Mechanical Engineering Technology
Degree Program

George Kent, MS, MBA, PE,
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.

Program Objectives

The MET programs offer a broad preparation for applied engineering practice. Graduates will demonstrate excellence by integrating technical, societal, and business knowledge through their professional and educational experiences.

Emphasis is placed on understanding how engineering principles are applied in practice towards many of the following subject areas:

	Mechanical Systems Design
	Electro-mechanical Systems
	Power and Alternative Energy Systems
	Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Systems

These subject areas can provide productive employment in many industry sectors including Energy, Security, Industrial Controls, Biotechnology, Building Mechanical Contracting Services, Transportation, and Entrepreneurial Product Development.

Program Outcomes

	Ability to design and conduct experiments on prototype or developed engineered systems and effectively communicate the results via written reports and oral presentations.
	Ability to correctly calibrate, install, and properly use basic electro-mechanical instruments as are typically used in engineering experimentation.
	Ability to competently use at least one form of spreadsheet, CAD, and CAM software as effective engineering tools in the solution of engineering technology problems.
	Ability to extend, extrapolate, or infer textbook, Coop experience, and course-work solutions to “real-world” engineering problems.
	Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team while committing to the quality of results and timeliness of project execution.
	Recognize the diverse but competent abilities, cultural and personal differences of team members, as well as in clients and organizations during the implementation of an ethical solution to an engineering technology problem.
	Capable of satisfactorily completing a qualitative review of the basic content of each course as summarized in the course’s detailed outcomes.

Semester Curriculum

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Minors

Mechanical Engineering Technology