The Mechanical Engineering Technician is a practically-oriented member of the engineering team which applies existing technology to the solution of engineering problems. Students learn how to extract and analyze engineering data. Microcomputers are integrated into the curriculum as an aid to both classroom and laboratory activities. Senior students are assigned projects that apply the principles they have learned. Applications to current technology are stressed.
Individual initiative is encouraged.
The program is designed to produce Mechanical Engineering Technicians for entry-level positions in industry upon graduation.