2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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.

Fall I


Spring I


Summer I


Fall II


Spring II


Total Credits for AAS Degree: 66


Note:


Students should seek advice from the coordinator if interested in an internship in the second year of the program.

Students interested in transferring to ECU’s Bachelor Degree in Industrial Technology should consult with the Department Chair for more details within the first year of this program to understand the process.

 

+OSHA 30-HR Card is only available by taking the traditional class.

 

Other Elective options (8 total credits required): BPR 111 *, DFT 154 *, EGR 120 *, 
MAT 122 , MAT 172  , MEC 110 WBL 112 ; *preferred options

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