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 commission's 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 |
| or ENGL 1110H | Composition I Honors | |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication (Recommended) | 3 |
| or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| or HNRS 2175G | Introduction to Communication Honors | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 |
| or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | |
| 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 | |
or PHLS 1110H | Personal Health and Wellness Honors | |
| 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 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 2 | 4 |
| or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| 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 | |
| Business and Government | 3 | |
| Natural Resource Economics | 3 | |
| Natural Resource Economics | 3 | |
| Water Resource Economics | 3 | |
| Science in Modern Society | 3 | |
| Consumer Behavior | 3 | |
| Energy and Society in the New Millennium | 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 | Thermodynamics and Laboratory Applications 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 317 | Advanced Manufacturing and Design | 3 |
| 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 4,5 | 6 | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Solar Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Wind and Water Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Building Energy and Environment | 3 | |
| Engineering Internship 5 | 1-6 | |
| Advanced Automated Control Systems | 3 | |
| Innovation and Product Development | 3 | |
| Special Topics ((Choose three 1-credit courses related to the field)) 5 | 3 | |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 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 before enrolling in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. These courses satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements.
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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.
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Verify with your faculty advisor for pre-approval of ENGR 400 Special Topics that are related to the field and for discussion of E T 420 Engineering Internship limitations and specifications.
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 or ENGL 1110H | Composition I 1 or Composition I Honors | 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 or HNRS 2175G | Introduction to Communication (Area I) or Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| MATH 1511G or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 233 | Engineering Mechanics I | 3 |
| MATH 1521G or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | 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 | 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 | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 306 & 306 L | Thermodynamics and Laboratory Applications and Thermodynamics Lab | 4 |
| E T 308 & 308 L | Fluid Technology and Fluid Technology Lab | 4 |
| E T 317 | Advanced Manufacturing and Design | 3 |
| ENGL 2210G or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication or Professional and Technical Communication | 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 |
| Area V: Humanities (See recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World (See recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 402 | Instrumentation | 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 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 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts (see recommended list) 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |
- 1
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.
- 2
Students may need to take any prerequisites needed before enrolling in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. These courses satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.