Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.S.

Students will be provided a broad background in the operation, maintenance, design, and production of machinery, transportation equipment, mining equipment, fluid power, and in industrial shop operations. The design and development of mechanical systems and the production and utilization of mechanical power are stressed. Graduates find employment in most industries, utilities, consulting Engineering firms, and industrial research laboratories. The associate and baccalaureate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Academic Plan of Study

The following courses are required for the associate and baccalaureate degrees respectively, listed in the recommended sequence.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Composition I Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 115 - Technical Mathematics I Credit Hour(s): 4
MEET 111 - Engineering Drafting Credit Hour(s): 3
MEET 101 - Industrial Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 101 - Technical Physics I w/Lab Credit Hour(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 17

Second Semester

ENGL 102 - Composition II Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENGL 208 - Writing in the Professions Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 116 - Technical Mathematics II Credit Hour(s): 4
MEET 112 - Computer Aided Drafting Credit Hour(s): 3
GNET 102 - Technical Physics II w/Lab Credit Hour(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 14

Third Semester

COSC 210 - Visual Basic Credit Hour(s): 3
ENGR 201 - Statics Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 220 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
MEET 201 - Manufacturing Processes Credit Hour(s): 3
FA/HUMN/SOSC Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

ELET 110 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hour(s): 4
ELET 112L - Electrical Measurements Credit Hour(s): 1
ENGR 202 - Strength of Materials Credit Hour(s): 3
MEET 202 - Computer Aided Manufacturing Credit Hour(s): 3
MEET 206 - Instrumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
MEET 214 - Hydraulics and Fluid Power Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 17

Total Credit Hours: 64

Admissions Requirement

Pre-Professional Program Checklist
For a student to enter a professional program he/she must
Complete ENGL 101, MATH (MATH101/109 or GNET 115), and Technical Literacy (COSC 102, BUSN 130 or MEET 111/112).
Complete at least 12 hours with a “C” or better in all courses at Bluefield State University and/or from transferring Institutions.
GPA of 2.5 or above
Have a letter of recommendation from a high school/university counselor, a faculty member, or employer.
Complete a Statement of Purpose, to include
Why the student chose Bluefield State University to pursue their degree.
Why the student wants to enter this program, and what they plan to do with this degree.
What/who influenced the student’s decision.
Examples of how the student volunteers in their community, and what has motivated them to do so.

Program Educational Objectives

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program publishes the following program educational objectives as broad statements describing expected accomplishments of its graduates during the first few years after graduation.

Graduates produce working documents and perform basic analysis and design of system components in support of mechanical design and manufacturing of machine parts.
Graduates function on professional teams and communicate with speaking, writing, and graphical skills.
Graduates respect professional, ethical, and social issues as well as a commitment to quality and dependability.
Graduates remain current, professionally.
Students are capable of going on to the B.S. program.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

2. Students demonstrate an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.

3. Students demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

4. Students demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.

5. Students demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

6. Students demonstrate an ability to address professional and ethical responsibilities.