Mechanical Technology, A.A.S.

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Mechanical Technology, A.A.S.

The associate degree in Mechanical Technology is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills required of technicians in a variety of industrial fields.

Program Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

Create engineering drawings and related documents for design using computer-assisted techniques.
Plan and implement technical projects under engineering supervision.
Assist in the design of mechanical and electro/mechanical systems in accordance with standard engineering practices.
Present technical and graphical information in an organized fashion.

First Semester (16 credits)

Course	Credits
ENG 100 - English Composition I	3
MAT 110 - Technical Mathematics I	4
TCC 111 - Technical Communication	3
TCC 112 - CADD Graphics	3
TME 111 - Machining Technology	3

Second Semester (16 credits)

Courses	Credits
MAT 111 - Technical Mathematics II	4
PHY 100 - Technical Physics I	3
TCC 121 - Project Management Processes	3
TCC 122 - 2-D CADD	3
TDD 128 - Detailing-Assembly-Fixture Design	3

Third Semester (16 credits)

Courses	Credits
ENG 112 - English Composition II	3
PHY 101 - Technical Physics II	3
TME 216 - Statics and Strength of Material	4
TME 210 - CNC Operations	3
TDD 216 - Three Dimensional CADD	3

Electives:

Social Science Elective 3 Credits

Notes:

Choose either TME 210 or TDD 216

Fourth Semester (17 credits)

Courses	Credits
TME 220 - Robotics and Programmable Controls	3
TME 229 - Fluid Power and Controls	4
TME 231 - Technical Mechanics	4
TCC 228 - Design Project Methods	3
TDD 203 - Kinematics	3

Electives:

Humanities Elective 3 Credits

Notes:

Choose either TCC 228 or TDD 203 or TME 199

The associate degree in applied science will be awarded after satisfactory completion of this four-semester program.

Notes:

* MAT 140, MAT 141 or MAT 160, MAT 161 may be elected instead of MAT 110, MAT 111.