Mechanical Engineering Technology BS Degree Typical Four-year Outline

The uAchieve Interactive Degree Audit is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of undergraduate course descriptions is available.

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First Year

Second Year

Spring Semester
Course Credit
EET 1121 Circuits I And  3
EET 1122 Circuits I Lab 1
MET 2130 Applied Dynamics 4
MET 2150 Applied Strength of Materials 4
Intercultural Competency (Course from List) 3
Activities (Course from List) 1
Total 16

Third Year

Fourth Year

Fall Semester
Course Credit
MET 4210 Applied Quality Techniques 3
MET 4300 Applied Heat Transfer 3
MET 4575 Senior Project I Or 2
    ENT 4950 Enterprise Project Work V Capstone 2
Technical Elective 3
Essential Education Experience (Course from List) 3
Activities (Course from List) 1
Total 15
Spring Semester
Course Credit
EC 3400 Economic Decision Analysis 3
MET 4360 Thermal-Fluids Laboratory 1
MET 4675 Senior Project II Or  2
     ENT 4960 Enterprise Project Work VI Capstone 2
MET 4999 Professional Practice Seminar 1
Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 1–3
Activities (Course from List) 1
Total 12–14

Grand Total = 126 Credits

Technical Electives (Choose 7–9 Credits)

Computer-Aided Engineering Focus
Course Credit
MET 4355 Industrial Digital Twin Systems (spring) 3
MET 4550 Computer Aided Manufacturing (spring) 3
MET 4660 CAE and FEA Methods (fall) 3
Other Technical Electives
Course Credit
EET 3373 Introduction to Programmable Controllers (fall, summer) 3
EET 4311 Control Systems (fall, summer) 3
ENT XXXX Enterprise Project Work (except 3959, 3967, 4950, 4960) 1–2
MET 4996 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering Technology (on demand) 1–3
MET 4997 Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Technology (on demand) 1–3
MET 4998 Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering Technology (on demand) 1–6
OSM 4350 Advanced Project Management (spring) 3
UN 3002 Undergraduate Cooperative Education I (fall, spring, summer) may be repeated 1–2

General Education Requirements

  • Approved lists are also available in EERC 319 and 426.

Math

  • Math placement is based on ACT/SAT/AP math score or transfer credit.

Free Electives

  • Any Michigan Tech course(s) or approved transfer course(s) that are 1000-level or above and are not duplicated or equivalent courses.

Prerequisites

  • The prerequisite course must be successfully completed prior to taking the subsequent course.

Concurrent Prerequisites

  • Courses that may be taken at the same time, although it is not necessary to take these courses together if the prerequisite course is completed first.

Corequisites

  • Courses must be taken together in the same semester.

Transfer, Advanced Placement, or Study Abroad Courses

  • Not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations.
  • Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent course work only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or
    equivalent is earned at a transfer institution.
  • Study abroad credit will be awarded by International Programs and Services based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards.
  • Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards.

Revised March 17, 2025, for 2025-2026 academic year.