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

Requirements for Program Entrance
MTH 150 and TRS 200 ready.


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR higher
3-4
MET 101 Technical Graphics
3
MET 103 Manufacturing Processes I OR
TAM 141 Machine Shop Laboratory
2-3
MET 121 Computer Aided Drafting/Design - Solid Modeling
3
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians
2
First Semester Total:
16-18
SECOND SEMESTER

ELT 130 System Electricity
3
MET 201 Designing for Materials, Manufacturing and Assembly
3
MET 135 Measurement and Analysis OR
TAM 138 Dimensional Metrology OR
MET 206 Engineering Materials
3
MET 122 Advanced Solid Modeling using SolidWorks
3
MTH 152 Survey of Mathematics for Technicians OR higher
4
Second Semester Total:
16
THIRD SEMESTER

MET 203 Technical Mechanics, Statics
3
HEG 215 Global Health and Culture
3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I OR higher*
4
MET 135 Measurement and Analysis OR
TAM 138 Dimensional Metrology OR
MET 206 Engineering Materials
3
Third Semester Total:
13
FOURTH SEMESTER

CIT 204 Strength of Materials
3
MET 208 Technical Mechanics, Dynamics
3
MET 225 Machine Design Theory I
3
SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication
3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE**
3-4
Fourth Semester Total:
15-16
TOTAL CREDITS:
60-63
*Students intending to transfer to a four-year school directly after graduating from MCC should take PHY 145 or higher.
**Choose from CPT 101, CRC 170, ELT 134, MET 107, MET 110, OFT 170, or PHY 146 or higher. Students intending to transfer directly to a four-year school after graduating from MCC should take PHY 146 or higher.

Students who are not MTH 150-ready should take TRS 094 before their first semester at MCC or plan to spend one-to-two additional semesters at MCC to complete their credential(s).
Students intending to transfer directly to a four-year school after graduating from MCC should take MTH 175 or higher. Students who are not MTH 175-ready should take MTH 164/165 before their first semester at MCC.
Students who are not MTH 165-ready should take MTH 104 before their first semester at MCC. Students who are not MTH 104-ready should take MTH 150 or MTH 152 as appropriate to their math placement level.
Students intending to transfer directly to a SUNY Applied Engineering Technology program after graduating from MCC may take MTH 200 if they have completed MTH 175.
Students intending to transfer directly to a SUNY Engineering program or to RIT should take MTH 210 or higher if they have completed MTH 175
Revised: 3/15/2022