Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (292001AAS)

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Program Information

Mechanical Engineering Technology is concerned with the design of products and the machines required to manufacture them. Mechanical technicians are needed in all industries, from steelmaking to consumer products such as tires, cars, and home appliances. Mechanical technicians work along with engineers in design, testing, manufacturing, and servicing of the mechanical components and systems found everywhere in industry. The associate degree holder is well qualified to begin working in the various areas of mechanical technology.

Career Information

The demand by industry for mechanical technicians is now and will continue to be great. It is estimated that thousands of new mechanical technicians will be required each year. Mechanical technicians find employment in many areas of the mechanical field; some of the specific career opportunities include:

• Junior or Assistant Designer – Designs machine elements and/or systems.
• Engineering Aid - Assists the mechanical engineer, a good beginning for the inexperienced graduate.
• Laboratory Technician – Primarily responsible for evaluation of product or process diagnosis. May do field testing (tires, cars, etc.). Specifying materials from the design and processing standpoints.
• Customer Service Technician – Installs and maintains equipment on site. May also serve as sales representative in recommending a machine for a particular application.
• Plant Engineer – Establishes maintenance schedules and applies tool and machine design production process.

Cooperative Education

Co-op work experiences are available on an optional basis in this academic program.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a student may proceed to the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (292104BS). 

The following information has official approval of The Department of Mechanical Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.   

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education for applied associate degree programs, and credit for these courses will apply to both.  The A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology requires one additional Social Science course (3 credits) beyond the university minimum, for a total of six credits of Social Science.

Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36.

General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs

Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework.  Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.

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Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Diversity or Domestic Diversity General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.

Program-Specific General Education

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Meets General Education Mathematics, Statistics and Logic requirement.  MATH 149 Precalculus Mathematics is an acceptable substitute.  Students who place higher in mathematics may meet this requirement with the class they are placed into.

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Meets General Education Natural Science requirement.  PHYS 291 Elementary Classical Physics I is an acceptable substitute.

Required General Education Beyond the Applied Associate Degree Requirement

These courses are required for the A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and can be applied to General Education requirements for a bachelor's degree.

Mathematics and Natural Science Courses

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Students who place initially into this MATH 255 Technical Calculus I and use it to meet their General Education Mathematics requirement will need an additional three credits for their degree.  They are encouraged to take MATH 356 Technical Calculus II, which is required for the BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. 

MATH 221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I Analytic Geometry-Calculus I is an acceptable substitute for MATH 255 Technical Calculus I.

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PHYS 292 Elementary Classical Physics II is an acceptable substitute.

 Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses

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Typically offered in Fall only.

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Typically offered in Spring only.

Discipline Specific Engineering Technology Courses

Recommended Sequence

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Typically offered in Fall only.

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Typically offered in Spring only.

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Students are encouraged to choice courses in the OT36 Ohio Transfer Module.

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Students planning to continue for a bachelor's degree are advised to plan their Social Science courses so that they also fulfill Diversity requirements. 

Policy Alert: By the end of your first 48 credit hours attempted, you must have completed your required General Education English, Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic, and Speaking requirements.