Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Overview
Design, Test, and Operate Mechanical Systems
This high-impact bachelor's degree program is designed to help you develop a comprehensive understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and thermodynamic systems.
Featuring courses in technical literacy, mathematics, technology, science, chemical principles, thermodynamics, materials, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, this rigorous undergraduate degree program—accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., offers you the choice of four degree specializations—in computer-aided design/manufacturing systems, electro-mechanical systems, mechanical systems design, or power and alternative energy systems.
As a result of your learning experience, you will emerge equipped to use computerized analysis and graphical tools to help develop or operate any number of mechanical systems or products used in airplanes, ships, engines, oil well drilling or pumping equipment, toys, medical equipment, or food processing equipment.
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 from 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
| ETG 2011 | AutoCAD 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2013 | AutoCAD 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 4115 | Mechanical Design | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3025 | Pro/ENGINEER | 4 q.h. |
Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialization
| ETE 4011 | Analog Circuit Simulation | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 1213 | Applied Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3511 | Control Engineering | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4013 | Digital Circuit Simulations | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 2013 | Digital Communication Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 4520 | Industrial Control Systems 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 4521 | Industrial Control Systems 2 | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 1211 | Introduction to Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 2011 | Introduction to Signal Analysis | 4 q.h. |
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ETM 4501 |
Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
Mechanical Systems Design Specialization
| ETG 2011 | AutoCAD 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 2013 | AutoCAD 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ETG 3023 | AutoCAD Solids Modeling | 3 q.h. |
| ETF 2011 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1 | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3031 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 q.h. |
| ETM 4417 | Heat Exchange and Pump Engineering | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 3321 | Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4512 | Hybrid Vehicle Technologies and Design | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4115 | Mechanical Design | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4401 | Power Generation | 4 q.h. |
| ETG 3025 | Pro/ENGINEER | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4113 | Roark and Young Stress Analysis | 4 q.h. |
Power and Alternative Energy Systems Specialization
| ETE 1213 | Applied Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 3423 | Applied Distributive Systems | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 3403 | Applied Power Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3411 | Energy Conversion | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4411 | Fuel Cells: Principles and Technologies | 4 q.h. |
| ETE 3421 | Introduction to Distributive Systems | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 1211 | Introduction to Electrical Measurements | 3 q.h. |
| ETE 3401 | Introduction to Power Systems | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4501 | Mechanical Vibrations | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4401 | Power Generation | 4 q.h. |
| ETM 4403 | Renewable Energy Power | 4 q.h. |
Capstone Experience (22 q.h.)
Capstone builds on skills aquired 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 Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410.347.7700.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $60,450.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
This undergraduate program in mechanical engineering technology is well suited for students who wish to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. Graduates may work in areas such as mechanical design, manufacturing and automation, plant engineering, or heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R). Opportunities in the field of mechanical engineering technology field include specification of materials for a particular application; determination of failures in the field, dealing with corrosion problems and prevention, or working with the manufacture and production of materials.
Careers to consider include:
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechanic
- Electrical, electronic, industrial, or mechanical technician or technologist
- Aeronautical, aerospace, or astronautical engineer
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
Career prospects are good, with employment projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations*. Technical advances in biotechnology, material sciences, and nontechnology are expected to drive demand for mechanical engineers in these fields. You may also find that an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering technology can open many doors—enabling you to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in other engineering specialties.
* Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)