A40320 – Mechanical Engineering Technology - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 72 |
No |
Description
Engineering and Technology Pathway Description: These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects.
Coursework includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and technology.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial technology managers, or research technicians.
Mechanical Engineering Technology program description: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype, and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, computer applications, critical thinking, planning, and problem-solving, and oral and written communications. Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
The appropriate level math class should be taken during the student’s first semester, and a math course should be taken each subsequent semester until all required math courses have been completed. ACA 122 and EGR 150 should be completed in the first semester.
Courses that require a minimum grade of "C": ACA, BPR, DFT, EGR, ELC, ISC, MAC, MAT, and MEC.
This pathway does not meet the entrance requirements at any of the North Carolina public University Bachelor of Science Engineering programs. Students wishing to pursue a transfer should seek an Associate in Engineering degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Utilize engineering software to solve mathematical-based engineering applications.
- Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
- Complete an original, comprehensive design project.
- Resolve common mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting issues using standard test equipment.
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Public Speaking
Complete all of the following Courses:
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete all of the following Courses:
Social/Behavioral Sci
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Mathematics
Complete all of the following Courses:
Technical Core
Technical Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Major Hours Requirements
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Electives
Other Major Hours - Electives List
Major Electives
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule