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Dec 30, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Mechanical Engineering Technology Major, B.S.
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About the Program
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum emphasizes both theoretical and practical applications, providing MSU Denver students with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals, as well as hands-on laboratory work. This applied engineering emphasis allows students to experience the integration of engineering theory and practice. The MET program offers concentrations in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology courses that keep students current with industry standards. Mechanical Engineering Technologists are employed in various industries ranging from large aerospace companies to small manufacturing and custom-design businesses applying engineering analysis to solve problems and design to enhance existing conditions. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program at MSU Denver is aimed to educate students in the theoretical and applied skillsets necessary to work in a wide range of technology industry positions.
Under the revised rules and regulations of the Colorado State Board for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, MET students at MSU Denver pursuing their Professional Engineering license may take the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination within 30 semester hours of graduation.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, and Telephone: (410) 347-7700 (abet.org). ABET, Inc. was formally known as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
Student Outcomes
- an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 128-129 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree.
- Any course used to satisfy a prerequisite for an MET course must be passed with a grade of C or better.
- All MTH, PHY, CHE courses must be passed with a grade of “C-” or better
- Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all MET core and concentration courses.
- This program is defined as an extended major .
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
- Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
- Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
Required Ancillary Courses: 14 credits
All students must complete the following courses. These courses can also count towards the General Studies Requirements.
Required MET Core Courses: 66 credits
Select one of the following two concentrations:
Manufacturing Concentration: 22 credits
Mechanical Concentration: 21 credits
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Summary of Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Major with Manufacturing Concentration
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Required Ancillary Courses |
14 credits |
| Required MET Core Courses |
66 credits |
| Manufacturing Concentration |
22 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Total for the Mechanical Engineering Major, B.S., Manufacturing Concentration |
Minimum of 129 credits |
Mechanical Engineering Major with Mechanical Concentration
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Required Ancillary Courses |
14 credits |
| Required MET Core Courses |
66 credits |
| Mechanical Concentration |
21 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Total for the Mechanical Engineering Major, B.S., Mechanical Concentration |
Minimum of 128 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
Up to 9 of the 33 General Studies credits in this program may be fulfilled through requirements for the degree.
Mathematics Minor** (Optional) recommended for MET Students
Required Technical Studies: |
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