Mechanical Engineering Technology

Degree Curriculum

In the curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a two-year course of study, the Engineering and Technology Department offers students specialized training for employment as engineering technicians engaged in research, design, operation, maintenance, testing, or sales. Students in this curriculum complete courses common to all Engineering Technology majors (see preceding Common Core). Specialization is offered from the second through the fourth semester. The programs adviser works closely with each student to assure normal progress. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students receive the Associate in Science degree and the Major.

Training in the Major. Training in the first year is designed to provide students with a sound working knowledge of the principles of engineering drawing, applied mathematics, electrical circuits, physics, manufacturing methods, mechanisms, and computers. In the second year, students complete courses in computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

Employment. Students who complete the curriculum satisfactorily are qualified for positions as estimator-designer, field engineer, assistant operating engineer, mechanical or research technician, junior test engineer or engineering sales representative. Positions to which graduates may advance after obtaining experience and further training include those of senior estimator-designer, field engineer, operating engineer, manufacturing engineer, technical supervisor, or sales engineer.

Major. Students who complete the curriculum with final grades of C or higher in their major technical courses receive the Associate in Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Technical Elective Courses for the Major in Mechanical-Engineering Technology

Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology must take a total of 24 elective units from the following list.