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The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at the Virginia Beach and Newport News, VA campuses and Online are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Mechanical Engineering Technology 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology 100% Online
Mechanical Engineering Technology Online Degree Program Overview
If you want a hands-on career in design, testing, manufacturing, or operations, then the Mechanical Engineering Technology field may be just what you've been looking for. Here's the best part: there are jobs that are waiting to be filled right now. That's because modern manufacturing is staging a major comeback, thanks to robotics and advanced electronics.
However, many employers cannot find the highly-skilled workers they needed to work with such advanced equipment. According to the Manufacturing Institute, 67% of respondents in a recent survey reported moderate to severe shortages of qualified workers, and 56% expect those shortages to grow worse in the next three to five years.* Now if you're thinking that manufacturing is a dirty, grimy job, think again. Today's plants and facilities look more like science labs!
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, right now could be the perfect time, you could earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
ECPI University's 100% Online Mechanical Engineering Technology program focuses on problem solving and real-world application of applied engineering science and technology. Mechanical engineering technologists are real problem solvers with responsibilities ranging from those of a support technician to plant manager.
Our Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program focuses on core areas such as:
- Mechanical design and analysis
- Material science and manufacturing processes
- Thermal-fluid-energy sciences
- Computer aided engineering graphics and analysis
- Electro-mechanical devices
- Instrumentation and controls
Building upon ECPI's tradition of providing an interactive and "real world" hands-on education in technology, students will have the opportunity to:
- Acquire knowledge, techniques, skills, and use modern tools of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to design and improve mechanical processes
Incorporate quality, aptitude, continuous improvement in both skills and professional behavior
Possible Career Track
ECPI University's curriculum prepares graduates for entry-level employment in various public and private industries in such areas as:
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Product Design & Fabrication
- CAD & Computer Graphics
- Automation & Manufacturing
- Machining & Mechanical Maintenance
- Power Generation & Plant Management
- Climate Control: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Transportation: Vehicles & Infrastructure
- Aerospace & Aerodynamics Industry
- Systems Control
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of positions such as:
- Mechanical Engineering Consultant
- Product and Materials Testing Technologist
- Drafting and Computer Graphics Engineer
- Manufacturing and Quality Management Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Plant Maintenance and Production Manager
- Transportation Engineer
- Power and Energy Engineer
Curriculum
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICITY | ||
| EET113 | DC & AC Circuits | 3 |
| ANALOG ELECTRONICS | ||
| EET223 | Electronic Devices & Operational Amplifiers | 3 |
| PROGRAMMING | ||
| CIS126 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| EET207 | Applied Engineering Programming | 3 |
| ENGINEERING MECHANICS | ||
| MET211 | Statics | 3 |
| MET311 | Mechanisms | 3 |
| MET410 | Dynamics | 3 |
| DRAFTING & MODELING | ||
| EET192 | Engineering Graphics Communications | 3 |
| EET192L | Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB | 1 |
| MET213 | Advanced 3-D Modeling | 3 |
| MANUFACTURING | ||
| EET191 | Materials Science | 3 |
| MET221 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET320 | Machine Tools | 3 |
| MET320L | Machine Tools LAB | 1 |
| MET322 | CNC Machines | 3 |
| MECHANICAL DESIGN | ||
| MET313 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET313L | Materials LAB | 1 |
| MET412 | Machine Design | 3 |
| MET414 | Applied Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
| FLUID SCIENCE | ||
| MET230 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems | 3 |
| MET230L | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems LAB | 1 |
| MET330 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MET330L | Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1 |
| MET432 | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MET434 | Applied Heat Transfer | 3 |
| MET434L | Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics LAB | 1 |
| SENIOR PROJECT | ||
| MET400 | Senior Project | 3 |
| MET400L | Senior Project LAB | 1 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH200 | Pre-calculus | 3 |
| MTH220 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH320 | Applied Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: | ||
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics* | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics* | 3 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology* | 3 |
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS101 | Computer Configuration I | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| EET102 | Engineering Math & Software Applications | 3 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 3 |
| BUS472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| BUS472L | Applied Project Management LAB | 1 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS121 | Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIS126L | Introduction to Programming LAB | 3 |
| CIS150 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| CIS226 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| EET130 | Digital Systems I | 3 |
| EET220 | Industrial Applications | 3 |
| EET230 | Digital Systems II | 3 |
| EET331 | Programmable Controllers and Robotics | 3 |
| EET331L | Programmable Controllers and Robotics LAB | 1 |
| EET390 | Motor Drives | 3 |
| EET390L | Motor Drives LAB | 1 |
| MET405 | Externship-MET Sr. III | 3 |
| MET406 | Externship-MET Sr. II | 2 |
| MET407 | Externship-MET Sr. I-a | 1 |
| MET408 | Externship-MET Sr. I-b | 1 |
| MET409 | Externship-MET Sr. I-c | 1 |
| MET420 | Instrumentation & Industrial Controls | 3 |
| MET420L | Instrumentation & Industrial Controls LAB | 1 |
Program Outcomes
Program Objectives
Building upon ECPI’s tradition of providing an interactive and “real world” hands-on education in technology, you can:
- Acquire knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to design and improve mechanical processes
- Function effectively as a team member for preparation of reports and presentations
- Incorporate quality, aptitude, and continuous improvement in expertise and professional behavior
Program Outcomes
The learning outcomes of the BS MET program include the following:
- Select and apply current knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering and technology
- Select and apply current knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mechanical engineering technology
- Design systems, components, or processes
- Conduct tests, measurements, experiments, and interpret results thereof
- Identify, analyze and solve key problems, and improve processes
- Communicate effectively by preparing technical reports, documenting work or writing paper, and by making individual and group presentations
- Demonstrate of an understanding of professional, ethical, and social responsibilities while collaborating effectively with diverse team members to achieve a designated task
- Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
| Fall 2018 | Total Enrollment | Degrees Awarded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS MET | FT | 12 | N/A- New Program |
| PT | |||
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