Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS

The curriculum of Mechanical Engineering Technology program provides students with the foundation to design, develop, test, troubleshoot, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines. Emphasis is placed on a broad range of courses including, properties and processes of engineering materials, thermal-fluid-energy sciences and applications, computer aided design and analysis, mechanical design and analysis, robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing and industrial engineering areas.

Students learn how to apply the basic engineering principles and utilize technical skills to the diversified mechanical and manufacturing fields.

Graduates work with the latest technologies in a broad range of fields like automotive, logistics, materials, maintenance, quality assurance, reliability and testing, manufacturing, robotics, supply chain, aerospace, alternative/clean energies, nanotechnology, biomedical and more.

Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Program Map

Program of Study

Core IMPACTS Curriculum(43 Hrs)

Core IMPACTS Curriculum

Required in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills Core Area

MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 3

Required in Technology, Mathematics & Sciences Core Area

CSCI 1130 - Computer & Its Applications Credits: 3 (required in Core Area D non-lab)
or
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I Credits: 3 (required in Core Area D non-lab)
PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4 (required in Core Area D lab science)
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4 (required in Core Area D lab science)
or
PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I Credits: 4 (required in Core Area D lab science)
PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II Credits: 4 (required in Core Area D lab science)

Required Field of Study Core Area(17 Hrs)

COST 1103 - Freshman Year Experience Credits: 2
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
MATH 2101 - Calculus I Credits: 4 *
MATH 2111 - Calculus II Credits: 4 *
ENGT 2101K - Computer Graphics Credits: 3 *

Major Requirements (62 Hrs)

MECT 3001K - Computer Solid Modeling Credits: 3 *
MECT 3101K - Engineering Materials Credits: 3 *
ENGT 3331K - Fluid Mechanics Credits: 4 *
CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I Credits: 3 *
or
CSCI 1371 - Computing for Engineers & Scientists Credits: 3 *
ELET 3101K - Electric Circuit I Credits: 4 *
ENGT 3101 - Statics Credits: 3 *
or
ENGR 2201 - Statics for Engineers Credits: 3 *
ENGT 3301 - Quality Control Credits: 3 *
MECT 3411 - Thermodynamics Credits: 4 *
ENGT 3501 - Dynamics Credits: 2 *
ENGT 3601 - Strength of Materials Credits: 3 *
ENGT 3701 - Engineering Economy Credits: 3 *
MECT 4101 - Machine Design Credits: 4 *
MECT 4201K - Robotics Application Credits: 3 *
MECT 4211K - Introduction to Mechatronics Credits: 3 *
MECT 4301K - Heat and Mass Transfer Credits: 4 *
MECT 4901 - Propulsion Technology Credits: 3 *
MECT 4701K - Fundamentals of HVAC Credits: 4 *
ENGT 4401 - Senior Design/Capstone Credits: 3 *

Major Electives (3 Hrs)

(choose one (1) from the following)

MECT 3201K - Manufacturing Processes Credits: 3 *
MECT 4611 - Lean Engineering Credits: 3 *
MECT 4621 - Operations Research Credits: 3 *
MECT 4911 - Renewable Energy Concepts Credits: 3 *

Total: 122 Hours

*A grade of “C” or better is required