Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS (A40320)

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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.

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.

Major Courses

ATR 281 - Automated Manufacturing Credit Hours: 4
DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3
DFT 152 - CAD II Credit Hours: 3
DFT 153 - CAD III Credit Hours: 3
EGR 250 - Statics/Strength of Mater Credit Hours: 5
ELC 111 - Intro to Electricity Credit Hours: 3
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
ISC 132 - Mfg Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
MAC 121 - Intro to CNC Credit Hours: 2
MEC 161 - Manufacturing Processes I Credit Hours: 3
MEC 161A - Manufacturing Proc I Lab Credit Hours: 1
MEC 180 - Engineering Materials Credit Hours: 3
Machining Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Other Elective Credit Hours: 6 *
Physics Credit Hours: 4 *
Safety Credit Hours: 2 *

Total: 51 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3
Math Credit Hours: 3 *
Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Other Required Courses

Other Requirement Credit Hours: 1 *

Total: 1 Credit Hours

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 67

*Recommended Elective & General Education Options:

Machining Elective:

Take 3 credits:

MAC 141 - Machining Applications I Credit Hours: 4
MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Credit Hours: 3

Other Elective:

Take 6 credits:

BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2
EGR 120 - Eng and Design Graphics Credit Hours: 3
MAT 122 - Algebra/Trigonometry II Credit Hours: 3
MEC 110 - Intro to CAD/CAM Credit Hours: 2
WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I Credit Hours: 2

Physics:

Take 4 credits:

PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credit Hours: 4
PHY 151 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4

Safety:

Take 2 credits:

ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credit Hours: 3

Math:

Take 3 credits:

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

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

Take 3 credits:

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Other Requirements:

Take 1 credits:

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credit Hours: 1

Note:

Students enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress should complete this program in five semesters. Additional time may be needed to achieve minimum requirements in English, math or science.

Contact the program coordinator or department chair for specific requirements.