Mechanical Engineering Technology - Program Description
Graduates of the Bachelor of Mechanical Technology (B. Tech) program design, operations, construction, maintenance and systems testing. Consumer products, factory automation, and the defense industry are a few of the many areas employing our highly sought graduates.
Students in this Major:
- Learn design skills and manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Learn to apply mathematical and science skills in a hands-on world.
- Utilize sophisticated laboratory equipment in testing products and processes.
- Develop computer skills for solving technical problem solving.
- Often participate in small team projects and sometimes are asked to function as the team leader. Communication and project management skills are very important.
Accreditation:
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
415 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
Admission Requirements:
- Candidates should have completed NYS Regents Math B with grade 80 or better, or Course III with one additional year of high school mathematics, and be ready to enroll in pre-calculus. If a student does not meet this criterion, he/she will be required to take prerequisites in mathematics.
- Students who graduate with a two year college degree in a program related area will be evaluated with the objective of awarding maximum credit toward the completion of the (B Tech) degree.
- Transfer students from community colleges, universities or other institutions of higher learning with some coursework completed will be evaluated on case-bycase bases.
- Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Curriculum 0235)
The following shows the typical course sequence and program requirements.
Semester I Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 123 | Pre-Calculus Algebra (GER 1) | 4 |
| MECH 101 | Drawing for Engineers | 1 |
| MECH 121 | Manufacturing Processes I | 3 |
| PHYS 121 PHYS 131 |
College Physics I (GER 2) OR University Physics I |
3 |
| PHYS 125 PHYS 135 |
College Physics I Lab (GER 2) OR University Physics I Lab |
1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 14 |
Semester II Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Composition and the Spoken Word (GER 1/2) | 3 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus I (GER 4) | 4 |
| MECH 102 | Parametric Modeling | 2 |
| MECH 122 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 3 |
| PHYS 122 PHYS 132 |
College Physics II (GER 5) OR University Physics II (GER 5) |
3 |
| PHYS 126 PHYS 136 |
College Physics II Lab OR University Physics II Lab |
1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester III Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 201 | Statics | 3 |
| MATH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MECH 241 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MECH 242 | Fluid Power Lab | 1 |
| MECH 261 | MET Electricity | 4 |
| General Elective (GER 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)2 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 |
Semester IV Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 203 | Engineering Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ENGS 205 | Material Science | 3 |
| MECH 221 | MET Lab3 | 3 |
| MECH 301/ ENGS 202 |
Technical Dynamics OR Dynamics |
3 |
| MECH 303 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 2 |
| Diversity Elective (GER 5) | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 |
Semester V Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 102 | Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| ENGS 350 | Mechanics of Machine Elements | 4 |
| MECH 342 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MATH 364 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Program Elective (300 or 400 level)4 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester VI Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 141 | Statistics | 3 |
| MECH 312 | Engineering Design | 3 |
| MECH 343 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| SOET 400 | Technical Communication | 3 |
| Elective (300 or 400 level)4 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Semester VII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH 377 | Capstone Research & Proposal | 1 |
| MKTX 310 | Instrumentation and Controls | 3 |
| Elective (300 or 400 level)4 | 3 | |
| Elective (300 or 400 level)4 | 3 | |
| GER Elective (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)1 | 3 | |
| GER Elective (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)1 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
Semester VIII Credits
| Prefix | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MECH 477 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| ECON 370 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| SOET 377 | Engineering Ethics6 | 1 |
| Elective (300 or 400 level)4,5 | 3 | |
| Elective (300 or 400 level)4,5 | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 13 |
1 Program electives selected from ACHP, AREA, CITA, CONS, ELEC, ENGS, MATH, MECH, SOET course designators and AUTO 104.
2 Must complete 7 of 11 GERS and 30 credits. Required GERs: (1/2), 3, 4, and 5. Need to pick 3 others.
3 Writing intensive course requirement
4 Program electives are upper level from all ACHP, AREA, CITA, CONS, ELEC, MATH, PHYS, MECH, MKTX, SOET course listings. Program electives are selected by advisement based on student interest and career goals. BSAD 421 can also be used.
5 MECH 480 Co-Op can be equivalent up to 6 credit hours.
6Can substitute SOET 378 or BSAD 319 if desired.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
Lucas Craig
Department Chair
315-386-7384
craigl@canton.edu