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)

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Sketch design ideas and concepts by hand using proper scaling and perspective
2) Generate complete and fully dimensioned orthographic projection drawings to proper standards (i.e. ASME Y14.5, ISO)
3) Create solid model CAD files with the requisite design intent built-in
4) Use measurement tools to inspect and record dimensions of parts
5) Analyze data to objectively make technical decisions using basic statistical analysis
6) Apply fundamental technical calculations required to determine forces and stresses within mechanical systems
7) Apply knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes to appropriate decision-making
8) Use industry standard computer applications (MS Excel, MathCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) for design, analysis or technical decision making
9) Discuss knowledgeably subject matter related to technical fields other than Mechanical Tech
10) Communicate effectively in various modes
11) Demonstrate a professional attitude, which includes such behaviors as punctuality, attendance, reliability, neatness and organization


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics (grade of C or higher required) OR
MTH 165 College Algebra (grade of C or higher required) OR
Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE*
3-4
MET 101 Technical Graphics
3
MET 103 Manufacturing Processes I
2
MET 121 Computer Aided Drafting/Design - Solid Modeling
3
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians
2
First Semester Total:
16-17
SECOND SEMESTER

ELT 130 System Electricity OR
ELT 121 AC/DC Circuit Analysis
3-4
MET 122 Advanced Solid Modeling using SolidWorks
3
MET 135 Measurement and Analysis
3
MET 201 Designing for Materials, Manufacturing and Assembly
3
MTH 152 Survey of Mathematics for Technicians (grade of C or higher required) OR
MTH 175 Precalculus OR
Higher SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE
4
Second Semester Total:
16-17
THIRD SEMESTER

MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics (grade of C or higher required)
3
ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE THAT ALSO MEETS CTRN
3-4
MET 206 Engineering Materials
3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I OR
PHY 145 College Physics I OR
PHY 146 College Physics II OR
PHY 161 University Physics I OR
PHY 261 University Physics II
4
Third Semester Total:
13-14
FOURTH SEMESTER

CIT 204 Strength of Materials
3
MET 208 Technical Mechanics, Dynamics
3
MET 225 Machine Design Theory I
3
SOC 210 Introduction to Global Studies OR
PHL 210 Democracy and Human Rights
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE***
3-4
Fourth Semester Total:
15-16
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-64
*Students intending to transfer to a four-year school should plan to take MTH 165, 175, 200, and/or 210 depending on their placement level and transfer program/institution. Additional prerequisites may be required based on initial math placement level.
**Students intending to transfer to a four-year school should take PHY 145 or higher (must be SUNY-NSCI).
***Choose from CPT 101, CRC 170, ELT 134, MET 107, MET 110, OFT 170, or PHY 146 or higher. Students intending to transfer to a four-year school should take PHY 146 or higher.
Revised: 2/24/2025