Mechanical Engineering Technology (A40320)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
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 is 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.
Fall Semester I
Spring Semester I
Summer Semester I
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective (3,0,3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 3 | 9 |
Fall Semester II
| DFT 153 | CAD III | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| | or | | | |
| ELC 131 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| | and | | | |
| ELC 131A | Circuit Analysis I Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Major Elective | 0-3 | 0-20 | 3-5 |
| Semester Total: | 11-14 | 9-29 | 17-19 |
Spring Semester II
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DFT 154 | Intro to Solid Modeling | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| EGR 250 | Statics/Strength of Materials | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| MEC 231 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| PHY 131 | Physics-Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 4 |
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| PHY 151 | College Physics I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 12 | 18 |
| Total Hours: | 48-52 | 57-77 | 73-76 |
Major Elective: Choose from Major Electives below.
Major Electives