Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)

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Program: B.S.
School of Polytechnic
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 221 ~ 260-481-6338

Mechanical Engineering Technology is part of the School of Polytechnic . Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) prepares students for the application of engineering principles and technological developments for the creation of useful products and/or production machinery. The MET program teaches you how to analyze and design machine systems used in many industries, including automotive, biomedical, aerospace, robotics, steelmaking, HVAC, consumer products and etc.

MET B.S. Program Objectives:

To prepare graduates with knowledge, problem solving ability, and hands-on skills to enter careers in analysis, applied design, development, implementation, manufacturing, testing, technical sales, evaluation, or oversight of mechanical systems and processes.
To develop a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

Student outcomes for the degree are as follows:

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

Accreditation:

The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Delivery:

POLYTECHNIC programs emphasize practice-based learning via hands-on laboratory applications using state-of-the-art equipment. Some courses are available through online, distance, and hybrid learning, however many incorporate an on-campus laboratory element.

Declaring This Major:

Students interested in declaring Mechanical Engineering Technology as their major may do so in one of two ways:

1. On their application when they first apply to the university.

2. After meeting with a faculty advisor, a change of major can be declared.

General Requirements:

1. Degree Requirements
2. General Education Requirements
3. Overlapping Content
4. Academic Regulations

Program Requirements:

Mechanical Engineering Technology B. S. 4-Yr. Plan:

Students must complete all courses earning grades of C- or better.
Student Responsibilities: You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair.
Transfer credit limits, see Academic Regulations above.
General Education and Major courses as listed below.

To earn the B.S. with a major in mechanical engineering technology, you must fulfill the requirements of Purdue Fort Wayne (Regulations ); the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (Colleges ); and the Mechanical Engineering Technology A.S ., and complete the following courses, earning a grade of C- or better in all courses.

Required Core and Concentration (Major) Courses

MET 21600 - Machine Elements Cr. 3-4.
IET 35000 - Engineering Economy Cr. 3.
MET 30000 - Applied Thermodynamics Cr. 3.
MET 31200 - Dynamics And Mechanisms Cr. 3.
MET 33000 - Introduction To Fluid Power Cr. 3.
MET 35000 - Applied Fluid Mechanics Cr. 3.
MET 37000 - Introduction To Heat Transfer Cr. 3.
MATR 38100 - Engineering Materials Cr. 3.
MET 48700 - Instrumentation And Automatic Control Cr. 3.
MET 49400 - Senior Design And Analysis Cr. 3.

Additional Required Technical Courses

ECET 21100 - Electrical Machines and Controls Cr. 3.
MA 22700 - Calculus For Technology I Cr. 4. or
MA 16500 - Analytic Geometry And Calculus I Cr. 4.
PHYS 21900 - General Physics II Cr. 4.

MET Selective Credits: 3

MET 24700 - Computer-Aided Tool And Fixture Design Cr. 3.
MET 34700 - Programming Of Automation Systems Cr. 3.
MET 36400 - Basic Tooling For Machining Cr. 3.
MET 44000 - Advanced CNC Machining Cr. 3.
MATR 22000 - Materials Characterization Cr. 3.
MATR 23000 - Introduction To Polymers Cr. 3.
MATR 24000 - Steelmaking, Forming, And Heat Treating Cr. 3.
MATR 31000 - Failure Analysis Cr. 3.
MATR 32000 - Biomedical Materials Cr. 3.
MATR 34000 - Corrosion Control Cr. 3.
MATR 35000 - Stainless Steels Cr. 3.
MATR 36000 - Lightweight Materials Cr. 3.

Computer Programming Elective: Credits 3

Recommended Choices:

ECET 26400 - C Programming Language Applications Cr. 3. Or
ECET 36100 - Introduction to PLC and Pneumatic Systems Cr. 4. Or
CS 16000 - Introduction To Computer Science I Cr. 4. Or
CS 20300 - Advanced Visual Programming Cr. 3.

Additional Required Support Courses

ENGL 23401 - Technical Report Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 42101 - Technical Writing Projects Cr. 1-3.

Additional Core and Concentration Electives: Credits 6

Any two courses level 200 or above from IET, MATR, or MET, or a course approved by a MET advisor.

Recommended choices:

IET 22400 - Production Planning And Control Cr. 3.
IET 25700 - Ergonomics Cr. 3.
IET 26700 - Work Methods Design Cr. 3.
IET 30400 - Advanced Metrology Cr. 3.
IET 31000 - Plant Layout And Material Handling Cr. 3.
IET 36200 - Technological Optimization Cr. 3.
IET 40100 - Design For Manufacture Cr. 3.
IET 45400 - Statistical Process Control Cr. 3.
IET 47800 - Lean Manufacturing and Design Cr. 3.
ECET 36100 - Introduction to PLC and Pneumatic Systems Cr. 4.
Any of the Technical Selective courses.

Total Including 60 from A.S.: Credits 120

Additional Course Use

MA 22700 required, MA 16500 accepted
PHYS 21900 required, PHYS 25100 accepted
MET 30000 required, ME 20000 accepted
MET 48700 required, ME 29300+ME 38800 or ME 33300 accepted
MET 3500 required, ME 31800 accepted
MET 37000 required, ME 32100 accepted
MET 21600 required, ME 36900 accepted
MET 31200 required, ME 25100 or ME 36100 accepted

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.