Mechanical Engineering Technology
Curriculum Description
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles.
In addition to course work in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals, materials and manufacturing processes, mathematics, and physics, students will study 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.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A40320 REVISED
NC CIP: 15.0805
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POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| DFT 151 | CAD I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EGR 125 | Appl Software for Tech | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
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| Algebra/Trigonometry I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 10 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DFT 121 | Intro to GD & T | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DFT 152 | CAD II | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 111A | Machining Technology IA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 180 | Engineering Materials | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Algebra/Trigonometry II | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| College Trigonometry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 12 | 14 | 0 | 17 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 154 | Intro Solid Modeling | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 111B | Machining Technology IB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| PHY 131 | Physics-Mechanics | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 6 | 11 | 0 | 10 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDF 211 | Design Process I | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| HYD 110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC 124 | CNC Milling | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| MEC 251 | Statics | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 14 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| DDF 212 | Design Process II | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| MEC 231 | Comp-Aided Manufact I | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 252 | Strength of Materials | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 275 | Engineering Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MEC 276 | Capstone Design Project | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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| Co-op Work Experience I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
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| Co-op Work Experience II | (0) | (0) | (10) | (1) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy | (1) | (2) | (0) | (2) | |
| Total: | 6 | 17 | 10 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 73
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Program Information - DDF 212 Design Process II and MEC 276 Capstone Design Project must be taken in the same semester.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221 |
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