The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is designed as a "two-plus-two" program. Students may earn an Associate of Applied Science degree after two years of full-time study. With this degree, they may begin a career in industry. The associate degree graduate can continue for two more years of full-time study to earn the bachelor's degree.
The associate degree program introduces the student to the principles and practices of machine design, manufacturing processes, testing, and energy conversion. Students are also given a firm foundation in communications, mathematics, and science. Upon completion of the associate degree, graduates may find employment as engineering technicians in a wide variety of industries. They assist engineers in the design, drafting, testing, and support of mechanical products or of the industrial equipment and processes used to manufacture consumer products.
Program Educational Objectives
Educational objectives for the MET programs have been developed by faculty and the program industrial advisory committee to support the university, the college, and the School of Engineering Technology missions. Graduates of the MET associate degree program function as assistants in the design, drafting, and testing of mechanical products, equipment and processes. Bachelor's degree graduates assume greater responsibility in the design and testing of mechanical products, processes, and equipment.
During their first few years after completion of the mechanical engineering technology program at YSU, graduates will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Work competently in technical and professional careers related to the field of mechanical engineering technology.
- Communicate effectively in a professional environment.
- Continue growth in professional knowledge and skills.
- Achieve recognition and/or compensation consistent with their educational achievements.
Accreditation
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or YSU 1500S | Youngstown State University Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Courses: | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1513 | Algebra and Transcendental Function | 5-10 |
| or MATH 1510 & MATH 1511 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | |
| or MATH 1510C & MATH 1511C | College Algebra with Co-requisite Support and Trigonometry with Co-requisite Support | |
| PHYS 1501 | Fundamentals of Physics 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 2610 | General Physics 1 | |
| Select 1 course from AH domain | 3 | |
| Courses in Major: | ||
| CCET 2604 | Properties and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CCET 2614L | Materials Laboratory 1 | 2 |
| EET 3712 & 3712L | Programmable Logic Controllers and PLC Laboratory | 4 |
| EET 3725 & 3725L | Electromechanical Systems and Electromechanical Systems Lab | 4 |
| ENTC 1505 | Engineering Technology Concepts | 4 |
| or ENGR 1550 and 1560 | ||
| MATH 1570 | Applied Calculus 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 1571 | Calculus 1 | |
| MET 1515 | Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| MET 2606 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| MET 2607 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MET 2630 & 2630L | Manufacturing Techniques and Manufacturing Techniques Laboratory | 4 |
| MET 3706 | Machine Design 1 | 4 |
| MET 3713 | Fluid Power Systems | 3 |
| MET 4812 & 4812L | Numerical Control and Numerical Control Lab | 3 |
| MET 4860 & 4860L | Robotics Technology and Robotics Technology Laboratory | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 67-74 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar or Youngstown State University Success Seminar or Intro to Honors | 1-2 |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| ENTC 1505 | Engineering Technology Concepts or Engineering Concepts and Engineering Computing | 4 |
| MATH 1513 | Algebra and Transcendental Function or College Algebra and Trigonometry or College Algebra with Co-requisite Support and Trigonometry with Co-requisite Support | 5-10 |
| MET 2606 | Solid Modeling | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 17-24 | |
| Spring | ||
| Gen Ed AH | 3 | |
| MATH 1570 or MATH 1571 | Applied Calculus 1 or Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MET 1515 | Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| MET 2607 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 3 |
| PHYS 1501 or PHYS 2610 | Fundamentals of Physics 1 or General Physics 1 | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CCET 2604 | Properties and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| CCET 2614L | Materials Laboratory 1 | 2 |
| EET 3725 | Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| EET 3725L | Electromechanical Systems Lab | 1 |
| MET 2630 | Manufacturing Techniques | 3 |
| MET 2630L | Manufacturing Techniques Laboratory | 1 |
| MET 4860 | Robotics Technology | 2 |
| MET 4860L | Robotics Technology Laboratory | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EET 3712L | PLC Laboratory | 1 |
| EET 3712 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MET 3706 | Machine Design 1 | 4 |
| MET 3713 | Fluid Power Systems | 3 |
| MET 4812 | Numerical Control | 2 |
| MET 4812L | Numerical Control Lab | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 67-74 | |
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN mechanical enginEERING TECHNOLOGY
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology will possess the following competencies upon graduation:
2) an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;