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 ASQ, 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
- Work effectively and appropriately with others through collaboration and teamwork
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP |
| MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry | 4 | SP, SU |
English/Communications
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit 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 semester hours credit 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 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Drafting Elective
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
Machining Elective
Select 3-6 semester hours credit from the following courses
| MAC 111 | Machining Technology I | 6 | FA |
| MAC 141 | Machining Applications I | 4 | FA, SP |
| MEC 111 | Machine Processes I | 3 | FA, SP |
Other Major Required Courses
Drafting Requirement I
Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses
Drafting Requirement II
Select 2 semester hours credit from the following courses
| BPR 121 | Blueprint Reading-Mechanical | 2 | SP |
| DFT 112 | Technical Drafting II | 2 | SP |
General Electives
Select 7 semester hours credit from the following courses
| ATR 112 | Intro to Automation | 3 | SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CSC 133 | C Programming | 3 | SP |
| CSC 134 | C++ Programming | 3 | SP |
| DDF 214 | Tool Design | 4 | SU |
| DFT 121 | Intro to GD & T | 2 | FA, SP |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3 | FA |
| ELC 131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 | FA |
| MAC 114 | Introduction to Metrology | 2 | FA |
| MEC 130 | Mechanisms | 3 | SP |
| MEC 142 | Physical Metallurgy | 2 | FA |
| MEC 231 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 3 | SP |
| MNT 110 | Introduction to Maintenance Procedures | 2 | FA |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 | FA, SP |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 4 semester hours credit) | 1-4 | |
Total Credit Hours: 69