2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS


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Program Code: A40320

Pathway: Engineering and Technology

These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials, and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.

A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing systemtesting procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, computer applications, critical thinking, planning and problem solving, and oral and written communications. Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.

General Education Courses: 16 Hours


Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours


Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: 3 Hours


Selected from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts  electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Math/Natural Sciences: 4 Hours


Major Courses: 52 Hours


Other Required Courses: 1 Hour


Total Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS: 69 Credits


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