Mechanical Engineering Technology
Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Mechanical Engineering Technology have several options from which to choose. The curricula offerings enable students to begin with a career studies certificate and to continue their studies culminating in a certificate or associate degree.
The options include:
| Award | Credits |
|---|---|
| A.A.S. Degree in Mechanical Design Technology (transferable) | 68 or 69 |
| Career Studies Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting | 12 |
| Career Studies Certificate in Quality Control | 14 |
Full-time students may complete the A.A.S. degree in two years; part-time students determine their own pace. Students may be eligible to receive credit for some courses in these curricula through the College’s advanced standing process.
Associate Degree Option
Mechanical Design Technology
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Major: Mechanical Design Technology
Possible occupations for graduates: engineering assistant, mechanical engineer technician, industrial engineer technician, quality control technician, material testing technician, and technical salesperson.
The A.A.S. degree program in Mechanical Design Technology is designed for people who seek employment or professional development in the area of mechanical engineering technology. Technical electives can be selected to suit the student’s specific career objectives.
Many graduates continue on to Old Dominion University (ODU) or other four-year colleges for their junior and senior level courses in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology. The ODU courses can be taken on campus at BRCC via satellite.
Curriculum
First Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 110 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| or | ||
| DRF 111 | Technical Drawing I | (3) |
| EGR 127 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 2 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MEC 111 | Materials for Industry | 3 |
| MTH 103 | Applied Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| or | ||
| MTH 163 | Precalculus I a | (3) |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| 15 |
Second Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 112 | Technical Drawing II | 3 |
| ECO 120 | Survey of Economics | 3 |
| MEC 112 | Processes of Industry | 3 |
| MEC 225 | Metallurgy | 3 |
| MTH 104 | Applied Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| or | ||
| MTH 164 | Precalculus II a | (3) |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective b | 3 | |
| 18 |
Third Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 225 | Machine Drawing and Design | 3 |
| DRF 231 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGR 130 | Statics and Strengths of Materials for Engineering Technology | 5 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| Technical Elective c | 3 | |
| 18 |
Fourth Semester
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 199 | Supervised Study in Dynamics d | 1 |
| EGR 245 | Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics d | 3 |
| EGR 247 | Mechanics of Materials Laboratory | 1 |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Education | 2 |
| MEC 211 | Machine Design I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II | 4 |
| or | ||
| Technical Elective c | (3) | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective b | 3 | |
| 17-18 | ||
| Total credits required | 68 - 69 |
a MTH 173 may be substituted. Students who wish to transfer should take MTH 163-164 or MTH 173.
b Please refer to the list of Humanities/Fine Arts electives and Social/Behavioral Science electives that are approved to fulfill these requirements.
c Please refer to the list of Technical Electives for the Mechanical Design Technology degree that may fulfill this requirement.
d EGR 199 and EGR 245 should be taken concurrently.
Career Studies Certificate Options
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: to train students in the fundamentals of design and drafting and the use of computer software applications in various drafting disciplines. This career studies certificate provides the minimum preparation for employment as a draftsperson or CAD operator.
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 111 | Technical Drawing I | 3 |
| DRF 112 | Technical Drawing II | 3 |
| DRF 231 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| ARC 121 | Architectural Drafting I | 3 |
| or | ||
| DRF 212 | Advanced Technical Drafting II | (3) |
| Total credits required | 12 |
Quality Control
Award: Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: to give students training in quality control techniques. This career studies certificate prepares students for assembly line quality assurance jobs.
Curriculum
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 161 | Blueprint Reading I | 2 |
| IND 145 | Introduction to Metrology | 3 |
| IND 146 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| MEC 111 | Materials for Industry | 3 |
| MEC 112 | Processes of Industry | 3 |
| Total credits required | 14 |
Technical Electives: Mechanical Design Technology Degree
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 121 | Architectural Drafting I | 3 |
| ARC 122 | Architectural Drafting II | 3 |
| DRF 232 | Computer-Aided Drafting II (3D Modeling) | 3 |
| MEC 255 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MTH 173 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
Technical Electives: Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Certificate
| Course No. | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 225 | Machine Drawing & Design | 3 |
| DRF 231 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| DRF 232 | Computer-Aided Drafting II (3D Modeling) | 3 |
| MTH 104 | Applied Technical Mathematics II | 3 |
| MEC 225 | Metallurgy | 3 |