Mechanical Engineering Technology Major

Mechanical Engineering Technology is the application of engineering principles and technological developments for the creation of useful products and production machinery.

*The Mechanical Engineering Technology undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Required Courses (71 credits):

MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 203 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 Credits
MET 302 - Applied Statics 3 Credits
MET 304 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credits
MET 306 - Applied Mechanisms 3 Credits
MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MET 403 - Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts 3 Credits
MET 404 - Engineering Design and Management 3 Credits
MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 406 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits
MET 408 - Elements of Machine Design 3 Credits
MET 409 - Senior Project 3 Credits
MET 413 - Applications and Gaging of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 Credits
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 Credits
MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits

Science and Math Required Courses: (min 12 credits)

MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
or
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits
and
MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits
Required math is MATH 131 or the combination of MATH 123 and MATH 129
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits

Technical Elective: (3 credits)

MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits
MET 337 - Thermo Systems 3 Credits
MET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice 3 Credits
MET 407 - Tool and Die Design 3 Credits
Or other technical elective approved by advisor

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.00 in all Major course work.

Fall 1st Year

ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Health | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 2

17 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
MATH 123 - Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry 3 Credits (Math 123 critical by Spring 2; Math 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MET 203 - Introduction to Solid Modeling 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Communication | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3

15-16 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

MATH 129 - Fundamentals and Applications of Calculus 3 Credits (Math 123 critical by Spring 2; Math 131 critical by Fall 3)
or
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

13-14 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits (Critical Course)
CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits (Critical Course)
ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 Credits
MET 302 - Applied Statics 3 Credits (Spring Only)
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

MET 306 - Applied Mechanisms 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

MET 403 - Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) Concepts 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MET 304 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credits (Critical Course)
MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

MET 413 - Applications and Gaging of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
MET 404 - Engineering Design and Management 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
MET 406 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits (Fall Only) (Critical Course)
TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

MET 408 - Elements of Machine Design 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
MET 409 - Senior Project 3 Credits (Spring Only) (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: UDIE | Credits/Units 3
Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

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Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.isuportal.indstate.edu.

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