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

ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credit Hours: 3
BPR 111 - Print Reading Credit Hours: 2 ^*
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
College Success (1 Credit): ACA 111 or ACA 122
Machining Elective (3 Credits): MAC 141 or MEC 111 ^*
Safety Elective (2 Credits): ISC 112 or ISC 121 ⁺
Total Recommended Credits: 14

Spring I

DFT 151 - CAD I Credit Hours: 3
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit Hours: 3
MEC 145 - Mfg Materials I Credit Hours: 3
Communication (3 Credits): COM 110 , COM 120 ,
COM 231 , or ENG 112
Math (3 Credits): MAT 121 or MAT 171
Total Recommended Credits: 15

Summer I

DFT 152 - CAD II Credit Hours: 3
TDP 110 - Introduction to 3D Printing Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits): ART 111 , HUM 110 ,
HUM 115 , MUS 110 , or PHI 240
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits): ECO 251 , ECO 252 ,
PSY 150 , SOC 210 , or SOC 213
Total Recommended Credits: 12

Fall II

DFT 153 - CAD III Credit Hours: 3
ELC 128 - Intro to PLC Credit Hours: 3
ISC 132 - Mfg Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
Physics (4 Credits): PHY 131 * or PHY 151
Total Recommended Credits: 13

Spring II

ATR 115 - Introduction to Mechatronics Credit Hours: 4 ^*
DFT 154 - Intro Solid Modeling Credit Hours: 3 *
EGR 250 - Statics/Strength of Mater Credit Hours: 5
Total Recommended Credits: 12

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.

Elective options (9 total credits required): ATR 115 ^*, BPR 111 ^*, DFT 154 ^*,
ELC 228 , MAC 121 , MAT 172 , MEC 110

*preferred options