Objectives & Outcomes
Program Objectives
The foundational function of the Mechanical Engineering Technology
program is to prepare MET students with the educational background
for a wide variety of opportunities in mechanically oriented
industries and/or further education. The program is specifically
designed to prepare graduates for careers related to manufacturing
such as applied design, testing, technical sales, and 2D and 3D
modeling. Additionally, the program prepares students for continued
education by entering a baccalaureate engineering technology program.
The specific MET program educational objectives for the MET program are:
- Have a broad knowledge in the areas of applied design, manufacturing, testing, evaluation, and technical sales, 2D & 3D modeling.
- Have the ability to enter a Baccalaureate Mechanical Engineering Technology or related Engineering Technology program.
- Be prepared to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Be able to learn and adapt to changes in a professional work environment.
- Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and be cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of Engineering Technology.
Program Outcomes
The specific outcomes of the MET program are listed below.
At graduation, MET students should:
- Demonstrate proficiency in applied design, manufacturing
processes and mechanics.
- Be able to apply engineering design processes to solve
technical problems through experimentation and analysis.
- Be able to apply concepts of applied mathematics and
science in solving technical problems.
- Demonstrate proficiencies in computer applications.
- Be able to produce 2D drawings and 3D parametric solid
models as a part of the applied engineering design process.
- Be able to matriculate into a related baccalaureate
engineering technology program.
- Be able to communicate their ideas and solutions
effectively both in oral and written form.
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to work as a professional
in a team environment.
- Be able to recognize the need for life long learning, be
prepared to continue their education through formal and informal
study, and be able to adapt to a continuously changing work
environment.
- Have the ability to understand professional, ethical, and
social responsibilities in a diverse and global workplace.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and
continuous improvement (through the implementation of established
standards, through the completion of laboratory reports, project
reports, and assignments on a timely basis).
Contact:
Mr. Bruce A. Muller
Senior Instructor in Engineering
Office: 204 Force Advanced Technology Center
Phone: 814-949-5336
E-mail:
WWW:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/bam4
