Mechanical Engineering Technology
What Is Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students interested in mechanical engineering technology should look over a sample curriculum to make sure they feel they could enjoy and complete the required course load. Mechanical engineering technology programs lead to bachelor’s degrees, so a full four years of college education is required. There are basic requirements in many colleges including a set number of English, history/social science, physical education, and then elective credits. Plus, students are responsible for their requirements that relate to the field of mechanical engineering technology.
In any mechanical engineering technology program, CAD (computer aided design) courses are required. Students will learn how to create computer illustrations of the item they are designing. Most colleges also require those men and women in mechanical engineering technology programs to take drafting so that they are skilled enough to do a drawing by hand during power outages or computer failures.
Other courses in a mechanical engineering technology program include industrial applications, materials science, computational analysis, computer applications, mechanical engineering technology, statistics, manufacturing systems, fluid power, heat/power, dynamics, industrial practices, engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, kinematics, diagnostics, combustion engines, finite elements, quality control, mechanical design, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry, advanced math options, and physics. These courses can be incredibly difficult for a student who enjoys math and science, so those who loathe math and/or science will not want to enter the field of mechanical engineering technology.
After reading the list of possible courses, if you find yourself still interested in the field of mechanical engineering technology, make sure you study hard in high school and complete courses that apply to the field. Usually, colleges look for students who have taken two years of algebra, a year of geometry, calculus, trigonometry, chemistry, physics, and some computer courses. If your high school offers drafting, this can be an excellent course to add to your transcript.
