Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)

71.5 Total Credits

This program is designed for individuals who want an applied engineering career with a hands-on, practical approach. Emphasis is placed on the changing needs of the industry and include potential careers in plant operations, materials testing, quality assurance, and evaluation and technical sales. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET). www.abet.org

Goals & Outcomes

To prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution.

The graduates will be able to transfer to a four-year institution as a third-year student in a similar field of study.
The graduates´ GPA will be maintained or improved at the four-year institution.

To prepare students to find employment in the field of mechanical engineering technology or a related field.

The graduates will be employed in the mechanical technology (or related) field within 5 years of graduation.

To enable the students to demonstrate competency in mechanical engineering technology issues, analysis, and problem solving.

The students will demonstrate the ability to select appropriate materials and methods associated with mechanical systems.
The students will demonstrate the ability to design basic mechanical systems and processes associated with mechanical systems.
The students will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems.

To prepare the students to evaluate technical information in an objective and organized fashion.

The students will demonstrate the ability to carry out basic analysis of mechanical technology problems, compile the information, and come to appropriate conclusions.
The students will demonstrate the ability to appropriately interpret mechanical technology test data.
The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that organize technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

To prepare student to successfully interact with others through drawings and other technical means.

To prepare the students to solve mechanical technology problems by interacting and solving problems with others.

The student will prepare CAD drawings based on generally accepted national and international standards.
The students will demonstrate effective interaction with others by participating in and completing group projects.

To prepare the students to effectively communicate within the mechanical and related technology fields.

The students will demonstrate communication skills by participating in and completing group projects.
The students will demonstrate the ability to clearly describe mechanical technology issues and technical drawings in oral presentations.
The students will demonstrate the ability to create reports that communicate technical information objectively using standard formats and analysis techniques.

To prepare the student to quantitatively analyze mechanical technology problems.

The student will demonstrate quantitative skills directly applicable to mechanical technology problems, including multi-force and material strength problems.
The student will demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical technology problems.
The student will demonstrate quantitative skills common to basic mechanical technology problems, such as the use of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and the ability to solve two simultaneous equations.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.