Academic Program Model

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 wind or solar). 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.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ENG-098	Communications I ENG-098 Communications I Students will learn the principles of communications by listening, speaking, and writing. Emphasis is placed on communication skills related to the demands of the student's career area. Course Outline OR
ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, 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	3.0
TEC-040	Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading/Industry I Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. Course Outline +	2.5
IND-044	Fluid Power IND-044 Fluid Power Provides technician 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, fluid symbols. Trainers provide hands-on experience for students. Course Outline	3.0
TEC-050	Technical Math I (Module 1) TEC-050 Technical Math I (Module 1) Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry. Course Outline	2.0
TEC-052	Technical Math II (Module 2) TEC-052 Technical Math II (Module 2) Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents. Course Outline *	2.0
EET-040	Applied D.C. Circuits EET-040 Applied D.C. Circuits Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction. Course Outline	2.5
EET-050	Applied A.C. Circuits EET-050 Applied A.C. Circuits Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope. Course Outline *	2.5
	Semester Totals	17.5
Second Semester
MET-080	Solid State Devices & Apps MET-080 Solid State Devices & Apps Provides the student with a basic understanding of the most frequently used discrete semiconductors. Analog and digital integrated circuits also are studied. Course Outline * +++	3.0
TEC-054	Technical Math III (Module 1) TEC-054 Technical Math III (Module 1) Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation. Course Outline *	2.0
MET-043	Motors and Generators (Module 1) MET-043 Motors and Generators (Module 1) This course focuses on the installation, maintenance and application of motors, equipment and controls. Course Outline * +++	2.5
MTT-050	Intro to Machining Procedures (Module 2) MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures (Module 2) 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
IND-052	Electrical Installation Proc (Module 2) IND-052 Electrical Installation Proc (Module 2) Focuses on the methods and materials used in electrical installation, and the problems encountered in construction work. The National Electrical Code is used as a guide. Course Outline * +++	2.5
CAD-056	CAD I CAD-056 CAD I Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time) Course Outline	2.0
HED-178	Responding to Emergencies HED-178 Responding to Emergencies The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals	17.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
IND-043	Refrigeration Fundamentals IND-043 Refrigeration Fundamentals This course covers the basic refrigeration cycle, as well as refrigeration components and types of refrigerants. Students work with tools and gauges, measure temperatures and pressures and practice refrigeration safety procedures. Course Outline *	4.0
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
CAD-057	CAD II CAD-057 CAD II This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD056). Such subjects as Symbol Libraries, Block Attributes, 3 D Design and Solid Modeling. Course Outline *	3.0
EET-072	Industrial Control I (Module 1) EET-072 Industrial Control I (Module 1) 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 electronical motor controllers. Prerequisites: EET 050, EET 052 or instructor consent Course Outline * +	2.0
EET-086	Prog Logic Controllers I (Module 2) EET-086 Prog Logic Controllers I (Module 2) 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
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	2.0
--- ---	Technical Elective --- --- Technical Elective No Description Available **	2.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
IND-054	Trouble Shooting & Prev Maint IND-054 Trouble Shooting & Prev 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
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
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
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
--- ---	Economics Elective --- --- Economics Elective No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	Technical Elective --- --- Technical Elective No Description Available **	3.0
	Semester Totals	17.5

Total Program Hours

69.0

Suggested Electives
WND-040	Intro to Wind Technology WND-040 Intro to Wind Technology This course provides students with an understanding of basic wind technology concepts. Topics include turbine parts and operation, anemometry data collection and analysis, and evaluation of basic turbine technology. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
EET-068	Photovoltaic Systems EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems This course is designed to provide a technical foundation for design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems. Concepts of system advantages and disadvantages, site evaluation, system design and sizing are assessed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
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
TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
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
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
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
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
EET-069	Residential Wiring I EET-069 Residential Wiring I This course provides students with an understanding of residential wiring. Topics include safety, planning, and installation of residential wiring systems according to the National Electrical Code®. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
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
EET-071	Routing & Switch Fundamentals EET-071 Routing & Switch Fundamentals Provides the student with practical skills needed to configure and connect routers and switches. It also discusses trunking, access list, and WANS. Connectivity to other electronic controls systems. Course Outline * +	3.0

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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