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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Associate of Applied Science Degree Manufacturing Concentration Jeff Stewart . (901) 333-4665 The Manufacturing Concentration of the Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program concentrates on gaining productivity, cost savings, and quality in the manufacturing and service industries. The Manufacturing Concentration emphasizes the application of high-tech production equipment, software, and techniques to achieve cost savings and quality in the manufacturing, service, and distribution industries. Hands-on, high-tech laboratories featuring computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), bar-coding, computer-aided design (CAD), computer facilities layout, computer-numerical controlled (CNC) machining centers, and programmable logic controlled (PLC) robots, are combined with instruction on modern production techniques. Graduates can find a variety of employment opportunities in the areas of facilities layout, process development, product development, quality control, technical sales, and warehousing. NOTE: Southwest also offers a Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate Program.
First Semester			Cr.
MEET	1144	Machines Technology	3
MEET	1210	CAD Design I	3
ENGL	1010	English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)	3
MATH	1740	Algebra and Trigonometry I	3
PHYS	1310	Technical Physics I	3
Total			15
Second Semester
INET	1004	Technical Computer Applications	3
MEET	1134	Engineering Materials	3
MEET	1154	Statics and Dynamics	3
MEET	1220	CAD Design II	4
MATH	1750	Algebra and Trigonometry II	3
Total			16
Third Semester
INET	2014	CNC and Robotics	3
MEET	2154	Fluid Systems	3
INET	2043	Statistical Quality Control	3
MATH	1910	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Gen. Ed.)	4
PHYS	1320	Technical Physics II	3
Total			16
Fourth Semester
MEET	2163	Electro-Mechanical Devices	3
INET	2034	Plant Layout and Materials Handling	3
INET	2054	Computer-Integrated Manufacturing	4
SPCH	2010	Oral Communications (Gen. Ed.)	3
****		Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)¹	3
****		Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)¹	3
Total			19
Total Program Credits			66
This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details about transferability of courses. ¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection. Note: Cooperative Education courses are available for this major.

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