Sinclair Community College

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEGT.S.AAS)

69.0 Credit Hours

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program provides the courses needed to begin a career as a technician in the engineering field. As a mechanical graduate, career options are open in a diverse number of fields and companies. Using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, students will complete relevant and practical coursework taught by knowledgeable faculty. The courses are non-calculus based, and electives can tailor the degree to an individual's needs.

Program Outcomes

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Use mathematical and scientific skills to analyze product properties including form, function, fit, strength, thermal, fluid, etc.

Recognize professional ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.

Design in detail individual parts from functional sketches provided by an engineer, and model them using a three-dimensional parametric modeler. (i.e. 3-D CAD)

As an interdisciplinary team member, develop products, processes, solve problems, perform project planning, prepare time estimates and make sound, ethical decisions.

Communicate effectively orally, in writing and graphically on an interdisciplinary team as a design technician using appropriate tools.

Document the product/process model using appropriate means (multi-view drawings, pictorials, catalog/manual illustrations, charts/graphs, shaded image, animation, etc.)

Curriculum

Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective
3 credit hours

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective
3 credit hours

CAM 1109

Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining

3 credit hours

COM 2211

Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours

ENG 1101

English Composition I

3 credit hours

MAN 2110

Introduction to Project Management

3 credit hours

MAT 1470

College Algebra

4 credit hours

MAT 1570

Trigonometry

3 credit hours

MET 1101

Introduction to Engineering Drafting

2 credit hours

MET 1111

Preparatory Math for Engineering Technology

3 credit hours

MET 1131

Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

MET 1161

Advanced Analytical Tools for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

MET 1201

Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor

2 credit hours

MET 1241

Principles of Engineering

2 credit hours

MET 1281

Engineering Design & Development

2 credit hours

MET 2101

Thermodynamics

3 credit hours

MET 2151

Material Science

3 credit hours

MET 2201

Statics

3 credit hours

MET 2251

Strength of Materials

3 credit hours

MET 2301

Fluid Mechanics

3 credit hours

MET 2351

Dynamics

3 credit hours

MET 2401

Machine Design

3 credit hours

MET 2711

Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals

1 credit hour

MET 2780

Mechanical Engineering Technology Capstone

4 credit hours

PHY 1141

College Physics I

4 credit hours

SCC 1101

First Year Experience

1 credit hour

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEGT.S.AAS)

69.0 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes

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Use mathematical and scientific skills to analyze product properties including form, function, fit, strength, thermal, fluid, etc.

Recognize professional ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning.

Design in detail individual parts from functional sketches provided by an engineer, and model them using a three-dimensional parametric modeler. (i.e. 3-D CAD)

As an interdisciplinary team member, develop products, processes, solve problems, perform project planning, prepare time estimates and make sound, ethical decisions.

Communicate effectively orally, in writing and graphically on an interdisciplinary team as a design technician using appropriate tools.

Document the product/process model using appropriate means (multi-view drawings, pictorials, catalog/manual illustrations, charts/graphs, shaded image, animation, etc.)

Curriculum

3 credit hours Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective

3 credit hours Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

3 credit hours CAM 1109: Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining

3 credit hours COM 2211: Effective Public Speaking

3 credit hours ENG 1101: English Composition I

3 credit hours MAN 2110: Introduction to Project Management

4 credit hours MAT 1470: College Algebra

3 credit hours MAT 1570: Trigonometry

2 credit hours MET 1101: Introduction to Engineering Drafting

3 credit hours MET 1111: Preparatory Math for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour MET 1131: Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour MET 1161: Advanced Analytical Tools for Engineering Technology

2 credit hours MET 1201: Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor

2 credit hours MET 1241: Principles of Engineering

2 credit hours MET 1281: Engineering Design & Development

3 credit hours MET 2101: Thermodynamics

3 credit hours MET 2151: Material Science

3 credit hours MET 2201: Statics

3 credit hours MET 2251: Strength of Materials

3 credit hours MET 2301: Fluid Mechanics

3 credit hours MET 2351: Dynamics

3 credit hours MET 2401: Machine Design

1 credit hour MET 2711: Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals

4 credit hours MET 2780: Mechanical Engineering Technology Capstone

4 credit hours PHY 1141: College Physics I

1 credit hour SCC 1101: First Year Experience

Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective

Ohio Transfer Module: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective

CAM 1109 Fundamentals of Tooling & Machining
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An introduction to the manufacturing processes used in the tooling and machining industry. Safety, mechanical hardware, hand tools, metrology, engine lathe, milling and grinding will be the major focus of this course. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Department of Communication
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style.

ENG 1101 English Composition I
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: English
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics.

MAN 2110 Introduction to Project Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Management
Division: Business and Public Services

Introduction to basic project management concepts, including how to scope, plan, launch, monitor, control and close a project. The course includes the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) basic knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Risk and Procurement.

MAT 1470 College Algebra
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; roots of polynomial functions, rational and polynomial inequalities; conic sections; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; matrices; sequences and series; and applications. A scientific (nongraphing) calculator is required in most sections; however, some sections will require the use of a graphing calculator.

MAT 1570 Trigonometry
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Trigonometric functions of angles, solving right and oblique triangles, identities, trigonometric and inverse trigonomoetric equations, vectors, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions.

MET 1101 Introduction to Engineering Drafting
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Interpretation of engineering drawings. Includes principles of orthographic projection, drafting symbols, surface finish symbols, welding symbols and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols. One classroom, two lab hours.

MET 1111 Preparatory Math for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Mathematics for engineering technology students to prepare them for critical thinking, analytical reasoning and problem solving. Students will apply math to typical engineering technology problems from a variety of fields. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 1131 Personal Computer Applications for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applied computer tools to solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and engineering research skills using the Internet. Applications of an integrated approach to research papers, engineering technology analysis, technical laboratory reports and technical presentations. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

MET 1161 Advanced Analytical Tools for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Introduction to computer-based solution of engineering and engineering technology problems. Includes the fundamentals and applications of computer-based software (MathCAD) and integration with other software for documentation of work, including proper use of units and unit systems. Software solution applications include graphing functions and data, basic statistical calculations, use of matrices, vectors, solution of simultaneous and an introduction to Boolean logic. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

MET 1201 Introduction to Engineering Design using Inventor
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Applying the process of designing and developing designs, products and solutions to problems. Parametric 3D CAD modeling creating parts, assemblies and detail drawings with dimensions to effectively communicate ideas. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 1241 Principles of Engineering
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Development of student understanding of the engineering and engineering technology fields through applied math, science and technology principles. Introductory looks into the applied learning of mechanics, strength of materials, free body diagrams and forces. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 1281 Engineering Design & Development
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An engineering research course where student teams develop a plan, design, construct and present a solution to an open-ended engineering problem using the skills developed in the program. Time management tools, teaming skills, fabrication and parametric Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) skills are applied. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 2101 Thermodynamics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The laws and application of the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to internal combustion engines, steam cycles and refrigeration.

MET 2151 Material Science
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Terminology, designations of metals and the relationship among the properties of metals, the environment and heat treatment processes. Selecting and testing materials. Factors related to the selection of nonmetallic materials and the relationship between the nature of the materials and their properties. Thermoplastics, themosetting, ceramics, composites and glasses are included. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 2201 Statics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Analysis of various types of two and three dimensional force systems, analysis of trusses, frames, friction, center of gravity and moment of inertia. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

MET 2251 Strength of Materials
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Stress and deformations, torsions, shear and moments in beams, stresses in beams, beam deflections, combined stresses. This course is algebra based. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 2301 Fluid Mechanics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Essentials of fluid properties, fluid statics, flow measurements, force of a fluid jet, open channel flow and losses through flow in pipes. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 2351 Dynamics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Kinematics and kinetics of rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion and rotation; plane motion, work, energy, power, impulse and momentum. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

MET 2401 Machine Design
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Design and evaluation of machine elements, design for safety, strength, stability and wear. Analysis and design of gears, shafts, drive systems, mechanical fasteners, permanent connections, roller and journal bearings and springs. A design project including an oral presentation and written report is required. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

MET 2711 Ethics for Engineering Technology Professionals
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Instruction to the core skills of an engineering professional. Technical skills, soft skills and team management techniques. Concepts of lifelong learning, continued personal improvement, engineering ethics, working in a diverse industry and future trends in engineering technology. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

MET 2780 Mechanical Engineering Technology Capstone
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mechanical Engineering Tech
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Assessment of achievement by Mechanical Engineering Technology students in attaining program outcomes by completing a project demonstrating principles and practice of the major. Teamwork on projects will be emphasized. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.

PHY 1141 College Physics I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Physics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Algebra-based university-parallel sequence in mechanics, including vectors, statics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, fluids and thermodynamics. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

SCC 1101 First Year Experience
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Sinclair Community College
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to Sinclair Community College. Topics include college resources; academic, career and personal goals; learning styles; the learning process; financial responsibility; stress and wellness; and an introduction to the general education competencies at Sinclair.

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