Program: Mechanical Engineering Technology, BSET - University of North Texas

Apr 06, 2025

2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major in mechanical engineering technology provides a holistic “systems engineering” emphasis with a commitment to preparing you to be a productive citizen, leader and technology innovator in a global society.

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, 72 hours

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

Other course requirements

Students registering for fall or spring term/semesters must register for mathematics until the requirement has been satisfied, unless approved by the department chair. A minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics is required.

MATH 1710 - Calculus I
MATH 1720 - Calculus II
ENGR 1030 - Technological Systems (may be used to satisfy the Discovery requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
ENGR 1060 - Communication and Ethics
PHYS 1710 - Mechanics and
PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics (may be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism and
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics (may be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry (may be used to satisfy the Life and Physical Sciences requirement of the University Core Curriculum)
TECM 2700 - Technical Writing is required instead of ENGL 1320 (satisfies College of Engineering Core requirement)

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

A grade of C or better is required for all major courses and elective courses counting toward the major.
Courses taken to satisfy the technical options in the major must be approved by the academic advisor.