BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology

With both the increased complexity of product design and the merger of mechanical and electrical aspects of design, there is a growing need for professionals who have a strong foundation in electrical, mechanical and manufacturing disciplines. Graduates from the electrical/mechanical engineering technology program are able to effectively bridge the gap between coworkers with more specialized backgrounds.

The program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, telephone 410-347-7700.

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Program educational objectives
Graduates from RIT's E/MET Program will demonstrate:

1. A professional work ethic, a commitment to lifelong learning, quality and continuous improvement through the clear ability to assume increasing levels of technical and/or management responsibility.

This PEO is supported by all Program Outcomes

2. Participation and leadership while working on teams involved in the analysis, design, development, implementation, or oversight of electrical, mechanical and/or manufacturing systems and processes.

This PEO is supported by all Program Outcomes

3. An ability to design effective and efficient new products, systems and processes.

This PEO is supported by Program Outcomes A1-A17, D

4. Effective communication at all levels of the organization.

This PEO is supported by Program Outcomes G, H, I, J

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Program outcomes

Graduates from the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology Program will demonstrate:

A. The ability to apply technical expertise from the following areas to the analysis, design, development, implementation, or oversight of mechanical and electrical systems and processes:

A1 Manufacturing processes
A2 Engineering materials
A3 Statics
A4 Strength of materials
A5 Dynamics
A6 Fluid power/fluid mechanics
A7 Thermodynamics
A8 Computer aided engineering tools
A9 Computer programming
A10 Electric circuits
A11 Electronics
A12 Electric power
A13 Microcomputers
A14 Industrial control systems
A15 Industrial instrumentation
A16 Project and production management.
A17 Engineering economics

B. The ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
C. The ability to formulate, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve designs and processes.
D. The ability to apply creativity to the design of systems, components or processes in the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology field.
E. The ability to function effectively on teams.
F. The ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
G. Effective communication.
H. A recognition of the need for, and the ability to, engage in life long learning.
I. A knowledge of the ethical and social responsibilities expected of professionals working in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
J. A respect for diversity and have knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.
K. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
L. Specialized expertise in a single technical field.
M. Competence in the use of the computer to solve problems, write reports, make presentations, and as a communication tool.
N. Meaningful work experience in the electrical/mechanical engineering technology field.

Curriculum
The program's requirements are based on an entire baccalaureate degree. Approximately half of the courses are in mathematics, physics, chemistry, communications and liberal arts. In addition to these general studies requirements, the core
of the program consists of 69 credits of specified technical courses. These courses cover the disciplines of electricity, electronics, microprocessors, computer programming, mechanics, materials, thermal science, engineering graphics, manufacturing processes and economic analysis. Once a student completes the core, he or she may select a group of three courses in a particular discipline. The student may use this concentration to tailor the degree to meet specific employment objectives. The remaining 24 credits must be appropriate technical, mathematics or science courses. This portion of the curriculum accommodates the diverse backgrounds of students entering the program.

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Transfer admission
Students with associate degrees in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology can generally transfer to the upper-division portion of the program with third-year status. Students with other backgrounds usually need additional core course work to achieve third-year status. Transfer Students will more closely follow the requirements outlined in the upper-division part-time and extension course sequence, since some lower-division courses are replaced by parts of upper-division courses. The actual course sequence will be determined by advisement.

Evening program
The upper division portion of this program may be taken part time during the evening through distance learning. This enables students who are employed full time to complete the program even if they reside some distance from campus. Some courses will require a trip to Rochester to complete the required laboratory exercises. These labs will be scheduled on either a single Saturday for the entire course or will be run on a single long weekend. The typical student with an associate degree will require approximately five years to complete the program requirements. Some courses may be available in distance learning format only every other year.

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BS degree, lower-division course requirements

	Quarter Credit Hours
College Algebra & Trigonometry	4
College Physics I with lab 1017-211, 271	4
College Physics II with lab 1017-212, 272	4
Computing Tools 0610.230	4
Liberal Arts Core Courses†	16
General Education Electives	8
Solid Modeling & Design 0617-262	4
Intro. to Materials 0610-211	3
Materials Testing 0610-304	1
Pneumatics & Hydraulics 0610-305	4
Manufacturing Processes 0617-220	4
Technical Electives	24
Technical Core Courses	0 - 20
Typical Transfer Total (varies with background)	80 - 100

* Students should complete as many of these requirements as possible before taking advanced courses. Extension students may take equivalent courses at local community colleges
† See liberal arts courses

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Sample technical concentrations
After completing the core, a student selects, with adviser approval, a concentration sequence of three upper-division technical courses. This may be one of the following, or it may be tailored to meet the student's specific needs.

Electrical Systems (select 3 courses)
Power Systems I
Advanced Circuit Theory
Advanced Electronics
Control Systems

Mechanical Design
Robust Design
Machine Design I
Machine Design II

Manufacturing Management
Robust Design
Productions and Operations Management II
Product Design

Telecommunications (select 3 courses)
Voice Communications
Telecommunications Policy and Issues
Data Communications and Computer Networks
Switching Technologies
Networking Technologies

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BS degree, typical course sequence

First Year:

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Fifth Year

* See liberal arts courses

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BS degree, upper-division evening and distance learning program, typical course sequence

* These courses cover material normally covered in associate degree programs. Students who have had equivalent courses may schedule any other required course† See liberal arts requirements

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