Nov 21, 2024  
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog 
    
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog

Mechanical Technology A.A.S.


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School: Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Academic Dept: Engineering 
HEGIS: 5315
 

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description


A state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design (CAD) lab and fully equipped mechanical laboratory permit the students to combine both the theoretical and practical aspects of the design as well as the manufacturing of a product.

Graduates of our program are employed in well-paying positions throughout the county, state, and nation. They include engineering aides; mechanical and structural designers; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians; quality assurance technicians; service engineers; and computer-assisted drafters.

Because the curriculum combines writing and reading skills with the humanities and social sciences, our graduates are well-rounded individuals who may transfer to a host of four-year institutions offering the Bachelor of Mechanical Technology. By choosing the proper electives, graduates also may transfer to those institutions offering a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes


  1. Students will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  2. Students will be able to design engineering related parts and projects.
  3. Students will be able to analyze engineering designs.
  4. Students will be able to design and construct parts using 3D printing and CNC technology.
  5. Students will be able to review and evaluate designs.
  6. Students will be able to read and interpret technical information.
  7. Students will be able to work as a team.

Program Requirements


63 credits are required for the degree:

  • General Education - 24 credits
  • Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

General Education Requirements - 24 Credits


Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all General Education Courses  

Required Degree Courses - 39 credits

Program Map


The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

 

Semester 1

Course Credits
CIVIL 103 - Intro to Technology   3
ENG 101 - Writing and Research   3
MATH 131 - College Algebra   4
MECH 144 - Manual Manufacturing 1   3
MECH 162 - Autodesk AutoCAD   3
Semester Total Credits 16

Semester 2

Course Credits
ELEC 128 - Electrical Circuits   3
ENG 102 - Writing and Literature   3
MATH 161 - Precalculus (Functions and Coordinate Geometry)   4
MECH 145 - Manual Manufacturing 2   3
MECH 265 - Autodesk Inventor   3
Semester Total Credits 16

Semester 3

Course Credits
ANTHR 101 - Cultural Anthropology  HSERV 200 - Diversity & Social Justice , SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology , SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors , OR SOC 102 - Sociology of Families     3
MECH 120 - Industrial Maintenance   3
MECH 224 - CNC Programming   3
PHYSC 111 - College Physics 1 (plus required lab and workshop)   4
The Arts , World Languages  OR World History/Global Awareness   Gen. Ed. Course 3
Semester Total Credits 16

Semester 4

Course Credits
CIVIL 201 - Elements of Strength of Materials   3
MECH 234 - CNC Milling   3
MECH 244 - CNC Turning   3
MECH 270 - CAD/CAM   3
Technical Elective 3
Semester Total Credits 15

Minimum Total Credits: 63

Transfer Opportunities


Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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