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Mechanical-Electrical Technology (AAS.MET)

Mechanical Electrical Technology (MET) program is designed to give the student a wide background in mechanical and electrical skills. These skills and knowledge include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, CAD, CNC, HVAC, AC/DC circuits, ladder logic, motors and PLCs. Technical electives are incorporated into this degree to allow the student to focus more concentration in an area of their interest (such as CAD or PLC's). Graduates will be prepared for many different kinds of technical jobs for today and the future. Some of these employment opportunities include: CAD operator/designer, CNC operator/programmer, HVAC technician, maintenance technician, industrial electrician and service technician. A graduate with a MET degree will be prepared for high paying technical jobs that are available locally and nationwide.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

CORETEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREIND-044

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREAPT-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENENG-050

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENMAT-130

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

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Credit Hours: 1.00

COREMET-043

Credit Hours: 2.50

CORE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMTT-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENAPT-042

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENAPT-043

Credit Hours: 2.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECIS-068

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORECAD-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-072

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREEET-086

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREWEL-057

Credit Hours: 2.50

GENECO-231

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Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREIND-054

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECIM-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREMET-084

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

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Credit Hours: 2.00

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Credit Hours: 4.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the internet. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts and writing, revising and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	TEC-040	Print Reading for Industry TEC-040 Print Reading for Industry Print Reading for Industry is a training course designed to assist the beginning to intermediate students, as well as workers in the industry, to understand the fundamentals, principles and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technicians with basic concepts of pneumatics and hydraulics. This includes fluid properties and laws, safety concerns, conductor types and sizing, pump operation and horsepower requirements, directional, pressure and flow control valves and fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline OR
GEN	APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	APT-050	Electrical Principles/Practice APT-050 Electrical Principles/Practice This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. Course focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	PLC-051	Variable Frequency Drive Systems PLC-051 Variable Frequency Drive Systems	1.0
CORE	MET-043	Motors and Generators MET-043 Motors and Generators This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls. Course Outline	2.5
GEN	APT-042	Applied Mathematics II APT-042 Applied Mathematics II Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry including factoring, solving linear systems, volumes, areas and right triangles. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	APT-043	Applied Mathematics III APT-043 Applied Mathematics III Familiarizes the student with the concepts of logarithms, analytical geometry, vectors and statistics. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-069	Residential and Light Commerical Wiring EET-069 Residential and Light Commerical Wiring	3.0
CORE	MTT-050	Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	IND-043	Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043 Refrigeration Fundamentals	3.0
	Semester Totals		16.5

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic theory of CAD. Students will learn to use a computer aided drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-072	Relays and Control Circuits EET-072 Relays and Control Circuits This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronic motor controllers. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	ECO Elective --- --- ECO Elective	3.0
CORE	WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals		13.5
Second Semester
CORE	IND-054	Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint Provides those skills and insights necessary to detect and solve problems which occur in industrial machinery. Includes procedures aimed at prevention rather than emergency action. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CIM-060	CNC Machining CIM-060 CNC Machining Introduction to computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tool operation, programming and processes. Manual and computer assisted part programming with machine tool verification. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	MET-084	Technical Mechanisms MET-084 Technical Mechanisms Focuses on motion analysis of mechanical system components such as linkages, slider-crank mechanisms, working connectors, cams, gears and gear trains. Course Outline	3.0
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline OR
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective OR
GEN	SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills, including time and stress management. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	--- ---	Mechanical Electrical Elective --- --- Mechanical Electrical Elective	4.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

Suggested Electives
ELE	IND-042	Pipefitting Procedures IND-042 Pipefitting Procedures Focuses on the basic principles of installation and maintenance of industrial piping systems. Mechanical joining methods are stressed. Course Outline	1.0
ELE	EET-087	Prog Logic Controllers II EET-087 Prog Logic Controllers II This course covers advanced topics of the Micrologix 1000 PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include Analog I/O, Math and Data handling instruction, program flow, message instructions, and communication protocols. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-075	HMI-Human Machine Interface EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface This course covers basic HMI operation and programming using Wonderware - InTouch software. Topics include: Designing HMI windows, interfacing to the PLC, basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms, charts and trending, and security. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-059	Special Applications of CAD CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD This course is a more in depth study of computer aided design. The student will explore specific architectural and civil applications of CAD and industry requirements using Revit and AutoCad. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-058	CAD Drafting Systems CAD-058 CAD Drafting Systems This course familiarizes the student with the setup, use and features of various CAD systems. Such subjects as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD are also studied. Course Outline	2.0
ELE	MET-076	Mechanical Electrical SOE I MET-076 Mechanical Electrical SOE I Designed to promote on the job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off campus job site (75 hours). (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	1.0
ELE	MET-077	Mechanicial Electrical SOE II MET-077 Mechanicial Electrical SOE II Designed to promote on the job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off campus job site (150 hours). (Repeatable 3 times). Course Outline	2.0
ELE	MET-078	Mechanical Electrical SOE III MET-078 Mechanical Electrical SOE III Designed to promote on the job experience in mechanical electrical technology while applying skills and knowledge learned in the program. The employers and supervising instructors work closely with the student in an off campus job site (225 hours). (Repeatable 3 times). Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CAD-062	Introduction to Solidworks CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks This course is a study of three-dimensional solid modeling using the Solidworks system. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models and assemblies. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	EET-057	Computer Systems EET-057 Computer Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for system design, systems implementation, hardware and software procurement and computing resource management. Course Outline	3.0
ELE	CIM-044	Industrial Robotics CIM-044 Industrial Robotics A comprehensive study of industrial robotics used in computer integrated manufacturing systems. Some areas of study include history, classification, tooling, sensors, safety and justification of robotic systems. The student will learn robotics related to manufacturing, and fundamental robotic programming. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
ELE	CAD-060	3D Solid Modeling CAD-060 3D Solid Modeling This course is an in depth study of three-dimensional solid modeling using different computer aided design programs. The student will learn to create, view, render and plot 3D models, parts and assemblies. Course Outline	3.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Dion L. Buzzard
Faculty Email: dbuzzard@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5325

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Mechanical-Electrical Technology (AAS.MET)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

TEC-040Print Reading for Industry

IND-044Fluid Power

MAT-130College Algebra

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

APT-050Electrical Principles/Practice

Semester Totals

PLC-051Variable Frequency Drive Systems

MET-043Motors and Generators

APT-042Applied Mathematics II

APT-043Applied Mathematics III

EET-069Residential and Light Commerical Wiring

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

IND-043Refrigeration Fundamentals

Semester Totals

CIS-068Computer Appl-Special Topics

CAD-056CAD I

EET-072Relays and Control Circuits

EET-086Prog Logic Controllers I

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

--- ---ECO Elective

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

Semester Totals

IND-054Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint

CIM-060CNC Machining

MET-084Technical Mechanisms

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

--- ---IAI Social Science Elective

SFS-101Strategies for Success

--- ---Mechanical Electrical Elective

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

IND-042Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057CAD II

CAD-059Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057Computer Systems

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-0603D Solid Modeling

IND-042Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057CAD II

CAD-059Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057Computer Systems

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-0603D Solid Modeling

IND-042Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057CAD II

CAD-059Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057Computer Systems

CIM-044Industrial Robotics

CAD-0603D Solid Modeling

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

TEC-040
Print Reading for Industry

IND-044
Fluid Power

MAT-130
College Algebra

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice

PLC-051
Variable Frequency Drive Systems

MET-043
Motors and Generators

APT-042
Applied Mathematics II

APT-043
Applied Mathematics III

EET-069
Residential and Light Commerical Wiring

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals

CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics

CAD-056
CAD I

EET-072
Relays and Control Circuits

EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

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ECO Elective

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

IND-054
Trouble Shooting and Preventative Maint

CIM-060
CNC Machining

MET-084
Technical Mechanisms

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

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IAI Social Science Elective

SFS-101
Strategies for Success

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Mechanical Electrical Elective

IND-042
Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057
CAD II

CAD-059
Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058
CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076
Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077
Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078
Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062
Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057
Computer Systems

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-060
3D Solid Modeling

IND-042
Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057
CAD II

CAD-059
Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058
CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076
Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077
Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078
Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062
Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057
Computer Systems

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-060
3D Solid Modeling

IND-042
Pipefitting Procedures

EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II

EET-075
HMI-Human Machine Interface

CAD-057
CAD II

CAD-059
Special Applications of CAD

CAD-058
CAD Drafting Systems

MET-076
Mechanical Electrical SOE I

MET-077
Mechanicial Electrical SOE II

MET-078
Mechanical Electrical SOE III

CAD-062
Introduction to Solidworks

EET-057
Computer Systems

CIM-044
Industrial Robotics

CAD-060
3D Solid Modeling