The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is an excellent example of the merger between the traditional "hands-on" learning concepts and the newer computer application techniques in today's engineering technology education.

The student learns the basics such as the standard methods and practices of Tool Design and Production Planning and Statistical Process Control. The student's knowledge is expanded by exploring the more revolutionary techniques of CAD/CAM, Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Robotics in an automated system through concept and practical applications.
This new emphasis on the computer includes CAD (Computer-Aided Drafting), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and FMS (Flexible Manufacturing System). FMS includes the applications of robots, automated storage/retrieval, material handling systems, automated process control and inspection systems, and work cells (such as integrated machining, special processing and assembly). Global manufacturing competition is taught through methods of increasing productivity in engineering technology and business functions as well as the production plant.

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program has TAC/ABET (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accreditation and a very active student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on campus.

Local industries advise and work with the department on keeping the curriculum and equipment up to date to maintain a "state-of-the-art" program.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM - TAC/ABET ACCREDITED
PHOTONICS OPTION
(suggested two-year sequence)

Course ID

Title of Course

Credits

SEMESTER I

ENG* K101°

Composition

3

(3)

MEC* K152°

Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics

1

MEC* K153°

Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics Lab

2

MFG* K102

Manufacturing Processes

3

MFG* K103

Manufacturing Processes Lab

1

PHY* K114°

Mechanics

(4)

1

TOTAL

11

SEMESTER II

CAD* K106

Computer-Aided Drafting

1

CAD* K107

Computer-Aided Drafting Lab

2

EET* K105° +

Electric Circuits and Systems

3

ENG* K202°

Technical Writing

3

MAT* K186°

Precalculus

4

MEC* K114°

Statics

3

PHO* K101

Introduction to Photonics

3

TOTAL

20

SEMESTER III

EET* K264°

Automated Controls I

3

EET* K265°

Automated Controls I Lab

1

MAT* K167°

Principles of Statistics

3

PHO* K140°

Optoelectronics

4

PHO* K240°

Introduction to Lasers

4

3

TOTAL

18

SEMESTER IV

MFG* K118°

Computer Control Laser Material Process

3

MFG* K119°

Computer Control Laser Material Process Lab

1

3

PHO* K230°

Laser Electronics

4

_________

Science Elective

4

_________

Social Sciences Elective

3

TOTAL

18

GRAND TOTAL

67

( ) Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology program. 
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
+May substitute EET* K144/145 Fundamentals Electric Circuits and Machines/Lab

Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. prepare technical and laboratory reports and present them using the latest computer software and oral presentation skills.
2. prepare drawings of machine components both manually and using Autocad software.
3. explain the nature, structure and properties of metallic, plastic, ceramic and composite engineering materials.
4. draw the Free Body Diagram of a two dimensional body and then write and solve equations of equilibrium.
5. explain orthographic projection as it relates to standard board drafting and CAD.
6. apply concepts of Centroids, Moment of Inertia, and Centers of Mass.
7. explain various parts of a drill press, milling machine, and lathe and accomplish the calculations necessary to determine the correct rotational speed for the engine lathe, drill press, and milling machine.
8. explain various sand and permanent mold casting processes.
9. explain specifics in manual programming such as format, model, sequence numbers, preparatory functions, coordinates, and miscellaneous functions.
10. explain the differences, purposes, and similarities between DNC, CNC, NC and adaptive control.
11. explain the concepts of location and clamping use with jigs and fixtures.
12. identify robotic joints, configurations, work volume, body and arm assembly, wrist assembly, and degrees of freedom.
13. explain the elements of the working cell and flexible manufacturing system.

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