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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
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
Select one:
MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 161	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
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
Select one:
MAT 122	Algebra/Trigonometry II	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 162	College Trigonometry	3	0	0	3
	Total:	12	14	0	17

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
DFT 154	Intro Solid Modeling	2	3	3
MAC 111B	Machining Technology IB	1	6	3
PHY 131	Physics-Mechanics	3	2	4
	Total:	6	11	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
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	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
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
Select one:
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
	OR
COE 121	Co-op Work Experience II	(0)	(0)	(10)	(1)
	OR
CIS 111	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.

General Education Courses
Written Communication:	ENG 111, ENG 114
Oral Communication:	COM 231
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118, PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 120, HUM 170, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221
Mathematics:	MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 161, MAT 162, MAT 233
Sciences:	PHY 131, PHY 151
Technology:	EGR 125, MEC 231

A40320 REVISED