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School of Engineering Technology - Curriculum Guide

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Eric W. Hansberry, MS, Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering Technology

As a technical field that deals with the use of machinery to harness power resources and perform useful work, mechanical engineering technology focuses on static forces, motion, and the kinetics of devices activated by hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermodynamic forces.

Mechanical engineering technologists design and install machinery ranging from pocket watches to the largest energy-producing facilities. They help develop and produce engines and transport equipment such as automobiles, aircraft, ships, and railway cars. They also help construct and operate furnaces, boilers, and heating and air-conditioning equipment.

Students in mechanical engineering technology apply the principles of science and mathematics to their chosen fields and convert theories into practical techniques and processes. They learn how to communicate technical information effectively so they may become integral members of an engineer-technologist-technician design and operations team.

Sophomore mechanical engineering technology majors generally are referred to cooperative education positions such as technicians in facility or plant engineering departments, quality assurance positions in light and heavy manufacturing, and prototype development and design teams. A sophomore often will be given the responsibility of drawing mechanical designs and blueprints using various CAD software.

As seniors, these students have progressed to highly responsible positions in manufacturing and production, such as design and test technicians and field service engineers. See course descriptions for more information.

Bachelor of Science Curriculum

Quarter 1	ENG 1110, College Writing 1; GET 1001, Critical Thinking; GET 1102, Engineering Technology and Design; GET 1105, Computer Applications for Tech; GET 1121, Instrumentation Lab 1; and MTH 1191, College Algebra.
Quarter 2	ENG 1111, College Writing 2; GET 1103, Introduction to Engineering Technology Co-op; GET 1170, Engineering Graphics 1; MTH 1192, Pre-Calculus; PHY 1191, Physics for BSET 1; and PHY 1996, Physics BSET Laboratory 1.
Quarter 3	CMN 1115, Foundations of Communications; GET 1122, Instrumentation Lab 2; GET 1171, Engineering Graphics 2; MTH 1193, Calculus 1; PHY 1192, Physics for BSET 2; and PHY 1997, Physics BSET Laboratory 2.
Quarter 4	EET 1320, Electricity and Electronics; GET 1104, Introduction to Product Design; MET 1301, Mechanics A; MTH 1194, Calculus 2; and PHY 1198, Physics BSET Laboratory 3.
Quarter 5	CHM 1130, Fundamentals of Chemistry; CHM 1138, General Chemistry Lab; MET 1302, Mechanics B; MET 1380, Materials A; and MTH 1195, Calculus 3.
Quarter 6	ENG 1125, Technical Writing; MET 1314, Stress Analysis A; MET 1340, Thermodynamics A; and MET 1388, Measurement and Analysis.
Quarter 7	ECN 1115, Principles of Macroeconomics; GET 1200, Visual Basic Programming; MET 1303, Mechanics C; MET 1315, Stress Analysis B; and MET 1391, Mechanics Laboratory.
Quarter 8	MET 1341, Thermodynamics B; MET 1393, Thermodynamics Laboratory; MET 1396, Manufacturing Methods; one technical elective; and one liberal arts elective.
Quarter 9	MIM 1215, Engineering Economy; MET 1373, Fluid Mechanics; MET 1392, Fluids Laboratory; one technical elective; and one liberal arts elective.
Quarter 10	MET 1330, Mechanical Design A; MET 1343, Heat Transfer; one technical elective; and one liberal arts elective.
Quarter 11	MET 1331, Mechanical Design B; MET 1333, Design Lab; one liberal arts elective; and one open elective.

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