Bachelor of Science Degree in
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
BSEMET Information Sheet
The College's bachelor of science degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS EMET) emphasizes a breadth of knowledge in all fields of engineering technology related to typical manufacturing, production, and assembly plant processes.
Enter the BS EMET program from one of two paths. If you have an associate degree in either electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program, you can begin in the BS EMET program during your junior year. If you do not have an associate degree, you can enroll in one of Penn State Altoona's two-year associate degree programs in either mechanical or electrical engineering technology. Then you'll be ready to move into the BS EMET program.
Some of the areas you'll study include:
- computerized manufacturing systems
- instrumentation and monitoring methods
- principles of machine design
- robotic manufacturing
- automated control techniques
- thermal and fluid sciences
- principles of electrical and electronic circuit operation
- computer-aided drafting and design
- economics of production
- statistical analysis
- quality control
For the B.S. degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum
of 130 credits is required. Of these credits, 67 are required for admission
to the major; the remaining 63-64 credits are required in semesters five through
eight.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(21 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE
MAJOR; an additional 12 credits are included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in front of Bulletin. Note:
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) does not permit
the use of skills courses to satisfy the Arts category of General Education.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Not required for a "2+2 program")
INTERCULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE:
(Included in GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE MAJOR: 67 credits
(This includes 21 General Education credits)
Entering students are required to have earned an associate degree in either
electrical or mechanical engineering technology or similarly named program.
The degree program must have included at least 67 credits (or equivalent), including
a minimum of 36 credits in technical courses, 10 credits of college-level mathematics
including calculus, 6 credits of basic science, 6 credits of communications
courses, and a total of 9 credits in arts, humanities, and social and behavioral
sciences.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 51-52 credits
(This includes 12 credits of General Education courses: 6 credits of GQ courses;
3 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GWS courses.)
PRESCRIBED COURSES (48-49 credits)
ENGL 202C GWS(3), MATH 141 GQ(4), MATH 250(3),
CMPSC 101 GQ(3) (Sem: 5-6)
CHEM 012 GN(3), EMET 350(3), EMET 405(4), EMET 410(4), EMET 440(3), IE T 105(2)
(Sem: 7-8)
Select a or b (16-17 credits)
a. Students entering with a 2-EET degree must complete the following courses:
EMET 311(3), EMET 322(4), EMET 330(3),
IE T 216(2), IE T 215(2), ME T 210W(3) (Sem: 5-6)
b. Students entering with a 2-MET degree must complete the following courses:
EE T 220(2), EMET 310(3), EMET 320(4), EMET
321W(4), EMET 330(3) (Sem: 5-6)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (3 credits)
EMET 420(3), EMET 430(3), or EMET 497(3) (Sem: 7)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive
a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
