Mechanical Technology Fundamentals
Overview
The Mechanical Technology Fundamentals certificate is a four-semester (39 credit hour) program that addresses the fundamentals of mechanical technology.
The program covers fundamentals of instrumentation, statics, material properties, basic electronics, basic computer operation, print reading and introductory CAD, and engineering project management.
Who is this certificate for?
This certificate is designed both for students needing a basic introduction to mechanical technology and for those who intend to pursue a degree. Upon completion of this certificate, the graduate is qualified to pursue more advanced training, or work at the entry level as a basic (unlicensed, uncertified) operator. This certificate is designed to easily go along with other MET certificates and the MET degree. To ensure maximum employability, the student should consider courses beyond the fundamentals in either a certificate or degree option.
Certificate curricula are reviewed and updated periodically in response to community and industry demands. The student is cautioned to discuss certificate choices and course selections with an academic and career advisor before each registration cycle.
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EGT-106 |
Print Reading and Sketching Print Reading and Sketching ID: EGT-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). |
• | 3 | ||||
| EGR-120 |
Engineering Computer Applications Engineering Computer Applications ID: EGR-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the utilization of applications software to solve engineering technology problems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (14 Credit Hours) |
PHY-201 |
Physics I Physics I ID: PHY-201 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | |
| MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| MET-105 |
Dc and Ac Electricity Dc and Ac Electricity ID: MET-105 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers. |
• | 4 | ||||
| EGR-170 |
Engineering Materials Engineering Materials ID: EGR-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors, and applications of materials used in engineering structures and products. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 (9 Credit Hours) |
MET-216 |
Mechanics of Fluid Systems Mechanics of Fluid Systems ID: MET-216 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of the fundamentals of incompressible fluid statics and flow dynamics based on Bernoulli's principle and the conservation of mass, energy, and momentum. These principles are taught from a fluid systems standpoint. |
• | 3 | |||
| MET-217 |
Dynamics and Kinematics Dynamics and Kinematics ID: MET-217 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines rigid body motion from applied forces and moments, displacement, velocity and acceleration versus mass, force, and momentum. Kinematics is introduced, with motion calculations of mechanical linkage points. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| EGR-175 |
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Processes ID: EGR-175 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (7 Credit Hours) |
MET-223 |
Thermodynamic Systems Thermodynamic Systems ID: MET-223 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of energy movement in physical systems, the resulting variations in temperature, pressure, and volume. Emphasis is placed on mathematical characterization of cycles, interpretation and application of thermodynamic tables. |
• | 3 | |||
| EGR-194 |
Statics and Strength of Materials Statics and Strength of Materials ID: EGR-194 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
MAT-110 |
College Algebra College Algebra ID: MAT-110 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; simple linear programming; solutions of higher degree polynomials; combinatorial algebra, including the binomial theorem; and introduction to probability. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| EGT-106 |
Print Reading and Sketching Print Reading and Sketching ID: EGT-106 Credit Hours: 3 This course covers the interpretation of basic engineering drawings and sketching techniques for making multi-view pictorial representations. This course also includes an introduction to engineering technology, and an introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). |
• | 3 | ||||
| EGR-120 |
Engineering Computer Applications Engineering Computer Applications ID: EGR-120 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the utilization of applications software to solve engineering technology problems. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (7 Credit Hours) |
PHY-201 |
Physics I Physics I ID: PHY-201 Credit Hours: 4 This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
• | • | • | 4 | |
| MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry College Trigonometry ID: MAT-111 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics: circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series. (Graphic calculator required) |
• | • | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (7 Credit Hours) |
EGR-170 |
Engineering Materials Engineering Materials ID: EGR-170 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the properties, material behaviors, and applications of materials used in engineering structures and products. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| MET-105 |
Dc and Ac Electricity Dc and Ac Electricity ID: MET-105 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers the fundamentals of DC and AC, including resistance, current, voltage, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Emphasis is placed on electrical equipment such as DC and AC motors and generators, electrical switch gears, and transformers. |
• | 4 | ||||
| Semester 4 (9 Credit Hours) |
MET-216 |
Mechanics of Fluid Systems Mechanics of Fluid Systems ID: MET-216 Credit Hours: 3 This course is the study of the fundamentals of incompressible fluid statics and flow dynamics based on Bernoulli's principle and the conservation of mass, energy, and momentum. These principles are taught from a fluid systems standpoint. |
• | 3 | |||
| MET-217 |
Dynamics and Kinematics Dynamics and Kinematics ID: MET-217 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines rigid body motion from applied forces and moments, displacement, velocity and acceleration versus mass, force, and momentum. Kinematics is introduced, with motion calculations of mechanical linkage points. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| EGR-175 |
Manufacturing Processes Manufacturing Processes ID: EGR-175 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the processes, alternatives, and operations in the manufacturing environment. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 5 (7 Credit Hours) |
MET-223 |
Thermodynamic Systems Thermodynamic Systems ID: MET-223 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of energy movement in physical systems, the resulting variations in temperature, pressure, and volume. Emphasis is placed on mathematical characterization of cycles, interpretation and application of thermodynamic tables. |
• | 3 | |||
| EGR-194 |
Statics and Strength of Materials Statics and Strength of Materials ID: EGR-194 Credit Hours: 4 This course covers external and internal forces in structures and/or machines, including conditions of equilibrium, systems of force, moments of inertia and friction. It also covers the stress/strain relationships in materials. |
• | • | 4 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 39 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$7,800.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Go straight to the workforce
Graduates of this certificate can immediately enter the workforce, getting jobs as technicians.
Associate in Applied Science in General Technology at MTC
Graduates of this certificate can take additional coursework in general education areas as well as specialized coursework in the area of mechanical engineering technology to complete an associate degree.