The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology
1 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410)-347-7700.

Program educational objectives

Graduates from RIT's Mechanical Engineering Technology 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.
2. Participation and leadership while working on teams involved in the analysis, design, development, implementation, or oversight of mechanical and/or manufacturing systems and processes.
3. An ability to design new and improved products, systems and processes that are appropriate for their use.
4. Effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Program outcomes
Graduates from the 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 systems and processes:

A1 Manufacturing Processes
A2 Engineering Materials
A3 Statics
A4 Strength of Materials
A5 Dynamics
A6 Fluid Mechanics
A7 Thermodynamics
A8 Computer Aided Engineering Tools
A9 Mechanical Design
A10 Electric, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Circuits

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 mechanical systems, components and processes.
E. The ability to function effectively on teams.
F. The ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
G. Effective communication.
H. Recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, life long learning.
I. Knowledge of the ethical and social responsibilities of professionals working in the mechanical engineering technology field.
J. Respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
K. Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
L. Competence in the use of the computer as a problem solving and communications tool.
M. The ability to apply project management techniques to the completion of laboratory and project assignments.
N. Knowledge of and the ability to apply codes and regulations, and produce proper documentation to comply with them.
O. Meaningful work experience in the mechanical engineering technology field.