The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program ladders from the Associate of Applied Science Degree, adding more advanced engineering skill sets, including materials, machine design, fluid mechanics, circuits, thermodynamics, and heat transfer. Proficiency in industrial controls and automation along with advanced manufacturing methods in inventory control, quality improvement, and lean and optimization concepts are attained. Computer simulation to improve production processes is emphasized. Additional general education and mathematics through statistical methods are required.
Employees with MET degrees are typically classified as engineers, and tasked with computational challenges as well as performing extensive planning. MET engineers are often responsible for the layout and operation of manufacturing processes, and are involved in material selection and manufacturing techniques that maximize the efficiency of bringing a product to market. Some design and analysis work are often required. Many companies have these graduates take the role of project manager or shop floor manager. This employee would often be charged with managing workers or technicians and have budget responsibility.
Accreditation
Students completing the Colorado Mesa University Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The Bachelor of Science MET Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objective
The primary program educational objective is to prepare MET graduates to demonstrate mechanical technical knowledge, and problem solving and implementation skills, so that, within three years of graduation, they will have successfully established themselves in an engineering-related professional career in design, installation, operations, technical sales, and/or service functions in industry.
In order to fulfill the Program Educational Objective, specific student performance outcomes must be met at the time of graduation. Students in the program will be able to:
- Select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities
- Select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies
- Conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes
- Design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives
- Function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
- Identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- Demonstrate an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
- Demonstrate a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity
- Know the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and computer aided drafting and design
- Hands-on skills in the selection, set-up and calibration of instrumentation and sensors used in mechanical design and equipment operation
- Knowledge of industry codes, specs and standards
- Knowledge and hands-on skills in manufacturing processes
- Knowledge and problem solving ability in material science and selection
- Problem solving ability in solid mechanics
- Problem solving ability in thermal sciences
- Problem solving ability in electrical circuits and controls
Enrollment and graduation data for the BS MET degree are shown below:
Year Total In Program Graduates
2011-2012 17 0
2012-2013 18 1
2013-2014 34 3
2014-2015 37 6
2015-2016 57 6
2016-2017 63 11
2017-2018 78 15
2018-2019 105 16
2019-2020 107 13
Curriculum
Academic Year 2018-2019 and newer
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Academic Year 2017-1018
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Academic Year 2016-2017
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Academic Year 2015-2016
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Academic Year 2014-2015
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Academic Year 2013-2014
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Academic Year 2012-2013
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Academic Year 2011-2012
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Admissions
Interested students should apply via the CMU admissions page.