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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Credential:
Associate of Applied Science
Locations:
Springfield
Semester Credit Hours:
63
Total Tuition & Fees:
$12,350.79

Tuition is based on in-state rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Eager to blend creativity and technical know-how to shape the products and machines of tomorrow? The mechanical engineering technology program is designed to prepare you for entry-level technology occupations related to mechanical engineering. These occupations include a variety of jobs in the areas of product design, drafting, analysis, manufacturing, quality control and testing. Skills in the area of creating and interpreting engineering drawings and the practices and procedures of manufacturing and principles of product design are emphasized. In addition to applied technical courses, this program includes a co-op experience.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENT 1005 Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.5
ENT 1015 Engineering Technology College Success
Credit Hours: 1.5
ENT 1060 Foundations of Manufacturing Technology
Credit Hours: 2
ENT 1065 Introduction to Quality and Operations in Manufacturing
Credit Hours: 2
INT 1000 OSHA 10-Hour General Safety
Credit Hours: 1
EBE 1000 Employability Skills
Credit Hours: 1
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1280 College Algebra
or MTH 2200 Calculus I
Credit Hours: 4
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENT 1500 Engineering Materials
Credit Hours: 3
CAD 2100 Solid Modeling
Credit Hours: 3
INT 2525 Programmable Logic Control Programming
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
MTH 1340 Pre-Calculus
or MTH 2220 Calculus II
Credit Hours: 5
Summer
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
-- Co-op Education I *
Credit Hours: 2
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENT 2100 Manufacturing Processes
Credit Hours: 3
ENT 1600 Introduction to Robotics
Credit Hours: 3
PHY 1501 General Physics I with Algebra
or PHY 2501 College Physics I with Calculus
Credit Hours: 5
-- Arts/Humanities or Social Behavioral
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENT 2200 Statics
Credit Hours: 3
ENT 2300 Strength of Materials
Credit Hours: 3
ENT 2600 Engineering Design
Credit Hours: 3
PHY 1502 General Physics II with Algebra
or PHY 2502 College Physics II with Calculus
Credit Hours: 5
Footnotes

*Arts/Humanities or Social/Behaviorial Science Electives recommended are PSY 1111-Psychology I, or SPN 1111-Spanish I or ART1300-Appreciation of the Arts.

Students wishing to seek an Engineering Technology Bachelor's Degree at a four-year university are highly encouraged to review articulation agreements and consult with their academic advisor. 

The co-op must be a minimum of two semester hours in any combination of co-op (EBE 2701, EBE 2702, EBE 2703, EBE 2704).

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students, and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study.

Humanities/Social Science Electives
A complete listing of humanities and social science electives can be found in the College Catalog.

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Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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