Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Certificate (Not Applicable)

   

• Associate Degree

  Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology will have:

  1. A foundational ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve fundamental problems related to Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  2. An ability to understand and design portions of systems, components, or processes meeting specific needs related to Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments;
  4. An ability to understand and interpret standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze the results to improve processes; and
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member on technical teams.

• Bachelor Degree

  Program Educational Objectives Goals (what graduates should be able to do three to five years after graduation);

  • 1. Graduates will continue their professional development through involvement in professional organizations, formal educational opportunities, employer-based training programs, and other activities that enhance their technical and managerial abilities.
  • 2. Graduates will be prepared to assume increasing levels of technical or managerial responsibility and to act as peer mentors in the area of Mechanical Engineering Technology or related fields.
  • 3. Graduates will work to enhance their creativity and innovation in their approach to engineering design, solving problems, conducting experiments and other critical aspects of their discipline.
  • 4. Graduates will continue to improve in their ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences through written, oral and graphical means.
  • 5. Graduates will exhibit a commitment to quality and ethics in their professional and personal lives.

   

  Student Learning Outcomes (graduates from the program will be able to or will have attained the following Student Outcomes);
  At the end of their study at WSU, students in the MET program will have attained:

  • 1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology related to the analysis, design, development, and implementation of mechanical components, systems, or processes.
  • 2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • 3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • 4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  • 5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

  
  The following topics are covered in MET Curriculum as required by ABET.

  • a. Application of principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing;
  • b. Use of computer-aided drafting and design software;
  • c. Perform selection, set-up, and calibration of measurement tools/instrumentation;
  • d. Elements of differential and integral calculus;
  • e. Manufacturing processes;
  • f. Material science and selection;
  • g. Solid mechanics (such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, etc.);
  • h. Mechanical system design;
  • i. Thermal sciences (such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, etc.);
  • j. Electrical circuits (ac and dc) and electronic controls;
  • k.  Application of industry codes, specifications and standards; and
  • l. Technical communications typically used in preparation of engineering proposals, reports, and specifications.

Mechanical Engineering Technology is a program offered under the Mechanical Engineering Department. Mechanical engineering technology is the practical application of mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering technologists play an integral role in product design and manufacturing process cycles which include planning, design, analysis, testing and documentation. They utilize skills in materials science, engineering mechanics, thermal science, design, instrumentation and technical writing.

The curriculum includes problem-solving courses such as statics, strength of materials, dynamics, machine design, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer that are based on engineering science and mathematics. Integrated into many of the courses are laboratory and project oriented experiences that teach the practical, hands-on aspects of mechanical engineering technology. A balanced blend of engineering science and practical applications provides the mechanical engineering technologist the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's technical workplace. Mechanical engineering technology has lead to numerous opportunities for exciting, creative and rewarding careers in a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, manufacturing, medical equipment, mining and power generation.
 

Contact Information:

Prof. Daniel J. Magda, Ph.D
Weber State University
Mechanical Engineering Dept. Chair
1802 University Circle
Ogden, UT 84408-1802
(801) 626-7636
dmagda@weber.edu

Link to department home page.

• Program educational outcomes are assessed primarily through five measures; student exit surveys, student evaluations of classes, faculty ongoing improvement through our Closed Loop Action process, evaluation of student work and Mechanical Engineering Technology Assessment exam starting 2012.
• Employer surveys are sent out annually during May. Graduates are sent surveys approximately two months after their graduation. These surveys help with educational objectives. Undergraduate student evaluations of classes are done each semester for select classes.  These evaluations are summarized by the Department and presented to the Advisory Committee, where they are officially documented in the meeting minutes. 
• Each tenured faculty must have one class evaluated every semester using the Aleamoni Course/ Instructor Evaluation Questionnaire (CIEQ) and non-tenured or tenure-track faculty are required to have all courses evaluated every semester.  This is a student rating form and statistical analysis package designed for assessing both course and faculty teaching performance.  The form is designed to provide diagnostic information for professional enrichment and faculty development and provides statistically aggregated data based on appropriate norms.  Written comments from the evaluations are summarized by the Department secretary and provided to the appropriate teaching faculty within three months of the survey.  The statistical analysis is provided to the appropriate faculty during the following semester.  The statistical analysis is also filed in the instructors’ professional file kept by the dean of the college.
• The Closed Loop Action process is intended to capture and document improvements based on informal assessment of ongoing courses.  The assessment driving a particular action may be generated by student feedback, instructor generated, peer generated, etc.  Problems are noted on the form and improvement actions documented.
• Select student work is used by all faculty to assess program outcomes and is documented though the curriculum grid provided previously.  Select student work has been collected according to outcome and placed in binders for review. 
• We plan on modifying the assessment plan in 2014.  Each year several outcomes will be formally assessed with all outcomes routinely assessed over a five year period.  Specific classes will be targeted which faculty will assess on a routine basis.  A modified closed loop action form will be introduced to standardize improvement tracking in the department.   Educational objectives remain the same; they were recently reviewed and accepted by the industrial advisory board in 2012. 

2021-22

2014-15