Engineering Technology - Mechanical
With an associate's degree in Engineering Technology鈥揗echanical from Montco, you can turn your interests in science, mechanics and hands-on work into a gratifying career. After graduating from our program, you may work alongside mechanical engineers and technologists in the field of mechanical structures and systems.
Program outcomes
- Identify and describe component and system-level engineering problems using state-of-the-art testing equipment;
- Design and develop concepts in a 3D solid modeling environment to address the industrial demands of today鈥檚 technology;
- Analyze student-created engineering models using appropriate general calculations;
- Apply theoretical attributes of mechanical components to systems design;
- Create and present a final project using all of the above skills plus good oral communication and technical writing.
Program Curriculum
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General Education Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 115 or ENG 117 | Writing for Technical Communication or Writing for Business and Industry | 3 |
| Elective | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 111 | Engineering Computations | 3 |
| EGR 115 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| EGT 190 | Principles of Critical Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| EGT-203 | Applied Statics | 4 |
| EGT-204 | Applied Dynamics | 4 |
| EGT-212 | Applied Fluid Dynamics | 4 |
| EGT-213 | Applied Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT-215 | Applied Thermodynamics | 4 |
| MAT 161 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Precalculus II | 4 |
| PHY 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
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Full-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EGR 115 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| EGT 190 | Principles of Critical Thinking in Technology | 3 |
| PHY 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 115 or ENG 117 | Writing for Technical Communication or Writing for Business and Industry | 3 |
| MAT 162 | Precalculus II | 4 |
| PHY 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
| EGR 111 | Engineering Computations | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication | Any Oral Communication Elective | 3 |
| EGT-203 | Applied Statics | 4 |
| EGT-204 | Applied Dynamics | 4 |
| EGT-212 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| EGT-213 | Applied Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT-215 | Applied Thermodynamics | 4 |
Part-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 161 | Precalculus I | 4 |
| EGR 115 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 162 | Precalculus II | 4 |
| EGT 190 | Principles of Critical Thinking in Technology | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 121 | General Physics I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 122 | General Physics II | 4 |
| EGR 111 | Engineering Computations | 3 |
Semester 5
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGT-203 | Applied Statics | 4 |
| EGT-204 | Applied Dynamics | 4 |
Semester 6
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENG 115 or ENG 117 | Writing for Technical Communication or Writing for Business and Industry | 3 |
Semester 7
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGT-212 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 8
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGT-213 | Applied Strength of Materials | 4 |
| EGT-215 | Applied Thermodynamics | 4 |
Semester 9
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
Transfer Options
Seamlessly transfer your Montco associate's degree to one of our four-year partner schools.
