students are asked to write essays about the ongoing economic conditions in the world and the implications for Indonesia.

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Institute of Community Services (LPM) University of Andalas in 1991 are still logged on Community Service Center, led by Prof. Dr. Ir. Syofyan Asnawi, M.A.D.E (Alm). Officially become an institution on November 18, 1992 based on the Education Minister Decree No. UNIVERSITY ANDALAS 0429/0/1992 of the Statute.

In conducting its activities, LPM Unand led by a chairman, assisted by a secretary with some administrative staff. Since its foundation until now has been amended five times the exchange of the leader / chairman. As the first chairman Prof occupied. Dr. Marias Marianas (1991-1996) followed by prof. Drs. H. Rusjdi Djamal, Apt (1996-2000) through the Directorate General of Higher Letter Number 2521/D/C/1996.

On May 8, 2000 appointed Dr. Ir. Musliar Kasim, MS as the Chairman of the LPM-Unand for the period of 2000-2004 in accordance with Rector's Decree No.398/XIV/A / UNAND-2000. Before ending his tenure Dr.Ir.Musliar Kasim, MS II was elected as Vice Rector of Andalas University on April 26, 2002. With lowongnya position, the Rector's Decree No.851/III/A/UNAND-2002 position LPM Unand Chairman handed over to Dr. Ir. James Hellyward, MS from the date of June 25, 2002 to expire on August 3, 2006. After going through the electoral process, on August 4, 2006 as mandated by the office of Chairman of the LPM to Drs. Alfan Miko, M. Si with Rector's Decree No. 1058/III/A / UNAND-2006 August 3, 2006.

Tri Mandate of Higher Education of Education, Research and Service to the community became the basis for the existence of the philosophy of Community Service Agency (LPM), Andalas University. This institution serves as a platform for the implementation of academic activities and community service for lecturers and students at the University of Andalas. Institutionally by the Government regulation No. 30 of 1990, LPM are directly under the Rector.

LPM main function is to coordinate, monitor and evaluate community service activities conducted by all faculty and students at the University of Andalas. To realize the tasks and functions in an optimal LPM empower, and organize the available resources.

In the task of the university, LPM is always based on the principle:

1.Andalas University mandate "to kedjayaan nation" means community service performed by the interests and needs of the community. Programs that support includes training, counseling, mentoring and advocacy program.
2.Application of science, technology and art. Programs that support these principles have been implemented include science and technology programs, Vucer, and Cultural Development of Entrepreneurship.
3.Institutional cooperation for mutual benefit. For that, the pattern of development is a joint venture with other parties such as local government, small businesses, cooperatives, private sector, SOE and others.
4.Professional, which is carrying out institutional rule-based, transparent and orderly administration; as in affairs, and administrative institutions, services administration PPM activities.
5.Scientific. Any activity carried out must be based on scientific kaedah. For that every teacher needs to know the PPM method.
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Master of Management Faculty of Economics, University of Andalas establish qualified individuals with expertise and management skills based on strong academic and supervised by teachers and practitioners who are professional and reliable

Vision:

Being a master of education institutions and professional management mapu produce graduates who have excellent managerial competence and leading by 2011 in Western Indonesia.

Mission:

1. Implementing teaching and learning, research and scientific publications and community service in the field of Management in accordance with the development of science and the needs of the community.
2. Equipping students with the knowledge, managerial skills and global communication skills
3. To produce graduates who can compete in national and global markets and contribute towards national development.
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Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University was established on September 30, 1954 in Payakumbuh. The inauguration and the signing of the inscriptions made by the two national leaders from West Sumatra, namely M. Hatta and M. Yamin.

Vision, Mission and Objectives Faculty of Agriculture Unand

Vision

Making the Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University as an institution of higher education to produce agricultural graduates who fear the Almighty God, high moral, mastering science and technology relevant to the needs and be able to compete in academic and work world.

Mission

1. Implementing high-quality education in an effective and efficient in producing graduates who are competent and competitive in both national and regional level.
2. Conducting research to support the education process and help solving problems of national agriculture.
3. Applying the results of agricultural research in the framework of community service.

Goal

1. Produce graduates who are competent, of high moral standing and competitiveness in the labor market in agriculture.
2. Perform excavation and development of science and technology in agriculture on an ongoing basis to address strategic issues that developed in the community.
3. Apply the findings in the field of agricultural science and technology to improve and safeguard agricultural production in order to improve the living standards of society.

Head of the Faculty of Agriculture

Dean: Prof.Ir.H. Ardi, MSc.
Vice Dean: Central Library Melinda Noer, MSc.
Assistant Dean II: Central Library Gustian, MS
Assistant Dean III: Central Library End Nasrez, MS

Study Program



Currently, the Faculty of Agriculture Unand has two courses of study, PS and PS Agroekoteknologi Agribusiness.

Study Program
AGROEKOTEKNOLOGI
Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University



VISION


Making Agroekoteknologi Studies Program Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, Padang, a high-quality courses that can produce graduates with high academic ability, cautious to the Almighty God and high moral standing to compete in the world of academic and employment both at national and regional levels.


MISSION


Education, research and community service of high quality and produce graduates with professional competence to master science and technology in the field of agroekoteknologi be able to compete in the academic world and the world of work.

PURPOSE

Produce graduates with professional skills and master the science and technology in a reliable agroekoteknologi in the academic world and the world of work.

DEFINITIONS

Agroekoteknologi is agricultural management technologies based on ecological principles to support sustainable agricultural development programs.

LEGALITY

Agroekoteknologi Studies Program was established under Decree No. Director General of Higher Education. 163/dikti/kep/2007 On 29 November 2007, a merger of four existing studies program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, namely PS Agronomy, Plant Breeding PS, PS Soil Science, PS Science and Plant Pests and Diseases.

Study Program
AGRIBUSINESS
Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University


VISION

Being an institution of the most qualified Agribusiness Education in Indonesia in providing a dignified scholar who has the capability of high competence in both the world of academic or professional (as practitioners or consultants) in regional labor markets, national and international (producing graduates who are professionally and independently in the development agribusiness populist)

MISSION

Education of dignity and high quality that is able to produce graduates ready to work either in academics or professionals in pioneering the development of agribusiness.

Conducting research, both academic and applied that can contribute significantly to the improvement of education and agribusiness development, both at the regional, national and international.

Carry out community service through direct and indirect education based on research results and perkembanan science and technology in agribusiness for the welfare of the people.


PURPOSE

Agribusiness Studies Program Objectives are:

1. Produce agricultural graduates in agribusiness with dignity, entrepreneurial, innovative and creative, high rate capability in conceptual and analytical, and has a strong commitment to community empowerment and development of integrated agribusiness area, and also become a powerful human resources for the development of agribusiness welfare;
2. develop science and technology, quality and community service programs appropriate to meet the demands of populist agribusiness development in Indonesia.
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Andalas University of Technology Faculty of Agriculture, hereinafter abbreviated as Fateta Unand is the development of the Department of Agricultural Technology Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas University, which was established based on:


a. Approval of the Directorate General of Higher Education HOMEPAGES No. 1193/DT/2008 April 25, 2008.
b. Decree of the Development Department to the Faculty of Agricultural Technology Agricultural Technology Rector of Andalas University By Decree No. 943/III/A/UNAND/2008 dated May 15, 2008.
c. Appointment of Acting Dean and Secretary to the Dean by the Rector of Andalas University in Decree No. 985/III/A/UNAND-2008 dated 2 June 2008.

Based on the foregoing, the Senate Fateta Unand through April 23, 2009 meeting decided Unand Fateta birthday falls on every May 15.


Total number of students Fateta today is as much as 773 people consisting of students of the Regular and Regular Student Self with the number of lecturers as many as 42 people. Thus the ratio between lecturers and students is 1: 18
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