Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science

The careers of mechanical engineering technology graduates take them to a variety of employers (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Fender Guitars, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar). Yet they have many skills in common: problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. The program focuses on the methods, materials, machinery and manpower necessary to effectively operate in a manufacturing environment. You'll learn how to manage people, machines, and production resources to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.

Areas of emphasis include micro-manufacturing, sustainable energy, and robotics.

Students will be prepared for careers in product improvement, industrial processes and plant operations. They will learn communication skills that allow interaction with technical and non-technical colleagues and benefit from faculty experience in industrial careers. Students will also participate in applied research projects with professors to gain experience solving real-world technical problems.

Program Requirements

• All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.
• All courses are offered by Purdue, unless noted.

First Year (32 cr.)

First Semester

• Freshman Composition Selective
• CGT 11000 Technical Graphics Communications
• ENGT 18000 Engineering Technology Foundations
• ENGT 18100 Engineering Technology Foundations Lab (1 cr.)
• MET 14400 Materials and Processes II
• TECH 12000 Design Thinking in Technology

Second Semester

• MA 16010 Applied Calculus I
• MET 10200 Production Design and Specifications
• MET 11100 Applied Statistics
• MET 14300 Materials and Processes I
• PHYS 22000 General Physics I; OR
  PHYS-P 201 General Physics 1 (IU South Bend); OR
  PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (IU South Bend) (4-5 cr.)

Second Year (32 cr.)

Third Semester

• ECET 22400 Electronic Systems
• MA 16020 Applied Calculus II
• MET 21100 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.)
• MET 21300 Dynamics
• MET 24500 Manufacturing Systems

Fourth Semester

• COM 11400 Fundamental of Speech Communication; OR
  SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (IU South Bend)
• Programming Selective
• MET 28400 Introduction to Industrial Controls
• MET 23000 Fluid Power
• PHYS 22100 General Physics II; OR
  PHYS-P 202 General Physics 1 (IU South Bend); OR
  PHYS-P 222 Physics 2 (IU South Bend) (4-5 cr.)

Third Year (32 cr.)

Fifth Semester

• Humanities Foundation Selective
• CHEM 11100 General Chemistry; OR
  CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry 1; AND
  CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory 1 (2 cr.) (IU South Bend)
• ENGL 42100 Technical Writing
• MET 2200 Heat/Power
• TECH/MGMT Selective

Sixth Semester

• Mechanics Selective
• MET 32000 Applied Thermodynamics
• MET 34600 Advanced Materials in Manufacturing
• STAT 30100 Elementary Statistics Methods; OR
  MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques (IU South Bend)
• Global/Professional Selective

 Fourth Year (27 cr.)

 Seventh Semester

• MET Capstone Selective I
• Technical Selective
• COM 32000 Small Group Communication; OR
  SPCH-S 229 Discussion and Group Methods (IU South Bend)
• IT 45000 Production Cost Analysis
• MET 31300 Fluid Mechanics

Eighth Semester

• CAND 99100 Candidate (0 cr.)
• MET Elective 
• MET Capstone Selective  II
• Behavioral Social Science Outcome Selective
• Economics/Finance Selective

CAND 99100

Course that students must enroll when registering for the last course for the certificate. There are no fees assessed for this course. No class attendance is required and no grade will be issued.