Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

Mechanical engineering technology program graduates are prepared to be mechanical technologists and technicians for industry in engineering-related areas including automotive component design, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), process and component design, mechanical systems design, energy systems, product development, and technical support and sales.  Graduates will be able to design, specify, test, analyze, and install mechanical systems.  They will have broad content exposure through the development of analytical skills and theory in the classroom and experience working with engines, complete energy systems, compressors, fans, pumps, controls, instrumentation, engineering graphics, and material testing.  Every bachelor graduate is required to complete a capstone project to bring together theoretical and practical skills.

A laptop computer is required for students entering the mechanical engineering technology programs. See laptop specifications.

Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The BS 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.
7. can function effectively as technologists in the mechanical or related field of engineering technology;
8. can function effectively in open-ended activities involving applications, design, analysis, and implementation;
9. can function effectively in leadership or supervisory roles.

Program Student Outcomes

The student outcomes for the mechanical engineering technology BS program are listed below:

• an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
• an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
• an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
• an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
• an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
• an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
• an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
• an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
• an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
• a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context;
• a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement; and
• the ability to use a computer as a communications tool.