Mechanical Engineering Technology, Specialization in Mechanical Design (956-02), Associate of Applied Science Degree

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• MTH 163 - Precalculus I ♦ (3 credits)
• SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
• MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology (2 credits)
• MEC 155 - Mechanisms (2 credits)
• ETR 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics (3 credits)
• ETR 168 - Digital Circuit Fundamental (2 credits)
• ELE 156 - Electrical Control Systems (3 credits)

Spring I

• MTH 164 - Precalculus II ♦ (3 credits)
• MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology ♦ (3 credits)
• MEC 165 - Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Hydrostatics (3 credits) or
• MEC 220 - Introduction to Polymeric and Composite Materials ♦ (3 credits)
• MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)
• Health and Wellness (1 credit)
• ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I ♦ (3 credits)

Summer I

• Humanities (3 credits)
• Approved Elective (3 credits)¹

Fall II

• ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
• CAD 151 - Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 credits)
• MEC 132 - Mechanics II-Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology ♦ (3 credits)
• PHY 201 - General College Physics I ♦ (4 credits)
• Social Science (3 credits)

Spring II

• CAD 211 - Advanced Technical Drawing ♦ (3 credits)

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• CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (4 credits)

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• ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• Approved Elective (3 credits) ²
• PHY 202 - General College Physics II ♦ (4 credits)

Total Minimum Credits 64/65

¹Students planning to take the Siemens Level 1 exam, should enroll in IND 243 , note that this course includes prerequisite course MEC 165 , which is not part of this program.
²Electives may be selected from  ETR 104 , ETR 107 , ELE 176 , ELE 178 , or any MEC, EGR, or CAD course. Some IND courses can be used with permission from the Mechanical Engineering Technology, Department Head.

Program Information (SET)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.