Ali Abdul-Aziz
Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Ali Abdul-Aziz, Aeronautics and Engineering, authored a journal article, "Future of Digital Image Correlation," Journal of Materials Evaluation, Ali Abdul-Aziz, Volume 80, Issue 11, (2022): 7. About the article As Editor of a Special Technical Issue on a topic entitled "Digital Image Correlation." An editor letter was published ...

Ali Abdul-Aziz
Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Ali Abdul-Aziz, Aeronautics and Engineering, authored a journal article, "Digital Image Correlation and Its Role in NDE," Journal of Materials Evaluation, Ali Abdul-Aziz, Volume 80, Issue 11, (2022): 26-30. About the article A total of 5 Papers were published along with editor letter. ...

Ali Abdul-Aziz
Division of People, Culture and Belonging

Ali Abdul-Aziz, Aeronautics and Engineering, authored a journal article, "Damage Monitoring of Ceramic Matrix Composites Tested Under Tension Loading Via NDE based Digital Image Correlation Approach," Materials Evaluation, Ali Abdul-Aziz, Volume 80, Issue 11, (2022): 62-67. About the article Ali Abdul-Aziz edited a Technical Focus Issue entitled "Digital Image correlation," served as a Guest Editor, and currently serve as an associate Technical Editor since 2002; Journal of Materials Evaluation.   ...

Richard (Rick) Feinberg
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Rick Feinberg (Professor Emeriti, Anthropology), authored a journal article, "Auto-Experimentation in Wave Piloting and Celestial Navigation: Vaeakau-Taumako, Solomon Islands," Journal of New Zealand and Pacific Studies, Ian Conrich, Volume 10, Issue 2, (2022): 195-205. About the article This essay involves ‘auto-experimentation’, or experimenting on myself, to learn and assess the arts of seafaring and navigation as practiced in the southeastern Solomon Islands. From 2007-8, I spent nine months with people from the Polynesian island of Taumako, exploring local seafaring techniques....

Math Camp for High Schoolers Seeks to Ready Future College Students for STEM Jobs in Ohio

Students take part in the Stark County Summer Math Academy for high school students at the Kent State Stark Campus.

The $20 billion Intel semiconductor plant being built outside of Columbus, Ohio, the new quantum computer being installed at the Cleveland Clinic, and a new generation of astronauts being trained at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland – these are just three reasons that quickly come to Associate Professor Bathi Kasturiarachi’s mind when he talks about why Kent State University needs to help to spark the creation of future mathematicians.  “There’s a lot of exciting things going on,” said Kasturiarachi, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Kent State University at Stark.   ...

Math Camp for High Schoolers Seeks to Ready Future College Students for STEM Jobs in Ohio

Stark County Summer Math Academy activity

The $20 billion Intel semiconductor plant being built outside of Columbus, Ohio, the new quantum computer being installed at the Cleveland Clinic, and a new generation of astronauts being trained at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland – these are just three reasons that quickly come to Associate Professor Bathi Kasturiarachi’s mind when he talks about why Kent State University needs to help to spark the creation of future mathematicians.  “There’s a lot of exciting things going on,” said Kasturiarachi, Ph.D., professor of mathematics at Kent State University at Stark....

Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Looking to jump-start your career in engineering? The Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides you with the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a wide range of mechanical engineering roles. With hands-on training, experienced faculty, and industry-standard tools, you'll gain practical experience and be ready to hit the ground running in the industry.

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Program Information for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology provides students with knowledge and skills in the manufacturing areas related to computer-controlled equipment and integrated manufacturing. Students learn drafting, materials testing, robotics applications and computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for design and design documentation.

The degree program articulates into Kent State's Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.

Admissions for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modem tools of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to solve mechanical engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  2. Design solutions for well-defined mechanical engineering technology problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes for solving broad mechanical engineering technology problems.
  3. Apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments, and proficiently use technical reference material.
  4. Conduct standard tests, measurements and experiments and analyze and interpret the results.
  5. Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
  6. Understand and commit to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
EERT 22014MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
ENGT 23099ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
MERT 12000ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
MERT 12001COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN 3
MERT 12004MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3
MERT 12005PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22003COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN 3
MERT 22005STATICS 3
MERT 22007STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22012FLUID POWER 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
OTEC 26636PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Physics Elective A, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12201
TECHNICAL PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13001
& PHY 13021
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
Physics Elective B, choose from the following:3-5
PHY 12202
TECHNICAL PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13002
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 13012
& PHY 13022
COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12000 ENGINEERING DRAWING 3
!MERT 12004 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
!MERT 12001 COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN 3
!MERT 12005 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 3
MERT 22012 FLUID POWER 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!EERT 22014 MICROPROCESSORS AND ROBOTICS 3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
!MERT 22003 COMPUTER-AIDED TOOL DESIGN 3
!MERT 22005 STATICS 3
Physics Elective A 3-5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
ENGT 23099 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DESIGN PROJECT (ELR) 3
!MERT 22007 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS 3
OTEC 26636 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 1
Physics Elective B 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:62

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Accreditation

The A.A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Tuscarawas Campus only) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technology - A.A.S.

Examples of Possible Careers

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 91,600 number of jobs
  • $64,190 potential earnings

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

  • 3.0% about as fast as the average
  • 14,600 number of jobs
  • $59,800 potential earnings

Mechanical drafters

  • -8.3% decline
  • 57,500 number of jobs
  • $58,270 potential earnings

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

  • 3.1% about as fast as the average
  • 43,500 number of jobs
  • $58,230 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Engineering technician
  • Design specialist
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Project Engineer
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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