Program: Mechanical Engineering Technology Major - Indiana State University

Aug 15, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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 (72 credits):

ET 103 - Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
ET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
ECT 281 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation 3 Credits
MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits
MET 302 - Applied Statics 3 Credits
MET 303 - Solid Modeling and Design 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 333 - Power Systems 3 Credits
ET 361 - Quality Analysis 3 Credits
MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
MET 404 - Engineering Design and Management 3 Credits
ET 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

Science and Math Required Courses: (12 credits)

MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits
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

Degree Map

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

Fall 1st Year

ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
or
ENG 107 - Rhetoric and Writing 3 Credits
PHYS 105 - General Physics I 3 Credits
PHYS 105L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 Credits
ET 103 - Technical Graphics with CAD 3 Credits
ET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 Credits (Critical Course)
17 Credits

Spring 1st Year

ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits (Elective if ENG 107 in Fall)
ECT 160 - Electronic Fundamentals 3 Credits
CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 Credits
MET 299 - CAD Fundamentals 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Communication | 3 Credits

16 Credits

CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

MFG 370 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes 3 Credits
MET 303 - Solid Modeling and Design 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

MET 333 - Power Systems 3 Credits
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: Quantitative Literacy | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

MET 306 - Applied Mechanisms 3 Credits (Fall Only)
MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology 2 Credits
MET 329L - Fluid Power Technology Laboratory 1 Credits
MET 406 - Strength of Materials 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

MET 408 - Elements of Machine Design 3 Credits
MET 304 - Engineering Analysis 3 Credits (Spring Only)
MFG 371 - Manufacturing Processes and Materials 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Social and Behavioral Science | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: HIP | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

MET 413 - Applications and Gaging of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 Credits (Fall Only)
MET 404 - Engineering Design and Management 3 Credits (Fall Only)
ET 361 - Quality Analysis 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: UDIE | 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: GPCD | 3 Credits

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

ET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology 3 Credits
MET 409 - Senior Project 3 Credits (Spring Only)
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

12 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

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://portal.indstate.edu/ISU/login

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/met