Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)

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Program Prerequisite: Complete the requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS) .
Minor: Not Required.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in all major courses, support courses, and technical electives is required (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.
Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 124 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper division credits is also required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Transfer students are required to take a minimum of 30 credit hours at Weber State University.
Program Code: 8002BS
CIPC: 150805

Advisement

All Mechanical Engineering Technology students are required to meet with their faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Please call the department secretary at 801-626- 6305 for the name of your advisor and to schedule an appointment.

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study. Refer to the Program Prerequisite listed above. There are no additional special admission or application requirements for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Consult with your advisor for specific general education guidelines.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate appropriate mastery of knowledge, skills and modern tools in the discipline
Apply current knowledge of managing engineering and technology
Conduct, analuze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes
Apply creativity to design of systems, components and processes
Function effectively on teams
Identify, analyze and solve technical problems
Communicate effectively
Recognize the needs for and possess the ability to pursure life long learning
Understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities
Respect diversity and recognize professional, societal and global issues
Have a commitment to quality, timelines and continuous improvement

Major Course Requirements for BS Degree

To be taken in addition to the courses required for the AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology Courses Required (31 credit hours)

MET 3050 - Dynamics for Engineering Technology Credits: (3)
MET 3150 - Engineering Technology Materials Credits: (3)
MET 3300 - Computer Programming Applications of Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (3)
MET 3400 - Machine Design for Engineering Technology Credits: (3)
MET 3500 - Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation Credits: (3)
MET 3700 - Testing and Failure Analysis Credits: (3)
MET 4200 - Mechanical Design with FEA Credits: (3)
MET 4500 - Senior Project I Credits: (3)
MET 4510 - Senior Project II Credits: (3)
MET 4650 - Thermal Science Credits: (3)
MET 4990 - Seminar in Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (1)

Support Courses Required (9 credit hours)

MFET 1210 - Machining Principles Lecture/Lab I Credits: (3)
MFET 3340 - Applied Fluid Power Credits: (2) and
MFET 3340L - Applied Fluid Power Lab Credits: (1)
PS 3250 - Business Communication Credits: (3) or
ENGL 3100 - Professional and Technical Writing Credits: (3)

Technical Electives (9 credit hours)

A minimum of 9 credit hours of technical electives chosen from the following list are required. At least 3 credit hours must be upper division.

MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4)
MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: (4)
MATH 2270 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: (3)
MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: (3)
MET 4300 - Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Credits: (3)
MET 4800 - Individual Research in Mechanical Engineering Technology Credits: (1-3)
MET 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-3)
MFET 2410 - Quality Concepts and Statistical Applications Credits: (3)
MFET 2440 - Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in Manufacturing Credits: (2) and
MFET 2440L - CNC in Manufacturing Lab Credits: (1)
MFET 2500 - Process Automation I Credits: (1) and
MFET 2510 - Process Automation I Lab Credits: (2)
MFET 2860 - Plastics/Composites Materials & Properties Credits: (3)
MFET 3010 - Tool Design Credits: (3)
MFET 3350 - Plastic and Composite Manufacturing Credits: (2) and
MFET 3350L - Plastic and Composite Manufacturing Lab Credits: (2)
MFET 3460 - Engineering Design using Solid Modeling Credits: (2) and
MFET 3460L - Engineering Design using Solid Modeling Lab Credits: (1)
MFET 3750 - Welding Metallurgy I Credits: (2)
MFET 3820 - Nondestructive Testing Credits: (3)
MFET 3830 - Reinforced Plastics/Advanced Composite Lecture/Lab Credits: (3)
MFET 4310 - Corrosion and Corrosion Control Credits: (2)
MFET 4580 - Process Automation II & Robotics Credits: (1) and
MFET 4585 - Process Automation II Lab Credits: (2)
MSE 3700 - Manufacturing Systems I Credits: (3)
MSE 3850 - Statistical Process Control and Reliability Credits: (3)
MSE 3910 - Six Sigma Methods and Tools in Manufacturing Credits: (3)
PDD 2460 - Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD Credits: (3)
PDD 2650 - Product Design & Development Credits: (3)
PDD 3470 - Introduction to CATIA V5 Credits: (3)
PDD 4470 - Advanced CATIA V5 Credits: (3)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5)

Note:

The following courses require pre-requisites that are not covered in the MET Core Requirements: MATH 2210 , MATH 2270 , MATH 2280 , MFET 3010 , MFET 4580 and MFET 4585 , MSE 3910 , PDD 2650 , PDD 3470 , PDD 4470 .

Other Required Courses (12 credit hours)

Gen Ed Humanities Elective (3)
Gen Ed Social Science Diversity Elective (3)
Gen Ed Life Science Elective (3)
Gen Ed American Institutions Elective (3)