Nov 08, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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.  Academic Regulations

College Scorecard

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https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151102-Purdue-University-Fort-Wayne&fos_code=1508&fos_credential=3

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 complete the following courses, earning a grade of C- or better in all courses.

General Education Requirements: Credits 30

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills

COM 11400 - Fundamentals Of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, And Inquiry I Cr. 3.
MA 15300 - College Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 15400 - Trigonometry Cr. 3. (counts as Required Technical Course)

Category B: Ways of Knowing

B4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing
CHM 11100 - General Chemistry Cr. 3.
PHYS 21800 - General Physics Cr. 4.
B5 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
IET 10500 - Industrial Management Cr. 3.
Select 1 of the following two courses:
OLS 25200 - Human Relations In Organizations Cr. 3. OR
ECON 20000 - Fundamentals Of Economics Cr. 3.
B6 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

Select any B6 course approved by MET program, including the following:
COM 24800 - Introduction To Media Criticism And Analysis Cr. 3.
COM 21000 - Addressing Public Issues Cr. 3.
ENGL 25001 - American Literature Before 1865 Cr. 3.
ENGL 25100 - American Literature Since 1865 Cr. 3.
ENGL 20201 - Literary Interpretation Cr. 3.
ENGL 10101 - Ancient And Medieval World Literature Cr. 3.
ENGL 10201 - Modern World Literature Cr. 3.
FVS 10100 - Introduction to Film Cr. 3.
AD 10101 - Art Appreciation Cr. 3.
AD 11100 - History Of Art I: Prehistoric To Medieval Cr. 3.
AD 11201 - History Of Art II: Renaissance To Contemporary Cr. 3.
FOLK 10100 - Introduction To Folklore Cr. 3.
FOLK 11100 - World Music And Culture Cr. 3.
GER 37100 - Special Topics In Germanic Studies Cr. 1-3.
HIST 20101 - History Of Russia I Cr. 3.
HIST 23200 - World In The 20th Century Cr. 3.
HIST 10501 - American History I Cr. 3.
HIST 10601 - American History II Cr. 3.
HIST 11300 - Western Civilization to 1500 Cr. 3.
HIST 11400 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Cr. 3.
MUSC 10101 - Music For The Listener Cr. 3.
MUSC 10500 - Soundscapes: Musical Traditions Of The World Cr. 3.
MUSC 20103 - History Of Rock And Roll Music Cr. 3.
PHIL 30100 - History Of Ancient Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30200 - History Of Medieval Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30300 - History Of Modern Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30400 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 30500 - Philosophical Theories Of Feminism Cr. 3.
PHIL 31200 - Medical Ethics Cr. 3.
PHIL 32700 - Environmental Ethics Cr. 3.
PHIL 32800 - Ethics And Animals Cr. 3.
PHIL 24000 - Social And Political Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 11000 - The Big Questions: Introduction To Philosophy Cr. 3.
PHIL 11100 - Introduction To Ethics Cr. 3.
PHIL 11101 - Contemporary Moral Problems Cr. 3.
REL 23000 - Religions Of The East Cr. 3.
REL 23100 - Religions Of The West Cr. 3.
REL 30100 - Islam Cr. 3.
SPAN 27500 - Introduction To Hispanic Culture And Conversation Cr. 3.
THTR 20100 - Theatre Appreciation Cr. 3.
WOST 22500 - Gender, Sexuality, Race, And Popular Culture Cr. 3.
ENGL 10302 - Introductory Creative Writing Cr. 3.
ENGL 20301 - Creative Writing - Poetry Cr. 3.
AD 16500 - Ceramics for Non-Majors Cr. 3.
AD 23900 - Painting For Non-Majors Cr. 3.
AD 10801 - Introduction To Drawing for Non-Majors Cr. 3.
AD 13300 - Metalsmithing Fundamentals for Non-Art Majors Cr. 3.
COM 21001 - Visual Communication Cr. 3.
MUSC 14000 - Guitar For Musical Expression Cr. 3.
MUSC 15300 - Introduction To Music Therapy Cr. 3.
THTR 11200 - Introduction To Dance Cr. 3.
THTR 13400 - Fundamentals Of Performance Cr. 3.

Category C: Capstone

ENGL 42101 - Technical Writing Projects Cr. 1-3. (counts as Required Support course)

Required Core and Concentration (Major) Courses

ET 10600 - Introduction to Engineering Technology Cr. 3.
ET 19000 - Statics Cr. 3.
ET 20000 - Strength of Materials Cr. 3.
IET 35000 - Engineering Economy Cr. 3.
MATR 18000 - Materials And Processes Cr. 3.
MATR 38100 - Engineering Materials Cr. 3.
MET 10400 - Technical Graphics Communications Cr. 3.
MET 21600 - Machine Elements Cr. 3-4.
MET 22300 - Introduction To Computer-Aided Modeling And Design Cr. 3.
MET 30000 - Applied Thermodynamics Cr. 3.
MET 31200 - Dynamics And Mechanisms Cr. 3.
MET 33000 - Introduction To Fluid Power Cr. 3.
MET 33500 - Basic Machining Cr. 3.
MET 35000 - Applied Fluid Mechanics Cr. 3.
MET 37000 - Introduction To Heat Transfer Cr. 3.
MET 48700 - Instrumentation And Automatic Control Cr. 3.
MET 49400 - Senior Design And Analysis Cr. 3.

Additional Required Technical Courses

Select one of the following two courses:
ECET 11400 - Foundations Of Programming Cr. 3. OR
ITC 13000 - Programming Fundamentals I Cr. 3.
IET 20400 - Maintaining Quality Cr. 3.
ECET 21100 - Electrical Machines and Controls Cr. 3.
Select one of the two following courses:
IET 20500 - Applied Statistics For Engineering Technology Cr. 3.
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods Cr. 3.
MA 22700 - Calculus For Technology I Cr. 4.
PHYS 21900 - General Physics II Cr. 4.

MET Technical Selective Credits: 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 14201 + MATR 14202 + MATR 14203 - Materials course sequence in Semiconductors, Conductors, Superconductors, Optical properties, Magnetic properties, and Thermal properties Cr.3 (combined)
MATR 23601 + MATR 23602 + MATR 23603 - Materials course sequence in Electron microscopy, X-ray analysis, and Scanning probe microscopy Cr.3 (combined)
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.
Note: New courses approved and added to the curriculum in future Catalogs may satisfy Technical Elective requirements.

Computer Programming Elective: Credits 3

Recommend one of the choices below:

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 MET Technical Selective courses.

Note: New courses approved and added to the curriculum in future Catalogs may satisfy Technical Elective requirements.

Total Credits 120

Additional Course Use

CHM 11100 required, CHM 11500 accepted
ET 10600 + MET 10400 + MET 22300 required, ENGR 12700 + ENGR 12800 + ME 16000 accepted
ET 19000 required, ME 25000 accepted
ET 20000 required, ME 25200 accepted
MA 15300 and MA 15400 required, MA 15900 accepted
MA 22700 required, MA 16500 accepted
MATR 18000 required, ME 30300 + ME 30400 accepted
MET 30000 required, ME 20000 accepted
MET 48700 required, ME 29300+ME 38800 or ME 33300 accepted
MET 35000 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
PHYS 21800 required, PHYS 15200 accepted
PHYS 21900 required, PHYS 25100 or PHYS 22100 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.