Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
Major Code: 0493Mechanical Engineering Technology applies almost universally to industry and engineering technology. It is oriented to production and is concerned with such areas as product design, manufacturing technology, product and material testing, and quality control.
The curriculum emphasizes three technical streams: technical graphics communication, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design. It is a laboratory-oriented program that provides a wide selection of courses in CAD, machining, mechanical design and manufacturing processes. A hands-on equipment philosophy applies from drafting to machining to hydraulics. Theory and practical work are coordinated to give a thorough but broad understanding of the skills required by industry.
Career Opportunities
The Mechanical Engineering Technology program prepares students to enter manufacturing or allied industries as an engineering technician, quality and production control technician, a laboratory technician in plant operation, mechanical design, metal working, and foundry industries, or as a CAD drafter/designer, product designer under the direction of design chiefs or project engineers in the areas of product development and detailing, manufacturing design, and product design. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program prepares students for careers in design and drafting, engineering aide, laboratory technician, quality and production control, plant engineering technician, mechanical design, metal working, and foundry industries.
Transfer Options
Most Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates pursue a four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Technology. It’s recommended to take MATH 151 for easier transfer into junior year in related 4-year programs in the SUNY system as part of SUNY Transfer Path (Seamless Transfer) program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined engineering technology activities;
- Apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge;
- Conduct standard tests and measurements, and to conduct. Analyze, and interpret experiments;
- Function effectively as a member of a technical team;
- Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined engineering technology problems;
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environment; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- Understand the need to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
- Show a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity; and
- Show a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
SUNY General Education Requirements: All SUNY Morrisville AAS degree programs require completion of at least 20 credits of SUNY GE, a minimum of four (out of ten) knowledge and skills areas (including the four required knowledge and skills areas as indicated below), and completion of the two core competencies. The specific courses required within each knowledge and skills area/core competency for this degree program are outlined below.
Knowledge and Skills Areas:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Communication Written & Oral | as advised |
| Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (required) | as advised |
| Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (required) | MATH 103 |
| Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (required) | as advised |
| Humanities | as advised |
| Social Sciences | as advised |
| The Arts | as advised |
| US History and Civic Engagement | as advised |
| World History and Global Awareness | as advised |
| World Languages | as advised |
Core Competencies:
| Field Name | Field Value |
|---|---|
| Information Literacy (required) | as advised |
| Critical Thinking and Reasoning (required) | as advised |
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 60 credits is required for degree completion.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAD 184 | CAD for Mechanical Design | 2 |
| CAD 186 | 3-D Parametric Solid Modeling | 2 |
| DRFT 151 | Engineering Drawing I | 2 |
| DRFT 252 | Geometric Dimension Tolerance | 2 |
| MFG 110 | Dimensional Metrology | 2 |
| MFG 206 | CNC Machining | 3 |
| MFG 207 | Quality Control | 2 |
| MFG 208 | CAM - Mastercam | 2 |
| MFG 221 | Manufacturing Processes 1 | 3 |
| MFG 240 | Design/Manufacture Capstone | 3 |
| MECH 101 | Machine Tools | 3 |
| MECH 120 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MECH 211 | Analytical Mechanics (Statics) | 3 |
| MECH 212 | Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MECH 213 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| MECH 233 | Fluid Power and Control | 4 |
| PHYS 107 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra w/ Trig | 3 |
| COMP 110 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised as advised | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Sample Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COMM 105 | Research & Communication | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra w/ Trig | 3 |
| PHYS 107 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| DRFT 151 | Engineering Drawing I | 2 |
| MECH 120 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| CAD 184 | CAD for Mechanical Design | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMP 110 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| MFG 110 | Dimensional Metrology | 2 |
| MECH 211 | Analytical Mechanics (Statics) | 3 |
| MECH 101 | Machine Tools | 3 |
| CAD 186 | 3-D Parametric Solid Modeling | 2 |
| SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MECH 213 | Strength of Materials | 4 |
| MFG 221 | Manufacturing Processes 1 | 3 |
| MFG 206 | CNC Machining | 3 |
| DRFT 252 | Geometric Dimension Tolerance | 2 |
| SUNY General Education Elective as Advised | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MECH 212 | Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MFG 240 | Design/Manufacture Capstone | 3 |
| MECH 233 | Fluid Power and Control | 4 |
| MFG 207 | Quality Control | 2 |
| MFG 208 | CAM - Mastercam | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |