General Engineering Technology/Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS (968)

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Provides educational opportunities for those who seek employment in industry, for those who desire to upgrade their knowledge or acquire practical skills in the field, and for those who wish to transfer and complete a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology. Upon completion of this program occupational objectives include draftsman/designer, engineer’s aide, engineering technician, industrial test technician or other related positions.

Program Curriculum

First Semester

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Semester

CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 cr.
EGR 216 - Computer Methods in Engineering & Technology 3 cr.
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr. or
ENG 115 - Technical Writing 3 cr.
MEC 112 - Processes of Industry 3 cr.
Math Elective 3 cr.¹
Social Science Elective 3 cr. ²

Semester Total: 18 Credits

Third Semester

CAD 242 - Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 cr.
EGR 135 - Statics for Engineering Technology 3 cr.
EGR 206 - Engineering Economics 3 cr.
PHY 201 - General College Physics I 4 cr.
Technical Elective 3 cr.³
PED OR HLT Elective 1 cr.²

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

EGR 136 - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology 3 cr.
IND 145 - Introduction to Metrology 3 cr.
PHY 202 - General College Physics II 4 cr.
Technical Elective 3 cr. ³
Humanities Elective 3 cr. ²

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Program Total: 67 Credits

¹ Approved math electives include MTH 130 /MTH 131 , MTH 161 /MTH 162 , MTH 161 /MTH 261 , MTH 261 /MTH 262  and MTH 263 /MTH 264 . Students intending to transfer to Old Dominion University should meet with program faculty about the proper selection of math courses.
² See list of Program Electives  .
³ Student may select technical electives from approved general engineering technology/technical Program Electives  by specialization list.