Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
A40320
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles.
In addition to coursework in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals, materials and manufacturing processes, mathematics, and physics, students will study 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. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Gather, evaluate, select and organize information and document sources appropriately
- Define the steps applied to the design process
- Apply fundamental orthographic projection techniques to a hand sketch of a simple part
- Use print and electronic information and technology in an ethical and responsible manner
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Mathematics
Take 1 of 2 Groups
Group I
Group II
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP |
| MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry | 4 | SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Drafting Elective
Select 3 SHC from the following courses
Physics Elective
Select 4 SHC from the following courses
Other Major Required Courses
Safety Elective
Select 2-3 SHC from the following courses
| ISC 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 | FA, SP |
| ISC 121 | Environmental Health & Safety | 3 | FA, SP |
Drafting Requirement I
Select 2 SHC from the following courses
Drafting Requirement II
Select 2 SHC from the following courses
| BPR 121 | Blueprint Reading-Mechanical | 2 | SP |
| DFT 112 | Technical Drafting II | 2 | SP |
General Electives
(Select 5 SHC from the following courses)
Total Credit Hours: 68