Mechanical Technology Fundamentals

Overview

The Mechanical Technology Fundamentals certificate is a four-semester (39 credit hour) program that addresses the fundamentals of mechanical technology.

The program covers fundamentals of instrumentation, statics, material properties, basic electronics, basic computer operation, print reading and introductory CAD, and engineering project management.

Who is this certificate for?

This certificate is designed both for students needing a basic introduction to mechanical technology and for those who intend to pursue a degree. Upon completion of this certificate, the graduate is qualified to pursue more advanced training, or work at the entry level as a basic (unlicensed, uncertified) operator. This certificate is designed to easily go along with other MET certificates and the MET degree. To ensure maximum employability, the student should consider courses beyond the fundamentals in either a certificate or degree option.

Certificate curricula are reviewed and updated periodically in response to community and industry demands. The student is cautioned to discuss certificate choices and course selections with an academic and career advisor before each registration cycle.

Program Type

Academic Certificate

How to Enroll

To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.

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Print Plan

Sample Program Plan and Costs

On-Campus Traditional. Classes meet on campus.
Virtual 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom.
Hybrid Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual.
Online 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time.
Semester Course ID Course Title Classroom Online Hybrid Virtual Credits
Semester 1
(9 Credit Hours)
MAT-110 College Algebra

College Algebra

ID: MAT-110

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability.

3
EGT-106 Print Reading and Sketching

Print Reading and Sketching

ID: EGT-106

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD).

3
EGR-120 Engineering Computer Applications

Engineering Computer Applications

ID: EGR-120

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the utilization of applications software to solve engineering technology problems.

3
Semester 2
(14 Credit Hours)
PHY-201 Physics I

Physics I

ID: PHY-201

Credit Hours: 4

This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.

4
MAT-111 College Trigonometry

College Trigonometry

ID: MAT-111

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required)

3
MET-105 Dc and Ac Electricity

Dc and Ac Electricity

ID: MET-105

Credit Hours: 4

This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers.

4
EGR-170 Engineering Materials

Engineering Materials

ID: EGR-170

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors, and applications of materials used in engineering structures and products.

3
Semester 3
(9 Credit Hours)
MET-216 Mechanics of Fluid Systems

Mechanics of Fluid Systems

ID: MET-216

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the study of the fundamentals of incompressible fluid statics and flow dynamics based on Bernoulli's principle and the conservation of mass, energy, and momentum. These principles are taught from a fluid systems standpoint.

3
MET-217 Dynamics and Kinematics

Dynamics and Kinematics

ID: MET-217

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines rigid body motion from applied forces and moments, displacement, velocity and acceleration versus mass, force, and momentum. Kinematics is introduced, with motion calculations of mechanical linkage points.

3
EGR-175 Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Processes

ID: EGR-175

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment.

3
Semester 4
(7 Credit Hours)
MET-223 Thermodynamic Systems

Thermodynamic Systems

ID: MET-223

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of energy movement in physical systems, the resulting variations in temperature, pressure, and volume. Emphasis is placed on mathematical characterization of cycles, interpretation and application of thermodynamic tables.

3
EGR-194 Statics and Strength of Materials

Statics and Strength of Materials

ID: EGR-194

Credit Hours: 4

This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials.

4
  Total Credit Hours 39
  Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
$7,800.00
Not including fees and equipment
Semester Course ID Course Title Classroom Online Hybrid Virtual Credits
Semester 1
(9 Credit Hours)
MAT-110 College Algebra

College Algebra

ID: MAT-110

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability.

3
EGT-106 Print Reading and Sketching

Print Reading and Sketching

ID: EGT-106

Credit Hours: 3

This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD).

3
EGR-120 Engineering Computer Applications

Engineering Computer Applications

ID: EGR-120

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the utilization of applications software to solve engineering technology problems.

3
Semester 2
(7 Credit Hours)
PHY-201 Physics I

Physics I

ID: PHY-201

Credit Hours: 4

This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.

4
MAT-111 College Trigonometry

College Trigonometry

ID: MAT-111

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required)

3
Semester 3
(7 Credit Hours)
EGR-170 Engineering Materials

Engineering Materials

ID: EGR-170

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors, and applications of materials used in engineering structures and products.

3
MET-105 Dc and Ac Electricity

Dc and Ac Electricity

ID: MET-105

Credit Hours: 4

This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers.

4
Semester 4
(9 Credit Hours)
MET-216 Mechanics of Fluid Systems

Mechanics of Fluid Systems

ID: MET-216

Credit Hours: 3

This course is the study of the fundamentals of incompressible fluid statics and flow dynamics based on Bernoulli's principle and the conservation of mass, energy, and momentum. These principles are taught from a fluid systems standpoint.

3
MET-217 Dynamics and Kinematics

Dynamics and Kinematics

ID: MET-217

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines rigid body motion from applied forces and moments, displacement, velocity and acceleration versus mass, force, and momentum. Kinematics is introduced, with motion calculations of mechanical linkage points.

3
EGR-175 Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Processes

ID: EGR-175

Credit Hours: 3

This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment.

3
Semester 5
(7 Credit Hours)
MET-223 Thermodynamic Systems

Thermodynamic Systems

ID: MET-223

Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of energy movement in physical systems, the resulting variations in temperature, pressure, and volume. Emphasis is placed on mathematical characterization of cycles, interpretation and application of thermodynamic tables.

3
EGR-194 Statics and Strength of Materials

Statics and Strength of Materials

ID: EGR-194

Credit Hours: 4

This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials.

4
  Total Credit Hours 39
  Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
$7,800.00
Not including fees and equipment

Careers

Processing Technician

Responsible for monitoring and improving manufacturing and engineering processes.

Projected Job Growth

+7.3%

Average Annual Salary

$61,555
According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

  • Product and Packaging Manufacturers
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitals

Careers

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Assist engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. Make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report findings.

Projected Job Growth

+7.4%

Average Annual Salary

$57,168
According to EMSI data as of 2022

Where Can I Work?

  • Paper and Packaging Manufacturers
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitals

What’s next after I complete this program?

Go straight to the workforce

Graduates of this certificate can immediately enter the workforce, getting jobs as technicians.

Associate in Applied Science in General Technology at MTC

Graduates of this certificate can take additional coursework in general education areas as well as specialized coursework in the area of mechanical engineering technology to complete an associate degree.

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