Over the years, many students have graduated by attending in the evenings. Most students working full-time find that six semester hours per semester is a full load. Without attending summer school, finishing the degree will take five years. A. Mechanical engineering technology graduates are employed in every area of the economy, including manufacturing and distribution, technical sales, public utilities, consulting services, mechanical contractors, and city, state, and federal government. The engineering degree emphasizes theory and mathematics required to develop the basis for theoretical calculations.
More mathematics is required, both in number of semester hours and rigor.
Typical engineering degree programs require two courses in differential and integral calculus and a course in differential equations and Laplace transforms. The engineering courses use a calculus-based approach for problem solutions. An engineering degree is designed to be adequate preparation for graduate school in engineering. The engineering technology degree is based on an applied, hands-on curriculum. The courses are directed toward developing skills in accepted design practices.