Graduates of this program are involved in the design, testing, manufacture, installation, maintenance, distribution, and documentation of mechanical systems and devices. They are also well prepared for admission to Vermont Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology; Business Technology and Management; or Sustainable Design & Technology program.
Students with an Associate of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Technology will:
- Gain the knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on skills to succeed in a career in the manufacturing, design, specification, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, sales, or documentation of mechanical systems
- Employ communication and teamwork skills to effectively form a link between professional engineers and skilled production workers and to assist engineers to design, develop, and manufacture industrial machinery and consumer products
- Apply knowledge and an aptitude for learning to continuously develop new skills and learn about new topics needed for long-term career development, including science, engineering, and technology knowledge and communication and teamwork skills
Students with an Associate of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Technology will be able to:
- Exhibit mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mechanical engineering technology
- Apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology
- Conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes
- Apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives
- Function effectively on teams
- Identify, analyze, and solve technical problems
- Communicate effectively
- Recognize the need for and possess an ability to engage in lifelong learning
- Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities
- Respect diversity and have a thorough knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues
- Exhibit a clear commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The normal number of credits required for a degree is 69.
First Year | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ENG 10XX – English | 3 | ENG 2080 - Technical Communication | 3 | | MAT 1420 - Technical Mathematics | 5 | MAT 1520 - Calculus for Engineering | 4 | | MEC 1000 - Freshman Seminar | 1 | MEC 1012 - Design Communication II | 3 | | MEC 1011 - Design Communication I | 2 | MEC 1040 - Intro to Materials Science & Engineering | 3 | | MEC 1020 - Manufacturing Processes | 2 | PHY 1042 - Physics II | 4 | | MEC 1050 – Computer Applications for Mechanical | 1 | | 17 | | PHY 1041 - Physics I | 4 | | | | | 18 | | |
Second Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELT 2071 - Basic Electricity | 3 | ELT 2072 - Electronics | 4 | | MEC 2010 - Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Systems | 4 | MEC 2050 – Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer | 4 | | MEC 2035 - Statics & Strength of Materials | 4 | MEC 2065 - Kinematics & Dynamics | 4 | | MEC 2040 - Computer-Aided Technology | 2 | MEC 2720 - Mechanical Projects | 3 | | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | | | 16 | | 18 |
Note: Students desiring PHY 2041/2042 instead of PHY 1041/1042 must make specific arrangements with the department chair.
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