B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/Mechanical-Engineering-Technology.html
OVERVIEW
Mechanical engineering technology focuses on the applied aspects of science and engineering to prepare graduates for practice in product improvement, manufacturing, engineering operation, sales, production, and implementation of mechanical systems. The goal of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to prepare well educated, highly skilled, and socially and professionally responsible engineering technologists from a diverse population of students to create productive and rewarding careers.
On completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, our students will be able to:
a) Engage in applications-oriented design, manufacturing, and management of mechanical systems, including all technical and economic factors influencing these systems.
b) Use appropriate theory, mathematics, and computational technology to analyze and solve applied engineering problems.
c) Communicate and function effectively as an individual and as a team member in a professional environment.
d) Pursue lifelong learning and continuous improvement of their knowledge and skills in diverse industries with the highest professional and ethical standards.
Some specific employment opportunities would be: Engineer Technical Staff, Engineering Technologist, Mechanical Designer, Senior Designer, Senior Process Analyst, Technical Staff Engineer, CAD Designer (Computer Aided Design Designer), Mechanical Designer/Wind-Chill Administrator, Engineering Tech, Tooling Engineering Tech.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I (DEG REQ 020) 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab) (DEG REQ 030) 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| PHYS 1401 | College Physics I (Lecture + Lab) (DEG REQ 030) 1 | 4 |
| CORE REQ Social and Behavioral Sciences (030) | 3 | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II (DEG REQ 090) 1 | 4 |
| ENGR 2301 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| ENGR 1304 | Engineering Graphics (or Any ENGT Elective) 1,2 | 3 |
| PHYS 1402 | College Physics II (Lecture + Lab) 1 | 4 |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) | 3 | |
| ENGR 2302 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 2305 | Electrical Circuits I (Lecture) | 3 |
| or ENGR 2306 | Electrical Circuits II (Lecture) | |
| ENGR 2332 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| or ENGT 2307 | Engineering Materials I | |
| Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
| ENGL 3309 | Tech Writing & Document Design | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical & Business Writing | |
| ENGT 3305 | Computer Aided Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENGT 3306 | Decision Making Models | 3 |
| ENGT 3310 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ENGT 3311 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
Spring | ||
| ENGT 3302 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| ENGT 3312 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ENGT 3213 | Thermal Fluids Lab | 2 |
| ENGT 3415 | Material Science | 4 |
| Any ENGT Elective | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
| ENGT 4325 | Senior Design A | 3 |
| ENGT 4307 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ENGT 4421 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| ENGT 3320 | Quality Control Technology | 3 |
Spring | ||
| ENGT 4326 | Senior Design B | 3 |
| ENGT 4422 | Electrical Power and Controls | 4 |
| Any ENGT Elective | 3 | |
| Any ENGT Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: MATH 2413, MATH 2414, PHYS 1401, PHYS 1402, CHEM 1411, ENGR 1304, ENGL 2311 or ETWR 2301, ENGT 2307, ENGT 2310.
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If an ENGT elective is chosen, the elective should be delayed until the third or fourth year of the degree program.
Additional Program Information
"Any ENGT Elective" is defined as the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Division ENGT Elective Courses | ||
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| or MATH 3306 | Differential Equations | |
| MATH 3332 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 3360 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 3370 | An Introduction to Linear Programming | 3 |
| BUSI 3311 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 3350 | Management and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT 4370 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| Other ENGT electives can be added with approval from ENGT advisor. | ||
Below are the suggested tracks or group of electives. Please work with your advisor if you are interested in selecting a track.
Track 1 - General Engineering
4 Upper Division ENGT courses
or 3 Upper Division ENGT courses and ENGR 1304
Track 2 - Math
1 Upper Division ENGT Course
MATH 2302 or MATH 3306 (Differential Equations)
2 Upper Division Math Courses from the above list
Track 3 - Business/Management
1 Upper Division ENGT Course
BUSI 3311 - Business Statistics
MGMT 3350 - Principles of Management
MGMT 4370 - Introduction to Project Management
