Introduction

The curriculum emphasizes the quantitative methods of manufacturing and production management.  This degree prepares the student for work in quality control, work measurement, reliability, cost analysis, CAD/CAM, plant layout, CNC, materials handling and supervision.

Prerequisites

Students who transfer to the junior year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program, specializing in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, are expected to have completed their freshman and sophomore years at a community college or similar institution and received their associate's degree in a program of engineering technology.

They should have successfully completed most of the following courses or their equivalent in their first two years of study, with a minimum of 64 semester credit hours:

• Communications
• College Algebra and Trigonometry
• Unified Calculus
• Physics I and II / Chemistry
• Computer Programming or Applications
• Engineering Graphics
• Humanities / Social Science / Physical Education
• Computer-Aided Drafting
• Mechanisms and Machines
• Manufacturing Processes
• Automated Manufacturing
• Electricity / Electronics

Concentrations and Curricula

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology allows flexibility in the choice of technical electives (see Curriculum)