Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

Mechanical engineering technology program graduates are prepared to be mechanical 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 graduate is required to complete a capstone project to bring together theoretical and practical skills.

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: accreditationABET [dot] org; Web site: http://www.ABET.org].

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 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.