OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 127
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: The 3-course math sequence (MAT 122, MAT 126, MAT 127) requires a C or better in each class to move on to the next class. ENG 101 requires a C or better to move on to ENG 317.
Other GPA requirements to graduate: MET Majors must accumulate a GPA of 2.0 in all required MET classes.
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: MET 464 and MET 465
Course satisfying the writing intensive requirement within the major: MET 234
Contact Information: Prof. Karen Horton, 211 Boardman Hall, (207) 581-2136
The UMaine Mechanical Engineering Technology program prepares students for a broad range of engineering activities including the development, design, testing, and manufacturing of products; the design, operation and maintenance of processes, and technical sales and marketing. The scope of mechanical engineering technology includes transportation, power generation, energy conversion, climate control, machine design, manufacturing and automation, and the control of engineering systems and devices.
Program Description
Throughout the program students are preparing for professional practice by developing both technical and interpersonal skills. Early in the program students learn to create 3D computer models and communicate with 2D drawings. Then they learn to bring drawings to reality in our workshop. They develop skills working on diverse teams.
Students acquire math and science skills through a structured math sequence and courses in physics and chemistry. They continue to build a solid foundation of engineering knowledge and skills. Topics include heat and work, materials, support and motion of rigid bodies and fluids, manufacturing processes, and electrical circuits. Students also learn to write and speak about technical issues as well as measure all things mechanical.
Students learn how to design complex mechanisms, then apply all their learnings to a senior capstone project. The capstone project is widely regarded because students find a real-world problem, design a solution, then build and test their design.
Students are urged to work in a technical job during each summer recess. If the job meets certain requirements students may obtain 3 hours of co-operative education degree credit via MET 394.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
The graduates of the UMaine Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, within a few years after graduation, are expected to:
1. demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles of mathematics, science, and mechanical engineering technology;
2. utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills that can be applied to a wide range of problems - both technical and non-technical;
3. carry out the practice of engineering technology;
4. use communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, appreciate social values, and understand the implications of technology;
5. expand technical currency in response to the changing needs of society.
Student Outcomes
Prior to graduation, students are required to demonstrate the following learned capabilities:
1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly- defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly- defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
Computers
Incoming students are required to have a laptop computer. Visit our website for requirements.
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