Program Overview

Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration, B.S.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration is part of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology offered through the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at MTSU. This concentration enables students to obtain the skills necessary for placement in highly competitive jobs in machine design, manufacturing, engineering, field service engineering, technical sales, thermal analysis, product design, utility operations, air conditioning design, plant operations, and a variety of other professions.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Highlights

• Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Extensive hands-on experience in advanced lab methodologies
• Graduates recruited by regional, national, and international employers

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, a Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate will have the ability to:

1. Excel in careers in the design, development, analysis, implementation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems in a global marketplace as evidenced by job promotions either within an internal or external organization.
2. Lead industry-based, cross-disciplinary projects that are innovative and add value to their respective organizations.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous-life-long learning as evidenced by the attainment of professional certifications, communication and/or leadership training, graduate degrees, being active in professional/technical societies, etc.
4. Serve as a mentor/leader to the next generation of engineering technologists or subordinates and act as a positive change agent in their respective organizations.

Student Outcomes

By the time of their graduation, MET graduates will possess the following skills:

1. 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.
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. 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.
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Careers

The prospects for a graduate in mechanical engineering technology are as broad as the major concentration itself. Graduates can expect opportunities to work on a variety of projects from developing and producing engines and transportation equipment in the automobile, ship, rail, and aviation industries to working as a member of an engineering technologist design team to improve high-performance automobiles and air-conditioned environments. Examples of career paths include:

• Applications engineer
• Energy applications manager
• Energy operations engineer
• Energy systems quality engineer
• Engineering technologist
• Field engineer
• Lighting shop technician
• Management trainee
• Power plant manager
• Professor
• Project manager
• Sales representative
• Senior technical associate
• Software engineer

Employers of MTSU alumni include:

• Automation nth
• Bridgestone
• Calsonic Kansei
• Carrier
• EM-Tech
• FloStor Engineering, Inc.
• General Mills
• General Motors
• Mahle
• Nissan
• Schneider Electric
• Southeastern Technologies
• SW Manufacturing
• TVA
• USA ZAMA
• Vought Industries

Requirements

True Blue Core (41 hours)

• Written Communication 3 credit hours
• Information Literacy 3 credit hours
• MATH 1730 - Pre-Calculus (Quant Lit)
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (Sci Lit) AND
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab (Sci Lit)
• PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I (Sci Lit) AND
• PHYS 2011 - Physics Problems Laboratory I (Sci Lit)
• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication (NWC)

Major Requirements (67 hours)

Engineering Technology Core (21 hours)

• ENGR 1100 - Engineering Fundamentals
• ENGR 3915 - Technical Project Management and Soft Skills
• ENGR 3920 - Engineering Safety
• ENGR 3970 - Engineering Economy
• ET 3601 - Electrical Circuit Analysis I
• ET 3602 - Electrical Circuit Analysis II
• ET 4803 - Mechanical Engineering Technology (3 credit hours required)

Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration (46 hours)

• ENGR 2210 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
• ENGR 2110 - Statics
• ENGR 2120 - Dynamics
• ET 2310 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design I
• ET 2920 - Industrial Orientation Internship (1 credit hour required)
• ET 3210 - Machine Tool Technology
• ET 3260 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials
• ET 3360 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design II
• ET 3810 - Engineering Thermodynamics
• ET 3860 - Strength of Materials
• ET 4330 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting
• ET 4340 - Design of Machine Elements
• ET 4815 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• ET 4830 - Vibration
• ET 4850 - Fluid Power
• ET 4860 - Robotics

Supporting Courses (30 hours)

• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication (may be counted in the True Blue Core)
• CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I
• MATH 1730 - Pre-Calculus (3 credit hours may be counted in the True Blue Core, 1 credit hour remaining)
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II
• ENGL 3620 - Professional Writing
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I AND
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab (may be counted in the True Blue Core)
• PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I AND
• PHYS 2011 - Physics Problems Laboratory I (may be counted in the True Blue Core)

Curriculum: Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

Freshman

• Written Communication 3 credit hours
• Information Literacy 3 credit hours
• MATH 1730 - Pre-Calculus (Quant Lit)
• MATH 1910 - Calculus I
• ENGR 1100 - Engineering Fundamentals
• ENGR 2210 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
• ET 2310 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design I
• CSCI 1170 - Computer Science I
• CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (Sci Lit) AND
• CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab (Sci Lit)

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Sophomore

• Creativity and Cultural Expression Literature 3 credit hours
• History and Civic Learning 3 credit hours
• Creativity and Cultural Expression 6 credit hours
• MATH 1920 - Calculus II
• ENGR 2110 - Statics
• ET 3210 - Machine Tool Technology
• ET 3360 - Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design II
• ET 3601 - Electrical Circuit Analysis I
• PHYS 2010 - Non-Calculus-Based Physics I (Sci Lit) AND
• PHYS 2011 - Physics Problems Laboratory I (Sci Lit)

Subtotal: 32 Hours

Junior

• COMM 2200 - Audience-Centered Communication (NWC)
• Human Society and Social Relationships 3 credit hours
• History and Civic Learning 3 credit hours
• ENGL 3620 - Professional Writing
• ENGR 2120 - Dynamics
• ET 3260 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials
• ET 3602 - Electrical Circuit Analysis II
• ET 3810 - Engineering Thermodynamics
• ET 3860 - Strength of Materials
• ET 4330 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Senior

• Human Society and Social Relationships 3 credit hours
• ET 4340 - Design of Machine Elements
• ENGR 3920 - Engineering Safety
• ET 4850 - Fluid Power
• ENGR 3970 - Engineering Economy
• ET 4815 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• ET 4860 - Robotics
• ET 4803 - Mechanical Engineering Technology (3 credit hours required)
• ET 4830 - Vibration
• ENGR 3915 - Technical Project Management and Soft Skills
• ET 2920 - Industrial Orientation Internship (1 credit hour)

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Faculty

• Dr. Ken Currie, Professor
• Dr. Saeed Foroudastan, Professor
• Dr. Lei Miao, Professor
• Scarlett Murphy
• Dr. Antonio F. Saavedra, Instructor
• Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty, Professor
• Dr. Jorge M. Vargas, Associate Professor
• Dr. Hongbo Zhang, Assistant Professor

Information

Student Enrollment Statistics

Academic Year | Enrollment Headcount | Degrees Awarded --- | --- | --- Computer Engineering Technology | 71, 73, 74, 97, 91 | 6, 5, 2, 5, 8 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology | 93, 86, 81, 79, 78 | 22, 8, 7, 8, 17 Mechanical Engineering Technology | 151, 155, 139, 127, 143 | 19, 22, 13, 18, 21 Mechatronics Engineering | 395, 371, 358, 317, 304 | 59, 59, 64, 51, 54