Our purpose is to develop students into Mechanical Engineering Technologists capable of applying current engineering concepts to industrial applications. Instruction is in the broad area of technological education, bridging the gap between the research engineer and the skilled craftsman and technician trained in the vocational-technical schools. Our graduates apply engineering principles to today's industrial needs in the areas of manufacturing, machine design, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and power production. We emphasize practical, applications-oriented laboratory experience in manufacturing processes and techniques, instrumentation and controls, and equipment and machinery performance testing and evaluation, with particular emphasis on the needs of industries prevalent in the Southeast.
In addition to the common core of courses taken by all MET students, a student may concentrate in an area of specialization by the appropriate choice of elective courses.
General Concentration
The MET bachelor degree with a general concentration permits the selection
of two elective courses in the major. It is strongly encouraged that students
concentrate these two elective courses in one of the following two areas
to enhance their knowledge and preparation in an area in which they are
most interested in working:
1.Energy/Thermal Design: The Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration area specializes in the design and operation of heat and mass transfer systems which produce the needed environments for manufacturing operations, industrial processes and human comfort. Systems which utilize mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, fans, compressors and heat exchanges are found in fields as diverse as air conditioning, low temperature metallurgy, food preservation, chemical processing and industrial manufacturing. Graduates of this program are employed as systems designers for consulting firms and mechanical contractors; as manufacturer sales representatives; and as maintenance supervisors. The Heat/Power area of specialization deals with energy conversion, i.e., the study of internal combustion engines, steam turbines, boilers, air compressors, pumps and fans. The program includes study in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Graduates with this specialty are employed as process plant engineers in the petrochemical and pulp and paper industry; as power generation plant results engineers; as maintenance supervisors; and as sales representatives for manufacturers. Specialty courses in this area include:
2.Machine/Mechanical Design: This area of specialization is concerned with the application of fundamental principles of design to new and existing machines, machine parts and mechanical structures; the fabricating, testing and assembly of components into production of mechanical systems; and the operation of machines and mechanical equipment. Graduates may be employed as designers of machinery and/or machine parts for the improvement of production operations and cost; as product designers; as supervisors of fabricating facilities, manufacturing plants, maintenance and repair shops; and as sales and service representatives of industrial and manufacturing firms. Specialty courses in this area include:MET 4411 Refrigeration
MET 4412 Air Conditioning and/or
MET 4431 Plant and Power Applications
NOTE: MET 4801 - 4805 Special Projects and MET 4901 - 4905 Special Topics may also be used to satisfy portions of the above requirements.MET 4124 Vibrations and Advanced Dynamics and/or
MET 4133 Advanced Engineering Materials and/or
MET 4142 Machine Design II
Manufacturing Concentration
The area of specialization called Manufacturing is concerned with manufacturing
production processes and operations: tool and jig design, and the design
and layout of manufacturing facilities. Graduates may be employed in areas
such as steel production and fabrication, aircraft and automobile fabrication
and assembly, cable manufacture, and textile mills.
The MET bachelor degree with a manufacturing concentration is obtained
by the appropriate selection of elective courses and one course substitution
within the MET curriculum.* These courses emphasize a variety of topics
in modern manufacturing and are as shown below. All four courses must be
completed to obtain this designation. A student may take only two of the
courses and elect the General Concentration if desired.
| Manufacturing Courses | Source of Credit Hours |
| MET 4332 Advanced Tool Design | Major Electives (3) |
| MET 4341 Automation Systems and Controls | Major Electives (3) |
| MET 4342 Numerical Control of Machines | Free Electives (3) |
| MET 4351 Manufacturing System Design Project | Substitute for MET 3402 (3) |
*If courses other than Physics are used to satisfy Area D, Lab Science
I and/or Lab Science II, Core Curriculum requirements, it is recommended
that you discuss course options with your assigned Faculty Advisor and/or
the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Head.
NOTE: In approximately 40 states in the U.S., including Georgia, bachelor
degree Engineering Technology graduates with the appropriate work experience
are eligible to take examinations for registration as Professional Engineers.
| Hours Per Week | |||||||||
| Class | Lab | Credit Hours | |||||||
| EG | 1211 | Engineering Graphics I | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| ENGL | 1101 | English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| MATH | 1113 | Precalculus | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| MET | 1000 | MET Orientation | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| MET | 1311 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| SPCH | 2400 | Public Speaking | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 16 | 3 | 17 | ||||||
| EG | 1212 | Engineering Graphics II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ENGL | 1102 | English Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CHEM | 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH | 2253 | Calculus I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MET | 1321 | Manufacturing Processes Lab I | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 9 | 17 |
| Hours Per Week | |||||||||
| Class | Lab | Credit Hours | |||||||
| Area E | Group 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| CS | 2123 | C Programming | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| MET | 2322 | Manufacturing Processes Lab II | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| MATH | 2254 | Calculus II | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| PHYS | 2211K* | Principles of Physics I (Area D, Lab Science) | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 14 | 8 | 17 | ||||||
| ENGL | 2010 | Technical Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH | 2306 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MET | 3121 | Statics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MET | 3401 | Thermodynamics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PHYS | 2212K* | Principles of Physics II (Area D, Lab Science) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| STS | 2400 | Science, Technology, and Society | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 2 | 18 |
*Since Physics I and II are requirements for the degree, it is strongly
recommended that they be taken to satisfy the Lab Science component of
Area D of the Core Curriculum. It is also recommended that you discuss
Lab Science options with your assigned Faculty Advisor and/or the Mechanical
Engineering Technology Department Head.
NOTES: MET majors are required to earn a 2.0 average in all courses
(not a "C" in every course) designated as "MET" and "EG" courses.
For more information about Area C, D, and E courses, see the "Core Curriculum" section under "Admission Information."
PHYS 1111K for PHYS 2211K and PHYS 1112K for PHYS 2212K are course substitutions allowed.
| Hours Per Week | |||||||||
| Class | Lab | Credit Hours | |||||||
| Area C | Group 2 | 3 | |||||||
| Area E | Group 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| MET | 3101 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| MET | 3122 | Dynamics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||
| MET | 3131 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| Total | 17 | ||||||||
| ECET | 3000 | Electrical Principles | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MET | 3123 | Dynamics of Machines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MET | 3132 | Engineering Materials | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MET | 3331 | Tool Design | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MET | 3402 | Thermodynamics II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 6 | 17 |
| Hours Per Week | |||||||||
| Class | Lab | Credit Hours | |||||||
| Area E | Group 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| MET | 4141 | Machine Design I | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| MET | 4421 | Instruments and Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||
| Major Elective* | 3 | ||||||||
| Total | 14 | ||||||||
| Area C | Group 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Area E | Group 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Major Elective* | 3 | ||||
| Free Elective* | 3 | ||||
| Total | 12 | ||||
| Degree Program Total | 129 |
*If courses other than Physics are used to satisfy Area D, Lab Science,
Core Curriculum requirements, it is recommended that you discuss course
options with your assigned Faculty Advisor and/or the Mechanical Engineering
Technology Department Head prior to taking the annotated courses.
NOTES: MET majors are required to earn a 2.0 average in all courses
(not a "C" in every course) designated as "MET" and "EG" courses.
The Free Elective may not be MATH 1111.
For more information about Area C, D, and E courses, see the "Core Curriculum" section under "Admission Information."