BSET in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Curriculum

Engineering Technology Core Curriculum (39 q.h.) Engineering Technology degrees in The Lowell Institute School integrate a set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded background and understanding of the world.
Written Communication (3 q.h.)
ENG 1004	College English 1	3 q.h.
Technical Literacy (12 q.h.)
ETC 1015	Introduction to Computer Organization	3 q.h.
ETC 1017	Introduction to Computer Hardware	3 q.h.
ETG 2010	Applications for Data Analysis	3 q.h.
ITC 1001	Introduction to PC Productivity Tools	3 q.h.
Mathematics (9 q.h.)
MTH 1001	College Algebra 1	3 q.h.
MTH 2002	College Algebra 2	3 q.h.
MTH 2101	Pre-Calculus	3 q.h.
Social Science Diversity Electives (9 q.h.) Complete a minimum of 9 credits with any of the following prefixes: ART, ENG, HST, JRN, MUS, PHL, POL, SOC
Ethical and Political Perspectives (6 q.h.) Complete two of the following courses:
LDR 3230	Ethical Decision Making	3 q.h.
PHL 1001	Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics	3 q.h.
PHL 2160	Bioethics	3 q.h.
PHL 2180	Business Ethics	3 q.h.
Foundation Courses (63 q.h.) Complete all of the following courses:
Technology
ETG 1001	Engineering Graphics 1	3 q.h.
ETG 2021	Engineering Graphics 2	3 q.h.
ETE 1101	Introduction to DC Networks	3 q.h.
ETE 1103	DC Network Analysis	3 q.h.
ETE 2101	Introduction to AC Networks	3 q.h.
ETE 2103	AC Network Analysis	3 q.h.
ETM 1101	Introduction to Systems in Static Equilibrium	3 q.h.
ETM 1103	Application of Static Equilibrium	3 q.h.
ETM 2101	Introduction to Linear Dynamics	3 q.h.
ETM 2103	Introduction to Rotational Dynamics	3 q.h.
ETC 1101	Introduction to C++ Programming	3 q.h.
ETC 1103	C++ Application Development	3 q.h.
Science
PHY 2301	Physics 1	4 q.h.
PHY 2302	Lab for Physics 1	1 q.h.
PHY 2501	Physics 2	4 q.h.
PHY 2502	Lab for Physics 2	1 q.h.
PHY 3101	Physics 3	4 q.h.
PHY 3102	Lab for PHY Physics 3	1 q.h.
Mathematics
MTH 3005	Calculus 1	4 q.h.
MTH 3010	Calculus 2	4 q.h.
MTH 3015	Calculus 3	4 q.h.
Major Courses (38 q.h.) Complete all of the following courses:
CHM 1011	Chemical Principles 1	3 q.h.
CHM 1012	Lab for Chemical Principles 1	1 q.h.
ETM 3101	Introduction to Stress Analysis	3 q.h.
ETM 3103	Applied Stress Analysis	3 q.h.
ETM 3311	Introduction to Thermodynamics	3 q.h.
ETM 3313	Application of Thermodynamics	3 q.h.
ETM 3001	Materials	4 q.h.
ETM 1211	Laboratory Measurement and Analysis	3 q.h.
ETM 1213	Applied Laboratory Measurements	3 q.h.
ETM 3315	Introduction to Heat Transfer	3 q.h.
ETM 3317	Applied Heat Transfer	3 q.h.
ETM 3301	Introduction to Fluid Mechanics	3 q.h.
ETM 3303	Applied Fluid Mechanics	3 q.h.
Technical Specialization Electives (24 q.h.) Complete a minimum of twenty-four additional credits of Technology electives in one of the following areas of specialization:
Computer-Aided Design/Manufacturing Systems Specialization
ETF 2011	Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1	4 q.h.
ETG 2011	AutoCAD 1	3 q.h.
ETG 2013	AutoCAD 2	3 q.h.
ETG 3023	AutoCAD Solids Modeling	3 q.h.
ETG 3031	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3 q.h.
ETG 3025	Pro/ENGINEER	4 q.h.
ETM 4501	Mechanical Vibrations	4 q.h.
ETM 4115	Mechanical Design	4 q.h.
Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialization
ETE 1211	Introduction to Electrical Measurements	3 q.h.
ETE 1213	Applied Electrical Measurements	3 q.h.
ETE 2011	Introduction to Signal Analysis	4 q.h.
ETE 2013	Digital Communication Systems	4 q.h.
ETE 3511	Control Engineering	4 q.h.
ETE 4011	Analog Circuit Simulation	4 q.h.
ETE 4013	Digital Circuit Simulations	4 q.h.
ETE 4520	Industrial Control Systems 1	4 q.h.
ETE 4521	Industrial Control Systems 2	4 q.h.
ETF 2011	Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1	4 q.h.
ETG 3023	AutoCAD Solids Modeling	3 q.h.
ETG 3031	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3 q.h.
ETM 4501	Mechanical Vibrations	4 q.h.
Mechanical Systems Design Specialization
ETF 2011	Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1	4 q.h.
ETG 2011	AutoCAD 1	3 q.h.
ETG 2013	AutoCAD 2	3 q.h.
ETG 3023	AutoCAD Solids Modeling	3 q.h.
ETG 3031	Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing	3 q.h.
ETG 3025	Pro/ENGINEER	4 q.h.
ETM 4501	Mechanical Vibrations	4 q.h.
ETM 4401	Power Generation	4 q.h.
ETM 3321	Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning	4 q.h.
ETM 4113	Roark and Young Stress Analysis	4 q.h.
ETM 4417	Heat Exchange and Pump Engineering	4 q.h.
ETM 4512	Hybrid Vehicle Technologies and Design	4 q.h.
ETM 4115	Mechanical Design	4 q.h.
Power and Alternative Energy Systems Specialization
ETE 1211	Introduction to Electrical Measurements	3 q.h.
ETE 1213	Applied Electrical Measurements	3 q.h.
ETE 3411	Energy Conversion	4 q.h.
ETE 3401	Introduction to Power Systems	4 q.h.
ETE 3403	Applied Power Systems	4 q.h.
ETE 3421	Introduction to Distributive Systems	3 q.h.
ETE 3423	Applied Distributive Systems	3 q.h.
ETM 4501	Mechanical Vibrations	4 q.h.
ETM 4401	Power Generation	4 q.h.
ETM 4403	Renewable Energy Power	4 q.h.
ETM 4411	Fuel Cells: Principles and Technologies	4 q.h.
Capstone Experience (22 q.h.) Capstone builds on skills axquired in earlier courses and emphasizes situations and challenges that exist in the "real world."
Technology Complete the following courses:
ETG 3001	Engineering Economy	4 q.h.
ETG 3041	Technical Communications	4 q.h.
ETG 4880	Capstone Preparation	2 q.h.
ETG 4955	Capstone Design Project	4 q.h.
Science Elective Choose one additional course with any of the following prefixes: BIO, CHM, ESC, GIS, HSC, PHY		3 q.h.
Business and Entrepreneurship Choose two courses with any of the following prefixes: ACC, CMN, ECN, FIN, LDR, MGT, MKT		5 q.h.

Total Quarter Hours: 186

The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410.347.7700.