Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology degree is to provide critical thinking skills and knowledge of engineering technologies. The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree provides students with a background in applied mechanical technology courses by combining hands-on laboratory training with mathematics, science, and general education. Successful graduates often seek employment in fields such as production, design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing and operations.

	HOURS
General Education Basic Curriculum	45
Mechanical Engineering Technology Major	66
CET/ET Electives	6
Free Electives*	6-8
TOTAL	123-125

*UWA 101 is required for beginning freshmen at UWA and for transfer students who transfer fewer than 20 hours.

Basic Curriculum Component

I. Written Composition: 6 hours

A. Six semester hours from the following sequences:

EH 101. Written English I Credits: 3
EH 102. Written English II Credits: 3
OR
EH 104. Advanced Written English Credits: 3

II. Humanities and Fine Arts: 12 hours

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 12 hours

A. Four semester hours from the following:

MH 121. Calculus I Credits: 4

B. Eight semester hours from the following:

PH 201. College Physics I Credits: 4
PH 202. College Physics II Credits: 4
OR
PH 211. Technical Physics I Credits: 4
PH 212. Technical Physics II Credits: 4

IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 12 hours

A. Three semester hours from the following:

HY 101. History of Western Civilization I Credits: 3
HY 103. Honors Western Civilization Credits: 3
HY 104. Honors Western Civilization II Credits: 3
HY 211. American History I Credits: 3
HY 212. American History II Credits: 3

B. Three semester hours from the following:

AN 100. Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
PY 100. General Psychology Credits: 3
PY 101. Human Relations Credits: 3
SY 100. Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

C. Six semester hours from the following:

EC 201. Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
EC 202. Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3

V. Computer Engineering Technology: 3 hours

A. Three semester hours from the following:

CET 205. Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3

VI. Electives: 6-8 hours

A. Six to eight semester hours from the following:

UWA 101. Freshman Seminar Credits: 1
UWA 101 is required for beginning freshmen at UWA and for transfer students who transfer fewer than 20 hours.
Advisor approved electives (6-8)

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Degree Component: 66 hours

CET 285. Network Maintenance and Support Credits: 3
CET 300. Programming I Credits: 3
CET 305. Computerized Data Analytics Credits: 3
EH 200. Technical Communications Credits: 3
ET 101. Introduction to Engineering Technology Credits: 3
ET 221. AC/DC Theory I Credits: 3
ET 222. Solid State Electronics Credits: 3
ET 230. Print Reading and CAD Credits: 3
ET 240. Fluid Power Credits: 3
ET 265. Fundamentals of Machining Credits: 3
ET 320. Applied Statics Credits: 3
ET 322. Fundamentals of Production Planning and Control Credits: 3
ET 330. Applied Strength of Material Credits: 3
ET 334. Computer-Aided Engineering Credits: 3
ET 335. Solid Modeling and 3D Printing Credits: 3
ET 400. Project Management for Engineering and Technology Credits: 3
ET 420. Applied Heat Transfer Credits: 3
ET 440. Applied Dynamics Credits: 3
ET 450. Applied Mechanics Credits: 3
ET 453. Statistical Quality Control Credits: 3
ET 491. Senior Project Credits: 3
WT 150. Welding Fundamentals Credits: 3

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 hours

Advisor Approved 300-400 CET/ET Electives: 6 hours

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Basic Curriculum Component

I. Written Composition: 6 hours

A. Six semester hours from the following sequences:

II. Humanities and Fine Arts: 12 hours

A. Six semester hours from the following sequences:

B. Three semester hours from the following:

C. Three semester hours from the following:

III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics: 12 hours

A. Four semester hours from the following:

B. Eight semester hours from the following:

IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 12 hours

A. Three semester hours from the following:

B. Three semester hours from the following:

C. Six semester hours from the following:

V. Computer Engineering Technology: 3 hours

A. Three semester hours from the following:

VI. Electives: 6-8 hours

A. Six to eight semester hours from the following:

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Degree Component: 66 hours

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 hours