Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

A.A.S. Degree (S)

The mechanical engineering technician applies theory and principles of mechanical engineering technology to develop and test processes, equipment, and mechanical systems in cooperation with an engineering staff; reviews project construction and engineering drawings to determine specifications, procedures, objectives, problems, and possible solutions; sets up and conducts tests and experiments for complete units or systems to investigate engineering theories regarding improvement in design or performance; analyzes indicated and calculated test results against design or rated specifications; records test procedures, results, and suggestions for improvement; and prepares engineering drawings, charts, and graphs. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Use effective problem-solving skills and make appropriate decisions relative to the technical field.
2. Design basic mechanical systems with the use of computer-aided drafting equipment.
3. Demonstrate basic computer literacy and knowledge of computer software applications in both the business and technical fields.
4. Use hand and power tools for standard manufacturing operations.
5. Conduct basic machining and welding operations; and perform basic programming of computer/numerically-controlled machines.
6. Calculate forces, properly size structures and mechanical components, and perform standard materials testing procedures.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of basic AC and DC electrical control circuits.
8. Select appropriate materials for basic mechanical applications.
9. Review and/or design basic hydraulic/pneumatic power systems.
10. Select basic machine components for mechanical systems.
11. Exhibit professional traits, including the ability to work with minimal supervision, willingness to learn new skills, and contributing to team project efforts.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Graduation Requirements

Core Courses

MAT 180	College Algebra	4
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
ENG 102	Composition and Research	3
ENG 101	Crit Thinking & Acad Writing	3

Select 2 course(s) from:

COM 111	Human Communications	3
ECO 111	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 122	Microeconomics	3
HIS 111	U. S. History: Pre-Civil War	3
HIS 112	U. S. History: Post-Civil War	3
POL 111	Political Science	3
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
SOC 111	Sociology	3

Program/Major Courses

MET 115	Intro to Mech Eng Tech	3
MET 123	Modern MFG Techniques	3
MET 132	Statics	3
MET 225	Adv. Manufacturing Techniques	3
MET 241	Fluid Mechanics	4
MET 242	Strength of Materials	3
MET 243	Dynamics	3
MET 245	Machine Design	3
MET 264	Material Science	4
MET 271	Engineering Project	3

Program/Major Support Courses

EDD 131	Engineering Graphics/CAD	3
ELC 248	Electro-Mech. Systems	4
MAT 190	Precalculus	4
PHY 205	General Physics I	4
	Or
PHY 281	Physics I with Calculus	4

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
ENG 101	Crit Thinking & Acad Writing	3
MAT 180	College Algebra	4
MET 115	Intro to Mech Eng Tech	3
MET 123	Modern MFG Techniques	3
EDD 131	Engineering Graphics/CAD	3

Semester 2

ENG 102	Composition and Research	3
MAT 190	Precalculus	4
MET 225	Adv. Manufacturing Techniques	3
MET 132	Statics	3
MET 242	Strength of Materials	3
PHY 205	General Physics I	4
	Or
PHY 281	Physics I with Calculus	4

Semester 3

MET 264	Material Science	4
MET 241	Fluid Mechanics	4
MET 243	Dynamics	3
ELC 248	Electro-Mech. Systems	4

Semester 4

Elective	Social Science Elective	3
MET 245	Machine Design	3
MET 271	Engineering Project	3
Elective	Social Science Elective	3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives.

COM 111	Human Communications	3
ECO 111	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 122	Microeconomics	3
HIS 111	U. S. History: Pre-Civil War	3
HIS 112	U. S. History: Post-Civil War	3
POL 111	Political Science	3
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
SOC 111	Sociology	3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 64 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.

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