A40320PR – Mechanical Engineering Technology – Pre-Engineering - AAS

Degree Designation Articulation Agreement
Associate in Applied Science None
Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available?
72 No

Description

This program focuses on maximizing transferability to Western Carolina University's BS in Engineering Technology-Technical Operations (ETO) pathway. Students planning to transfer to any other four-year Engineering Technology Program must contact the admissions office at the receiving institution to determine which courses should be completed prior to transfer.

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, CHM, COM, DFT, EGR, HYD, ISC, MAT, MEC, and PHY,

This pathway does not meet the entrance requirements at any of the North Carolina public Bachelor of Science Engineering programs. Students wishing to pursue an Engineering Science 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

Other Major Hours - Required

Major Hours Requirements

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CHM-151General Chemistry I

4

EGR-150Introduction to Engineering

2

EGR-240Engineering Practices and Principles, A Project-Based Approach

3

ELC-131Circuit Analysis I

4

ISC-112Industrial Safety

2

MAT-172Precalculus Trigonometry

4

MAT-271Calculus I

4

MEC-260Fundamentals of Machine Design

3

MEC-276Capstone Design Project

1

Other Major Hours - Electives

Other Major Hours - Electives List

Major Electives

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BPR-111Print Reading

2

EGR-125Applications Software for Tech

2

ISC-220Lean Manufacturing

3

MAC-114Introduction to Metrology

2

WBL-111Work-Based Learning I

1

WBL-121Work-Based Learning II

1

WBL-131Work-Based Learning III

1

General Education

1st Communications

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry

3

COM-231Public Speaking

3

2nd Communications

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

ENG-114Professional Research & Reporting

3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHI-240Introduction to Ethics

3

Social/Behavioral Sci

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ECO-251Principles of Microeconomics

3

Mathematics

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-171Precalculus Algebra

4

Technical Core

Technical Requirements

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
DFT-154Introduction to Solid Modeling

3

DFT-170Engineering Graphics

3

EGR-250Statics/Strength of Mater

5

HYD-110Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

3

MEC-145Manufacturing Materials I

3

PHY-151College Physics I

4

Other Required Courses

Success Skills

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA-122Transfer & Career Success

1

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule