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Mechanical Engineering Technology


Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, RoomT302, (847)543-2044

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/mechanical-engineering-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
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Mechanical engineering technicians are the semi-professional members of the engineer/ scientist/technician team engaged in the design of machines, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems. Assignments may include drafting, designing, research and development, product and materials testing, and supervision. In addition to a broad based background in mechanical design, this program offers training on an industrial CAD system.

To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.

Note: MET Students please see an advisor to schedule classes for the MET degree as program changes are coming soon.


Summer Semester

2 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

College Success Seminar

2

First Semester

14 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Mechanical Systems I and

course

Mechanical Systems II and

course

Mechanical Systems III

3

course

Electrical Systems I and

course

Electrical Systems II and

course

Electrical Systems III

3

course

Automation I and

course

Automation II and

course

Automation III

3

course

Engineering Graphics

3

course

Machining for Technology Students

2

Second Semester

12-15 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Technical Composition I or

course

English Composition I

3

course

Pneumatics and Hydraulics I and

course

Pneumatics and Hydraulics II and

course

Pneumatics and Hydraulics III

3

course

Technical Mathematics I or

course

Trigonometry or

course

Precalculus or

course

Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

3-5

course

Introduction to Solidworks

3

Summer Semester

6 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Mechanical Design and Drafting (offered Summer only)

3

course

Communication Skills or

course

Fundamentals of Speech       

3

Third Semester

17-20.5 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Reverse Engineering of Mechanical Systems (offered Fall only)

3

course

Manufacturing Processes or

3

course

Job Readiness Skills and

2

course

Internship I

.5-3

course

General Physics

5

course

Mechanisms

3

course

Introduction to Sociology or

other Social and Behavioral Science elective

3

Fourth Semester

11 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

course

Critical Thinking or

other Humanities or Fine Arts Elective

3

course

Machine Design (offered Spring only)

5

course

Applied Finite Element Analysis (offered Spring only)

3

Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree                 

62-64

Additional math may be required for students who choose to pursue a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). Contact faculty member Margie Porter at (847) 543-2904 for additional information.

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