Programs : General Information

Specializations:

• Mechanical Technology
• Manufacturing Technology

Program Features:

• State-of-the-Art Laboratories and Shops
• Faculty with Outstanding Academic and Hands-on Engineering Experience

What is Mechanical Engineering Technology?

Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) is the profession in which knowledge of applied mathematical and natural sciences, coupled with principles of technology gained by study and laboratory activity, is used to implement technological advances. The MET student is involved with the following three broad categories of study: energy, structures and motion in mechanical systems and manufacturing. The energy field involves the production and transfer of energy and the conversion of one form of energy to another. Specific areas include energy generating power plants, gas turbine and rocket engines, auto and diesel cycle power plants, refrigeration and air conditioning, solar and wind energy production and laser applications. Professionals involved with structures and motion in mechanical systems are often designers of mechanical systems, work in metallurgical laboratories, space vehicles, as well as the more common devices and products. Professionals working in the manufacturing sector are involved with production planning, tool design, numerically controlled machine programming, quality assurance, and the development of new high volume production systems. In addition, some MET professionals are involved with quality control, project management, purchasing and field service. Mechanical engineering technology is the broadest of all of the engineering technology fields.

Mechanical Engineering Technology at Central Washington University

The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET)*. The Industrial and Engineering Technology Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an option for the student to concentrate on Mechanical or Manufacturing Technology. Students graduating from this program can pursue a professional engineering (P.E.) license.

*111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Telephone (410) 347-7700

Admission into the MET Program

The MET Program accepts first-year applicants as well as transfer students. There are no special requirements to enter the program. The 2 plus 2 students earning a two-year degree are advised to coordinate their respective coursework with their respective advisors. CWU has articulation agreements with most of the community colleges within the state.

Curriculum

Progam Mission

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is to provide a Bachelor of Science degree to students seeking an education leading to a career as an engineering technologist in the mechanical or manufacturing fields. The MET program is responsive to the State of Washington and its industry by providing a curriculum and training of students that is in harmony with our extended community.

The secondary mission is to maintain a healthy relationship of education excellence, faculty research, student involvement, and corresponding contact with the mechanical engineering technology industry to provide mutual support for our academic, industry, and extended community.

Program Learner Outcomes

• Integrate the body of knowledge and skills required to function as a Mechanical Engineering Technology professional in industry.
• Design machine components and integrate subsystems to produce an overall design solution to a design requirement.
• Specify the required instrumentation, calibrate the sensors and connect the sensors to data loggers or other data systems for product testing or research experimentation.
• Employ computer skills necessary in industry such as word processors (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), programming languages (Basic), drawing (AutoCAD), & analysis (MathCAD).
• Perform calculations in either SI or US engineering units.
• Address issues of safety, law and economy in the engineering process.
• Identify opportunities and implement modifications to increase efficiency and profit in engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Explain and practice ethical decision-making and social responsibility in all aspects of engineering technology activities.
• Embrace life-long learning by participating in ASME student chapter activities.
• Explain the value of diversity and demonstrate its use by solving problems in a team environment.
• Perform an experiment or test a product as specified in a set of instructions, correlate the test data, and report in a clear and consice manner.
• Deliver oral and written reports in a clear and concise manner using multimedia resources.
• Perform literature searches using reports, internet sources, journal articles, and books in the student's technical content field.
• Work profitably and efficiently in teams as members or leaders.
• Practice safety in the shop and laboratory.

Facilities

The MET Program uses six main laboratories. They include a computer laboratory, an imaging laboratory, a multi-purpose mechanical laboratory, a machine tool laboratory, a soft metals casting laboratory, and a sheet metal/assembly laboratory. In addition to the above mentioned laboratories, MET students have access to physics and chemistry laboratories. With all of the laboratory facilities available to the student, CWU prides itself on giving the MET student a truly "hands-on" experience.

Industrial Support

Washington industry has supported the program through equipment grants, scholarships, seminars, field trips, summer jobs for students and faculty and research projects that involve students. The MET Program has a seven member industrial advisory committee that provides oversight review to the program. This committee insures that the MET student receives an education that is relevant in the workplace.

Faculty to Contact for Further Information

Craig Johnson, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor
(509) 963-1118, cjohnson@cwu.edu