Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S. program gives students the opportunity to develop skills in mechanical design theory. Lecture and laboratory courses provide an application-based study in engineering technology. Students obtain the scientific, engineering, and technical skills necessary to function as a contributing member of the engineering team.

View the Mechanical Engineering Fact Sheet.

Program Pathways

Fall Admission Cohort:

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 112	Technical Writing	3	ENG 101 OR SPD-108	English Composition (ELL 101 is an approved substitution for ENG 101) OR Introduction to Human Communication	3
MAT 114 or MAT 161	Introduction to Applied Algebra or Precalculus	3-4	PHY 201	General Physics I	4
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list *(EGT-150 or ELE-110 are Recommended)	3	CAD 153	Computer-Aided Drafting	3
EGT 101	Foundation of Engineering	2	EGT 136	Mechanics	3
CAD 152	Introduction to CAD	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
TOTAL		14	TOTAL		16
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
EGT 235	Fluid Power	3	Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3
EGT 231	Strength of Materials	3	EGT 234	Machine Design	4
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Science	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	4
PHY 202	General Physics II	4	Elective	Choose in consultation with an advisor	3
Restricted Elective	Choose from the list *(CAD-228 or ELE-113 are Recommended)	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		14

General Education Requirements (26-27 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

PHY 201 - General Physics I (4 Credits)
PHY 202 - General Physics II (4 Credits)

Diversity

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-112

ENG 112 Technical Writing I - (3 Credits)
Select either SPD 108 Introduction to Human Communication - (3 Credits) (Preferred) OR ENG 101 English Composition - (3 Credits)
(ELL 101 English Composition for English Language Learners is an approved substitution for ENG 101)

Mathematics

MAT 114 - Introduction to Applied Algebra (3 Credits)

OR

MAT 161 - Precalculus (4 Credits)

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design (3 Credits)
CAD 153 - Computer-Aided Drafting (3 Credits)
EGT 101 - Foundations of Engineering Technology (2 Credits)
EGT 136 - Mechanics (3 Credits)
EGT 231 - Strength of Materials (3 Credits)
EGT 234 - Machine Design (4 Credits)
EGT 235 - Fluid Power (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (9-10 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

CAD 228 - CAD: Solid Modeling (3 Credits)
EGR 103 - Introduction to Engineering Science (3 Credits)
EGT 150 - Introduction to CNC Programming (3 Credits)
EGT 250 - Advanced CNC (3 Credits)
EGT 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)
ELE 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
ELE 113 - Instrumentation and Process Control I (3 Credits)
ELE 130 - Introduction to Unmanned Systems (3 Credits)
ELE 203 - PLC Applications (3 Credits)
INT 102 - Introduction to PLCs (3 Credits)
MAT 101 - College Algebra (3 Credits)
MAT 161 - Precalculus (4 Credits)
MAT 203 - Calculus I (4 Credits)

Free Electives (2-4 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Some recommended courses are listed below:

AET 102 - Introduction to Alternative Energy (3 Credits)
CAD 228 - CAD: Solid Modeling (3 Credits)
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I (4 Credits)
CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
CSC 132 - Introduction to C and C++ Programming (3 Credits)
EGT 150 - Introduction to CNC Programming (3 Credits)
ELE 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
ELE 113 - Instrumentation and Process Control I (3 Credits)

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