Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate in Engineering Technology
Credit Requirements: 70 Semester Credit Hours
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The Mechanical Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment as engineering technicians with industry, consulting engineering firms, public utilities and governmental agencies. Graduates typically obtain jobs as heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians, machine parts and marine drafters, engineering assistants, field engineer technicians, quality control technicians, mechanical design technicians, and product development technicians. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore Md. 21202-4012, telephone 410.347.7700.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

First Semester - Fall

 

Engineering Technology Foundations

3

 

Introduction to Computer Environment

3

 

English Composition I

3

Total 9

Second Semester - Spring

 

Electrical Circuits I

4

 

College Algebra

3

 

General Psychology

3

Total 10

Third Semester - Summer

Introduction to Engineering Design Graphics

3

 

College Trigonometry

3

Total 6

Fourth Semester - Fall

 

Engineering Materials

3

 

Manufacturing Processes

3

 

Physics I

4

Total 10

Fifth Semester - Spring

 

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Applications

3

 

Troubleshooting

3

 

Measurement Principles

4

Total 10

Sixth Semester - Summer

 

ELE HUM   Select one course from the Humanities Electives

3

 

Statics

3

Total 6

Seventh Semester - Fall

 

Strength of Materials

3

 

Fluids: Principles and Applications

4

 

Public Speaking

3

Total 10

Eighth Semester - Spring

 

Engineering Technology Senior Systems Project

2

 

Dynamics

3

 

Applied Heat Principles

4

Total 9

*Allowable alternate: EGR 275