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.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice 
APT-050
Electrical Principles/Practice
This course is designed for students interested in the properties of electricity. It focuses on theory and skills to prepare technicians for the installation and troubleshooting of basic electrical circuits.

Course Outline
4.0

Semester Totals

15.0
Second Semester
PLC-051
Variable Frequency Drive Systems  
PLC-051
Variable Frequency Drive Systems


1.0
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
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
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
EET-069
Residential and Light Commerical Wiring  
EET-069
Residential and Light Commerical Wiring


3.0
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
IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals 
IND-043
Refrigeration Fundamentals


3.0

Semester Totals

16.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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-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
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
EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I 
EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I
This course covers basic PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include: basic ladder design, input-output, timers, counters, batch processes, shift registers, word compare and math. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207 and C-208 credentials.)

Course Outline
2.0
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
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ECO Elective 
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ECO Elective


3.0
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals 
WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals
This 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
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
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
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
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IAI Social Science Elective 
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IAI Social Science Elective


OR
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
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Mechanical Electrical Elective 
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Mechanical Electrical Elective


4.0

Semester Totals

15.0

Total Program Hours

60.0
Suggested Electives
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
EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II 
EET-087
Prog Logic Controllers II
This course covers advanced topics of PLC operation and programming, using Rslogix software and Allen Bradley PLCs. Topics include project creation analog I/O, math and data handling instruction, program flow and communication protocols. (Meets SACA Automation Specialist I C-207, C-208 and II C-309 credentials.)

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 and basic animation, using and creating logic scripts, using DDE, setting alarms and charting trends and security.

Course Outline
2.0
CAD-057
CAD II 
CAD-057
CAD II
This course is a continuation of CAD I (CAD 056). Subjects including symbol libraries, block attributes, 3D design, solid modeling and slide shows are studied.

Course Outline
3.0
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.

Course Outline
3.0
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. Subjects, such as operating systems, file management and customizing AutoCAD, are also studied.

Course Outline
2.0
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
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
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
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-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
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
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