Mechanical Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology Department

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria. MET students take electives in one of the following areas: manufacturing systems, marine systems, mechanical systems design, mechatronics systems, and nuclear systems.

Students take common courses in areas such as computer-aided drafting, statistics, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, automation and controls, and computer solid modeling.

The program culminates in a senior project that integrates course work with a practical project assignment in the student's area of interest.

To satisfy the upper-division general education requirements, students must complete either a minor from the College of Engineering and Technology, a minor from the College of Sciences, or a minor in Cybersecurity.

Students in Mechanical Engineering Technology are prepared for a range of engineering positions including system design, fabrication, manufacturing, and mechatronics.

Students taking senior electives in the area of marine systems gain the skills necessary for success working in the commercial or naval ship design field and includes exposure to basic ship characteristics, the unique aspects of ship design, familiarization with ship construction processes and techniques, various shipboard systems, basic shipboard operations and maintenance principles and philosophies.

Students taking senior electives in the area of mechanical system design obtain the skills needed for career success in designing, building, and installing mechanical systems of all descriptions including thermal and air conditioning systems, automated production equipment, and power systems. These graduates are prepared for careers in system design with engineering, fabrication, and technical support in both the public and private sectors in positions such as designer, engineer, CAD analyst, HVAC systems engineer and technical analyst.

Students taking senior electives in the area of mechatronics system specialization obtain the skills needed for success working in mechatronic systems and includes robotics, mechatronics, CNC, mechanical subsystem design, computer integrated manufacturing, lean engineering and electrical power and machinery.

Prepare for careers in facilities operation, maintenance management, quality control and system design, fabrication and manufacturing, and more. This option is only available to graduates of the US Navy Nuclear Power School and the VA Dominion Power Reactor Plant Operator Program.

Students taking senior electives in the area of marine systems gain the skills necessary for success working in the commercial or naval ship design field and includes exposure to basic ship characteristics, the unique aspects of ship design, familiarization with ship construction processes and techniques, various shipboard systems, basic shipboard operations and maintenance principles and philosophies.

Students taking senior electives in the area of mechanical system design obtain the skills needed for career success in designing, building, and installing mechanical systems of all descriptions including thermal and air conditioning systems, automated production equipment, and power systems. These graduates are prepared for careers in system design with engineering, fabrication, and technical support in both the public and private sectors in positions such as designer, engineer, CAD analyst, HVAC systems engineer and technical analyst.

Students taking senior electives in the area of mechatronics system specialization obtain the skills needed for success working in mechatronic systems and includes robotics, mechatronics, CNC, mechanical subsystem design, computer integrated manufacturing, lean engineering and electrical power and machinery.

Prepare for careers in facilities operation, maintenance management, quality control and system design, fabrication and manufacturing, and more. This option is only available to graduates of the US Navy Nuclear Power School and the VA Dominion Power Reactor Plant Operator Program.

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MET program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria.

I was encouraged to volunteer at an after school high school STEM club. A number of professors encouraged me to give it a try. Turns out, I really enjoy tutoring and mentoring future engineers and scientists.

- Jeffrey Larson, Class of 2018

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is to sustain a high quality undergraduate program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree. It is a significant component of the University's commitment to science, engineering and technology, particularly in fields of major importance to the region. Through the University's distance learning program, the mechanical engineering technology program provides opportunities for technical personnel throughout the state and elsewhere to enhance their education and pursue baccalaureate level studies. Simultaneously, the program supports the general education components that yield a well-rounded graduate who is aware of societal needs and issues.

prepare graduates to establish themselves as successful engineering professionals in a diverse and global environment.  They are expected to have a capacity for critical reasoning based on scientific and technical principles and an inclination for continuous learning.  

The MET Program Educational Objectives (PEO) are stated below.

  1. Identify and solve increasingly complex technical problems, both theoretically and practically, as raised by continually evolving technologies and industry needs and practices.
  2. Make educated, responsible, and ethical decisions in response to the needs of the profession and society, with these decisions solidly grounded in science and engineering fundamentals.
  3. Work effectively as a member or leader of technical teams and clearly communicate ideas leading to successful team outcomes.

The mechanical engineering technology program has adopted, after deliberations by its constituents, five student outcomes for the Bachelor of Science program in mechanical engineering technology. These outcomes are listed below:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Message from the Program Director

The BS degree BSET program in Mechanical Engineering Technology offers a high quality degree program that meets national standards of excellence. It is a significant component of the University's commitment to science, engineering and technology, particularly in fields of major importance to the region. Through the University's Distance Learning program, the Mechanical Engineering Technology program provides opportunities for technical personnel throughout the state and elsewhere to enhance their education and pursue baccalaureate level studies. Simultaneously, the program supports the general education components that yield a well-rounded graduate who is aware of societal needs and issues.

Master Lecturer Engineering Technology