MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY - A.A.S. DEGREE

Description:
The Mechanical Technology Program introduces the student to the principles, materials, and equipment of mechanical technology. Emphasis is placed on drafting, design, and an understanding of basic machine components.

Graduates of the program find employment as drafter, engineering assistants, technicians, and technical salespersons.

(Housed in the Engineering Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
MTH 140 Technical Mathematics I*	3
MET 101 Technical Graphics	3
MET 103 Manufacturing Processes I	2
OPT 135 Measurement and Analysis	4
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians	2
Total	17

SECOND SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
MTH 141 Technical Mathematics II*	3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I	4
MET 121 Computer Aided Drafting/Design I	3
MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	17

THIRD SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
ENG 251 Technical Writing	3
ELT 130 Basic Electricity and Electronics	3
MET 105 Machine Design Theory I	3
MET 206 Engineering Materials	3
PHY 132 Applied Physics II	4
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	17

FOURTH SEMESTER: 15-16 Credit Hours
CIT 204 Strength of Materials	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
MET 106 Machine Design Theory II	3
MET 208 Technical Mechanics, Dynamics	3
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE**	3-4
Total	15-16

TOTAL CREDITS	66-67

* Students not proficient in algebra or trigonometry should take MTH 135 preferably in Summer Session prior to starting Mechanical Technology. Students with excellent high school math records may wish to select a more advanced math program following consultation with the Mathematics Department.
** Technical Elective: Any course in CIT, ELT, INT, MET, MFG, OPT, QCT, TLC, or see department chairperson for a substitution waiver.