Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S. - MET3
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum equips the graduate for:
- performing a key role in the mechanical design process;
- installing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment;
- programming CNC machine tools, computers, programmable controllers and robots and performing general maintenance functions.
Most industrial products are mechanical in nature, and almost nothing can be made without the use of machines and structures. Electives allow students to focus on electro-mechanical coursework or maintain the mechanical program focus.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or ENG 165 | Professional Communications | |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
| or PSY 201 | General Psychology | |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Required Core Subject Areas | ||
| CIM 131 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT 152 | Fundamentals of CAD | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Other Courses Required for Graduation | ||
| EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
| EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| MET 214 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MET 231 | Machine Design | 4 |
| MET 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 1 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II 2 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select on of the following sets: | 7-8 | |
| Dynamics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
or | ||
| Active Devices | ||
| Industrial Electronics | ||
| Subtotal | 7-8 | |
| Total Hours | 68-69 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGT 152 | Fundamentals of CAD | 3 |
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 214 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MET 213 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MET 222 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| MET 231 | Machine Design | 4 |
| MET 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
- 1
or for transfer PHY 221 University Physics I (if prerequisite MAT 140 has been completed)
- 2
or for transfer PHY 222 University Physics II
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGT 152 | Fundamentals of CAD | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| MET 213 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 214 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| PSY 103 or PSY 201 |
Human Relations or General Psychology |
3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| MET 222 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| MET 231 | Machine Design | 4 |
| MET 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 1 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
- 1
or for transfer PHY 221 University Physics I (if prerequisite MAT 140 has been completed)
- 2
or for transfer PHY 222 University Physics II
Summer Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Hours | |
| EGT 152 | Fundamentals of CAD | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| EGT 110 | Engineering Graphics I | 4 |
| EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Semester | ||
| EGR 175 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 214 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| CIM 131 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| EGR 194 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGR 170 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MET 213 | Dynamics | 3 |
| MET 222 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| MET 231 | Machine Design | 4 |
| MET 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 1 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
- 1
or for transfer PHY 221 University Physics I (if prerequisite MAT 140 has been completed)
- 2
or for transfer PHY 222 University Physics II
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Enrollment and Degree Data
Program Notes
Courses for this program may be offered in the day or evening, and/or online as available.
Starting program courses in the fall semester is preferred. However, developmental, transitional and general education courses can be taken any semester.
Students need to register for EGR 130 and EGT 110 during their first semester classes if they have the test scores to enter these courses.
Recent high school graduates should be asked if they have participated in Project Lead the Way. If so, high school transcripts should be forwarded to Christina Knight for possible exemption credit. When students enter this program, with Project Lead the Way course credit in high school, they may receive the following credit:
- Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) - EGT 152
- Principles of Engineering (POE) - EGR 130
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - CIM 131
All Engineering classes are only offered on Greenwood Campus for now.
Students will need to purchase a calculator (approximately $75).
Notes About Individual Classes
Completion of MAT 110 is preferred prior to taking EGR 130, but students are allowed to take MAT 110 along with EGR 130.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
In the struggle to compete in the world market, American industry is rapidly replacing low-skill human labor with high technology machines. People who understand these machines and can keep them running will prosper in this new industrial revolution. This program prepares students to fill today’s available positions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing Mechanical Engineering Technology will be able to 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 Mechanical Engineering Technology discipline.
- An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
- 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.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.