State University of New York Institute of Technology
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Degree Requirements


B.S. Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, a student must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours and fulfill the following requirements

Arts & Sciences - 60 credits Minimum Credits
Liberal Arts - 24 credits
Oral Communication 3
Written Communication 3
Upper-Division Writing 3
Humanities*
Social Sciences*
American History*
Western Civilization*
Other World Civilizations*
Fine Arts*
Foreign Language*
*Complete coursework in at least 5 of the above 7 categories
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Subtotal Credits
24
   
Mathematics and Science - 24 credits
Physics (with laboratory)** 4
Chemistry (with laboratory)** 4
Physics elective** 4
Mathematics, including Calculus I/II,
Differential Equations
**Students are encouraged to take calculus-based sciences
12
Subtotal Credits
24
   
Computer Programming Language 3
Electives: Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Computer Science 9
Subtotal Credits
12
   
Technical Courses - 66 credits
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 is required in all MET courses taken at SUNYIT.
A. Required Courses - 30 credits

MTC 101 - Intro. to Engineering Technology 2
MTC 111 - Manufacturing Processes 4
MTC 162 - Computer-Aided Design 4
MTC 198 - Industrial Instrumentation 2
MTC 218 - Statics 2
MTC 222 - Strength of Materials 2
MTC 336 - Material Science Applications 2
MTC 352 - Thermodynamics 2
MTC 430 - Engineering Dynamics 4
MTC 461 - Fluid Mechanics 4
MTC 420 - Capstone Experience (taken during senior year at SUNYIT) 2
   
B. Courses with Technical Depth - 12 credits
Students must take at least 4 credits from each of the following groups at SUNYIT.
 
Group 1
MTC 308 - Mechanical Components 4
MTC 362 - Experimental Stress Analysis 4
MTC 465 - Advanced Machine Design 4
   
Group 2  
MTC 450 - Solar Energy Concepts 4
MTC 454 - Engineering Heat Transfer 4
MTC 462 - Turbomachinery 4
   
Group 3  
MTC 388 - Fundamentals of Solid Modeling with Pro/E 2
MTC 405 - Solid Modeling and Rapid Prototyping 2
MTC 476 - Finite Element Applications 4
   
Mechanical Electives - 20 Credits
Students must take at least 10 credits at SUNYIT.
   
Electrical Electives - 4 Credits
   
Open Electives - Balance of 128 Credits
Students are encouraged to take courses in Industrial Engineering Technology (ITC), Electrical Engineering (ETC), Computer Science (CSC), Mathematics (MAT), and Physics (PHY).
Total Credits
128

Updated 5/30/07

 

 

 

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