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Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) is a broad field which prepares students to work as mechanical engineers designing, developing, and manufacturing new and innovative products and technologies. Mechanical engineers with an MET degree are involved in every process, from designing delicate tools and parts, to working on huge gears in large vehicles, to operations and maintenance.

Throughout the program students are preparing for professional practice by developing both technical and interpersonal skills. Early in the program students learn to create 3D computer models and communicate with 2D drawings. Then they learn to bring drawings to reality in our workshop. They develop skills by working on diverse teams.

Students acquire math and science skills through a structured math sequence and courses in physics and chemistry. They continue to build a solid foundation of engineering knowledge and skills. Topics include heat and work, materials, support and motion of rigid bodies and fluids, manufacturing processes, and electrical circuits. Students also learn to write and speak about technical issues as well as measure all things mechanical.

Students learn how to design complex mechanisms, then apply all their learnings to a senior capstone project. During the capstone project, students find a real-world problem, design a solution, then build and test their design.