Mechanical Engineering Technology Major

Provides a solid foundation in science, mathematics and engineering principles. Graduates are employed as designers, manufacturing engineers and in related positions.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Engineering Technology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm

Total Credits Required

128

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Major Courses	34
DD 100 Technical Drafting with Introduction to CAD	4
MET 211 Mechanics-Statics	4
MET 213 Materials Science I	3
MET 216 Materials Science II	3
MET 310 Mechanics-Dynamics	3
MET 311 Strength of Materials	4
MET 320 Mechanical Design	4
MET 410 Applied Thermodynamics	4
MET 420 Fluid Mechanics	3
MET 431 Senior Project I	1
MET 432 Senior Project II	1

Other Required Courses	58
CH 105 Chemical Principles [Div II]	4
DD 202 Product Development and Design	4
DD 203 Industrial Drawing and Design	4
EN 211D Technical and Report Writing [Div I]	4
ET 110 Introduction to Electricity	4
ET 360 Process Control Systems	3
ET 410 Testing and Data Acquisition Techniques	3
IT 214 Industrial Observation	1
MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology [Div II]	4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V]	4
MA 271 Calculus with Applications	4
MF 134 Manufacturing Process	4
PH 201 College Physics I [Div II]	5
PH 202 College Physics II [Div II]	5
TE 351 Humanity and Technology [Div I]	4

Concentration	15
Choose one concentration from the following:

Mechanical Engineering Design Concentration	15
Choose 15 credits from the following:
DD 102 Engineering Graphics (3 cr.)
DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (2 cr.)
DD 105 Schematic/Diagram Drafting (2 cr.)
IT 420 Quality Control (3 cr.)
MF 233 Numerical Control (4 cr.)
Any DD, ET, IT, MET or MF prefix course (1-4cr.)

Industrial Electrical Technology Concentration	15
Choose 15 credits from the following:
ET 201 Visual Programming for Technicians (4 cr.)
ET 202 Industrial Wiring (2 cr.)
ET 210 Discrete Semiconductors (4 cr.)
ET 211 Digital Electronics (4 cr.)
ET 250 Industrial Electrical Machinery (4 cr.)
ET 252 Industrial Motor Controls (4 cr.)
ET 311 Applied Programmable Controllers (2 cr.)
Any DD, ET, IT, MET or MF prefix course (1-4 cr.)

Industrial Technology Concentration	15
Choose 15 credits from the following:
DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (2 cr.)
IT 300 Industrial Supervision (3 cr.)
IT 340 Enterprise Resource Planning (3 cr.)
IT 420 Quality Control (3 cr.)
IT 265 Total Productive Maintenance (2 cr.)
MF 233 Numerical Control (4 cr.)
Any DD, ET, IT, MET or MF prefix course (1-4 cr.)

CNC Technology Concentration	15
Choose 15 credits from the following:
DD 103 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (2 cr.)
MF 233 Numerical Control (4 cr.)
MF 249 Advanced Machine Operations (4 cr.)
MF 263 Advanced CNC Operations (4 cr.)
Any DD, ET, IT, MET or MF prefix course (1-4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.

Bulletin Year: 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.