IUPUI Campus Bulletin 2014-2016

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate Professors: D. Acheson, K. Rennels, P. Hylton, R. Chen
Assistant Clinical professor:  P Yearling (Program Director)
Lecturer: R. Durkin
Visiting Lecturers: L. Silvian, E. McGraw

The Department of Engineering Technology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering technology. In addition, students are encouraged to enhance their knowledge base through the School of Engineering and Technology certificate program.

For more information, contact the Department of Engineering Technology at (317) 274-2363, or  email aland@iupui.edu , or visit our Web site at: www.engr.iupui.edu/met.  Certificate Program Website: http://www.engr.iupui.edu/main/academics/undergrad/certificates.php

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of  ABET http://www.abet.org

This program emphasis is on putting knowledge into action, students become skilled in the generation, transmission, and utilization of mechanical and fluid energy, as well as the design and production of tools, materials, machines and their products.  Graduates of this program find positions as Process Engineers, Production Engineers, Quality Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Quality Specialists, Reliability and Test Engineers, and Facilities Managers.  The courses are offered both in the day and evening.

In addition to all the school and university requirements, this degree requires that both the IU Cumulative GPA and the Degree GPA be equal to or greater than 2.000.

Program Educational Objectives for Mechanical Engineering Technology

Three to five years after graduation, alumni of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at IUPUI will be able to:

1. Work competently in technical and professional careers related to the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
2. Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their education.
3. Continue growth in professional knowledge through additional education, certification, or licensing.

Freshman Year

First Semester (15 credit hours)

• ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: 3 credit hours
• MATH 15900 Precalculus: 5 credit hours
• TECH 10200 Technology Learning Community: 1 credit hour
• TECH 10400 Technical Graphics Communication: 3 credit hours
• TECH 10500 Introduction to Engineering Technology: 3 credit hours

Second Semester (17 credit hours)

• CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I: 3 credit hours
• MET 11100 Applied Statics: 3 credit hours
• MET 20400 Introduction to Design: 3 credit hours
• IET 10400 Industrial Organization: 3 credit hours
• COMM-R 110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication: 3 credit hours

Sophomore Year

Third Semester (15 credit hours)

• MATH 22100 Calculus for Technology I: 3 credit hours
• MET 21100 Applied Strength of Materials: 4 credit hours
• TCM 2XX Introduction to Report Writing: 1 credit hours
• MET 21300 Dynamics: 3 credit hours
• PHYS 21800 General Physics I: 4 credit hours

Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)

• MATH 22200 Calculus for Technology II: 3 credit hours
• MET 21400 Machine Elements: 3 credit hours
• MET 23000 Fluid Power: 3 credit hours
• MET 22000 Heat and Power: 3 credit hours
• Gen Ed Elective (see approved course list: Arts and Humanities): 3 credit hours

Junior Year

Fifth Semester (14 credit hours)

• MET 32000 or MET 32900 Applied Thermodynamics or Introduction to Heat Transfer:  3 credit hours
• TCM 3XX Technical Report Writing: 1 credit hours
• IET 15000 Quantitative Methods for Technology: 3 credit hours
• MET 32800 CAD/CAM for Mechanical Design: 3 credit hours
• MET 34800 Engineering Materials: 4 credit hours

Sixth Semester (16 credit hours)