Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an applied degree for a career in engineering, mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing.

Program Type and Format

• Program type: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)
• Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated time to complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 123

Program Description

Apply advanced science, engineering, and mathematics to create technologies that solve relevant industry problems in manufacturing and product development. A degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology can also help secure a position in the manufacturing sector and lead to a rewarding career.

Requirements

• Requirements:
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Documentation
  • Mechanical Design
  • Industrial operation
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Product design and development
  • Assembly and detail drawing of machine parts
  • Computer-aided engineering
  • Engineering graphics
  • Manufacturing processes and materials
  • Strength of materials
  • Quality assurance

Marketable Skills

1. Formulate applied research problems
2. Communicate engineering problem solutions
3. Apply analytical engineering methods
4. Apply technology tools in engineering
5. Project management proficiency

Program Highlights

• Earn a Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or in Nuclear Power Technology
• Expand your Capstone project and consider the Grad-Track option to earn the BSET and MSET in 5 years
• Faculty members have an average of 10 years of industrial experience
• State-of-the-art machines and laboratories for real-world research on current industry issues
• Computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing software in computer labs

Career Opportunities

Engineering Technology graduates are in high demand and work side-by-side with other engineering graduates in a variety of technical fields. Many stay at UNT to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in technical fields, business, and law.

Course Examples

• Engineering Graphics (3 hrs)
• Circuit Analysis (3 hrs)
• Statics (3 hrs)
• CAD/CAM System Operations (3 hrs)
• Digital Control of Industrial Processes (3 hrs)
• Experimental Thermal Sciences (3 hrs)