Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
J. Erik Robey, BS, PE/PS, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8071
Email: robey.e@rhodesstate.edu
Office: JJC 132
The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Program offers students the opportunity to build a career maintaining integrated manufacturing systems found in advanced manufacturing. The program leads students through a mechatronics approach to maintaining and troubleshooting highly-automated, complex manufacturing systems that include programmable logic controllers, robots, various types of drives, sensors, photoeyes, and electrohydraulics and electropneumatics. Graduates will be able to work as maintenance technicians in most manufacturing settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to employ effective written, oral and visual communication in a technical environment by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the benefits that cultural diversity brings to a multidisciplinary team.
- Write programs to operate sophisticated machinery.
- Diagnose problems and provide correct, effective solutions.
- Apply their growing set of skills to creatively solve technical problems.
Technical Standards
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Tech Prep Partner
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Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| COM 1110 | English Composition | 3 |
| PHY 1120 | Physics I | 4 |
| SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| EET 1110 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 1130 | Physics II | 4 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| EET 1120 | Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| SOC 1010 | Sociology | 3 |
| Term Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MTH 1430 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MET 2210 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| EET 1330 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| MET 2991 or EET 2991 | Field Experience or Field Experience | 1 |
| Term Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5-6 | |
| MET 1130 | Statics | 3 |
| EET 1130 | Electronics | 4 |
| COM 1140 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MET 2970 or EET 2970 | MET Department Capstone or Electronic Engineering Technology Capstone | 2 |
| Term Hours | 17-18 | |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |
| | Capstone |
Technical Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 1100 | Welding and Fabrication | 3 |
| EET 2030 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| EET 2200 | Panel Wiring and Arc Flash Safety | 3 |
| EET 2900 | Electric Codes and Application | 2 |
| EET 2911 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ENV 1300 | OSHA Regulations and Safety | 3 |
| FMS 2110 | Basic Robotics and Mechatronics | 3 |
| FMS 2130 | Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics | 3 |
| GET 1500 | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 1-10 |
| IMT 2170 | Industrial Motor Drives | 2 |
| MET 2310 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| FMS 2210 | CAM/CNC Machining I | 3 |
| FMS 2220 | CAM/CNC Machining II | 3 |
| | Capstone Course |
MET 1000 — Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces engineering graphics to technology majors. Broad coverage of blueprints, symbols, sketching, views, dimensioning and tolerancing practices, scale reading, and fundamentals of drawing with AutoCAD software.
Transfer: TAG.
MET 1010 — Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Covers reading, sketching and interpreting working drawings. Symbolism, conventional practices and standards used in the drafting area are studied. Concentration will be on the machine part drawings. Not open to students who have completed MED-1000.
MET 1020 — Material Science
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces the properties of common engineering materials. It will provide a broad understanding of theory, manufacturing, processing and testing of industrial materials including metals, polymers, woods, ceramics, composites, adhesives and coatings. Laboratory activities will serve to enhance the principles learned in the classroom.
Transfer: TAG.
Corequisites: MET 1020L.
MET 1020L — Material Science Lab
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Accompanies MET 1020.
MET 1050 — CAD for Electronics
Credit Hours: 2.00 Total Contact Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces IT, Networking and Electronic Engineering student to beginning level drafting using AutoCAD and Microsoft VISIO software. Topics covered will be the preparation of various electrical and network drawings including block diagrams, flow charts, schematic wiring diagrams, and printed circuit layouts. The course will stress the use of electronic symbols and nomenclature.
MET 1110 — Manufacturing Processes
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Introduces manufacturing processes and their relation to the design of machine elements. Basic and advanced machine tool operations, press tool operation, welding, casting and forging are studied.
Transfer: TAG.
Corequisites: MET 1110L.
MET 1110L — Manufacturing Processes Lab
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Accompanies MET 1110.
MET 1130 — Statics
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00
Engineering applications of basic statics. Classroom discussion includes concurrent and non-concurrent force systems, resultants, equilibrium, trusses, centroids, moments of inertia and friction. Computers are used in problem solving and design analysis.
Transfer: TAG.
Prerequisites: PHY 1120.
MET 1990 — Independent Study in MET
Credit Hours: 0.00 Total Contact Hours: 0.00
Provides the student with the opportunity for in-depth works on a special topic within the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology which the student was not able to pursue in the desired degree for depth in the regular course offerings. During the first week of the semester, the student is required to describe in writing, the proposed course of study that he/she wishes to pursue. Such proposal must be submitted to the division Dean for approval and student assignment to a Mechanical Engineering Technology area faculty member for overseeing the project. This course of independent study may be substituted for a Mechanical Engineering technical course if it is applicable. No more than five (5) credit hours will count toward graduation. This course is graded S/U.
MET 2210 — Strength of Materials
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces the study of elementary strength of materials applied to basic structural and machine components. Course topics will cover tension and compression, torsion, and shear stresses. Included will be beam stresses, shear and moments and combined stresses. Computers are used in problem solving and design analysis.
Transfer: TAG.
Prerequisites: MET 1130.
MET 2310 — Fluid Power
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Covers the development, transmission and utilization of power through fluid power circuits and controls. Emphasis is on selecting and applying fluid power devices and related equipment to machine circuits for both linear and rotary motion. Applications of pneumatics and fluid mechanics will also be covered.
Transfer: TAG.
Corequisites: MET 2310L.
MET 2310L — Fluid Power Lab
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Accompanies MET 2310L.
MET 2440 — Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours: 3.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Lab Hours: 4.00
Covers three-dimensional parametric solid modeling. Topics will include constraining sketches, creating and editing solid objects and assemblies and converting them to two-dimensional drawings.
Transfer: TAG.
Prerequisite: MET 1000.
MET 2970 — MET Department Capstone
Credit Hours: 2.00 Total Contact Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00
Taken during the semester of scheduled graduation for MET, MED and FMS majors. Students demonstrate comprehensive proficiency by integrating technical knowledge with core skills and abilities. Students will combine the skills acquired in the MET, MED and FMS majors, and apply them to perform mechanical analysis, produce detailed drawings, and actually manufacture a product. The course is designed to simulate and support teamwork concepts necessary to be successful in industry. The course will include an e-portfolio assignment and an exit evaluation of critical thinking and writing.
Prerequisites: COM 1110, COM 1140, MET 1000, MET 1110, MET 1020.
MET 2991 — Field Experience
Credit Hour: 1.00 Total Contact Hour: 1.00 Lecture Hour: 1.00
Enables work activity which relates to an individual student's occupational objectives. With permission of a faculty advisor, the field experience replaces elective or required courses in a student's associate degree program. The experience is coordinated by a faculty member of the college who assists the student in planning the experience, visits the site of the experience for a conference with the student and his/her supervisor at least once during the semester and assigns a grade to the student after appropriate consultation with the employer/supervisor. This course is graded S/U.
Prerequisites: Completion of 1st semester and faculty advisor approval.
Certificates
To be eligible for the following certificates, a student must have received a grade of “C” or better for each course required for the certificate and completed all required courses within four years of applying for the certificate.
Prerequisites may be required for courses listed for each certificate. Please see the course descriptions.
Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology Certificate
This certificate prepares students to meet the demands of a career in electro-mechanical technology combining electrical circuits and mechanical technology. The program prepares students to operate, test, and maintain modern integrated electro-mechanical systems. In addition to quality classroom and laboratory instruction, students will gain real-world experiences through internship opportunities.
Technicians use state-of-the-art measuring and diagnostic equipment. While engineering principles, mathematics, and physics provide a theoretical base, practical (hands-on) experience is also important. Technicians will learn to design, build, and troubleshoot electronic circuits on their own. Those interested in the Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology certificate should have an aptitude for mathematics, science, and technical work
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective | ||
| Minimum 3 Credits | ||
| MTH 1210 | Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 1430 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Drafting Elective | ||
| Minimum 3 Credits | ||
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET 1010 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| Electrical Elective | ||
| Minimum 6 Credits | ||
| EET 1110 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| EET 1120 | Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| Fluid Power Elective | ||
| Minimum 3 Credits | ||
| MET 2310 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| Mechanical Elective | ||
| Minimum 6 Credits | ||
| AMT 1100 | Welding and Fabrication | 3 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 1130 | Statics | 3 |
| MET 2210 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Manufacturing Automation Elective | ||
| Minimum 9 Credits | ||
| CPT 1120 | Introduction to VB Programming | 3 |
| CPT 1250 | Computer Applications in the Workplace | 3 |
| EET 1330 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| EET 2030 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| EET 2200 | Panel Wiring and Arc Flash Safety | 3 |
| EET 2900 | Electric Codes and Application | 2 |
| EET 2911 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ENV 1300 | OSHA Regulations and Safety | 3 |
| FMS 2110 | Basic Robotics and Mechatronics | 3 |
| FMS 2130 | Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics | 3 |
| FMS 2210 | CAM/CNC Machining I | 3 |
| FMS 2220 | CAM/CNC Machining II | 3 |
| FMS 2340 | Numerical Control Concepts | 2 |
| IMT 2170 | Industrial Motor Drives | 2 |
| IMT 2260 | Industrial Electronic Controls | 3 |
| MET 2440 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |