Mechanical Engineering

Technology
Individuals who are mechanically inclined and like to solve problems can have a satisfying career in this challenging branch of engineering that creates the machines and machinery that human beings operate and benefit from. Columbus States Mechanical Engineering Technology program prepares students to enter this growing profession where the pool of applicants does not meet the consistent demand. The program presents an inside look at the manufacturing process, as well as highlights skills with drafting, computers, and troubleshooting. Coursework includes an introduction to manufacturing technology, hydraulics, robotics, materials science, and computer aided drafting and manufacturing. Students get their hands on the colleges Solar Car and can be part of the team that designs the next winner of the Society of Automotive Engineers MiniBaja competition. Graduates are qualified to assist engineers in the industrial, consulting, scientific research and consulting communities or to transfer to a four-year college to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Engineering technology teaches students how to organize thoughts and approach problems processes which are not only critical to their work, but also beneficial in everyday life. Mechanical engineering skills can take graduates anywhere, from designing stronger yet lighter helmets for the NFL to creating wheelchairs that are more maneuverable. Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, the graduate will be able to: Apply basic knowledge of manufacturing and engineering technology, procedures, symbols, and graphics skills to the reading and production of sketches, drawings, blueprints and specifications. Assist in establishing tolerances related to production, by utilizing manual and/or computerized methods. Make significant contributions to the production of manufactured goods by utilizing skills and knowledge of: drafting, computers and automation technology, sound manufacturing practices, quality measures, machine capabilities/limitations, and assist in the selection of product equipment. Contribute to the solution of engineering and design problems involving mechanical systems, by utilizing knowledge and skills in electrical and mechanical principles, material performance and selection, basic machine elements, sound design and engineering practices. Apply computers and computer language to the solution of engineering problems. Utilize various quality tools and techniques such as SPC and TQM to support production in manufacturing area and other applicable work situations to improve any and all quality measures.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Degree

COURSE CR Quarter 1 ENGT 100 Introduction to Engineering Technology ............................... 4 MECH 112 Computer Applications in Manufacturing .............................3 MECH 115 Engineering Graphics .............................................................4 MECH 240 Machine Tools .........................................................................4 ENGL 101 Beginning Composition .........................................................3 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ............................................................................18 Quarter 2 MECH 145 2D CAD ..................................................................................4 MECH 150 Manufacturing Materials and Processes ................................4 MECH 243 Robotics ................................................................................ 4 MATH 111 Technical Math I ....................................................................4 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ........................................................................... 16 Quarter 3 MECH 175 3D CAD ..................................................................................4 MECH 253 Computer Numerical Control ................................................4 MATH 112 Technical Math II ...................................................................4 PHYS 117 College Physics .......................................................................5 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ........................................................................... 17 Quarter 4 MECH 130 Statics ......................................................................................4 MECH 215 Parametric CAD ......................................................................4 COMM 105 Speech (or) COMM 110 Conference and Group Discussion..........................................3 HUM XXX Humanities 111,112,113,151, 152 (or) 224 ............................5 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ............................................................................16 Quarter 5 MECH 242 MECH 260 COMM 204 Strength of Materials ..............................................................4 Basic Mechanisms .................................................................4 Technical Writing ...................................................................3

And choose one of the following Basic Electives: ENGT 131 Hydraulics and Pneumatics .....................................................4 EMEC 250 Motors and Controls ...............................................................4 ENVR 170 General Industry, Safety and Health .......................................4 SKTR 118 Introduction to Welding ..........................................................4 PHYS 118 College Physics (Electricity, Magnetism and Light) ..............5 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ....................................................................15 16 Quarter 6 MECH 261 Machine Design .....................................................................4 MECH 270 Engineering Statistics..............................................................4 ENGL 102 Essay and Research ................................................................3 SSCI XXX Social Science 100,101, 102, SOC 239 (or) GEOG 240 ........5 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ........................................................................... 16 TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS ..................................................98 99

Course Descriptions
MECH 112 Computer Applications in Manufacturing (A, W, SP, SU) 3 credits This is an introductory level computer course for Engineering Technology students. The course introduces computer technology critical to the subsequent success in studies of CAD, CAM, Numerical Control Machin6/2011

ing and Computer Programming for Technicians. Students will complete assignments in Microsoft Office as well as cover DOS commands and applications, Windows, the Web and the basic hardware of the computer. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 3 hours Lab fee: $10.00 MECH 115 Engineering Graphics (A, SP) 4 credits This course is designed to give the beginning engineering technology student a basic foundation in blueprint reading, manual drafting, and beginning AutoCAD. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Lab fee: $15.00 MECH 120 Mechanical Drafting I (W, SU) 3 credits This course is an introductory drafting and blueprint reading course that teaches students how to draw and interpret orthographic and isomeric views of various objects and components. Dimensioning, fasteners, section views, assembly and sub-assembly drawings, and Bills of Material are examined in depth. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of drawings as well as being able to do simple manual construction of views. Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 5 hours Lab fee: $10.00 MECH 130 Statics (A, SP) 4 credits This course deals with the principles of trusses, frames, machines and machine components. The course will offer the student experience in dealing with coplanar load systems that are concurrent, parallel and coplanar. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisite: PHYS 117 Lab fee: $15.00 MECH 145 2D Computer Aided Drafting (W, SU) 4 credits This course introduces students to Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD software. Two-dimensional drafting techniques are utilized to teach fundamental and intermediate concepts of computer aided drafting. Course presents commands and functions applicable to all computer aided drafting systems. Students apply this knowledge to drawings related to the field of mechanical engineering, alternative energy, and other twodimensional drawings. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisites: MECH 115 MECH 150 Manufacturing Materials and Processes (W, SU) 4 credits This is a course that will acquaint the technician with the nature, properties, performance, characteristics, manufacturing processes, and practical uses of various engineering materials. Materials such as ferrous and nonferrous metals as well as polymers, ceramics, and composites will be covered. Both primary and secondary processes with be covered. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Lab fee: $15.00 MECH 175 3D Computer Aided Drafting (A, SP) 4 credits This course is an extension of MECH 145. Course includes the study of practical applications of computer graphics with isometric and threedimensional drawing techniques to solve mechanically related problems and to produce mechanical drawings. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisites: MECH 145 MECH 215 Parametric CAD (A, SP) 4 credits This is an advanced course in 3D design and production oriented information. Students will create production drawings and documentation required to take a product from concept to design, sales, prototyping, production, and final assembly. Students will be utilizing AutoCAD, Inventor, and additional software operating in conjunction with AutoCAD. Lecture: 2 hour Lab: 4 hours Prerequisite: MECH 175 Lab Fee: $30.00 MECH 240 Machine Tools (A, W, SP, SU) 4 credits This course features hands-on operation of mills, lathes, shapers, and grinders in addition to instruction in safety practices and related theory needed for operating these machines. Additional instruction will be given on cutting tool materials and geometry, feeds and speeds, and associated bench practices. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 6 hours Lab fee: $30.00

MECH 242 Strength of Materials (W, SU) 4 credits This course is a study of the application of external loads to rigid bodies and the analysis of the resulting stresses produced within those bodies. Study will be devoted to thermal expansion, bolted and welded joints, thin-walled pressure vessels, beam stresses and deflection, beam design, column stresses and column design. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisite: MECH 130 Lab fee: $15.00 MECH 243 Robotics (W, SU) 4 credits This course presents robotic operations and system configurations. Students are required to flowchart, code, compile, and debug programs using the Fanuc Karel programming language. Hands-on experience with robotic systems is gained through teaching and executing the programs on an articulated 6-axis Fanuc S-6 robot. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisites: MECH 112 Lab fee: $10.00 MECH 252 Computer Programming for Technicians Python (W, SU) 3 credits A course designed to instruct students in the use of Python in solving engineering problems. Students will design flowchart, code, compile, and debug programs in this course. Hands-on experience is gained through interfacing digital I/O boards using Python. Lecture: 1 hour Lab: 5 hours Prerequisites: MECH 112 and placement into MATH 103 or higher Lab fee: $10.00 MECH 253 Numerical Control (SP) 4 credits This course is designed for the beginning student and covers manual computer numerical control programming. Each student will prepare numerical control programs in both absolute and incremental positioning systems using standard industrial G and M codes. Students will program for state-of-the-art computerized numerical control equipment including mills and lathes. Each student will prepare and debug programs and setup and operate computer numerical controlled equipment in the lab. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisites: MATH 112 and MECH 240 Lab fee: $25.00 MECH 260 Basic Mechanisms (W, SU) 4 credits This course is a study of common industrial mechanisms (linkages, gears, and cams). In addition, support components (bearings, clutches, couplings, brakes, and springs) and drive systems (belt drives, chain drives, and gear drives) are examined. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 4 hours Prerequisite: MECH 115 Lab fee: $10.00 MECH 261 Machine Design (SP, SU) 4 credits This course is designed as a capstone experience for Mechanical Engineering Technology students. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to solve engineering problems using skills and knowledge gained through their course work. The class, as a team, will participate in designing and prototyping a machine or mechanism related to the field. Lecture: 2 hours Lab: 6 hours Prerequisites: MECH 242 Lab fee: $25.00 MECH 270 Engineering Statistics (A, SP) 4 credits This course provides a broad overview of statistical methods in data analysis and process control practices in the industrial environment. Course includes presentation of the philosophy and practices of modern quality control principles, sampling methods and data classification, descriptive statistics, percentiles and z-scores, linear correlation and regression, basic probability, control chart applications, acceptance sampling, frequency distributions, and process capability studies. Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours Prerequisites: Math 103