B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Indiana State University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) prepares individuals for technical and technical management positions in industries, such as engineers, technical managers and technologists. The program has applied for an ABET/TAC accreditation and is expecting the Commission’s approval at their annual meeting in July 2010.

The program focuses on Engineering Design (Mechanical Design), Analysis, Management, and Manufacturing. Throughout the program’s curriculum, emphasis is placed on computer-aided design (CAD) and its integration with other computer aided engineering (CAE) tools or technologies (e.g. computer-aided manufacturing, rapid prototyping). Students develop hands-on experience and technical problem-solving skill with state-of-the-art CAD/CAE technologies. While the students focus on the design of mechanical products and systems, they also study management aspect of engineering design, and be prepared to manage people, resources, and systems related to design and manufacturing. The program faculty has experience in both teaching and applied research in the subject area, and industry work experience that contributes to the quality of a laboratory based instruction.

Course Curriculum

ARTICULATION / TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

Domestic:

Recently Indiana State University MET program has signed Articulation Agreements with Indiana IVY Tech Community College so that the students of IVY Tech with AS and AAS degrees in Design Technology can easily be transferred into ISU's MET program to continue study for a BS degree. Similar agreements have been developed for the students with AS and AAS degrees from Vincennes University in Drafting and Design/CAD and AAS degrees from Lake Land College in CAD or Mechanical-Electrical Technology.

Please click on the following links to view the detailed information on these agreements.

IVY Tech CC-AS in DT, courses to be taken at ISU

IVY Tech CC-AAS in DT, courses to be taken at ISU

VU-AS Drafting and Design/CAD

VU-AAS Drafting and Design/CAD

LLC-AAS Mechanical-Electrical Tech

LLC-AAS CAD

International:

The ISU-MET program looks forward to developing transfer agreements with related programs overseas. In the meantime international students may apply for a transfer on course-by-course basis.

 ISU’s mechanical engineering technology program is characterized    by:

• Mathematics and scientific principles applied in a hands-on environment to solve technical design problems.

• Theory and application of CAD, such as solid modeling, assembly models, design analysis, dimensioning and tolerance, mechanisms and simulation.

• Opportunities to get involved in the applied research projects, conducted by the MET faculty in collaboration with industries.

• Credits available via transfer of course work, testing out of courses and working experiences.

• Articulation with specified programs from other institutions.

• Opportunities to fulfill course requirement via different modes of teaching and learning, including videotape and Internet.

CAREER INFORMATION

MET program aims to prepare technical professionals with hands-on problem solving skill for industries. In addition to the knowledge and skill in mechanical design, our students will also be trained to be excellent at communicating and coordinating technical information among customers, vendors, operators, engineering staff and top management. As a MET student at the ISU, you will learn to solve technical problems in a variety of group, laboratory, and industrial settings. As a graduate of our program, you can apply your skills and abilities in such positions as: 

• Mechanical engineer

• Product design engineer

• Production engineer

• Project engineer

• Manufacturing engineer

• Quality engineer

With experience you may advance to following management positions: 

• Team leader
• Head designer
• Supervisor
• Project manager
• Technical manager
• Plant manager

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

EXPERIENCE 

As a MET student you may apply for admission to the professional practice programs (Co-op) that includes a cooperative work experience. To be admitted to this program you must have completed, with acceptable academic achievement, your freshman year of study. The professional Practice Program allows you to: 

• Receive credit while employed in a position related to your major.

• Earn a portion of your college expenses while employed in industry for a summer or semester.

• Learn about a company while developing professional abilities and earning University credit.

• Choose a professional practice experience that meets your career goals from positions located through out the United States.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 

Number of national professional organizations sponsor student chapters on the ISU campus. As a MET major you may choose to join one or more of these groups to learn about your field and to make professional contacts. ISU students frequently attend those organizations national conventions and meetings. Professional organizations offered at ISU include: 

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers

• Society of Automotive Engineers

• National Association of Industrial Technology

• Institute of Packaging Professionals

• Computer and Automated Systems Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

• Robotics International Society of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

• Epsilon Pi Tau, the International Honorary for Professions in Technology

FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

The MET program at Indiana State is a quality program offered at competitive overall costs. Student fees are assessed on a bracketed structure that offers you cost savings on enrollment. A variety of federal, state, and University financial aid programs are available. Special scholarship dedicated to the program is also available. 

OTHER

Knowledge gained in:

-         Mechanical design

-         Computer aided design and modeling (CAD&M)

-         Computer aided engineering analysis (CAE)

-         Mechanisms and power systems

-         Tools and fixture design

-         Cost estimating and economic analysis

-         Management of product design/development projects 

Some typical employers:

-     Sony DADC Co.

-         Great Dane, Trailers,Inc.

-         Alcoa

-         North America Lighting,Inc.

-         Jasper Engines & Transmissions.

-         Boston Scientific.

-         Cummins Inc.

-         Unison Engine Components.

-         Bemis Co.

-         AET Co.

-         Bogo North America Co.

-         TRW Co.

-         Toyota Motor Manufacturing.

Pictures of MET students and Faculty