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Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS-T
Program Overview
Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS-T
The Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS-T degree prepares students for careers with mechanical engineering firms (e.g., aeronautics, aerospace, medical, industrial manufacturing, etc.). Technicians are needed to translate the rough sketches, layouts, 3D design models, CAD designs, and written specifications of the engineer or designer into drawings and CAD databases showing the complete details and specifications for the finished product.
Graduates are trained in engineering graphics with a design emphasis to work for companies which manufacture machinery, electrical equipment, computers and fabricated products.
Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS-T degree graduates will:
- be prepared for a range of entry-level positions in the mechanical engineering field with the ability to be independent and self-directed
- identify the elements and principles of mechanical design
- complete comprehensive design projects
- demonstrate industry-ready skills and basic drafting fundamentals, concepts, and techniques
- exhibit analytical thought, informed judgment, and ethical behavior
- produce a professional resume, cover letter, and industry-ready portfolio
- demonstrate communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork skills
- meet Humanities, Natural Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Written Communication general education distribution area outcomes
Program Requirements
Required Course Sequence
- Quarter One
- ENGT 100 College Success - Mechanical Design 3 credits
- ENGT 101 Tools and Techniques - Mechanical Design 3 credits
- ENGT 102 Introduction to Design Theory - Mechanical Design 4 credits
- ENGT 103 Projects and Professional Practice 5 credits
- Quarter Two
- ENGT 121 Graphic Problem Solving 4 credits
- ENGT 131 AutoCAD I 4 credits
- ENGT 132 AutoCAD II 4 credits
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
- Quarter Three
- ENGT 123 Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 4 credits
- ENGT 141 Applied Materials Technology 4 credits
- ENGT 225 Solidworks For Engineering I 4 credits
- ENGT 283 Digital Design Fabrication and Prototyping 4 credits
- MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications 5 credits
- Quarter Four
- ENGT 211 Applied Industrial Graphics 4 credits
- ENGT 226 Solidworks For Engineering II 4 credits
- ENGT 291 Design, Build, Test, Repeat 4 credits
- PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab 5 credits
- Quarter Five
- ENGT 251 Industrial Design Graphics 4 credits
- ENGT 253 Machine Design Graphics 4 credits
- ENGT 255 Tool Design Graphics I 4 credits
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)
- Quarter Six
- ENGT 202 Specialized Technical Employment Preparation 2 credits
- ENGT 271 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone I 4 credits
- ENGT 272 Mechanical Engineering Design Capstone II 4 credits
- HUM 215 Diversity and Social Justice in America 5 credits (or any Humanities course)
- Technical Elective course 4-5 credits
Technical Elective - 4-5 Credits
The technical elective course can be taken any quarter as long as prerequisites for the chosen course are met. ART 102 Introduction to 2D Design recommended. A different course may be taken with department chair approval.
General Education Requirements - 25 Credits
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 credits
- MATH 111 College Algebra with Applications 5 credits
- PHYS& 114 General Physics I w/Lab 5 credits
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5 credits (or any Social Science course)
- HUM 215 Diversity and Social Justice in America 5 credits (or any Humanities course)
Diversity and Social Justice Requirement
Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college’s Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. DSJ courses are designated in the college schedule and are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneous to meeting the DSJ requirement.
