Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree
Program Code: A40320
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| MEC-111 or MAC-141 |
Machine Processes I or Machining Applications I |
3-4 |
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COM-110 |
Introduction to Communication or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking |
3 |
| MAC-121 or MEC-128 |
Introduction to CNC or CNC Machining Processes |
2-4 |
| DFT-151 | CAD I | 3 |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| EGR-150 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| DFT-154 | Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MEC-145 | Manufacturing Materials I | 3 |
| MEC-231 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing I | 3 |
| ELC-128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3 |
| TDP-110 | Introduction to Three Dimensional Printing | 3 |
| PHY-151 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 1 | 3 | |
| EGR-250 | Statics/Strength of Mater | 5 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| EGR-285 | Design Project | 2 |
| Major Elective Course 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 65-68 | |
Available Major Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSC-120 | Computing Fundamentals I | 4 |
| ELC-131 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| BPR-115 | Electrical/Fluid Power Diagrams | 2 |
| CSC-134 | C++ Programming | 3 |
| or CSC-151 | JAVA Programming | |
| ELC-111 | Introduction to Electricity | 3 |
| or ELC-117 | Motors and Controls | |
| ATR-112 | Introduction to Automation | 3 |
| MEC-232 | Computer-Aided Manufacturing II | 3 |
| WLD-110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD-112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, Other
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers and Weighers
Mechanical Drafters
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians