CCSU - School of Engineering and Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Advisers: P. Baumann (860) 832-0086, O. Powell (860) 832-1820

This degree program integrates the aspects of energy conversion, mechanism control, heat and mass transfer, machine dynamics and design with computer design and analysis to prepare engineering support personnel to assist in the design of machinery and instrumentation for industrial, transportation and utility applications. The mechanical engineering technologist makes significant contributions in supporting engineering design, testing, production, research and development operations in a wide variety of industrial, aerospace and government organizations.

Requirements*

General Education Requirements

A total of 44-46 credits in General Education studies, must be completed as part of all baccalaureate degree programs. A minimum grade of C- is required in these General Education courses. Engineering Technology Students are required to obtain an account and computer certification from the campus microcomputer lab in their first year of registration. All Engineering Technology majors are required to complete the following courses as part of their General Education:

Area Course Number - Name Credits

Skill Area I ENG 110 - Freshman Composition 3

Skill Area I COMM 140 - Public Speaking 3

Skill Area II MATH 135 - Applied Calculus I or MATH 152 ^** - Calculus I 3

Skill Area II MATH 136 - Applied Calculus II or MATH 221 ^** - Calculus II 3

Skill Area IV PE 244 - Fitness/Wellness Ventures or ET 150 - Introduction to Engineering Technology 3

Study Area IV PHYS 121 - General Physics I or PHYS 125 ^** - University Physics I 3

Study Area IV PHYS 122 - General Physics II or PHYS 126 ^** - University Physics II 3

^**Recommended

Specialization Requirements

Mechanical Engineering Technology Technology majors are required to complete the following specialization requirements:

Course Number Course Title Credits

ET 150 Introduction to Engineering Technology 3

ET 251 Applied Mechanics I - Statics 3

ET 252 Applied Mechanics II - Dynamics 3

ET 260 Computer Aided Design and Integrated Manufacturing CAD/CAM/CIM 3

ET 340 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3

ET 354 Applied Fluid Mechanics 3

ET 356 Materials Analysis 3

ET 357 Strength of Materials 3

ET 358 Applied Thermodynamics 3

ET 367 Machine Design 3

ET 462 Manufacturing Process Planning and Estimating 3

ET 464 CAD Solid Modeling and Design 3

ET 466 Design for Manufacture 3

ET 467 CAE Applied Finite Element Analysis 3

ET 497 Engineering Economy 3

ET 498 Engineering Technology Senior Project (Capstone) 3

Directed Technical Electives 5

Additionally, the following courses (37 credits) are required.

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CET 113	Introduction to Information Processing	3
MFG 121	Technical Drafting and CAD	3
MFG 216	Materials Processing II (Metallics)	3
CET 233	Advanced Electrical Circuits	3
EMEC 324	Fluid Power Systems	3
EMEC 334	Mechanisms for Automation	3
CHEM 121	General Chemistry I	3
MATH 119 or MATH 121	Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus Mathematics	4 or 3
STAT 104	Elementary Statistics	3
CS 213 or ET 240	Applications of Computer Programming or Spreadsheet Tools for Engineers	3
ENG 403	Technical Writing	3
Free elective		3

*Only the most recent set of requirements is shown. Students should refer to their specific requirements, found in the Undergraduate Catalog corresponding to the year in which they enrolled.

School of Engineering and Technology - CCSU, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 1-860-832-1800 The School of Engineering and Technology is one of four schools within Central Connecticut State University.

Last Modified: November 29, 2006 at 1:41 PM