Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Demonstrate proper operation of CAD related equipment and related software.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, mechanical principles and processes.
• Have a firm understanding of the various components of manufacturing.
• Know and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Seek further information in their field to keep current through periodicals, trade journals, and ongoing training.

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
• Demonstrate proper programming techniques in CNC and programmable controllers.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate materials selection.
• Demonstrate the selection of and logical order of manufacturing processes.
• Understand and use mechanical prints.
• Students will demonstrate the use of effective problem solving strategies, including scientific inquiry, with both well-defined and ill-defined problems.
• Students will provide evidence of meta-cognitive thinking in each of their courses through the process of thinking about their own thinking, reflecting upon their learning process, and identifying gaps in their knowledge and skill.
• Students will acquire the ability of perspective taking and apply it in a variety of work and life situations.
• Students will provide evidence of critical thinking within each area of general education.
• Students will demonstrate the use of effective problem solving strategies, including: scientific inquiry, with both well-defined and ill-defined problems.
• Students will provide evidence of meta-cognitive thinking in each of their courses through the process of thinking about their own thinking, reflecting upon their learning process, and identifying gaps in their knowledge and skill.

Professionalism

•  Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors.
• Awareness of cultural and societal diversity.
• Students will provide evidence of meta-cognitive thinking in each of their courses through the process of thinking about their own thinking, reflecting upon their learning process, and identifying gaps in their knowledge and skill.
• Students will demonstrate writing proficiency in a variety of professional and personal genres. Students will acquire a number of learning strategies that will encourage self-directed learning during their education and throughout their lives.
• Identify basic management styles and practices.
• Students will acquire the ability of perspective taking and apply it in a variety of work and life situations.
• Students will provide evidence for increased understanding and awareness of self, others, interpersonal relations, and societal and cultural issues.
• Awareness of cultural and societal diversity.
• Students will acquire a number of learning strategies that will encourage self-directed learning during their education and throughout their lives.

Communication

• Demonstrate good presentation skills.
• Prepare professional documents using current software.           
• Students will develop and relate foundational speaking skill in both workplace and interpersonal contexts.
• Students will demonstrate proficient listening skills in a variety of situations.
• Students will develop and relate foundational speaking skill in both workplace and interpersonal contexts.
• Students will demonstrate proficient listening skill in a variety of situations.