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Mechanical Technology (A.A.S.)

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The Mechanical Technology program is a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree designed to prepare students for employment in industry. Coursework in the Mechanical Technology program includes: manufacturing processes, machining and inspection techniques, CAD (computer-aided-design) software, and CNC operation. Intrinsic to the educational development of students, a mathematics sequence, physics, and relevant liberal arts courses are also included.  Students that successfully complete this degree will be well suited to work at many local industries. 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Mechanical Technology Program is to prepare students to join the manufacturing industry. The program provides students with technical and practical hands-on training in Machining, CAD software, and CNC operation. Successful graduates of the program can be employed by many local industries. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate how to complete basic operations on common machine tools.
  2. Create and interpret technical drawings and models, and use CAD software.
  3. Execute and modify G-code to create parts on CNC machines.
  4. Measure part dimensions to appropriate levels of accuracy.
  5. Solve technical problems using mathematical principles.

First Semester

Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

Total Credits: 15

Third Semester

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 16-17

Total Program Credits: 63-64

Notes:

  1. Students with machining experience may qualify for credit for prior learning. Please see department for more information.
  2. Students may earn the CNC Machining & Programming microcredential by completing MET 131 , MET 154 , MET 254 , MET 256 .
  3. Mechanical Technical Electives can be chosen from any combination of the following courses: MET 252 Physical Metallurgy  (Fall only), MET 255 Advanced Machining Techniques  (Fall and Spring) or MET 256 CNC 3 - CAM  (Spring only).
  4. Students intending to pursue a 4-year Engineering Technology degree have the option to take MAT 143  and MAT 161  (Calculus I). Higher mathematics courses may be substituted and other variations may be acceptable with advisor approval.
  5. Students intending to pursue a 4-year Engineering Technology degree should take PHY 103  or PHY 105 .
  6. Students that place into MAT 114  should utilize their SUNY Gen Ed Elective requirement to prepare for their MAT 119  or MAT 143  requirement.

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