Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Program Overview
If you are the type of person who likes hands-on careers in design, testing, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and technical support, then Mechanical Engineering Technology may be the right choice for you. Learn skills that support industries such as Product Design and Fabrication, Manufacturing, Power Generation, Heating, Air Conditioning, Transportation, Infrastructure, Plant Management, and Systems Controls.
In 2.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you can earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology program focuses on problem solving and real-world application of applied engineering science and technology. Mechanical Engineering technologists are real problem solvers with responsibilities ranging from those of a support technician to plant manager.
The program focuses on core areas such as:
- Mechanical design and analysis
- Materials science and manufacturing processes
- Thermal-fluid-energy sciences
- Computer aided engineering graphics and analysis
- Electro-mechanical devices
- Instrumentation and controls
Program Objectives
Building upon ECPI’s tradition of providing an interactive and “real world” hands-on education in technology, you can:
- Acquire knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to design and improve mechanical processes
- Function effectively as a team member for preparation of reports and presentations
- Incorporate quality, aptitude, and continuous improvement in expertise and professional behavior
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
- Function effectively as a member or a leader on technical teams
For additional information about the program link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/mechanical-engineering-technology-bachelor-degree. To see the Student Consumer Information link to: https://www.ecpi.edu/student-consumer-services which provides additional information on the future careers, success, cost, and financing for this program. For information on the University Completion and Graduation Rates, please see About ECPI University on the ECPI website.
About Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical engineering technologists are needed in many industries and can find employment in manufacturing environments.
Some positions may require background checks, drug screening, and/or security clearances, depending on the position and industry. The curriculum provides graduates with the education and experience needed for employment in various public and private careers: Mechanical Product Design and Fabrication; CAD and Computer Graphics; Automation and Manufacturing; Machining and Mechanical Maintenance; Power Generation and Plant Management; Climate Control: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Transportation: Vehicles and Infrastructure; Aerospace and Aerodynamics Industry; Systems Controls.
Entry-level employment opportunities for graduates in the mechanical engineering technology field include many specialties; it is anticipated that job titles would be diverse. A typical title would be technologist engineer or engineering technician and their respective specialty such as Mechanical Engineering Consultant; Product and Materials Testing Technologist; Drafting and Computer Graphics Engineer; Manufacturing and Quality Management Engineer; Industrial Engineer; Project Manager; Plant Maintenance and Production Manager; Transportation Engineer; Power and Energy Engineer.
Recommended Certifications
Certifications are not required for completion of this program; however, ECPI encourages student to obtain all appropriate certifications to increase potential job opportunities. ECPI provides students in this program with vouchers which allow the student to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost.
Some Mechanical Engineering Technology specialties require the use of complicated and expensive machinery, training is often required. There are many certifications that a Mechanical Engineering Technician would need to acquire such as Machining, Welding, HVAC, CAD, etc.
Program Outline
To receive the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, students must earn 124 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. The program requirements are as follows:
Program Requirements
Core Curriculum
70 semester credit hours
| ELECTRICITY | |
| EET113 | DC and AC Circuits | 3 |
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| ANALOG ELECTRONICS | |
| EET223 | Electronic Devices and Operational Amplifiers | 3 |
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| PROGRAMMING | |
| CIS126 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| EET207 | Applied Engineering Programming | 3 |
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| ENGINEERING MECHANICS | |
| MET211 | Statics | 3 |
| MET311 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| MET410 | Dynamics | 3 |
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| DRAFTING AND MODELING | |
| EET192 | Graphics Communication | 3 |
| EET192L | Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB | 1 |
| MET213 | Advanced 3D Modeling | 3 |
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| MANUFACTURING | |
| EET191 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MET221 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET320 | Machine Tools | 3 |
| MET320L | Machine Tools LAB | 1 |
| MET322 | CNC Machines | 3 |
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| MECHANICAL DESIGN | |
| MET313 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET313L | Materials LAB | 1 |
| MET412 | Machine Design | 3 |
| MET414 | Applied Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
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| FLUID SCIENCE | |
| MET230 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems | 3 |
| MET230L | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems LAB | 1 |
| MET330 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MET330L | Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1 |
| MET432 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MET434 | Applied Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MET434L | Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics LAB | 1 |
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| SENIOR PROJECT | |
| MET400 | Senior Project | 3 |
| MET400L | Senior Project LAB | 1 |
Arts and Sciences*
37 semester credit hours
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
Self-Integration
10 semester credit hours
| CIS101 | Computer Configuration I | 3 |
| COR191 | Career Orientation | 1 |
| ET102 | Engineering Math and Software Applications | 3 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
Electives
7 semester credit hours
Students must meet all pre-requisite requirements for their chosen electives
Business Group
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| PMT472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| PMT472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
Information Systems Group
| CIS126L | Introduction to Programming LAB | 1 |
| CIS150 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
Electronics Group
| EET130 | Digital Systems I | 3 |
| EET220 | Industrial Applications | 3 |
| EET230 | Digital Systems II | 3 |
| EET233 | Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) | 3 |
| EET233L | Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) Lab | 1 |
Mechanical Group
| MET114 | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3 |
| MET223 | Applied Machine Tools | 3 |
| MET224 | CNC Machines Operation | 3 |
| MET420 | Instrumentation and Industrial Controls | 3 |
| MET420L | Instrumentation and Industrial Controls LAB | 1 |
Externship Group