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2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Polytechnic Statewide Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS

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About the Program

The Mechanical Engineering Technology major is part of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program.  The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

The careers of mechanical engineering technology graduates take them to a variety of employers (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Fender Guitars, Lockheed Martin, Caterpillar) yet they have many skills in common: problem-solving, leadership and teamwork. The program focuses on the methods, materials, machinery and manpower necessary to effectively operate in a manufacturing environment. You’ll learn how to manage people, machines, and production resources to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Website

Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Change (CODO) Requirements  

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Courses (120 credits)

Required Major Courses (59 credits)

MET Selectives (15 credits included within major credits)

  • Mechanics Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00 
  • MET Elective or approved Focus Area elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • MET Capstone Selective I - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • MET Capstone Selective II - Credit Hours: 3.00
  • Technical Selective or approved Focus Area Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (61 credits)

University Requirements

University Core Requirements

For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website.
  • Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)
  • Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)
  • Information Literacy (IL)
  • Oral Communication (OC)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
  • Science #1 (SCI)
  • Science #2 (SCI)
  • Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
  • Written Communication (WC)

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement:

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

  • Attending six approved civics-related events and completing an assessment for each; or
  • Completing 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement that use C-SPAN material and completing an assessment for each; or
  • Earning a passing grade for one of these approved courses (or transferring in approved AP or departmental credit in lieu of taking a course)

For more information visit the Civics Literacy Proficiency website.

Prerequisite Information:

For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.

Additional Requirements

Click here for Mechanical Engineering Technology Supplemental Information .

Program Requirements

Fall 1st Year

15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

14 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

16 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

15 Credits

Notes

  • 2.0 Graduation GPA are required for the Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Students must earn a “D-” or better in all courses unless otherwise noted.

  • MET does not allow P/NP grading for any classes that are used to meet degree requirements, all degree requirements must be taken for a grade.

  • Courses at Purdue University may only be attempted a maximum of three (3) times, including W, WF, I, IF and all graded attempts.
  • 32 credit hours of 300-level or higher courses must be completed at Purdue University.
  • Complete a Professional Requirement.
  • Complete an Intercultural Requirement.
  • + denotes optional Cornerstone Certificate course.

Critical Course

The ♦ course is considered critical.

In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana’s Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as “one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.  Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful.  These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program”. 

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