Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Abstract

This guide offers information and procedures necessary to train mechanical engineering technicians. Discussed first are the rationale and objectives of the curriculum. The occupational field of mechanical engineering technology is described. Next, a curriculum model is set forth that contains information on the standard mechanical engineering technology curriculum, electives, and related courses. Each course description contains some or all of the following: a discussion of the content of the course, a list of course prerequisites, credit hours to be awarded for completion of the course, a course outline, a list of student competencies addressed in the course, and a list of recommended texts. Course descriptions are provided for 5 courses in the social and related sciences, 6 courses in mathematics and science, and 18 technical courses. Concluding the guide is a section dealing with equipment needed to implement the curriculum. Appendixes to the guide contain guidelines for implementing a problems course, a list of technical organizations and societies, and a list of technical publications and periodicals. (MN)