Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S. (A40320)

Courses required to meet graduation requirements in this curriculum are offered during daytime hours and evening classes offered on demand. Minimum time for completion: five semesters full-time attendance. The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded graduates of this curriculum.

These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

Mechanical Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, computer applications, critical thinking, planning and problem solving, and oral and written communications. Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.

General Education Courses:

English/Communications:

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
COM 231 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit Hours: 3
OR
ENG 113 - Literature-Based Research Credit Hours: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours: 4
OR
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Elective Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses:

ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credit Hours: 3
CSC 134 - C++ Programming Credit Hours: 3
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3
DFT 153 - CAD III Credit Hours: 3
DFT 170 - Engineering Graphics Credit Hours: 3
EGR 110 - Intro to Engineering Tech Credit Hours: 2
EGR 251 - Statics Credit Hours: 3
EGR 252 - Strength of Materials Credit Hours: 3
EGR 285 - Design Project Credit Hours: 2
ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hours: 4
MAC 141 - Machining Applications I Credit Hours: 4
MAT 172 - Precalculus Trigonometry Credit Hours: 4
OR
MAT 122 - Algebra/Trigonometry II Credit Hours: 3
MEC 161 - Manufacturing Processes I Credit Hours: 3
MEC 180 - Engineering Materials Credit Hours: 3
MEC 231 - Comp-Aided Manufact I Credit Hours: 3
MEC 265 - Fluid Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
OR
PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
WBL 110 - World of Work Credit Hours: 1
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credit Hours: 2

MET Program Electives:

Students are required to take a minimum of 2 SHC from the following:

MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit Hours: 3
WBL-XXX Work-Based Learning Credit Hours: 1-2

Math/Physics Note:

Students planning to transfer to a 4 year college should consider taking MAT 171 , MAT 172 , and PHY 151 . Please see you Mechanical Engineering Technology advisor.

Total Credit Hours Required: 69/71

Developmental Course Requirements:

Developmental coursework (including all prerequisites) will be required of students whose placement test scores indicate a need for greater proficiency in the areas of reading, English, mathematics, and computers. Please refer to the Course Descriptions section for prerequisite course information.