Program of Study
The Mechanical Engineering Technology major is for a person who aspires to be an integral part of product design and manufacturing. Beginning with CAD skills and a fundamental knowledge of Blueprint reading, graduates of this program learn to create drawings, solid models and assemblies, and utilize those skills to work inside of CAM software. Each of the aforementioned systems simplify, enhance, and streamline the process of engineering.
Included are traditional engineering courses, such as Statics, Strength of Materials, and Machine Design. Students in this program will learn to apply the principles of mathematics and physics to solve real-world design problems.
This degree is designed for students who wish to earn an Associate’s degree and then go into the workforce or students who would like to go on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Additional courses, such as Hydraulic Design, Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, General Physics II, and Chemistry, may be required to transfer as a Junior into a Bachelor’s program. See an academic advisor for more information.
The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:
- Prepare drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to completely describe a part for manufacture, including views and tolerances.
- Produce parts using various types of manual machines.
- Inspect parts that were produced using various types of tools.
- Program and produce parts on a variety of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.
- Utilize CAD skills to present a design including assemblies for approval.
- Complete a design from start to finish.
Potential Occupations:
- CAD Technician
- CAM Technician
- CNC Technician
- Mechanical Designer
- Process Engineer
Associate of Applied Science
Technical Concentration
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CAD 1110 |
CAD I |
3 |
| CAD 1320 |
CAD II |
3 |
| MET 1130 |
Introduction to Machining Processes |
2 |
| MET 1140 |
Introduction to Machining Processes Lab |
1 |
| MET 1320 |
CNC I |
3 |
| MET 2110 |
Statics |
3 |
| MET 2150 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
| MET 2200 |
Hydraulics |
3 |
| MET 2210 |
Machine Design |
3 |
| MET 2500 |
CAM Programming |
3 |
| MFG 1020 |
Safety |
1 |
| MFG 1080 |
Materials |
3 |
Total Technical Credit Hours: 31
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES
| Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| GEN 1000 |
First-Year Seminar |
1 |
| ECO 2010 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| Choose One: ENG 1050/ENG 1020 |
College Composition I |
3/5 |
| ENG 1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
| HUM 1010 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| MGT 2300 |
Process Improvement and LEAN Manufacturing |
3 |
| MTH 1310 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MTH 1320 |
Intermediate Trigonometry |
3 |
| PHY 1310 |
General Physics I |
4 |
| PHY 1315 |
General Physics Lab I |
1 |
| QCT 1020 |
Blueprint Reading |
2 |
| SPE 2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
Total General Education and Related Credit Hours: 33/36
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 64/67
See your advisor for appropriate course selection.
All students graduating from Terra State Community College with an Associate degree of any kind will be functionally proficient in common computer operations and applications. Please see your academic advisor or academic division office for further details.
To determine when courses are scheduled, see the program curriculum sheet which is available from the Enrollment Services office in Building A/Room 100, from the Business, Engineering Technologies and Workforce Development Division, Building E, Room 107.