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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Curriculum Description

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Career Cluster:      Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Pathway:               Engineering and Technology

Program Major    Mechanical Engineering Technology

Pathway Description
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.

Program Major Description

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 system-testing 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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A40320
NC CIP: 15.0805
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POS Approved: Fall 2021

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
DFT 151	CAD I	2	3	3
EGR 125	Appl Software for Tech	1	2	2
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	3
MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	3
	Total:	8	7	14

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
COM 231	Public Speaking	3	0	3
DFT 121	Intro to GD & T	1	2	2
DFT 154	Intro Solid Modeling	2	3	3
MAT 122	Algebra/Trigonometry II	2	2	3
MEC 111	Machine Processes I	1	4	3
MEC 145	Mfg Materials I	2	3	3
	Total:	11	14	17

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 111	Intro to Electricity	2	2	0	3
MEC 112	Machine Processes II	2	3	0	3
PHY 131	Physics-Mechanics	3	2	0	4
Select one:
ISC 113	Industrial Specifications	1	0	0	1
	OR
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	(0)	(0)	(10)	(1)
	OR
WBL 121	Work-Based Learning II	(0)	(0)	(10)	(1)
	Total:	8	7	0	11

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
DDF 211	Design Process I	1	6	0	4
EGR 251	Statics	2	2	0	3
MAC 124	CNC Milling	1	3	0	2
MEC 161	Manufacturing Processes I	3	0	0	3
MEC 161A	Manufacturing Proc I Lab	0	3	0	1
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3
	Total:	10	14	0	16

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
DDF 212	Design Process II	1	6	4
EGR 252	Strength of Materials	2	2	3
HYD 110	Hydraulics/Pneumatics I	2	3	3
MEC 275	Engineering Mechanisms	2	2	3
MEC 276	Capstone Design Project	0	3	1
	Total:	7	16	14

Total Credit Hours: 72

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

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.

A40320