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Mechanical Engineering Technology

... A specialization of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Upon successful completion of required coursework, TSTC will award you an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. A full-time, academically prepared student can complete the program in approximately two years.

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Total Credits: 72

First Semester			Credits
INMT	1319	Manufacturing Processes²	3
MCHN	1201	Beginning Machine Shop	2
MCHN	1320	Precision Tools and Measurement	3
MCHN	1338	Basic Machine Shop I	3
ENGL	1301	Composition I	3
Semester Total 14

Second Semester			Credits
ENTC	1371	Engineering Computer Graphics I	3
MCHN	1354	Intermediate Machining II	3
MCHN	2303	Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls	3
WLDG	1307	Introduction to Welding Using Multiple Processes	3
MATH	1314	College Algebra	3
Semester Total 15

Third Semester			Credits
ELPT	1371	Basic Electrical Theory	3
MCHN	2335	Advanced CNC Machining	3
MCHN	2471	Specialized Equipment and Processes	4
MATH	1316	Plane Trigonometry	3
Semester Total 13

Fourth Semester			Credits
ENTC	1443	Statics	4
INMT	1343	Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)	3
XXXX	X3XX	Program Approved Elective	3
ACGM	X3XX	Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts Course	3
ACGM	X3XX	Gen Ed Social Science Course	3
Semester Total 16

Fifth Semester			Credits
ENTC	1410	Fluid Mechanics with Applications	4
ENTC	1423	Strength of Materials	4
MCHN	2338	Advanced Computer-Aided Manufacturing	3
ENTC	2310	Machine Design	3
Semester Total 14

²See the department for a list of approved academic/general education electives, including cooperative educational opportunities that can be substituted for this course.


Capstone course: A required learning experience which results in a consolidation and synthesis of a student's educational experience. The capstone experience certifies mastery of entry-level work place competencies.

Courses are subject to change. Contact the department chair for an update.

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