Mechanical Engineering Technology, BSET

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major in mechanical engineering technology is an applied degree for a career in engineering, mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing. Earn a Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or in Nuclear Power Technology and be even more competitive for a wider array of job opportunities with engineering firms. Expand your Capstone project and consider the Grad-Track option to earn the BSET and MSET in 5 years.

The mechanical engineering technology major is built upon a strong foundation of science, mathematics and technical course work designed to meet the diverse needs of the mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineering technology concepts are used in all types of industry and are applied directly to product and tool design and to assist in the manufacturing process. Courses in computer-aided design, product design and development, manufacturing processes and materials, fluid and thermal sciences and quality assurance provide the student with a broad range of applications for the pursuit of a career in mechanical engineering technology.

Mechanical engineering technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (abet.org), (111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-347-7700).

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Engineering requirements.

Major requirements, 74 hours

74 hours, chosen with the advice of an academic advisor within the department.

Other course requirements

The mathematics courses needed are listed below:

MATH 1710 - Calculus I *
MATH 1720 - Calculus II
ENGR 1030 - Technological Systems **
PHYS 1710 - Mechanics *** and
PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics *
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism ** and
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors ** and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
TECM 2700 - Technical Writing * is required instead of ENGL 1320

Notes

* satisfies MEET foundations requirement

** may be used to satisfy a portion of the University Core Curriculum

*** satisfies MEET foundations requirement; also may be used to satisfy a portion of the University Core Curriculum

Minor

Optional.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Engineering.

Other requirements

Foundation courses

MEET foundation courses include ENGR 1304, ENGR 2301, ENGL 1310 or TECM 1700, MATH 1710, PHYS 1710, PHYS 1730, TECM 2700.

Successful completion of foundation courses is based on achieving a C or higher in each course and a cumulative GPA of 2. 5.

Major transfer policy

Students enrolled at UNT can transfer into Mechanical Engineering Technology if they have completed the following courses with a C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2. 5. The courses are: ENGR 1304, ENGL 1310 or TECM 1700, MATH 1710, PHYS 1710, PHYS 1730, TECM 2700.

Department policies

Policy on Academic Performance, Progression, and Dismissal in the College of Engineering

Students in the College of Engineering will conduct themselves in a professional manner in their interaction with their peers, faculty, staff and the community in general. A student may be dismissed from the college for inappropriate conduct (please refer to the Code of Student Conduct).

Each semester, students are required to take engineering foundation courses and/or prerequisites to the engineering foundation courses until all foundation courses are successfully completed. Successful completion is a 2. 5 GPA for all engineering foundation courses with a C or better in each course.

Successful completion of the foundation courses is required for enrollment in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses required in a student’s major for degree completion. Courses include, but are not limited to, engineering, computing, mathematics, laboratory sciences, supporting area, technical elective, technical option, energy elective, and specialization courses.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses required in a student’s major for prerequisite completion. Courses include, but are not limited to, engineering, computing, mathematics, laboratory sciences, supporting area, technical elective, technical option, energy elective, and specialization courses.

A student making grades lower than C two times in the same course in any College of Engineering foundation course or in any course required by the major is subject to dismissal from the College of Engineering, pending a review by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Engineering.

A student must maintain good academic standing within the university. Please see “Academic status” and “Regulations governing students under academic suspension” in the Academics section of this catalog. “