Mechanical Engineering Technology Mission and Program Information

Mission

Essential to the larger mission of engineering technology programs, mechanical engineering technology prepares technicians and technologists for diverse stream of industries in the areas of design and manufacturing.

Vision

The mechanical engineering technology program supports a university community that values excellence in instruction, value added applied research, and service to community and opportunity for growth.

Operating Principles

Structure and deliver MET curriculum in ways that encourages professional and personal growth. Maintain and nurture active, collaborative, and diverse intellectual community. Increase access and opportunities for mechanical engineering technology education through collaboration with university, industry, and community. Promote diversity that honors and appreciates university experiences as an integral part of life experience.

Values

• Academic Citizenship
• Open communication
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Attitude for adoptability

Goals

• Deliver an excellent mechanical engineering technology program that meets industry needs and eligible for TAC of ABET accreditation.
• Develop strategic collaborations that enhance program's mission.
• Promote successful service to companies and community.
• Instill leadership, professionalism, social awareness, and citizenship.

Program Educational Objectives

PEOs are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the mechanical engineering technology option is preparing graduates to achieve.

• Prepare graduates for entry-level careers with engineering technical skills and knowledge to meet industry needs in the areas of mechanical design, manufacturing, and industrial automation.
• Prepare graduates with skills in systems/component design, application, and understanding for self-directed learning.
• Prepare graduates with excellent communication skills.
• Prepare graduates to value professional behavior in a diverse world.
• Prepare graduates for professional development, social awareness, and ethics.

Student Outcomes

SOs are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in their matriculation through the mechanical engineering technology option.

The MET Program Student Outcomes, related to the educational objectives, are as follows:

1. Prepare graduates for entry level careers with technical skills and knowledge to meet industry needs in the areas of design, manufacturing, and industrial automation.
   1. Apply principles of mathematics, science, engineering materials, applied mechanics, and applied fluid and thermal sciences.
   2. Apply the technologies of manufacturing processes, machine design, and automation.
   3. Apply concepts of technical graphics, computer-aided drafting, design, and modeling.
2. Prepare graduates with skills in creative design and application, and understanding for self-directed learning.
   1. Ability to analyze, design, test, and implement mechanical systems and processes.
   2. Ability to setup and conduct standard tests, take measurements, analyze data to interpret and improve processes.
   3. Ability to be self-directed learners.
3. Prepare graduates with excellent communication skills.
   1. Write clear and effective technical reports, proposals, and business correspondence.
   2. Communicate orally technical information to a variety of audiences.
4. Prepare graduates to value professional behavior in a diverse world.
   1. An understanding and respect for diversity in the workplace.
   2. An understanding of the importance of working effectively as teams.
5. Prepare graduates for professional development and ethics.
   1. Ability to apply project management techniques to mechanical and manufacturing systems.
   2. Ability to practice professional ethics.

2020-2021 Program Assessment Summary

Mechanical Engineering Technology students continue to meet or exceed expectations for most outcomes. COVID conditions have pushed students to excel under new and challenging conditions. In many cases students have been pushed to take on more self-directed responsibility for individual learning and performance. Instructors have been able to identify and mitigate areas which warrant more learning support or structure. Conversely, we have also identified opportunities within the curriculum in which students perhaps do not need as much handholding and can be unleashed to push themselves for higher intellectual gains. Faculty are actively involved in initiatives expanding MET students’ practical experience with emerging technologies and data-driven applications.

Accreditation

The bachelor's degree in engineering technology – mechanical engineering technology option is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.