Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Looking to jump-start your career in engineering? The Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides you with the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of mechanical engineering roles. With hands-on training, experienced faculty, and industry-standard tools, you'll gain practical experience and be ready to hit the ground running in the industry.

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Program Information for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides students with knowledge and skills in the manufacturing areas related to computer-controlled equipment and integrated manufacturing. Students learn drafting, materials testing, robotics applications and computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for design and design documentation.

The degree program articulates into Kent State's .

Admissions for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modem tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve mechanical engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  2. Design solutions for well-defined mechanical engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes for solving broad mechanical engineering technology problems.
  3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results.
  5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  6. Understand and commit to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
EERT 22014MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
ENGT 23099ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
MERT 12000ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
MERT 12001COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN 3
MERT 12004MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3
MERT 12005PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22003COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN 3
MERT 22005STATICS 3
MERT 22007STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22012FLUID POWER 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
OTEC 26636PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Physics Elective A, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12201
TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13001
& PHY 13021
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
Physics Elective B, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
3
3
3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12000 ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
!MERT 12004 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12001 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN 3
!MERT 12005 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22012 FLUID POWER 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 22003 COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN 3
!MERT 22005 STATICS 3
Physics Elective A 3-5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
ENGT 23099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
!MERT 22007 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physics Elective B 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:62
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
Accreditation for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

The A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Examples of Possible Careers

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 91,600 number of jobs
  • $64,190 potential earnings

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

  • 3.0% about as fast as the average
  • 14,600 number of jobs
  • $59,800 potential earnings

Mechanical drafters

  • -8.3% decline
  • 57,500 number of jobs
  • $58,270 potential earnings

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

  • 3.1% about as fast as the average
  • 43,500 number of jobs
  • $58,230 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Engineering technician
  • Design specialist
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Project Engineer
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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