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Department of Civil, Mechanical,
and Related Technologies

Mechanical Technology Major Degree Plan

Mechanical Technology
     University Core Curriculum and General College
         Requirements
Minors in Civil, Mechanical, and Related Technologies

The goal of the Mechanical Technology major is to provide students with a well-rounded, fundamental and application-oriented education focused on the knowledge of existing and new developments in Mechanical Technology. Graduates of the baccalaureate degree will develop the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for appropriate careers with focus in the fields of either Computer-Aided Design and Drafting or Computer-Aided Manufacturing.

To achieve this mission, the Mechanical Technology program is committed to attaining the following objectives for all students. Upon graduation, students in Mechanical Technology should be provided with knowledge and problem-solving skills to:

• Compare favorably in their knowledge of Mechanical Technology fundamentals with those students completing a similar program nationally;

• Apply problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills at the level required for their professional practice;

• Gain experience in the application of computer software to analyze and design mechanical systems and automated manufacturing systems;

• Develop effective oral and written communication skills;

• Develop a commitment to maintain professional ethics throughout their career; and

• Develop general and technical knowledge to participate successfully in their chosen field.

Students in the Mechanical Technology major choose an elective block that focuses on either Computer-Aided Design and Drafting or Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting is an essential component of the latest design procedure. The curriculum in this elective block incorporates course work in computer-aided drafting and computer-assisted design. Coomputer-Aided Manufacturing courses apply fundamental principles of mechanical design and manufacturing processes to new and existing manufacturing systems. Computer applications to manufacturing processes and mechanical design are emphasized. Students who enroll in this elective block are qualified in computer numerical control machine programming, quality control, time standards, and automated manufacturing processes.

Students pursuing a major in Mechanical Technology must complete the following requirements, including university core and general college requirements.

Mechanical Technology Requirements

General Technology Requirements

CIVT 1330: Graphics

ELET 2307: Electrical-Electronic Circuits

ITEC 3340: Organizational Leadership and      Supervision or      HDCS 3300: Organizational Decisions in      Technology

ITEC 3363: Technical Communication or      ITEC 3372: Communication in Science,      Engineering, and Technology

TECH 1300: Computers and Technology

Electives (6 semester hours)

To complete the Mechanical Technology requirements, select one of the following elective blocks:

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Elective Block
     (9 semester hours)
     MECT 3342: Computer-Aided Drafting II
     MECT 4342: CADD Applications
     MECT 4365: Computer-Aided Design II

Computer-Aided Manufacturing Elective Block
     (9 semester hours)
     MECT 3360: Automated Manufacturing Systems
     MECT 4384: Manufacturing Systems Control
     MECT Elective³

University Core Curriculum and General College Requirements

Communication (6 semester hours)
     ENGL 1303: English Composition I
     ENGL 1304: English Composition II or
     ITEC 3372: Communication in Science,
          Engineering, and Technology

History (6 semester hours)
     HIST 1376 or 1377, 1378 or 1379

American Government (6 semester hours)
     POLS 1336, 1337

Social and Behavioral Sciences
     (6 semester hours, 3 hours must be
     Writing Intensive)
     Six semester hours selected from core
     approved list
         (HDCS 1300 recommended)

Humanities (3 semester hours)
     Three semester hours selected from core
     approved list

Visual/Performing Arts (3 semester hours)
     Three semester hours selected from core
     approved list

Math (12 semester hours-includes
     required courses in Mathematics and
     Math/Reasoning)
     TMTH 1335, 1336
     TMTH 2335, 2336

Natural Sciences (12 semester hours)
     PHYS 1301, 1101
     PHYS 1302, 1102
     CHEM 1301, 1101
    

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Technology
Major: Mechanical Technology

Minors in Civil, Mechanical, and Related Technologies

Students may minor in the following technology programs of the Civil, Mechanical, and Related Technologies Department: Architecture and Construction Technology, Computer Drafting Design, Construction Management Technology, and Manufacturing Systems. Students who have declared a major in Mechanical Technology (MET) may not declare a minor in either Computer Drafting Design or Manufacturing Systems. (Refer to the Mechanical Technology narrative for more information.) Students who select one of these minors must satisfy the general university requirements for a minor as well as the following specific course requirements.

Architecture and Construction Technology
     (15 semester hours)
The College of Architecture and the College of Technology offer a joint minor in Architecture and Construction Technology. Students interested in this minor should contact the Academic Services Center in the College of Technology. Any petitions for substitutions must be approved by the appropriate college.

Requirements for Architecture students:
     CIVT 1301, *4383, *4384
     Six hours to be selected from:
     CIVT 3361, 3341, 4351, 4361

Requirements for Technology students:
     ARCH 2322, *4383, *4384
     Six hours to be selected from
     ARCH 2323, 3332, 3333, 4325
    

* The dual listed courses, ARCH 4383/ CIVT 4383 and ARCH 4384/ CIVT 4384 will be taught by a team of Architecture and Technology faculty.

Construction Management Technology
     (15 semester hours)
     Required Courses:
     CIVT 1301, 3341, 3361, 4351, and 4361.

Computer Drafting Design
     (15 semester hours)
     Required Courses:
     CIVT 1330, MECT 3341, 3342,
     4342, TECH 1300 or equivalent.
     Prerequisites for required minor courses:
     TMTH 1336 or equivalent.

Manufacturing Systems (15 semester hours)
     Required courses:
     MECT 1364, 3360, 3362, 3367, 4384

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