Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

Application Code:
0235
Degree Received:
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Academic Department:
Mechanical Engineering Technology

Description:

Mechanical engineering technology graduates pursue careers in industry. Areas of work include design of machinery, process equipment design, power generation, manufacturing equipment design, consumer product design, quality and reliability systems. Other areas include computer-aided design, technical sales and product development. Graduates will be able to test, analyze, and specify mechanical systems and will have laboratory and analytical experience working with engines, compressors, fans, pumps, control systems, instrumentation, and material testing. The program combines basic sciences and mathematics with engineering technology and provides a good background in physics, chemistry and mathematics.

Laboratory work is emphasized for "hands on" realistic experiences supporting theory. A capstone mechanical design, analysis and build project is assigned to all baccalaureate students during their fourth year. The capstone project encourages the student to bring together his practical and theoretical mechanical skills to accomplish a typical industry assignment.

Mechanical engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology [TAC/ABET, 111 Market Place Suite 1050 Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700, Fax: (410) 625-2238; e-mail: accreditation [at] ABET [dot] org; Web site: http://www.ABET.org].

A laptop computer is required for students entering the mechanical engineering technology programs. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The AAS in the mechanical engineering technology program produces graduates who:

  1. have knowledge and skills to succeed in continued technical and formal education;
  2. can function effectively as technicians in the mechanical or related field of engineering technology;
  3. can function professionally and with ethical responsibility as an individual and on multidisciplinary teams;
  4. can demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, visual, and graphical modes in both interpersonal and group/team environments;
  5. can continuously improve, engage in lifelong learning, and adapt to rapidly changing technologies;
  6. can function effectively in an applications-oriented environment by using the techniques, skills, and modern engineering technology tools necessary to support applied technology practice.

In addition to the AAS program educational objectives, the BS in the mechanical engineering technology program produces graduates who:

  1. can function effectively as technologists in the mechanical or related field of engineering technology;
  2. can function effectively in open-ended activities involving applications, design, analysis, and implementation;
  3. can function effectively in leadership or supervisory roles.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Math A & B (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21.

Recommended: Physics

Accreditation/Certification:

Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place - Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700.

The bachelor of science in engineering technology is recognized as a "professional degree" that qualifies for experience/education credit towards Professional Engineering (PE) licensure. Graduates from Alfred State's program are allowed six years of the required 12 years of education/experience credit and are eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), formerly called Engineer-in-Training (EIT), examination upon graduation.

Features & Facilities:

  • Includes laboratories with most theory courses
  • Teaches current computer applications for mechanical engineering
  • TAC/ABET accredited
  • Four-year degree
  • Also designed for 2-year engineering technology graduates
  • Twelve fully-equipped mechanical technology laboratories
  • Faculty with engineering and industrial experience

Articulation Agreements:

Agreements exist for AAS graduates from Alfred State, Broome Community College, SUNY Canton, Corning Community College, Finger Lakes Community College, Jamestown Community College, and SUNY Morrisville.

Graduation Requirements:

  • Completion of above courses
  • 132 credit hours + HPED xxx1 physical education
  • 45 upper division credit hours
  • 60 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences
  • 2.0 grade point average in major courses (in bold text below)
  • 2.0 cumulative grade point average
  • Approval of department faculty

Courses which repeat or significantly overlap courses taken in the student's associate degree program cannot be taken for upper level credit. If the associate degree covered the subject matter in one of the required baccalaureate courses, a different course must be substituted and approved by the faculty adviser

Career Opportunities:

  • Automotive Industry
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Petroleum Industry
  • HVAC&R Industry
  • Utility Companies
  • Engineering Aide
  • Development/Design
  • Sales and Applications
  • Test Technicians
  • Field Service
  • Process Equipment Industry
  • Installation Supervision

Typical Semester Layout:

Approximately 12 to 15 hours are spent in classroom instruction each week with class size ranging from 20 to 35 students. Structured labs are six to 12 hours a week. The student's academic adviser is a member of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department faculty.

First Semester credits
MECH 1001 Freshman Year Experience 2
MECH 1203 Materials Science 3
MECH 4523 Control Systems 3
COMP 1503 Freshman Composition 3
MATH 1033 College Algebra 3
  xxx3 Soc Sci or Gen Ed Elective 3
      16
Second Semester credits
MECH 2123 Thermofluid Mechanics 3
MECH 2121 Thermo Mechanics Lab 1
MECH 1603 Graphics/CAD 3
MECH 1643 Manufacturing Processes 3
MECH 1641 Mftg Processes Lab 1
PHYS 1024 General Physics I 4
MATH 2043 College Trigonometry 3
      18
Third Semester credits
MECH 2603 Applied Mechanics 3
MECH 3223 Mechan Design Principles 3
PHYS 2023 General Physics II 3
MATH 1063 Technical Calculus I 3
LITR 2603 Introduction to Literature 3
      15
Fourth Semester credits
EMET 3424 Electromechanical Analysis 4
MECH 1104 AC Principles I 4
MECH 3304 Engine Characteristics Theory 4
  xxx3 Soc Sci or Gen Ed Elective 3
      15
Fifth Semester credits
MECH 5334 Mechanics of Materials 4
MECH 8334 Theory of Machines 4
MATH 2074 Technical Calculus II 4
COMP 5703 Technical Writing 3
SPCH 1083 Effective Speaking 3
      18
Sixth Semester credits
MECH 6133 Intro to Finite Elements 3
MECH 6334 Fluid Mechanics 4
MATH 7123 Statistics for Eng Tech 3
MATH 6114 Differential Equations 4
CHEM 5013 Applied Chem Principles 3
      17
Seventh Semester credits
BSET 7001 Senior Seminar & Project Design 1
MECH 7114 Applied Thermodynamics 4
MECH 7503 Mechanical Vibrations 3
SOCI 5213 Sci, Technology, & Society 3
MATH 7113 Economic Analysis for Engineering Technology 3
  xxxx Tech or non-tech Elective 3
      17
Eighth Semester credits
BSET 8003 Senior Technical Project 3
MECH 7334 Heat Transfer 4
MECH 8323 Des of Machine Elements 3
  xxx3 Gen Education Elective 3
  xxxx Tech or non-tech Elective 3
      16
Technical Electives
EMET 5004 Instrumentation
MATH 6104 Multivariate & Vector Calculus
MECH 3643 Manufacturing Management
MECH 4423 Robotics
MECH 4433 Advanced Solid Modeling
MECH 4224 Mechanical Systems Design
Non-Technical Electives
Must pick an approved LAS class
Social Science Electives
SOCI 1163 General Sociology
SOCI 1193 Marriage & Family Accross World Civilization
PSYC 1013 General Psychology
Typical General Education Electives
HIST 1113 History of Western Civilization
HIST 1143 Survey of American Histroy I
HIST 2153 Survey of American History II
PLSC 1043 American Government
PLSC 1053 International Relations
FNAT 1013 Art Appreciation
FNAT 1023 Introduction to Theatre
FNAT 1313 Art History
FNAT 2413 Music History
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.
Employment and Transfer Report
Employment and Transfer Rate:
95%
Survey Details200420052006
Receiving Degrees 19 28 25
Responding to Survey 18 (72%) 19 (68%) 18 (72%)
Employed 9 (75%) 18 (95%) 16 (89%)
Employed in Field 7 (78%) 18 (100%) 15 (94%)
Transfered 2 (17%) 1 (5%) 1 (6%)
Unemployed & Seeking Employment 1 (8%) -- 1 (5%)
Unemployed & Not Seeking Employment -- -- --
Salary Information
NACE Annual Average Salary Survey Data
(2003-04 survey for associate degree program;
2006-07 for baccalaureate degree program)
$54,600
DOL Annual Mean Salary
(2006 survey for those employed in this career path)
$72,600