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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering Technology, BSET


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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).

Program Education Objectives

  1. Graduates are expected to perform all functions assigned to a Mechanical Engineering Technologist in the following areas of mechanical engineering practice including mechanical, thermal and fluid systems design, materials and manufacturing processes.
  2. Graduates are expected to demonstrate an ability to define, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems through the application of competent technical and ethical capabilities.
  3. Graduates are expected to exercise communication and teamwork skills, demonstrate an appreciation of local and global social values, and display an understanding of the social, technical and environmental implications of technology.
  4. Graduates are expected to demonstrate continued professional advancement through life-long learning opportunities, in-service training and engagement with professional organizations.

Student Outcomes

  1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and,
  5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 122 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.

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.

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. 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 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 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.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors   3 hours     MATH 1720 - Calculus II   3 hours  
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry   1 hour    PHYS 1710 - Mechanics   3 hours  
ENGR 1030 - Technological Systems    3 hours   PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics   1 hour  
ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics   3 hours   TECM 2700 - Technical Writing   3 hours  
MATH 1710 - Calculus I   4 hours   American History core    3 hours
Communication core     3 hours Government/Political Science core    3 hours
Total 17 hours Total 16 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
CSCE 1030 - Computer Science I   4 hours    EENG 2610 - Circuit Analysis   3 hours  
ENGR 2301 - Statics   3 hours    EENG 2611 - Circuit Analysis Lab   1 hour  
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism    1 hour    ENGR 2302 - Dynamics   3 hours  
PHYS 2240 - Electricity and Magnetism   1 hour   ENGR 2332 - Mechanics of Materials   3 hours  
American History core   3 hours MEET Technical Elective 3 hours
Elective 2 hours    
Total 14 hours Total 13 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGR 3450 - Engineering Materials   4 hours   MEET 3550 - Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing   3 hours  
MEET 3940 - Fluid Mechanics Applications   3 hours   MEET 3650 - Design of Mechanical Components   3 hours  
MEET 3990 - Applied Thermodynamics    3 hours   MEET 3980 - Digital Control of Industrial Processes   3 hours   
MFET 3110 - Machining Principles and Processes   3 hours   MFET 4190 - Quality Assurance   3 hours  
Social and Behavioral Sciences core    3 hours MFET 4210 - CAD/CAM System Operations   3 hours  
Total 16 hours Total  15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
MEET 4050 - Mechanical Design   3 hours   MEET 4360 - Experimental Thermal Sciences   3 hours  
MEET 4350 - Heat Transfer Applications   3 hours    MEET 4790 - Senior Design II   3 hours  
MEET 4780 - Senior Design I   1 hour    Government/Political Science core   3 hours
MFET 4200 - Engineering Cost Analysis    3 hours   Language, Philosophy and Culture core    3 hours
Creative Arts core    3 hours MEET Advanced Technical Elective 3 hours
MEET Advanced Technical Elective 3 hours    
Total 16 hours Total 15 hours

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