Mechanical engineering technology deals with the generation, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and fluid energy as well as with the design and production of tools and manufactured items.

Graduates of the program hold jobs as laboratory technicians, engineering aides, production assistants, and technical sales representatives. They may hold jobs in plant maintenance or in layout. With additional experience, promotion is possible to positions such as industrial supervisors, machine and tool designers, technical buyers, production expeditors, and cost estimators.

The program of study required for the A.S. in mechanical engineering technology is as follows:

First Year

First Semester	Credits
CGT110 Technical Graphics Communication	3
ENG W131 Elementary Composition I	3
MATH M125 Precalculus Mathematics	3
MATH M126 Trigonometric Functions	2
MET141 Materials and Processes I	3
MET162 Analytical Tools Analysis	1
Total	15

Second Semester
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (section for Purdue students)	3
MET102 Production Design and Specifications	3
MET111 Applied Statics	3
MET142 Manufacturing Processes I	3
MET242 Manufacturing Processes II	3
Total	15

Second Year

First Semester	Credits
EET214 Electricity Fundamentals	3
MET211 Applied Strength of Materials	4
MET213 Dynamics	3
MET230 Fluid Power	3
PHYS P201 General Physics: Mechanics, Heat, and Sound	5
Total	18

Second Semester
MET214 Machine Elements	3
MET220 Heat/Power I	3
PHYS P202 General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Nuclear Physics	5
SPCH S121 Public Speaking	3
Humanities or social science elective	3
Total	17

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