Mechanical Engineering Technology - MECH.AS

MET Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are the specific skills, knowledge and behaviors that a student acquires while going through the curriculum. Upon graduation from the MET program, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate:

1. Competence in the knowledge and skills of a mechanical engineering technologist
2. An ability to apply current knowledge and skills and adapt to emerging applications in technology
3. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as apply results to improve processes
4. An ability to apply creativity to the design of parts and processes
5. An ability to function effectively on single-discipline and multi-disciplinary teams
6. An ability to identify and solve technical problems
7. An ability to write, speak and listen effectively
8. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
9. Knowledge of professional standards and ethics and an ability to apply them to his/her work
10. A knowledge of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
11. A recognition of the need for and an ability to apply timeliness, a commitment to quality and continuous improvement to his/her work

Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives:

Faculty will work with honesty and earnestness to advise and assist students to be able to achieve their educational and career goals. MET graduates will be prepared to:

• Apply the technical knowledge and problem solving skills required of mechanical engineering technologists
• Be effective communicators: in writing, in speech and verbal presentations, in documentation of work
• Demonstrate the skills and behaviors of engineering professionals, including lifelong learning, ethics and teamwork

(MECH.AS) Curriculum

Total (MECH.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 69

Notes:

• Note 1: Students must chose between PHYS-130 , College Physics or PHYS-180 , Physics of Light. See your advisor to discuss transferability of these courses.
• Note 2: This course may be waived if the student shows proof of industrial CNC experience. Either a letter from an employer or a resume must be provided to the Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering Technology for consideration. MECH-251 , CNC Applications, may be used to replace MECH-339  and MECH-439  for students without industrial CNC experience.

Advising Notes:

1. ACADEMIC ADVISING - Faculty advisors are required to hold advising hours, usually during the 9th and 10th week of the semester. Each student should make an appointment to see their advisor every semester before registering for the following semester’s classes. Please have your registration form completed, including the courses you wish to take, for this meeting.
2. COURSE SEQUENCE - The semester-by-semester listing below gives the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years. Some courses can be scheduled as beginning courses in other semesters depending upon course availability and advisor’s recommendation. Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 should be scheduled before Tech Math 1 by those whose preadmission placement test indicates the need for it. Algebra 1 and 2 and selected general studies courses are available summer term.
3. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES - The MET program provides for some technical electives. Consult with your academic advisor to determine course availability.
4. BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Depending on the transfer institution, some or all courses may be applied towards a bachelor’s degree in technology. Bachelor’s degree requirements and course transferability are controlled by the institution to which the student plans to transfer. Please inform your advisor if you plan on completing a bachelor’s degree after your STCC mechanical engineering technology degree.
5. Students with several years of work experience in the mechanical engineering technology field with an interest in completing the associate degree during the evening must contact the department chair before registering for classes to discuss a course of study. Course credit may be granted for work experience closely resembling class work but this is at the discretion of the department chair upon review of a student’s performance on a challenge exam or portfolio of work. Students should speak to the department chair to discuss technical electives to satisfy specific career paths. The current chair is Gary Masciadrelli. He can be reached at 413-755-4602 or masciadrelli@stcc.edu.

Department Personnel