Mechanical Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) majors learn theory and applications in the fields of manufacturing, product design and development, power systems, machinery, and fluid technology. Our students take courses in mechanisms and machines, computer-aided modeling, heat transfer, and instrumentation, to name a few. They find employment in designing and testing tools, engines, machines, and other complex mechanical devices. MET represents one of the broadest engineering technology disciplines. Our MET students also learn by designing and racing mini-baja cars, designing and constructing machines to help our farmers, and even building systems in other countries.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Mechanical Engineering Technology - (No Concentration)
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications 1 | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors (Recommended) | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | ||
| MATH 1435 | Applications of Calculus I 2 | 3 - 4 |
| or MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences 1 | 8 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Strongly Recommended: | ||
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Strongly Recommended: | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Visual Concepts (Strongly Recommended) | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1440 | Applications of Calculus II | 3 - 4 |
| or MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Viewing A Wider World 1 | 6 | |
| Strongly Recommended Courses: | ||
| Personal Financial Planning and Investing in a Global Economy | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurial Mindset | 3 | |
| Leadership and Ethics | 3 | |
| Consumer Behavior | 3 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| E T 184 | Applied AC Circuits | 2 |
| E T 210 | Advanced 3-D Modeling (Solid Works) | 3 |
| E T 217 & 217 L | Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Processes Lab | 4 |
| E T 305 | Introduction to Product Design | 3 |
| E T 306 & 306 L | Fundamental and Applied Thermodynamics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| E T 308 & 308 L | Fluid Technology and Fluid Technology Lab | 4 |
| E T 310 & 310 L | Applied Strength of Materials and Applied Strength of Materials Lab | 4 |
| E T 396 | Heat Transfer and Applications | 3 |
| E T 402 | Instrumentation | 3 |
| E T 410 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| E T 426 | Analysis and Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| PHYS 1240G & PHYS 1240L | Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1320G & PHYS 1320L | Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | |
| Technical Electives 4 | 9 | |
| Advanced Manufacturing and Design | 3 | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Building Energy and Environment | 3 | |
| Innovation and Product Development | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 122-124 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I/MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I or MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II/MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II before enrolling in either option of coursework.
*For students wishing to pursue a technical master's degree, MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II are recommended and will satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements. Students who take MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I and MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II, will need to have an exception made for their degree audit.
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Elective credit may vary based on Math course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Concentrations and Minors are ’optional’ educational sequences that students may choose to focus in particular areas related to their major. Concentrations and Minors may often be done without additional credits by judicious use of electives and other optional course requirements.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I) 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (see recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication (Area I) | 3 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| MATH 1435 or MATH 1511G | Applications of Calculus I 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 - 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| MATH 1440 or MATH 1521G | Applications of Calculus II 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 - 4 |
| PHYS 1230G & PHYS 1230L or PHYS 1310G and PHYS 1310L | Algebra-Based Physics I or Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 184 | Applied AC Circuits | 2 |
| E T 210 | Advanced 3-D Modeling (Solid Works) | 3 |
| E T 217 & 217 L | Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Processes Lab | 4 |
| ENGR 234 | Engineering Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1240G & PHYS 1240L or PHYS 1320G and PHYS 1320L | Algebra-Based Physics II or Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area V: Humanities (see recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 306 & 306 L | Fundamental and Applied Thermodynamics and Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| E T 308 & 308 L | Fluid Technology and Fluid Technology Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 305 | Introduction to Product Design | 3 |
| E T 310 & 310 L | Applied Strength of Materials and Applied Strength of Materials Lab | 4 |
| E T 396 | Heat Transfer and Applications | 3 |
| Technical Elective (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World (See recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts (see recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| E T 426 | Analysis and Design of Machine Elements | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Technical Elective (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 402 | Instrumentation | 3 |
| E T 410 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| Technical Elective (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World (See recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 122-124 | |
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of this catalog for a full list of courses.
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Students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I/MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I or MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II/MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II before enrolling in either option of coursework.
*For students wishing to pursue a technical master's degree, MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II are recommended and will satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements. Students who take MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I and MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II, will need to have an exception made for their degree audit.
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Elective credit may vary based on Math course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Concentrations and Minors are ’optional’ educational sequences that students may choose to focus in particular areas related to their major. Concentrations and Minors may often be done without additional credits by judicious use of electives and other optional course requirements.