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2023-2024

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma D40320 Mechanical Engineering Technology (40320) CIP 15.0805

Last updated on June 6, 2023, 5:10 p.m.

The following is a suggested program of study for completing this diploma in four semesters. Some students' programs of study may be different, depending on their enrollment status (day, evening, full-time or part-time).

The following courses are required for successful completion of the award base program.

First Year Fall:

Take the following courses.

DFT-111 Technical Drafting I
2.00
DFT-151 CAD I
3.00
MEC-111 Machine Processes I
3.00

Take one of the following math courses.

MAT-121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
3.00
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra
4.00

Take 4 semester hour credits from the MAJOR ELECTIVES course list located at the end of this program.

Credits: 15-16

First Year Spring:

Take the following courses.

DFT-112 Technical Drafting II
2.00
DFT-121 Introduction to GD&T
2.00
DFT-154 Intro to Solid Modeling
3.00
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry
3.00
MEC-145 Manufacturing Materials I
3.00

Credits: 13

First Year Summer:

Take 6 semester hour credits from the MAJOR ELECTIVES course list located at the end of this program.

Credits: 6

Second Year Fall:

Take the following courses.

PHY-131 Physics-Mechanics
4.00

Credits: 4

MAJOR ELECTIVES Course List:

Select a minimum of 10 semester hour credits from the following courses. This may include up to 4 SHC from WBL course/combination of courses. ATR, ELC, MAT, and WLD coursework is limited to a total of 9 SHC each.

ATR-112 Intro to Automation
3.00
ATR-214 Advanced PLCs
4.00
ATR-280 Robotic Fundamentals
4.00
ATR-281 Automated Manufacturing
4.00
CHM-151 General Chemistry I
4.00
CSC-120 Computing Fundamentals I
4.00
CSC-134 C++ Programming
3.00
DFT-254 Intermediate Solid Modeling & Rendering
3.00
EGR-251 Statics
3.00
EGR-252 Strength of Materials
3.00
ELC-117 Motors and Controls
4.00
ELC-130 Advanced Motors/Controls
3.00
ELN-260 Prog Logic Controllers
4.00
HYD-110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
3.00
ISC-112 Industrial Safety
2.00
ISC-132 Manufacturing Quality Control
3.00
MAC-114 Introduction to Metrology
2.00
MAC-122 CNC Turning
2.00
MAC-124 CNC Milling
2.00
MAT-152 Statistical Methods I
4.00
MAT-172 Precalculus Trigonometry
4.00
MAT-263 Brief Calculus
4.00
MAT-271 Calculus I
4.00
MEC-110 Introduction to CAD/CAM
2.00
MEC-130 Mechanisms
3.00
MEC-265 Fluid Mechanics
3.00
MEC-275 Engineering Mechanisms
3.00
WBL-111 Work-Based Learning I
1.00
WBL-112 Work-Based Learning I
2.00
WBL-121 Work-Based Learning II
1.00
WBL-122 Work-Based Learning II
2.00
WLD-110 Cutting Processes
2.00
WLD-121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
4.00
WLD-131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
4.00

Additional Information:

BSET/MEET Transfer Courses

CHM 151, CSC 134, CSC 139, ELC 112, MAT 152, MAT 172, MAT 263, MAT 271, and PHY 132 are recommended for Major Electives for students pursuing a transfer degree. MAT courses are limited to 5-6 SHC for a total of no more than 9 SHC total for Major Electives MAT courses.

Manufacturing Courses

ATR 112, ATR 281, ELC 117, ELC 125, HYD 110, ISC 112, ISC 132, MAC 122, MAC 124, MEC 110, WLD 110, WLD 121, and WLD 131 are recommended for Major Electives for students not pursuing a transfer degree.

Total Credits To Complete
38