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Mechanical Engineering Technology
J. Erik Robey, BS, PE/PS, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8071
Email: robey.e@rhodesstate.edu
Office: JJC 132
Mechanical Engineering Technicians help engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report their findings. Often Mechanical Engineering Technicians design equipment and make working models to test. When involved in manufacturing, these technicians frequently determine the strength, quality, quantity, and cost of materials. Technicians who specialize in Mechanical Design may take the rough sketches produced by an engineer and convert them into detailed drawings. They might also provide illustrations and exploded views of machinery for operating or maintenance manuals. Mechanical Engineering Technicians also help engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture machinery, industrial robotics, and other equipment.
The curriculum provides the skills to become a Mechanical Engineering Technician. Practical, hands-on, learning experience is incorporated with principle and theory. Students learn how to make sketches and rough layouts, record data, tabulate calculations, analyze results, and write informative reports. Those interested in the Mechanical Engineering Technology major should have an aptitude for mathematics, science, and technical work. Upon completion of the coursework, the student will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Employment opportunities are excellent for individuals who have completed a two-year program in mechanical engineering technology. Completion of the degree prepares the graduate for entry into today's global industrial world in a number of job classifications such as design technicians, detailers, draftsmen, engineering technicians, lab technicians, metallurgical technicians, quality control technicians, troubleshooters, and test technicians. Graduates have the solid foundation needed to continue on to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, engineering science, and eventually become a licensed Professional Engineer pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code.
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 of the benefits that cultural diversity brings to a 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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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 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ENV 1300 | OSHA Regulations and Safety | 3 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTH 1430 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHY 1130 | Physics II | 4 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| SOC 1010 | Sociology | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| Term Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COM 2213 or GER 1011 or COM 2110 | Verbal Judo or Conversational German or Public Speaking | 3 |
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET 1130 | Statics | 3 |
| MET 2310 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| MET 2991 | Field Experience | 1 |
| Term Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| TECHNICAL ELECTIVE | 5-6 | |
| MET 2440 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| COM 1140 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MET 2970 | MET Department Capstone | 2 |
| MET 2210 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Term Hours | 16-17 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
| | Capstone course |
See here Portfolio and Capstone information.
Prerequisites:
Students should check course prerequisites before registering.
Technical Electives:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMT 1100 | Welding and Fabrication | 3 |
| EET 1110 | Circuit Analysis I | 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 2820 | Mechanical Power Transmission Systems | 2 |
| MET 1010 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
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: 4.00
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: 4.00
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: 4.00
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: 4.00
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.
Rhodes State College's Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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.
Computer Numerical Control Certificate
Students completing the Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Certificate have the skills to operate and program CNC lathes and mills. Students completing this certificate learn to program manually using M and G Codes and using MasterCAM. All students successfully completing the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (FMS) degree are eligible for this certificate.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMS 2210 | CAM/CNC Machining I | 3 |
| FMS 2220 | CAM/CNC Machining II | 3 |
| SDE 1010 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| Math Elective | ||
| Minimum 3 Credits | ||
| IMT 1911 | Technical Math I | 3 |
| MTH 1210 | Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Mechanical Elective | ||
| Minimum 7 Credits | ||
| ENV 1300 | OSHA Regulations and Safety | 3 |
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET 1010 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 1130 | Statics | 3 |
| MET 2210 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET 2310 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| MET 2440 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Mechanical Systems Technology Certificate
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective | ||
| Minimum 6 Credits | ||
| MTH 1210 | Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 1430 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Mechanical Elective | ||
| Minimum of 24 Credits | ||
| ENV 1300 | OSHA Regulations and Safety | 3 |
| FMS 2210 | CAM/CNC Machining I | 3 |
| FMS 2220 | CAM/CNC Machining II | 3 |
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET 1010 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| MET 1130 | Statics | 3 |
| MET 2210 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET 2310 | Fluid Power | 3 |
| MET 2440 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Minor Maintenance Certificate
The Minor Maintenance Certificate provides students with the basic knowledge of electricity, hydraulics, print reading, mechanical power transmission, and rigging. This certificate provides documentation of entry-level training in multi-skilled maintenance to area manufacturers.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| AMT 1080 | Mechanical Drive Systems | 3 |
| IMT 2400 | Introduction to Fluid Power | 3 |
| IMT 2080 or MET 1110 | Introduction to Electricity or Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| FMS 2130 | Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics | 3 |
| Term Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
One-Year Maintenance Certificate
Students completing the One Year Maintenance Certificate have demonstrated that they have completed the coursework to be considered for multi-skilled maintenance positions in a manufacturing facility. Multi-skilled maintenance personnel are able to work on electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective | ||
| Minimum 3 Credits | ||
| IMT 1921 | Technical Math II | 3 |
| MTH 1210 | Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 1370 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Electrical Elective | ||
| Minimum 9 Credits | ||
| EET 1110 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| EET 1120 | Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| EET 1130 | Electronics | 4 |
| EET 1330 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| EET 2200 | Panel Wiring and Arc Flash Safety | 3 |
| EET 2030 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| EET 2310 | Microcontroller Fundamentals | 4 |
| EET 2900 | Electric Codes and Application | 2 |
| IMT 2080 | Introduction to Electricity | 3 |
| IMT 2260 | Industrial Electronic Controls | 3 |
| MET 1050 | CAD for Electronics | 2 |
| Mechanical Elective | ||
| Minimum 9 Credits | ||
| MET 1000 | Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD | 3 |
| MET 1010 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| FMS 2210 | CAM/CNC Machining I | 3 |
| FMS 2220 | CAM/CNC Machining II | 3 |
| FMS 2320 | Manual Machining I | 2 |
| IMT 2810 | Millwright Tools and Equipment | 2 |
| IMT 2820 | Mechanical Power Transmission Systems | 2 |
| MET 1020 | Material Science | 3 |
| MET 1110 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| Technical Elective | ||
| Minimum 9 Credits | ||
| AMT 1100 | Welding and Fabrication | 3 |
| AMT 1080 | Mechanical Drive Systems | 3 |
| AMT 2970 | Troubleshooting Capstone | 3 |
| AMT 2550 | Fundamentals of Plumbing and Pipefitting | 2 |
| FMS 2110 | Basic Robotics and Mechatronics | 3 |
| EET 2911 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| FMS 2130 | Industrial Mechatronics and Robotics | 3 |
| IMT 2400 | Introduction to Fluid Power | 3 |
| IMT 2170 | Industrial Motor Drives | 2 |
| IMT 2710 | Fundamentals of Refrigeration | 2 |
| IMT 2740 | Advanced Refrigeration and HVAC | 3 |
| IMT 2750 | Wastewater Treatment and Operation | 2 |
| IMT 2850 | Power Plant Equipment | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |