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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. Safely utilize typical machine shop equipment and manufacturing techniques to accurately manufacture projects.
  2. Perform calculations of forces to size and select structural components and appropriate materials.
  3. Perform calculations of all parameters to size components related to various mechanical system designs.
  4. Interpret and produce good mechanical engineering drawings and effectively create solid models of parts and assemblies.
  5. Exhibit professional traits, including the ability to work with minimal supervision independently while contributing to team project, using effective problem-solving skills and make appropriate decisions relative to the technical field.

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

ENG 101Composition I

3
ENG 102Composition II

3
SSC 100First Year Seminar

1
 
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5
Or
MAT 281Calculus I

4

Select 2 course(s) from:

COM 111Human Communications

3
ECO 111Macroeconomics

3
ECO 122Microeconomics

3
HIS 111United States History: Pre-Civil War

3
HIS 112United States History Post-Civil War

3
POL 111Political Science

3
PSY 100Human Relations

3
PSY 121General Psychology

3
SOC 111Sociology

3

Program/Major Courses

MET 115Intro to Mechanical Engineering Technology

3
MET 123Modern Manufacturing Techniques

3
MET 225Adv. Manufacturing Techniques

3
MET 241Fluid Mechanics

4
MET 243Dynamics

3
MET 245Machine Design

3
MET 264Material Science

4
MET 271Engineering Project

3
 
CET 258Statics with Calculus

3
Or
MET 132Statics

3
 
CET 270Solid Mechanics with Calculus

3
Or
MET 242Strength of Materials

3

Program/Major Support Courses

EDD 131Engineering Graphics/CAD

3
ELC 248Electro-Mechanical Systems

4
 
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4
Or
MAT 282Calculus II

4
 
PHY 205General Physics I

4
Or
PHY 281Physics I with Calculus

4

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1
MET 115Intro to Mechanical Engineering Technology

3
MET 123Modern Manufacturing Techniques

3
EDD 131Engineering Graphics/CAD

3
 
MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5
Or
MAT 281Calculus I

4
 
ENG 101Composition I

3

Semester 2

ENG 102Composition II

3
 
MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4
Or
MAT 282Calculus II

4
 
MET 225Adv. Manufacturing Techniques

3
 
PHY 205General Physics I

4
Or
PHY 281Physics I with Calculus

4
 
MET 132Statics

3
Or
CET 258Statics with Calculus

3
 
MET 242Strength of Materials

3
Or
CET 270Solid Mechanics with Calculus

3

Semester 3

MET 264Material Science

4
MET 241Fluid Mechanics

4
MET 243Dynamics

3
ELC 248Electro-Mechanical Systems

4

Semester 4

MET 245Machine Design

3
MET 271Engineering Project

3
Elective Social Science Elective

3
Elective Social Science Elective

3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives.

COM 111Human Communications

3
ECO 111Macroeconomics

3
ECO 122Microeconomics

3
HIS 111United States History: Pre-Civil War

3
HIS 112United States History Post-Civil War

3
POL 111Political Science

3
PSY 100Human Relations

3
PSY 121General Psychology

3
SOC 111Sociology

3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 65 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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