Part-time Study
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology
Program Overview
Increased complexity of product design has combined with the merger of both mechanical and electrical aspects of design. This factor has created a growing need for professionals who have a strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines. Graduates from this program are able to effectively bridge the gap between coworkers who have more specialized backgrounds.
Electrical/mechanical engineering technology is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, telephone 410-347-7700.
This program is designed for students with an associate degree or equivalent college courses in electrical technology, mechanical technology, or a related field. The electrical/mechanical engineering technology (E/MET) program provides students with core coursework in electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering technology. Students with other backgrounds may be admitted, but will need to contact their program adviser to determine course requirements.
As a part of continuous improvement proceess, we are required to adopt a set of program educational objectives and program outcomes. These are contained in the official RIT bulletin and are available on the program website. The goals of the program are to:
Prepare graduates for professional careers in the broad field
of engineering technology where an integration of mechanical,
electrical, and manufacturing disciplines is important.
Provide the maximum amount of flexibility in transfer
from other RIT programs (or another university) and a
variety of two-year programs including engineering science
and engineering technology.
Curriculum Review
Transfer credit evaluation
This program is designed for students transferring in from
various academic backgrounds, but may also be taken by
students beginning without higher educational background.
Students with a TAC of ABET or equivalent associate degree
in electrical technology or mechanical technology will have
their transfer credit evaluated appropriately.
Transcripts are evaluated to determine how many of the previously earned credits will count toward the BS degree. Students enrolled in the program will be required to earn at least 45 credits through RIT, and 40 of those credits must be in technology.
On-campus laboratories
Based on the evaluation of transfer credit, two to nine oncampus
lab courses may be required. This requirement may be
fulfilled by completing weekend-long lab sessions scheduled each
year. Admitted students should discuss scheduling these lab
sessions with their academic adviser after receiving their transfer
credit evaluation.
Curriculum:
Math and Sciences (at least 16 credit hours in mathematics and
16 in science),
40 credit hours
Liberal Arts, 40 credit hours
Computer Programming, 4 credit hours
Engineering Economics, 4 credit hours
Other General Studies (Math, Science or Liberal
Arts),
2 credit hours
Core Technology (66 credits total):
- Electrical Technology, 24 credit hours
- Mechanical Technology, 20 credit hours
- General Technology, 22 credit hours
Upper Division Technical Concentration: After
completing the core, students select (with adviser
approval) a concentration sequence of three upper
division technical courses, 12 credit hours
Free Electives, 12 credit hours
Technical Electives, 12 credit hours
Technical concentration options
Each student must complete a sequence of three upper division
technical concentration courses. With the help of their academic
adviser, students will choose a concentration and courses of
interest in that concentration. The following are samples of
possible concentrations:
Electric Power Systems
Manufacturing Management
Telecommunications
StructuresCivil
Safety Technology
Environmental Management
A student may also use appropriate technical courses to fulfill the requirements for a minor. Other concentrations may be developed to meet the needs of students within the general guidelines of the program.
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesManufacturing engineer, design engineer, quality engineer, test engineer, equipment engineer, PLC engineer, systems engineer, integration engineer, facilities engineer
Functions
Applied design, product development, manufacturing and production engineering, sales, quality, machine design, layout and installation production, troubleshooting, field engineering, systems integration and engineering management, manufacturing management, telecommunications maintenance and design, mechanical design, and electrical systems engineering.
Recent Employers
Motorola, Niagara Mohawk, RG&E, NYS Gas & Electric, General Electric, Borg Warner, Raymond Corporation, Universal Inst. & Toyota