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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Part-time)

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Plan is based on placement into program-required math level. This can change depending on lower-level math placement.

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
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Description: Mathematics for engineering technology students to prepare them for critical thinking, analytical reasoning and problem solving. Students will apply math to typical engineering technology problems from a variety of fields. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAT 0200

Description:

Introduction to computer-based solution of engineering and engineering technology problems. Includes the fundamentals and applications of computer-based software (MathCAD) and integration with other software for documentation of work, including proper use of units and unit systems. Software solution applications include graphing functions and data, basic statistical calculations, use of matrices, vectors, solution of simultaneous and an introduction to Boolean logic. One-half classroom, one and one-half lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAT 0300 or MAT 1280 or MAT 1470 or MAT 1580

Description: Polynomial, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, roots of polynomial functions, rational and polynomial inequalities, conic sections, systems of linear equations; sequences and series. Trigonometric functions of angles, solving right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, radian measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions and applications. Traditional testing (proctored or in Testing Center) is used in all online sections.

Notes: Or MAT-1470 College Algebra AND MAT-1570 Trigonometry (must be completed in separate terms)

Prerequisites: MAT 0300 and Other (With a grade of C or better or satisfactory score on math placement test)

 

Term hours subtotal:

9

Spring Semester (First Year)
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Description: Analysis of various types of two and three dimensional force systems, analysis of trusses, frames, friction, center of gravity and moment of inertia. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MET 1111 and MET 1161 and MAT 1570 or MAT 1580

Description: Terminology, designations of metals and the relationship among the properties of metals, the environment and heat treatment processes. Selecting and testing materials. Factors related to the selection of nonmetallic materials and the relationship between the nature of the materials and their properties. Thermoplastics, thermosetting, ceramics, composites and glasses are included. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

Notes: SPRING ONLY

Prerequisites: MET 1111 or MET 1161 or MAT 1570 or MAT 1580

 

Term hours subtotal:

7

Summer Semester (First Year)
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Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics. Note: Students who have not successfully completed the pre-requisites listed can register for ENG 1101 together with the co-requisite course ENG 0101 - English Composition I Booster.

Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)

Description: Algebra-based university-parallel sequence in mechanics, including vectors, statics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, elasticity, fluids and thermodynamics. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAT 1290 or MAT 1470 or MAT 1570 or MAT 1580

 

Term hours subtotal:

7

Fall Semester (Second Year)
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Description:

The laws and application of the principles of thermodynamics as they apply to internal combustion engines, steam cycles and refrigeration. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: FALL ONLY

Prerequisites: PHY 1141 or PHY 2201 and MET 2201 or MEE 2101

Description: Stress and deformations, torsions, shear and moments in beams, stresses in beams, beam deflections, combined stresses. This course is algebra based. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MET 2201 or MEE 2101

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Spring Semester (Second Year)
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Description: Essentials of fluid properties, fluid statics, flow measurements, force of a fluid jet including turbo machinery, open channel flow losses through flow in pipe and duct and pump and fan performance and operation. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: SPRING ONLY

Prerequisites: MET 2201 or MEE 2101

Description: Kinematics and kinetics of rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion and rotation; plane motion, work, energy, power, impulse and momentum. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: Spring Only

Prerequisites: MET 2201 or MEE 2101

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Summer Semester (Second Year)
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Description: Utilize SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies and learn how to make drawings of those parts and assemblies. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

Notes: Or MET-1231 Introduction to Engineering Design Using 3D CAD

Description: Designed to improve speaking and listening skills through the study and application of public speaking structure, content and style. This course requires 5 speeches in front of a live audience. The online course sections require the recordings to be created by the student with at least 8 adults present for each speech. Any questions, please contact the Communication Department at com.dept@sinclair.edu.

 

Term hours subtotal:

7

Fall Semester (Third Year)
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Description:

A project-based course utilizing reverse engineering to integrate ABET professional components in preparing students with the knowledge, techniques, skills, and use of modern equipment in mechanical engineering technology. The course strengthens student ability in specifying, installing, building, testing, documenting, operating, selling or maintaining basic mechanical systems. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: FALL ONLY

Prerequisites: MET 1111

Description: An introduction to the manufacturing processes used in the tooling and machining industry. Safety, mechanical hardware, hand tools, metrology, drill press, vertical mill, lathe, and the surface grinder will be the major focus of this course. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Spring Semester (Third Year)
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Description: Design and evaluation of machine elements, design for safety, strength, stability and wear. Analysis and design of gears, shafts, drive systems, mechanical fasteners, permanent connections, roller and journal bearings and springs. A design project including an oral presentation and written report is required. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

Notes: SPRING ONLY

Prerequisites: MET 2251 and PHY 1141 or PHY 2201

Description: Assessment of achievement by Mechanical Engineering Technology students in attaining program outcomes by completing a project demonstrating principles and practice of the major. Teamwork on projects will be emphasized. One classroom, six lab hours per week.

Notes: SPRING ONLY - Department Permission Required

Prerequisites: MET 2251 and MET 2281 and Approval of Department

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Summer Semester (Third Year)
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Description: Students earn credits toward degree requirements for work learning experience. Students already working may apply to use that experience to meet internship requirements. Students establish learning outcomes and prepare related reports and/or projects each term. Ten work hours per week per credit hour.

Notes: MET Technical Elective - Take 3 Credits From: CAM-1107, MET-1151, MET-1231, MET-1301, MET-1401, MET-1431, MET-2700, or PHY-1142. To register for the internship, please contact the Work-Based Learning Office at 937-512-2769 AT LEAST ONE TERM PRIOR

Prerequisites: Approval of Department

Description: An examination of what is meant by culture and a review of the various theories and methods in Cultural Anthropology. Includes a comparison of the similarities and differences among world cultures as well as comparative analysis of family organization, religious beliefs, educational systems, economics and governmental systems.

Notes: Choose from any OT36 Social & Behavioral Science Elective. View all course options here: https://www.sinclair.edu/about/offices/provost/articulation-transfer/ohio-transfer-36/

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.