Mechanical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate program enhances technical skills in mechanical engineering technology, covering topics like estimating, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems. The program consists of six courses and prepares students for careers in the HVAC, steam, and product piping industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: The Mechanical Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate program is designed to expand students' technical skills in the field of mechanical engineering technology.
The program covers topics such as estimating, fluid mechanics, applied thermodynamics, process and electromechanical control systems, project management and control, contracts and specifications, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and HVAC controls.
• Course Schedule: The program consists of six courses:
• EGTC3261: Estimating I
• EGTG4254: Fluid Mechanics
• EGTG3351: Applied Thermodynamics
• EGTG4224: Process & Electromechanical Control Systems
• EGTC4263: Project Management & Control I
• EGTC4264: Project Management & Control II
• Module Descriptions:
• EGTC3261: Estimating I
- Development of a procedure for preparing a quantity survey of materials, labor, and equipment for both general and specialty contractors.
• EGTG4254: Fluid Mechanics - Applied fluid mechanics, applications of hydraulic and pneumatic control amplification and power circuits.
Introduction to fluidics.
• EGTG3351: Applied Thermodynamics - Introduction to the basic concepts of thermodynamics.
Applications of gas and steam cycles to open and closed loop systems, such as gasoline and diesel engines, and steam turbines. Principles of refrigeration and air conditioning.
• EGTG4224: Process & Electromechanical Control Systems - The theory, components, operation, and design of process and electromechanical control systems.
Laboratory experimentation involving the design, simulation, and testing of control system components and complete systems.
• EGTC4263: Project Management & Control I - The use and management of equipment, personnel, and materials for construction projects.
Planning and control through the use of methods involving CPM, bar charts, purchasing, PERT, and construction models. Labor relations and safety requirements (OSHA).
• EGTC4264: Project Management & Control II - The use and management of equipment, personnel, and materials for construction projects.
Planning and control through the use of methods involving CPM, bar charts, purchasing, PERT, and construction models. Labor relations and safety requirements (OSHA).
• EGTC4260: Contracts and Specifications - A study of codes and specifications required in engineering contracts.
General contracts, subcontracts, constructions management contracts. Contract Law.
• EGTM4040: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - To introduce some of the essential knowledge required to enter the field of HVAC&R engineering.
Topics include: Physical Principles, Heating Loads, Hydronic Piping Systems & Terminal units, Cooling Load Calculations, Psychometrics, Fluid Flow in Piping and Ducts, and Air Distribution Devises, Air Conditioning Systems and Equipment, Refrigeration Systems and Equipment.
• EGTM4041: Heat/Vent/AC/Refrig Controls - Elements of control systems: Sensors, operators, controls, and control strategies (for HVAC&R) will be covered.
A brief review of the processing of moist air (psychrometrics) will be offered. Finally, control systems for process control and the use of analog and DDC controls will be applied to heating, ventilating, air conditioning & refrigeration.

Careers:

The program prepares students for an exciting and financially rewarding career in mechanical engineering technology, particularly in the HVAC, steam, and product piping industries.