Program Codes:
MEC.AAS
Associate in Applied Science
Mechanical Engineering Technology provides the right combination of theory and hands-on training to prepare students for employment opportunities in the design, manufacture and set-up of mechanical equipment such as engines, power generation and control systems, and manufacturing systems (including robots). Specific job responsibilities include working as a designer, computer aided design/drafting, instrumentation and testing of machines and systems, and developing and troubleshooting manufacturing systems.
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
An introduction to engineering fundamentals and design through lecture, classroom activities, design and laboratory projects in the areas of Civil, Electrical and Mechanical technology. Students will learn how to formulate and solve engineering problems, both working individually and as part of a team.
MAT-013 or passing score on the College placement test
MAT 014
This first half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on algebra topics to develop skills properly and a thorough understanding of the concepts needed to proceed to Calculus. Topics include the study of algebraic functions and their graphs. Of special interest are polynomials and rational functions. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
Appropriate score on the College placement test and/or satisfactory score on the diagnostic examination, “C” or better in MAT-014 or departmental approval
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
MAT-013 or appropriate score on College placement test
MAT 014 or higher level
A study of the graphic language of engineering and technology to include linework, lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary views and dimensioning techniques. Laboratory time is divided between technical sketching and drawings produced using AutoCad software.
Physical/Health Education Elective
The second half of a two-semester Precalculus course designed to give students extended enrichment to prepare for a first course in calculus. Emphasis is on exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their properties to develop skills properly for a thorough standing of the concepts needed to go on to calculus. TI83/84 graphing calculator required.
MAT-129A or equivalent
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
Practical study of statics for the engineering technology student. Topics include: force system resultants, force system equilibrium, load analysis of structural trusses and frames, cross-sectional area properties, centroid, moment of inertia, radius of gyration and polar moment of inertia. Use of the TI-86 calculator or approved equivalent is required for the solution of several types of problems.
The study of mechanical working drawings including detail, assembly, piping and welding drawings. Also included are dimensioning techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, fits and tolerances of mating parts, threads, fasteners, and surface finish. Advanced use of CAD(Computer-Aided Drafting) software that includes creating template files, drawing layouts/paper space, blocks, attributes, external references, revision tables, notes and BOM (Bill of Material). Introduction to piping and welding drawings. Introduction to solid modeling, including part creation and orthographic and isometric drawing creation. The completion of a comprehensive final project is required.
A study of materials (metallic and non-metallic), their engineering properties and the methods used to manufacturing to process these materials into useful products. Concurrent laboratory projects provide hands-on experience in areas of testing, modifying properties and the processes used in manufacturing to convert these materials into useful products.
The first half of a two-semester sequence of Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus such as limits, derivatives, and their applications. Topics include fundamentals of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. The first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering, and the natural, physical, and social sciences. TI 83 or TI 84 calculator required.
Emphasizes theoretical models and basic physical principles. The course is precalculus based and uses some basic calculus in the development and applications of physical principles in a scientific environment. Students will use computers in the laboratory for developing programming skills for the analysis of experimental data. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, conservation of energy and momentum, waves, temperature and heat and thermodynamics. The first semester of a two-semester college-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students.
This course is to be taken in conjunction with General Physics I and is the first semester of a two semester laboratory university-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students. Students will make measurements and develop an understanding of the errors in those measurements and the final result. The importance of maintaining a laboratory notebook is emphasized as well as accurate and concise reporting of the data and results; data interpretation is also emphasized. The computer is used of data acquisition and analysis. Laboratory safety is also discussed.
The study of strength of materials with emphasis on practical applications. Topics include: axial stress and strain, material properties, torsion stress and strain, shear and moment diagrams, bending shear stresses, beam design, theoretical and specification column analysis and design, connection analysis and combined stresses using Mohr's Circle. Weekly laboratory experiments and formal written reports are used to reinforce lecture material. Students are required to present one oral presentation during the semester. Graphical calculator required.
A study of the displacements, velocities and accelerations associated with the motion of mechanisms including four bar linkages, cams and gears. Also included is an examination of the dynamic forces generated by the mechanisms. Solutions to dynamics problems are obtained by making use of analytical techniques, using a programmable calculator, as well as appropriate computer software.
An introductory course to familiarize students with feature-based parametric parts modeling. Students will be involved with outline sketching and sketch profiling, constraining, dimensioning and viewing different viewports. Techniques such as profile extrusion, revolving and sweeping, feature editing, creating work axis, making active sketch planes and creating work planes and points. Students will also master controlling object visibility; cutting, joining and intersecting operations; fillets, chamfers, holes and arrays; dimension display and equations; and assigning design variables.
The second half a two-semester sequence of analytic geometry and Calculus I. Presents fundamental ideas of calculus, such as derivative and integral and their applications. Topics include fundamental of analytic geometry and transcendental functions. This is the first course in a sequence of calculus courses intended for the student interested in mathematics, engineering and the natural, physical and social sciences. TI83/84 graphing calculator is required.
MAT-131A or equivalent
Emphasizes theoretical models and basic physical principles. The course is precalculus-based and uses some basic calculus in the development and applications of physical principles in a scientific environment. Students will use computers in the laboratory for developing programming skills and for the analysis of experimental data. Topics include electro-statics, direct current circuits, electromagnetism, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics, quantum theory, atomic physics and nuclear physics. The second semester of two-semester college-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students.
This course is to be taken in conjunction with General Physics II and is the second semester of a two semester laboratory university-parallel sequence for liberal arts science and pre-professional students. Students will make measurements and develop an understanding of the errors in those measurements and the final result. The importance of maintaining a laboratory notebook is emphasized as well as accurate and concise reporting of the data and results; data interpretation is also emphasized. The computer is used of data acquisition and analysis. Laboratory safety is also discussed.
A study of the basic principles of conservation of energy, continuity of flow, and fluid mechanics as related to fluid systems at rest and in motion. Laboratory experiments provide hands-on experience in the set-up, operation, analysis and design of fluid systems. Computer software is used in several analysis and design projects. Oral presentation required.
Students working in teams, integrate their knowledge of theoretical concepts and practical applications of kinematics, robotics, manufacturing, statics, fluids, electrical, electronics and graphics to complete a comprehensive design project. Emphasis will be in areas related to pharmaceutical, orthotics, medical devices and instruments, instrumentation, fluid transport, precision manufacturing and assembly. Oral presentation and a technical report are required.
MEC 204, MCT 220
A study of the pneumatic, electrical and mechanical components and drives utilized in robotic and control systems. Topics include kinematics of robotics systems, analog and digital controllers, operations and applications of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical components. Students are required to complete a comprehensive robotic project to include an oral presentation and a technical report. This course is cross-listed in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electronic/Computer Engineering Technology.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Students may choose to participate in the Joint Admissions Program with the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency may be verified with a passing score on the College’s placement test or completion of the appropriate course. Students must also have a grade of “C” or better in high school algebra II and geometry.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.