Mechanical Engineering Technology – Machine Design (CEC)

Major code:  4056
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division 
Engineering Technology Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

DET125Basic AutoCAD3
MET124Statics and Strength of Materials4
MET221Advanced Strength of Materials2
MET226Technical Project - Mechanical and Design2
MET228Machine Design4
MTH135Precalculus 15
PHY121College Physics I with Algebra (lab)4
Total Hours24
1

A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.

Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
DET125 Basic AutoCAD 3
MTH135 Precalculus 1 5
 Hours8
Second Semester
PHY121 College Physics I with Algebra (lab) 4
MET124 Statics and Strength of Materials 4
 Hours8
Third Semester
MET221 Advanced Strength of Materials 2
MET226 Technical Project - Mechanical and Design 2
MET228 Machine Design 4
 Hours8
 Total Hours24

The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree (4050).

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Understand the mechanical principles involving design, tolerance, stress, strain, friction, and vibration. 

  • Test equipment and materials for recommending design changes, improving performance, or eliminating production problems.

  • Conduct projects, record and represent data, analyze results, and prepare formal reports. 

  • Prepare sketches, drawings, layouts, and analyze proposed equipment components and cost and practical value of design. 

  • Understand the mechanical principles involving design, tolerance, stress, strain, friction, and vibration.