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2025-2026 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. 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;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. 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;
  4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
  5. 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

The U.S. Department of Education has created a scorecard for each university and its programs.  The scorecard shows data for the university such as graduation rate, average annual cost, and median earnings.  Then, when certain minimum standards have been met, data are available for a specific program.  That data could include median earnings, median total debt, and number of graduates. The link below will help you learn more:

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: Credits 30

Effective Fall 2025, the General Education program at PFW requires 30 credits to be completed, such that students pass each course listed below with a grade of C- or better:

  • Category A. Foundational Intellectual Skills (Foundational Intellectual Skills Course Lists)   
    • One course in A1. Written Communication Cr. 3. 
    • One course in A2. Speaking and Listening Cr. 3.
    • One course in A3. Quantitative Reasoning Cr. 3.
  • Category B. Ways of Knowing (Ways of Knowing Course Lists)   
    • One course in B4. Scientific Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
    • One course in B5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
    • One course in B6. Humanistic Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
    • One course in B7. Artistic Ways or Knowing Cr. 3.
    • One course in B8. Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing Cr. 3.
  • Six additional credits from any Foundational Skills (A1-A3) or Ways of Knowing (B4-B8) categories
  • At least one Ways of Knowing course that is designated as having a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or global awareness

Some programs recommend courses and/or require a specific course as part of the major that may also be used to fulfill General Education requirements. Please see below or your Academic Advisor for courses that fulfill both purposes.  You can familiarize yourself with other program regulations at General Education Requirements .

Supporting Courses: Credit 54

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses: Credit 48

Directed Electives: Credit 9

Total Credits 120 Minimum

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. 

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