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2026-2027 University Catalog
Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS
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About the Program
The mechanical engineering technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and similarly named programs. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) prepares students to design, build, test, install, maintain, and improve mechanical systems used in advanced manufacturing, energy, automation, and industrial environments. Students develop in:
• Engineering Design (CAD/CAM/CAE)
• Engineering Mechanics
• Machine and Component Design
• Manufacturing Systems and Processes
• Robotics and Industrial Controls
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• Materials Selection and Testing Through laboratory-intensive coursework, industry-driven Curriculum, and a two-semester industry-based capstone experience; students integrate theory with real-world application. Graduates are prepared to solve broadly defined engineering problems, lead technical initiatives, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams in fast-evolving technological environments. Mechanical Engineering Technology Website AUET, TIET, MHET, SMII, SCET Major Change (CODO) Requirements Degree Requirements
120 Credits RequiredDepartmental/Program Major Courses (59 credits)
Required Major Courses (47 credits)
MET Selectives (12 credits)
- MET Selective or Optional Concentration Course Credit Hours: 12.00
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (47-56 credits)
Professional Requirement
The SOET Professional Experience requirement is intended to document those experiences which help expose SOET students to the expectations of their professional prior to graduation. This may occur through industrial experience, technical or administrative involvement with community service, military service, et cetera. Approval has been granted for the following experiences. Additional experiences may also satisfy this graduation requirement. Requests for approval should be submitted to the SOET Curriculum Subcommittee Chair for consideration, allowing at least four academic weeks for review and response. See supplemental information for approved experiences. Grade Requirements
- Students must earn a “D-” or better in all courses unless otherwise noted.
GPA Requirements
- 2.0 Graduation GPA required for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Course Requirements and Notes
- Courses at Purdue University may only be attempted a maximum of three (3) times, including W, WF, I, IF and all graded attempts.
Non-course / Non-credit Requirements
- Complete a Professional Requirement.
Transfer Credit Policy
Transfer credit from other institutions, including courses taken as dual or concurrent credit in high school, and credit from testing such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate that are an exact match for Purdue courses, may be applied to degree requirements. For undistributed credit to be applied to degree requirements, the course or courses will need to be evaluated by the Curriculum Committee for approval. Additional approvals will be required for courses to meet University Core Curriculum requirements. In both cases approval is not automatic. University Requirements
University Core Requirements
For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the University Senate Website. - AI Working Competency (UCC: AI)
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (UCC: BSS)
- Human Cultures: Humanities (UCC: HUM)
- Information Literacy (UCC: IL)
- Oral Communication (UCC: OC)
- Quantitative Reasoning (UCC: QR)
- Science #1 (UCC: SCI)
- Science #2 (UCC: SCI)
- Science, Technology, and Society (UCC: STS)
- Written Communication (UCC: WC)
Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement
To obtain the Civics Literacy credential, all Baccalaureate degree seeking students will complete the Civics Literacy Podcast pathway - Complete 12 podcasts created by the Purdue Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement that use C-SPAN material and pass the required quizzes per episode. After the pathway has been successfully completed, students will take the Civics Literacy knowledge test. Civics Literacy does not impact a student’s GPA or bear any financial costs. More details about each pathway and how to complete the requirement can be found on the Civics Literacy Student Dashboard in myPurdue. Upper Level Requirement
- Resident study at Purdue University for at least two semesters and the enrollment in and completion of at least 32 semester hours of coursework required and approved for the completion of the degree. These courses are expected to be at least junior-level (30000+) courses.
- Students should be able to fulfill most, if not all, of these credits within their major requirements; there should be a clear pathway for students to complete any credits not completed within their major.
Sample 4-Year Plan
The following sample plan of study is a suggested arrangement of courses. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Spring 1st Year
- MET 14400 - Materials And Processes II Credit Hours: 3.00
- Computer Graphics Technology Selective – Credits: 3.00
- Written Communication (UCC: WC) - Credit Hours: 3.00-4.00
- Physics Selective – Credit Hours: 4.00
- Calculus II Selective – Credit Hours 3:00 – 5:00
Spring 4th Year
- ENGT 48100 - Engineering Technology Capstone II Credit Hours: 3.00
- MET Selective or Optional Concentration Course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- MET Selective or Optional Concentration Course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Sciences (UCC: BSS) - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will: - Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
- Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Pre-Requisite Information
For pre-requisite information, log in to mypurdue.purdue.edu and click here. World Language Courses
World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor. (ASL-American Sign Language; ARAB-Arabic; CHNS-Chinese; FR-French; GER-German; GREK-Greek(Ancient); HEBR-Hebrew(Biblical); HEBR-Hebrew(Modern); ITAL-Italian; JPNS-Japanese; KOR-Korean; LATN-Latin; PTGS-Portuguese; RUSS-Russian; SPAN-Spanish) 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.” Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student. The myPurduePlan powered by DegreeWorks is the knowledge source for specific requirements and completion. Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. |
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