Camden County College

Camden County College

Home » Programs » Science, Technology, Engineering & Math » Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering

The program produces students capable of design analysis and testing of mechanical systems. It uses prevailing industrial procedures to test current mechanical equipment used in industry.

 

Apply & Register
Meta Major:
,
Degree/Certificate:
, ,
Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
CAD-101 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics 4
CIM-101 Machine Shop Practices 3
MTH-125 Accelerated Precalculus 2 4
PHY-101 Physics I 3 4
    18
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 4 3
EET-101 Electrical/Electronic Principles 5 4
MET-228 Statics for Technologists 6 3
PHY-102 Physics II 7 4
    14
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
CIM-115 Microcontroller Applications 3
MET-221 Quality Control 8 2
MET-236 Mechanics of Materials 9 3
CIM-211 PLC Programming 4
ELECTIVE Social Science General Education Elective 3 3
    15
Second Year / Second Semester
MTH-132 Statistics for Technology 10 4
MET-233 Project Design 11 or  
EGR-208 Co-op I: Engineering I 3
MET-242 Design of Machine Elements 12 3
ELECTIVE Diversity – Humanities General Education Elective 3
    13
  Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into MTH-125 or take all appropriate prerequisites
3 Prerequisite: MTH-100; Co-requisites: MTH-124 or MTH-125
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: MTH-123 or MTH-125
6 Prerequisite: CIM-101, PHY-101 or PHY-201, and MTH-124 or MTH-125
7 Prerequisite: PHY-101

8 Prerequisite: MTH-125
9 Prerequisite: MET-228
10 Prerequisite: MTH-100
11 Prerequisite: MET-236, MTH-132, PHY-102, and CIM-101
12 Prerequisite: MET-221 and MET-236

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Analyze, compare and contrast the physical and chemical properties of different materials with particular emphasis on conditions for appropriate usage in machines and structures.
  2. Analyze the effectiveness of a quality control process with emphasis on continuous quality improvement.
  3. Propose strategies to solve mechanical process or systems problems.
  4. Write and orally present theory, concept or analysis of a complex mechanical project.

Employment Opportunities

  • Junior engineer
  • Machine and equipment tester
  • Production estimator
  • Production technician
  • System planner

Special Program Requirements

Students should have an adequate background in algebra and trigonometry.

Transfer Opportunities

This program transfers to baccalaureate programs in engineering technology at:

Contact Persons

Dr. Melvin L. Roberts
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4942
email: mroberts@camdencc.edu

Dr. Kevin Schmidt
(856) 227-7200 ext. 4517
Email: kschmidt@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

15.0805
Program Code

MET.AAS

Related Programs