MET Day/Evening Suggested Course Sequence

MISSION:

“The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program is to provide educational and training opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the technical knowledge, abilities and professional attitudes necessary to succeed as technical support specialists in the field of mechanical engineering.”

Program Educational Objectives:

PEO1 - Provide MET graduates that have an academic foundation in communication, math, science, and social sciences appropriate for a two year program at the associate degree level.

PEO2 - Place MET graduates who are grounded in the underlying fundamentals of mechanical engineering technology and are well prepared for employment in technical fields and subsequent upward mobility.

PEO3 - Graduates understand the operation and functionality of a variety of industrial equipment components and processes, and can apply critical thinking, problem solving techniques, and assemble data created in an industrial work environment.

PEO4 - Utilize partnerships with local industry to incorporate the educational needs for MET graduates in the program content, provide internships or cooperative work experiences, involve industry in MET program advisory committee activities including classroom project work, and arrange visits to industrial plants that reinforce the technical principles learned in the classroom.

PEO5 - Place MET graduates who are able perform as a team player; work well with others from diverse cultures and practice ethical behaviors in the workplace.

PEO6 – Develop the skills and abilities for MET graduates to make a seamless transfer or advancement to higher level mechanical engineering or related educational programs.

PEO7 - Incorporate the latest technologies in the educational process that produces graduates that are able to utilize these technologies in their job junctions and can adapt easily to changes in technology.

PEO8 – Promote the MET program and opportunities for graduates within the local and surrounding communities to increase enrollment to 100 students by the year 2011.

PEO9 - Place MET graduates who understand quality assurance concepts in manufacturing and can apply continuous improvement techniques to industrial plant operations.

Student Learning Outcomes:

LO1 - Describe mechanical engineering principles that apply to understanding industrial components and are necessary to solve technical problems.

LO2 – Collect performance data and analyze results to troubleshoot problems and improve industrial processes.

LO3 - Demonstrate the skills necessary to communicate effectively with others through written and oral formats.

LO4 - Distinguish between types of industrial processes and the functions of mechanical equipment through laboratory exercises and industrial demonstrations.

LO5 - Develop skills with major engineering application software and hardware to perform classroom work.

LO6 - Recognize the importance of practicing ethical behaviors in the workplace by learning ten (10) ethic behavior traits identified at Augusta Technical College.

LO7 - Describe statistical process control techniques and quality assurance practices utilized in manufacturing.

LO8 - Utilize engineering tools and resources to perform technical functions.

LO9 - Demonstrate the ability to use and apply all major Microsoft desktop application software programs.

LO10 - Demonstrate use of the scientific method for assembling and communicating technical information.

LO11 - Assemble technical information from multiple sources and compose simulated justifications for process improvements and/or capital expenditures.

LO12 - Develop the skills, knowledge and abilities to transfer into four year Mechanical Engineering programs.

LO13 - Develop a proactive and disciplined work attitude that displays professional behavior.  

LO14 - Respond positively to change and adapt to changing environments.

LO15 - Conduct hands-on exercises and experiments to reinforce understanding of MET subject matter.

LO16 - Demonstrate creative thinking skills and cognitive ability.

LO17 - Comply with the expectations and objectives of all MET course work.

LO18 - Describe the importance of diversity and working together with others as a team.

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