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Professor: Collins
Associate Professors: Biekert, Danielson, Nam, Palmgren, Rajadas, Rogers
Assistant Professor: Post
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology emphasizes applied engineering practice through four-year degree programs in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Math and science principles are applied to the solution of technical problems in a lecture/laboratory environment.
Major emphasis is placed on reducing the amount of time required by industry to make the graduate productive in any area of work. The goal of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for employment in areas such as manufacturing engineering, manufacturing processes, automation, and quality control. The department actively supports the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.
The mechanical engineering technology program produces graduates with the ability to design, develop, implement, and improve machinery, workstations, and systems. The curriculum prepares graduates for many job opportunities in engineering design, manufacturing, and laboratory environments. Graduates are prepared to design and develop machines and related mechanical equipment. Aircraft and their components, automation as used in manufacturing, machine tools, materials handling systems, and industrial production equipment are just a few examples.
For more information about both programs, access the Web site at www.east.asu.edu/ctas/mmet.
The B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and the B.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (See “Accreditation” for more information.)
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology offers the B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
For students holding an A.A.S. degree, the department offers the B.A.S. degree with a concentration in manufacturing technology and management.
A Master of Science in Technology degree with concentrations in manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and aeronautical engineering technology is offered for graduate study. See the Graduate Catalog for more information.
All degree requirements for programs are shown on curriculum check sheets. Requirements include First-Year Composition, University General Studies (see “General Studies”), and the Engineering Technology Core. Note that all three General Studies awareness areas are required. Consult an advisor for an approved list of courses. To graduate, students are required to complete a minimum of 128 semester hours with a 2.00 cumulative GPA, including at least 50 semester hours of upper-division courses.
The B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology requires 128 semester hours as specified below:
| Engineering technology core (14) | |
| First-Year Composition (6) | |
| General Studies/department requirements (45) | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology major (51) | |
| Selected concentration (12) | |
| Total: 128 | |
The following courses constitute the Manufacturing Engineering Technology major and are required of all manufacturing engineering technology students. Refer to the specific concentrations for additional requirements.
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology Major | |
| EET 406 | Control System Technology (4) |
| MET 231 | Manufacturing Processes (3) |
| MET 300 | Applied Material Science (3) |
| MET 302 | Welding Survey (3) |
| MET 313 | Applied Mechanics of Materials (3) |
| MET 314 | Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1) |
| MET 331 | Machine Design I (3) |
| MET 341 | Manufacturing Analysis (3) |
| MET 344 | Casting and Forming Processes (3) |
| MET 345 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3) |
| MET 396 | Manufacturing Professional Orientation (1) |
| MET 401 | Quality Assurance (3) |
| MET 416 | Applied Computer-Integrated Manufacturing CS (3) |
| MET 443 | CNC Computer Programming (3) |
| MET 444 | Production Tooling (3) |
| MET 451 | Introduction to Automation (3) |
| MET 460 | Manufacturing Capstone Project I (3) |
| MET 461 | Manufacturing Capstone Project II (3) |
| Total: 51 | |
A student participating in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program may select from two concentrations: manufacturing engineering technology or mechanical engineering technology.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Concentration. This concentration is designed to prepare technologists with both conceptual and practical applications of processes, materials, and products related to manufacturing industries. Accordingly, this concentration provides additional preparation for students to meet the responsibilities in planning the processes of production, developing the tools and machines, and integrating facilities for production or manufacturing.
| Required Courses | |
| MET 409 | Applied Engineering Economics (3) |
| MET 442 | Specialized Production Processes (3) |
| Technical electives (6) | |
| Total: 12 | |
Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration. The primary objective of the mechanical engineering technology concentration is to offer manufacturing students an emphasis in mechanics and thermal sciences. Required courses are as follows:
| AET 415 | Gas Dynamics and Propulsion (3) |
| MET 434 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (3) |
| MET 438 | Machine Design II (3) |
| Approved technical elective (3) | |
| Total: 12 | |
The B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology requires 128 semester hours as specified below:
| Mechanical Engineering Technology major (63) | |
| Engineering technology core (14) | |
| First-year composition (6) | |
| General Studies/department requirements (45) | |
| Total: 128 | |
Students interested in the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology choose one of the following three concentrations: mechanical, aeronautical, or automation engineering technology. Each concentration includes five courses for a total of 15 semester hours.
The mechanical engineering technology concentration builds a strong “base” of knowledge of the field and is available to students who do not desire a focused specialty area.
The aeronautical engineering technology concentration provides a specialty content area in aircraft airframe, propulsion, and aircraft production and operations. It prepares students for employment in areas such as aircraft design and manufacturing, aerodynamics, propulsion, and wind tunnel testing. However, aeronautical concentration graduates have a good general background in mechanical engineering technology and are not limited to employment opportunities in the aviation industry.
The automation engineering technology concentration provides specialty content in mechanical automation. Automated assembly and testing are major components of most modern, high volume mechanical systems and manufacturing operations. As a specialty area, this concentration
provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skill in the broad area of automation. It also dovetails well with the semiconductor industry where most process tools are highly automated.
The following courses constitute the Mechanical Engineering Technology major and are required of all Mechanical Engineering Technology students.
| Mechanical Engineering Technology Major | |
| AET 210 | Measurements and Testing (3) |
| AET 312 | Applied Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (3) |
| MET 150 | Introduction to Engineering Technology (1) |
| MET 230 | Introduction to Engineering Materials (2) |
| MET 231 | Manufacturing Processes (3) |
| MET 300 | Applied Material Science (3) |
| MET 309 | Nondestructive Testing and Quality Assurance (1) |
| MET 313 | Applied Mechanics of Materials (3) |
| MET 314 | Applied Mechanics of Materials Laboratory (1) |
| MET 331 | Machine Design I (3) |
| MET 345 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3) |
| MET 396 | Manufacturing Professional Orientation (1) |
| MET 401 | Quality Assurance (3) |
| MET 409 | Applied Engineering Economics (3) |
| MET 418 | Composite Materials Manufacturing (3) |
| MET 432 | Thermodynamics (3) |
| MET 434 | Applied Fluid Mechanics (3) |
| MET 460 | Manufacturing Capstone Project I (3) |
| MET 461 | Manufacturing Capstone Project II (3) |
| Concentration (15) | |
| Total: 63 | |
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a “capstone” degree for the Associate of Applied Science degree. The B.A.S. degree exposes students to advanced concepts and diverse critical thinking skills that prepare them for future career opportunities and professional advancement.
Admission to the B.A.S. degree program is restricted to students holding an A.A.S. degree from a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary educational institution. A GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for resident applicants and a 2.50 for nonresident applicants.
The B.A.S. degree in the College of Technology and Applied Sciences consists of 60 semester hours of upper-division (300 level and above) courses, with 30 hours in residence. A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation.
| A.A.S. degree (60) | |
| Assignable credit (7) | |
| B.A.S. core (15) | |
| General Studies (19) | |
| Technical concentration (19) | |
| Total: 120 | |
The B.A.S. curriculum builds on the general education content of the A.A.S. degree. Additional General Studies (L, CS and awareness areas) are met with courses in the core or concentration. General Studies courses focus on contextual learning.
| L (3) | |
| MA (3) | |
| HU (3) | |
| HU or SB (3) | |
| SB (3) | |
| SG (4) | |
| Total: 19 | |
Assignable credit allows space in the curriculum for prerequisite courses needed to succeed in the program or additional technical electives. The courses are determined by the student and the advisor.
The area core focuses on management and organization, professional communication, quantitative analysis, and computer competency.
| IMC 470 | Project Management (3) |
| ITM 344 | Industrial Organization (3) |
| MET 401 | Quality Assurance (3) |
| MET 416 | Applied Computer-Integrated Manufacturing CS (3) |
| TWC 400 | Technical Communications L (3) |
| Total: 15 |
Manufacturing Technology and Management. This concentration prepares supervisors and other personnel for technical and management positions in the manufacturing industry. The students increase their knowledge of manufacturing and gain insight into other areas, such as management, that support their professional growth.
| MET 300 | Applied Material Science (3) |
| MET 302 | Welding Survey (3) |
| MET 341 | Manufacturing Analysis (3) |
| MET 344 | Casting and Forming Processes (3) |
| MET 345 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes (3) |
| MET 396 | Manufacturing Professional Orientation (1) |
| MET 444 | Production Tooling (3) |
| Total: 19 |
| Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) Courses |
| Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) Courses |
| Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered. |
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