Mechanical Engineering Technology provides the right combination of theory and hands-on training to prepare students for employment opportunities in the design, manufacture and set-up of mechanical equipment such as engines, power generation and control systems, and manufacturing systems (including robots). Specific job responsibilities include working as a designer, computer aided design/drafting, instrumentation and testing of machines and system, and developing and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.
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Program/Degree:
Mechanical Engineering Technology - MEC.AAS (Associate in Applied Science)
Semester I
MCT-101 - Introduction to Technology - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MCT-101
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Introduction to Technology
Short Title : Introduction to Technology
Description : An introduction to engineering fundamentals and design through lecture, classroom activities, design and laboratory projects in the areas of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technology. Students will learn how to formulate and solve engineering problems, both working individually and as part of a team.
Prerequisites :
MAT 013 or passing score on the College placement test
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 2
MAT-129 - Precalculus - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MAT-129
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Precalculus
Short Title : Precalculus
Description : Emphasis is on those topics from algebra and trigonometry that best prepare students for the first course in calculus. The areas of study are algebraic and transcendental functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Additional topics include vectors, polar coordinate systems, matrices and determinants. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites : Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT 014 or departmental approval
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
ENG-121 - English Composition I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-121
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition I
Short Title : English Composition I
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 or ESL-098.
Co-requisites : RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
ELT-105 - Foundations of Electrical and Electronics Technology - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : ELT-105
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Foundations of Electrical and Electronics Technology
Short Title : Foundations of Electrical and Electronics Technology
Description : Study of electrical and electronic devices and circuits. Topics include: current and voltage, energy and power, AC/DC and elementary electronic circuits, electrical safety, wiring and electric motors. Computers are used for simulation and analysis of electric circuits. Theory is supplemented by laboratory experimentation.
Prerequisites :
MAT 013 or appropriate score on College placement test
Co-requisites :
MAT 014 or higher level
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 3
Lab Hours : 3
MEC-123 - Technical Graphics/CAD I - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MEC-123
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Technical Graphics/CAD I
Short Title : Technical Graphics/CAD I
Description : A study of the graphic language of engineering and technology to include linework, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary views and dimensioning techniques. Laboratory time is divided between technical sketching and drawings produced using AutoCad software.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 0
Lab Hours : 6
Semester II
MAT-131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MAT-131
Department Description : Mathematics
Course Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Short Title : Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Description : Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as the derivative, integral and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129, MAT 129A/MAT 129B or equivalent, or appropriate score on the College placement test or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, or departmental approval
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 4
ENG-122 - English Composition II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : ENG-122
Department Description : English
Course Title : English Composition II
Short Title : English Composition II
Description : Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing argument synthesis essays. Students engage in formal written argumentation based on extensive reading and analysis of complex texts. Through the research process, students will locate, analyze, and synthesize scholarly sources to advance their own informed positions on relevant issues in the composition of a formal research paper.
General Education Categories : GE COM Prerequisites : A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
CIT-105 - Statics for Technicians - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : CIT-105
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Statics for Technicians
Short Title : Statics for Technicians
Description : Practical study of statics for the engineering technology student. Topics include: force system resultants, force system equilibrium, load analysis of structural trusses and frames, cross-sectional area properties, centroid, moment of inertia, radius of gyration and polar moment of inertia.
Prerequisites : MCT 101, MAT 129 or MAT 129A
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 3
MEC-125 - Advanced Mechanical Drawing/CAD II - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MEC-125
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Advanced Mechanical Drawing/CAD II
Short Title : Advanced Mechanical Drawing/CAD II
Description : The study of mechanical working drawings including detail, assembly, piping and welding drawings. Also included are dimensioning techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fits and tolerances of mating parts, threads, fasteners, and surface finish. Advanced use of CAD(Computer-Aided Drafting) software that includes creating template files, drawing layouts/paper space, blocks, attributes, external references, revision tables, notes and BOM (Bill of Material). Introduction to piping and welding drawings. Introduction to solid modeling, including part creation and orthographic and isometric drawing creation. The completion of a comprehensive final project is required.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 4
MEC-130 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MEC-130
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Short Title : Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Description : A study of materials (metallic and non-metallic), their engineering properties and the methods used to manufacturing to process these materials into useful products. Concurrent laboratory projects provide hands-on experience in areas of testing, modifying properties and the processes used in manufacturing to convert these materials into useful products.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 0
Lab Hours : 6
___ ___ - Physical/Health Education Elective - Credits 1
Students may satisfy this requirement with any HED or PED course.
Semester III
PHY-123 - General Physics I - Lecture - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : PHY-123
Department Description : Natural Sciences
Course Title : General Physics I - Lecture
Short Title : General Physics I - Lecture
Description : Emphasizes theoretical models and basic physical principles. The course is precalculus based and uses some basic calculus in the development and applications of physical principles in a scientific environment. Students will use computers in the laboratory for developing programming skills for the analysis of experimental data. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, conservation of energy and momentum, waves, temperature and heat and thermodynamics. The first semester of a two-semester college-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129 or MAT 129A/MAT 129B
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 4
PHY-125 - General Physics I - Lab - Credits 1Subject/Course Number : PHY-125
Department Description : Natural Sciences
Course Title : General Physics I - Lab
Short Title : General Physics I - Lab
Description : This course is to be taken in conjunction with General Physics I and is the first semester of a two semester laboratory university-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students. Students will make measurements and develop an understanding of the errors in those measurements and the final result. The importance of maintaining a laboratory notebook is emphasized as well as accurate and concise reporting of the data and results; data interpretation is also emphasized. The computer is used of data acquisition and analysis. Laboratory safety is also discussed.
General Education Categories : GE MST Prerequisites :
MAT 129 or MAT 129A/MAT 129B
Credits : 1
Lecture Hours : 0
Lab Hours : 2
CIT-203 - Strength of Materials - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : CIT-203
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Strength of Materials
Short Title : Strength of Materials
Description : The study of strength of materials with emphasis on practical applications. Topics include: axial stress and strain, material properties, torsion stress and strain, shear and moment diagrams, bending shear stresses, beam design, theoretical and specification column analysis and design, connection analysis and combined stresses using Mohr's Circle. Weekly laboratory experiments and formal written reports are used to reinforce lecture material.
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 3
Lab Hours : 3
MEC-228 - Kinematics Design - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MEC-228
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Kinematics Design
Short Title : Kinematics Design
Description : A study of the displacements, velocities and accelerations associated with the motion of mechanisms including four bar linkages, cams and gears. Also included is an examination of the dynamic forces generated by the mechanisms. Solutions to dynamics problems are obtained by making use of analytical techniques, using a programmable calculator, as well as appropriate computer software.
Prerequisites :
MEC 123 and MAT 129 or MAT 129B
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 4
MEC-250 - Solid Modeling - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MEC-250
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Solid Modeling
Short Title : Solid Modeling
Description : An introductory course to familiarize students with feature-based parametric parts modeling. Students will be involved with outline sketching and sketch profiling, constraining, dimensioning and viewing different viewports. Techniques such as profile extrusion, revolving and sweeping, feature editing, creating work axis, making active sketch planes and creating work planes and points. Students will also master controlling object visibility; cutting, joining and intersecting operations; fillets, chamfers, holes and arrays; dimension display and equations; and assigning design variables.
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 0
Lab Hours : 6
Semester IV
PHY-124 - General Physics II - Lecture - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : PHY-124
Department Description : Natural Sciences
Course Title : General Physics II - Lecture
Short Title : General Physics II - Lecture
Description : Emphasizes theoretical models and basic physical principles. The course is precalculus-based and uses some basic calculus in the development and applications of physical principles in a scientific environment. Students will use computers in the laboratory for developing programming skills and for the analysis of experimental data. Topics include electro-statics, direct current circuits, electromagnetism, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics, quantum theory, atomic physics and nuclear physics. The second semester of two-semester college-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students.
General Education Categories : GE MST Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 4
PHY-126 - General Physics II - Lab - Credits 1Subject/Course Number : PHY-126
Department Description : Natural Sciences
Course Title : General Physics II - Lab
Short Title : General Physics II - Lab
Description : This course is to be taken in conjunction with General Physics II and is the second semester of a two semester laboratory university-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students. Students will make measurements and develop an understanding of the errors in those measurements and the final result. The importance of maintaining a laboratory notebook is emphasized as well as accurate and concise reporting of the data and results; data interpretation is also emphasized. The computer is used of data acquisition and analysis. Laboratory safety is also discussed.
General Education Categories : GE MST Credits : 1
Lecture Hours : 0
Lab Hours : 2
MEC-204 - Fluid Mechanics - Credits 4Subject/Course Number : MEC-204
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Fluid Mechanics
Short Title : Fluid Mechanics
Description : A study of the basic principles of conservation of energy, continuity of flow, and fluid mechanics as related to fluid systems at rest and in motion. Laboratory experiments provide hands-on experience in the set-up, operation, analysis and design of fluid systems. Computer software is used in several analysis and design projects. Oral presentation required.
Prerequisites :
CIT 105 and MAT 129 or MAT 129B
Credits : 4
Lecture Hours : 3
Lab Hours : 3
MEC-260 - Mechanical Design Project - Credits 2Subject/Course Number : MEC-260
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Mechanical Design Project
Short Title : Mechanical Design Project
Description : Students working in teams, integrate their knowledge of theoretical concepts and practical applications of kinematics, robotics, manufacturing, statics, fluids, electrical, electronics and graphics to complete a comprehensive design project. Emphasis will be in areas related to pharmaceutical, orthotics, medical devices and instruments, instrumentation, fluid transport, precision manufacturing and assembly. Oral presentation and a technical report are required.
Co-requisites :
MEC 204, MCT 220
Credits : 2
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 2
MCT-220 - Introduction to Robotics and Control Systems - Credits 3Subject/Course Number : MCT-220
Department Description : Engineering Technologies
Course Title : Introduction to Robotics and Control Systems
Short Title : Introduction to Robotics and Control Systems
Description : A study of the pneumatic, electrical and mechanical components and drives utilized in robotic and control systems. Topics include kinematics of robotics systems, analog and digital controllers, operations and applications of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical components. Students are required to complete a comprehensive robotic project to include an oral presentation and a technical report. This course is cross-listed in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electronic/Computer Engineering Technology.
Prerequisites :
MEC 123, MAT 129 or MAT 129B, ELT 105
Credits : 3
Lecture Hours : 1
Lab Hours : 4
___ ___ - GE Humanities Elective - Credits 3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
OR
___ ___ - GE Social Science Elective - Credits 3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
