Engineering Technology with a Major in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Program Code: 968-04

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Engineering Technology provides students with a comprehensive education in engineering technology, preparing them for entry into or continued employment in various engineering fields or for articulation to a university or college to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology. A strong emphasis is placed on applications, problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The Mechanical Engineering Technology major covers the fundamentals of mechanical design. Graduates are prepared for careers in the fields of mechanical engineering technology, mechanical design, manufacturing, and ship repair.

Semester 1

SDV 101 - Orientation to Engineering and Technologies
ENG 111 - College Composition I
___ ___ - Humanities Elective¹
MTH 161 - PreCalculus I
MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective⁴

Semester Total: 15 - 16

Semester 2

ENG 112 - College Composition II ²
MTH 162 - PreCalculus II
___ ___ - History Elective²
MEC 126 - Computer Programming for Technologists
MEC 111 - Materials for Industry

Semester Total: 15

Semester 3

MEC 131 - Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology
PHY 201 - General College Physics I
CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective⁴
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective4

Semester Total: 16-17

Semester 4

MEC 132 - Mechanics II - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology
MEC 135 - Mechanics Laboratory
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective⁴
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective⁴
___ ___ - Approved Technical Elective⁴

Semester Total: 14 - 16

Program Total Minimum Credits: 60-64

Program Footnotes

¹Students may select from eligible Humanities courses under General Education Core Requirements . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

² Students may take ENG 113 or ENG 131.

³Students may select any of the following History courses: HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121, 122.

⁴ Students may take CHM 111, MTH 263, PHY 202, CAD 201, CIV 239/240 or select any IND or MEC courses.