Program Overview
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, RoomT302, (847)543-2044https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/mechanical-engineering-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 24MB Mechanical engineering technicians are the semi-professional members of the engineer/ scientist/technician team engaged in the design of machines, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems. Assignments may include drafting, designing, research and development, product and materials testing, and supervision. In addition to a broad based background in mechanical design, this program offers training on an industrial CAD system. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements. Note: MET Students please see an advisor to schedule classes for the MET degree as program changes are coming soon.
Summer Semester | | 2 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 | First Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Mechanical Systems I and | | course | Mechanical Systems II and | | course | Mechanical Systems III | 3 | course | Electrical Systems I and | | course | Electrical Systems II and | | course | Electrical Systems III | 3 | course | Automation I and | | course | Automation II and | | course | Automation III | 3 | course | Engineering Graphics | 3 | course | Machining Processes I | 3 | Second Semester | | 15-17 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Technical Composition I or | | course | English Composition I | 3 | course | STEM Workplace Professional Skills | 1 | course | Pneumatics and Hydraulics I and | | course | Pneumatics and Hydraulics II and | | course | Pneumatics and Hydraulics III | 3 | course | Technical Mathematics I or | | course | Trigonometry or | | course | Precalculus or | | course | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3-5 | course | General Physics | 5 | Summer Semester | | 6 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Mechanical Design and Drafting (offered Summer only) | 3 | course | Communication Skills or | | course | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | Third Semester | | 13 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Reverse Engineering of Mechanical Systems (offered Fall only) | 3 | course | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | course | Mechanisms | 4 | course | Introduction to Sociology or other Social and Behavioral Science elective | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 11 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Critical Thinking or other Humanities or Fine Arts Elective | 3 | course | Machine Design (offered Spring only) | 5 | course | Applied Finite Element Analysis (offered Spring only) | 3 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 62-64 |
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^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
Additional math may be required for students who choose to pursue a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). Contact faculty member Margie Porter at (847) 543-2904 for additional information.