School of Technology
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science degree
Degree Requirements
This program prepares students as technologists to fill technical positions in design, manufacturing, consulting, and production industries. In some cases, the technologist assists the engineer or scientist in the creation, design, and production of devices and systems. In other situations they perform these tasks on their own. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.
1. Communication
| ENGL 104 | English Comp. I |
| ENGL 220 | Technical Report Writing |
| COM 114 | Fund. of Speech Comm. |
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
2. Science and Mathematics
Science:
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry |
| PHYS 220 | General Physics |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II |
Math:
| MA 147 | Algebra and Trig. I |
| MA 148 | Algebra and Trig. II |
| MA 221 | Calculus |
| MA 222 | Calculus |
| STAT 301 | Elementary Statistical Methods |
3. Major Requirements
| CGT 110 | Technical Graphics Communication |
| MET 102 | Production Design and Specifications |
| MET 118 | Applied Mechanics: Statics |
| MET 141 | Manufacturing Materials I |
| MET 161 | Introduction to Engineering Technology |
| MET 162 | Computational Analysis Tools in MET |
| MET 211 | Applied Strength of Materials |
| MET 213 | Applied Mechanics: Dynamics |
| MET 214 | Machine Elements |
| MET 230 | Fluid Power |
| MET 242 | Manufacturing Processes II |
| MET 266 | Strength of Materials/Testing Lab |
| MET 313 | Fluid Dynamics |
| MET 325 | Applied Thermodynamics |
| MET 329 | Applied Heat Transfer |
| MET 461 | Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing |
| MET 495* | Senior Project Survey |
| MET 497 | Senior Project |
| IET 224 | Production Planning and Control |
| IET 308 | Engineering Project Management and Economic Analysis |
| ECET 214 | Electricity Fundamentals |
| OLS 331 | Occupational Safety and Health |
| OLS 474 | Conference Leadership |
*All students must take the CMfgT exam during this course.
4. General Education Elective
| POL 305 Technology & Society |
5. Selectives
(12 credits)
MET — General
- Two Mechanical Engineering Technology courses
- Two Technology courses
MET — Quality Specialization
| IET 204 | Techniques of Maintaining Quality |
| IET 311 | International Quality Standards |
| IET 355 | Statistical Process Control I |
| IET 411 | Prinicples of Lean Thinking |
MET — Manufacturing Specialization
| MET 285 | Computer Numerical Control Applications |
| MET 355 | Automation I |
| Two IET Courses | |
6. Elective
(3 credits)
Elective with advisor approval
7. General Education Electives
(6 credits)
- A. At least one general education elective must be from humanities: literature, history, philosophy, foreign language, art, music, theater, OLS 350 or OLS 363 or appropriate interdisciplinary humanities courses. Electives not allowed are any instrument or vocal courses.
- B. The other general education course may be from humanities (listed in A above) or from social sciences: anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, or appropriate interdisciplinary social science courses.
Why choose a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology is about more than just machinery.
Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) is meeting the continually changing needs of industry hands-on by bringing the study of methods, materials, machinery and manpower together to solve business and industrial problems. MET uses scientific and engineering applications to questions of product development, manufacturing processes, quality control, materials, fluid power, heat power, mechanics, design and cost analysis.
As a student of mechanical engineering technology, you will explore analysis, design, and manufacturing processes through the use of computers and state-of-the-art mechanical engineering equipment to develop practical experience. Studies include computer-aided design, and specialized areas such as strength of materials, engineering graphics, machine design, mathematics, and physics.
Purdue University Calumet's MET program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Career options with a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
This program prepares students for positions in laboratories, engineering departments, plant maintenance, production departments, and technical sales. With additional experience, graduates may be promoted to positions such as industrial supervision, machine and tool designers, technical buyers, production expeditors, and cost estimators. Graduates can fill technical positions in manufacturing and production industries.
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.
What's New
Summer 2008: New Department Name See new program details: Mechanical Engineering Technology.