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

Possible Career Opportunities

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Fall I

• 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)
• MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Replaces MTH 163) (3 credits)
• ELE 156 - Electrical Control Systems (3 credits)

Spring I

• MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology (3 credits)
• MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 credits)

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• MEC 165 - Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Hydrostatics (3 credits) or
• MEC 220 - Introduction to Polymeric and Composite Materials (3 credits)

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• MTH 162 - Precalculus II (Replaces MTH 164) (3 credits)
• ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 credits)
• — xx1 - Wellness (1 credit)

Summer I

• IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics (3 credits) or
• ETR 104 - Electronic Fundamentals with Computer Applications (4 credits) or
• ETR 107 - Programming Applications for ELE/ETR Calculations (3 credits) or
• ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems (3 credits) or
• ELE 178 - Wind Turbine Technology (4 credits) or
• MEC, EGR, CAD, or IND with permission of department head

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• — xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)

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)
• — xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)

Spring II

• CAD 211 - Advanced Technical Drawing (3 credits) or
• CAD 241 - Parametric Solid Modeling I (4 credits)

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

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• IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics (3 credits) or
• ETR 104 - Electronic Fundamentals with Computer Applications (4 credits) or
• ETR 107 - Programming Applications for ELE/ETR Calculations (3 credits) or
• ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems (3 credits) or
• ELE 178 - Wind Turbine Technology (4 credits) or
• MEC, EGR, CAD, or IND with permission of department head

Total Minimum Credits 67/70

Students planning to take the Siemens Level 1 exam, should enroll in IND 243 .
 

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.