B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program emphasizes applied engineering practice through a B.S. degree program. Students in this program are people who enjoy the practice of engineering. As graduates, they often work as members of design and development teams, cooperating with other people both in and outside of their company.

The program emphasizes understanding how engineering principles are applied in practice. Graduates have an understanding of energy and power technology (including alternative energy systems), the behavior of fluids, the design of machines and components, the selection of machine components, and engineering measurements.

The mechanical engineering technology program has a "practice-based" approach and uses both laboratories and industry projects to make mechanical engineering "real" to students. Engineering, math, and science principles are applied to the solution of technical problems in a lecture/laboratory environment.

Students can customize their degree with three specialized concentrations. Click on each available concentration for a detailed description:

 

What You Can Do With This Degree

Career employment opportunities include design and development, direct manufacturing support, quality control and assurance, sales, and management. Companies large and small, in this region and outside of it, provide a wide range of opportunities for graduates. Starting salaries of recent graduates are in the $50,000 - $60,000 range.

 

Courses Associated With This Degree

Click on each of these sample course names for more information. Visit the ASU Class Search for availability of courses.

AET 432 Applied Heat Transfer

  • Description: Heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Applies heat transfer to engineering design problems.

MET 351 Introduction to Automation

  • Description: Introduces automation. Topics include assembly techniques, fixed and flexible automation systems, robots, material-handling systems, sensors, and controls.

MET 418 Composites Materials Manufacturing

  • Description: Introduces composite materials and associated manufacturing issues, including tooling, processes, and quality control. Related issues, including testing and joining.

MET 438 Machine Design II

  • Description: Applies mechanics to the design of machine elements and structures. Emphasizes basics of gears, springs, brakes, clutches, and bearings.

MET 440 Finite Element Analysis

  • Description: Analyzes machine elements, frames, and aerospace structures employing finite element analysis and software. Includes sensitivity analysis and estimating accuracy.

 

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