Related Majors Comparison for Mechanical Engineering Technology

Explore how the mechanical engineering technology bachelor's degree compares with three related degrees in the College of Engineering and College of Computing, offering insight into curriculum similarities, shared foundational courses, flexible electives, and distinct core requirements.

Compare Four Related Degrees

In the College of Engineering, the first year student experience is similar across undergraduate majors. Your second and third years have distinctive course requirements and electives. Your second and third years have distinctive course requirements and electives.

Here we can compare four related majors through select second and third year courses.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

MET 2153 - Machine Tool Fundamentals and Applications

A study of basic machining processes: including setup and operation of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders and saws. Students are exposed to fundamental machining processes, nomenclature and machine operation with an overall focus on safety and quality control.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 2400(C) or ENG 1102

MET 2130 - Applied Dynamics

Particle and rigid plane body kinematics and kinetics covers inertia force, work-energy-power and impulse-momentum methods. Emphasizes development of student skills in problem definition and problem solving.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 2120 or MET 2110 or MEEM 2110 or ME 2110) and MA 2160

MET 3242 - Machine Design I

An introduction to mechanical design for technology students. The coursework applies principles of statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials to the design of simple mechanical components and systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (MET 2150 or MEEM 2150 or ME 2150) and (MET 2130(C) or MEEM 2700(C) or ME 2700(C))

MET 3500 - Manufacturing Processes

Focuses on practical aspects of design and manufacturing. Covers fundamentals of manufacturing processes and includes a weekly lab to provide hands-on experience with manufacturing issues that influence component design.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2100 and MET 2153

MET 3700 - Applied Thermodynamics

Engineering thermodynamics principles including work, heat and temperature, pure substances, closed and open systems, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and power and refrigeration cycles.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 3400

Mechanical Engineering

ME 2110 - Statics

Force systems in two and three dimensions. Includes composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Vector algebra used where appropriate. Prerequisite of MA2160 with a grade of C or better is required.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci, College of Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160

ME 2150 - Mechanics of Materials

Introduction to mechanical behavior of materials, including stress/strain at a point, principle stresses and strains, stress-strain relationships, determination of stresses and deformations in situations involving axial loading, torsional loading of circular cross sections, and flexural loading of straight members. Also covers stresses due to combined loading and buckling of columns.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of For Res & Env Sci, College of Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2110 or ME 2110

ME 3400 - Machine Design and Analysis

In this course, students apply concepts from previous classes to design and analyze mechanical systems using solid elements, bolted joints, welds, springs, spinning shafts, bearings, and gears. Students use case studies to develop relationships between design and performance.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MSE 2100 and (ENG 2120 or MEEM 2150 or ME 2150) and (MEEM 2700 or ME 2700)

ME 3750 - Dynamic Systems

This course deals with the modeling, analysis and control of mixed physics systems. It covers differential equation generation for mechanical, thermal, and electrical systems, their simulation, and methods for analyzing their performance operating in both open and closed loop.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): (MEEM 2700 or ME 2700) and (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560)

Mechatronics

EET 2121 - Circuits II

Advanced treatment of passive linear electrical circuits. Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, and maximum power transfer theorems. Analysis of AC networks with attention to frequency response, attenuation, resonance, bandwidth, and terminal impedance. Bridge circuits and filters.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Co-Requisite(s): EET 2122
Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 1121 and EET 1122) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161)

EET 3131 - Sensors and Instrumentation

Sensors and instrumentation used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Instrument static characteristics, measurement errors, and calibration. Signal conditioning circuits including instrumentation amplifiers, DC bridges, and filters. Sensors for measuring motion, force, pressure, flow, and temperature, including physical principles and required electronic circuits.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121 or PH 2230 or EE 2111 or EE 3010

EET 3144 - Introduction to Industrial Robotics

This course introduces concepts of industrial robotics. Topics on mechanics, electronics, controls, forward and inverse kinematics, classification of end-effectors, programming, and the application of industrial robots are covered. FANUC Roboguide and Mitsubishi RT Toolbox simulation software packages are used to program and simulate industrial production scenarios.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer

EET 3373 - Introduction to Programmable Controllers

The design of discreet sequential controls using programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Relay logic is used to introduce ladder logic and ladder logic is used to program the PLC. Introduces a structured approach to sequential control design. Data acquisition is introduced using BridgeVIEW software.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Information Technology, Electrical Eng Tech, Mechatronics, Computer Network & System Admn, Data Acquisition & Indust Cont, System and Network Security, Mechatronics
Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121 or PH 2230 or EE 2112 or EE 3010 or EET 2411 or EE 2174

Robotics Engineering

EE 2180 - Introduction to Robotics and Lab

Introduces the following topics: robotic actuators, inverse and forward kinematics, control methods, applied statistics, environment mapping, and path finding. Topics will be further explored during hands on and practical lab experiments.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3010(C) or EE 2112(C)) and (MA 2320(C) or MA 2321(C) or MA 2330(C))

EE 3010 - Circuits and Instrumentation for Cyber Physical Systems

Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1121 or MA 1160 or MA 1161

EE 3261 - Control Systems

Mathematical formulation of control problems (both transfer function and state-variable descriptions); analysis of feedback control systems (stability, transient performance, steady-state error, sensitivity, etc.); analog and digital simulation; and experiments with physical systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3160

EE 3280 - Robot Operating Systems

An introduction to the robotics middleware enabling robot platforms used in autonomous vehicles and advanced manufacturing. Students will learn the basics of distributed robotics software architecture, hardware considerations and associated simulation tools.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2180 and SAT 2711

Review Typical Four-year Outlines for Course Sequences

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Typical Four-year Outlines

These depend on the year you enroll, or your audit year. Students can take courses in the summer, if needed.

Common First Year

Engineering majors have a common first year program.

Finding the right major means navigating a landscape of options. In the College of Engineering, the first year student experience is similar across majors. This allows you to complete many course requirements and still be on track if you should decide to change majors. In engineering, the first year may look like this:

Year 1 Fall

CH 1150 - University Chemistry I

Introduces the foundations of chemistry, including electronic structure of atoms and molecules, intermolecular forces, states of matter, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, chemical equilibria, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. Includes laboratory component that emphasizes lecture components.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1151
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

CH 1151 - University Chemistry Lab I

Laboratory to accompany CH1150.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): CH 1150
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C) or ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 2 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 2 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 2 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

ENG 1101 - Engineering Analysis and Problem Solving

An introduction to the engineering profession and to its various disciplines. Focuses on developing problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication skills. Through active, collaborative work, students work on teams to apply the engineering problem-solving method to "real-world" problems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-5)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C) or MA 3160(C))

MA 1032 - Precalculus

This course examines the behavior of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 61 or ACT Mathematics >= 22 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 540

UN 1015 - Composition

Provides direct instruction in composition. Students examine and interpret communication practices and apply what they learn to their own written, aural, and visual compositions. Class projects ask students to communicate in a variety of modes and to attend to audience, purpose, and context.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

Year 1 Spring

MET 2400 - Practical Applications in Parametric Modeling

Intermediate course intended to expand the student's knowledge of computer modeling techniques, introducing advanced assemblies and GD&T concepts. Investigates advanced concepts available to the designer.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering Tech
Pre-Requisite(s): ENG 1101 or ENG 1102 or ENG 1101T

MA 1160 - Calculus with Technology I

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): ALEKS Math Placement >= 86 or CEEB Calculus AB >= 3 or CEEB Calculus BC >= 3 or CEEB Calculus AB Subscore >= 3 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE-M16 >= 680

MSE 2100 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Topics include material selection in design, material processing in manufacturing, and structural material failure mechanisms.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or CH 1122 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151) or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)

PH 1140 - Applied College Physics I

An algebra-based introduction to classical mechanics and its applications. Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, work and energy, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, and temperature and heat.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Construction Management, Computer Network & System Admn, Electrical Eng Tech, General Technology, Information Technology, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS)
Co-Requisite(s): PH 1111
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1121(C) or MA 2160(C)) and (PH 1100 or PH 1111(C) or PH 1141 or PH 1161)

UN 1025 - Global Issues

Study of contemporary global issues, their origins, impacts, and solutions through the thematic and comparative exploration of worldview and culture, population, globalization, development, politics and global governance, environment, and sustainability. Emphasis on global literacy and information literacy.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman

In this sample plan, there are only two major-related courses required during the first two semesters, MET 2400 and MSE 2100.

Design and Research Capstone

You will have the design and research experience as a senior.

Engineering students and those in the sciences will participate in a research or design project for their capstone or senior year. Engineering students can choose Senior Design or Enterprise for their capstone initiative. A student may find a research project at any time in their undergraduate career.

MET Senior Design Option

MET 4575 - Senior Project I

Research and beginning design projects using computer-aided engineering methods, physical models, and/or prototypes. Evaluation and design optimization methods for efficient and cost-effective designs.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 4460

MET 4675 - Senior Project II

Completion and evaluation of design projects using computer-aided engineering methods, physical models, and/or prototypes. Evaluation and design optimization methods for efficient and cost-effective designs.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): MET 4575

MET Enterprise Option

ENT 4950 - Enterprise Project Work V Capstone

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience in defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals. Must be project ready as defined by major.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of department required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg, Robotics Engineering, Software Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Network & System Admn, Electrical Eng Tech, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Surveying Engineering, Information Technology; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): (BE 3350 and BE 3700 and BE 3800 and BE 4900 and ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) or (CEE 3620 or CEE 3810) or CM 4855(C) or (CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760) or (ENT 3960 and EE 3131) or (EE 3280 and EE 3261(C)) and EE 3910 and (EE 3174(C) or EE 3171(C) or EE 3173(C)) or (GE 3890 and GE 3880) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) and (MA 3710(C) or MA 2710(C) or MA 2720 or MA 3715) and (MEEM 3750 or ME 3750) and (MEEM 3201 or ME 3201) and (MEEM 3901 or ME 3901) and (MEEM 3911 or ME 3911) and EE 3010(C) and (MEEM 3400 or ME 3400) and (MEEM 3600 or ME 3601(C)) or MSE 3190 or (CMG 3250 and CMG 4120(C) and CMG 4210 and CMG 3200) or (EET 3281 and EET 4253(C)) or SAT 3812(C) or SU 4100(C) or ENG 3505(C) or (ENT 3950 and ENT 3960) or (MET 4200 and MET 3500(C) and MET 3451(C)) or MET 4210

ENT 4960 - Enterprise Project Work VI Capstone

Interdisciplinary teams work as part of an enterprise to address real-world design projects or problems, taking constraints into account and applying relevant standards. Fourth-year students gain experience defining project objectives, planning strategies to achieve these objectives, and leading technical teams to accomplish project goals.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-6)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): ENT 4950 and (BE 4900 or CEE 3620 or CEE 3810 or CM 4855 or CS 3712 or CS 4711 or CS 4760 or (EE 3174 or EE 3171 or EE 3173) or GE 3890 or GE 3880 or MSE 4141(C) or CMG 4210 or (EET 4253 and EET 3281) or (MET 4460 and MET 4210) or (SAT 4541 and SAT 3812) or SU 4100 or ENG 3830(C) or (ENG 3505 and ENG 4505) or (MEEM 3750 or ME 3750) and (MEEM 3201 or ME 3201) or (EE 3280 and EE 3261))