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Access:
Open to eligible in-state (Indiana) applicants

Campus requirements:
Yes


The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program focuses on two integrated areas—design and management.

The design area addresses design of mechanical tools, machines, and products. The management area prepares you to manage the people, resources, and systems related to mechanical engineering and manufacturing. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on the theory and application of computer-aided design (CAD).

Packaging Minor (optional)

It is possible to earn a minor in packaging within this degree by completing 18 credit hours of approved course work. This packaging minor is beneficial to anyone involved with design, manufacturing, or transportation. The minor is an excellent way to increase your employability and supplement skills and abilities. For details, see Packaging Minor.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is accredited by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).


Courses


The mechanical engineering technology bachelor degree-completion program typically includes 62-70 credit hours. Specific courses and credit required vary, depending on course work transferred.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
MET 215Graphic Analysis (3 credits)
MET 302Applied Statics (3 credits)
MET 306Applied Mechanisms (3 credits)
MET 403Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts (3 credits)
MET 404Engineering Design and Management (3 credits)
MET 405Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology (3 credits)
MET 406Strength of Materials (3 credits)
MET 408Elements of Machine Design (3 credits)
MET 413Applications and Gaging of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (3 credits)
MET 430Senior Seminar (1 credit)
MANUFACTURING
MFG 370Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
MFG 371Manufacturing Processes and Materials (3 credits)
ECT 480Applications of Robotic and Automation Systems or similar course (3 credits)
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Six credit hours from the following (or approved substitute):
MET 304Engineering Analysis (3 credits)
MET 329Fluid Power Technology (3 credits)
MET 337Thermo Systems (3 credits)
MET 351Cooperative Industrial Practice (3 credits)
MET 407Tool and Die Design (3 credits)
MET 409Senior Project in Industrial Technology (2-3 credits)
MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES
Six credit hours from the following (or approved substitute):
TMGT 471Production Planning and Control I (3 credits)
TMGT 473Quality Control of Industrial Products I (3 credits)
TMGT 478Industrial Organization and Functions (3 credits)
MGT 301Survey of Management (3 credits)
MATHEMATICS
MATH 301Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus (3 credits)
GENERAL EDUCATION
 Courses to satisfy the University's General Education requirements in Basic and Liberal Studies
 Fulfillment of the University's requirements for graduation, including 50 credit hours of upper division (300-400 level) credit
 At least 24 credit hours of course work must be taken in the College of Technology, with at least 12 of those credit hours taken in the department.
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Course Delivery


You have the option of completing the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program on the Indiana State University campus - or via distance learning.

Distance Learning Option:

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Career Opportunities


Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program are qualified for professional positions, including: designer, planner, project manager, manufacturing engineer, and sales or customer representative.

With experience, you can advance to supervisory positions such as plant manager, team leader, and head designer.

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Admission / Credit Transfer


The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is open to eligible in-state (Indiana) applicants. The program is designed for transfer students. Specific freshman and sophomore courses (listed below) must have been completed.



ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS / CREDIT TRANSFER
Mechanical Engineering Technology

  Admission -- Minimum Requirements

To be admitted to the distance learning program in mechanical engineering technology, you must be admitted to the University as a degree-seeking student and satisfy the following:

  • An associate of science (A.S.) in design technology or industrial technology from Ivy Tech Community College; or an A.S. in architectural drafting or industrial drafting from Vincennes University; or an A.S. in design technology, mechanical engineering technology, or a related major from a regionally accredited college or university
     
  • Courses in the following areas:
      -  Advanced computer-aided drafting/design
      -  Analytical geometry
      -  Chemistry (not a technical chemistry course)
      -  College algebra
      -  English composition (6 credits)
      -  Industrial applications of computers or introduction to computer science
      -  Introduction to electronics
      -  Manufacturing processes
      -  Physics--two courses (not technical physics courses)
      -  Speech

  General Guidelines for Credit Transfer

The following are general guidelines. Upon admission, academic advisors review transcripts to determine which credit transfers and which courses will be included in your program of study.

  • Credit earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities is transferable.
  • Transfer credit is assigned only for courses in which you have earned a grade of C or higher.
  • Generally, an equivalent number of credit hours are given.
  • In some cases, credit may be transferable to the University, but may not be applied toward completion of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program.
  • Remedial, audited, or non-credit classes do not transfer.
  • College Living, orientation, and study skills classes do not transfer.
  • Up to 94 credit hours of total transfer credit will be accepted for transfer into a bachelor degree program; at least 30 credit hours must be completed through ISU to earn the bachelor degree.
  •   NOTE:  For a free course-by-course transfer evaluation (from Indiana schools and selected schools in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and other states), visit the University's transfer planning tool.

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