B.S.E.T. in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Academic Plan of Study
William States Lee College of Engineering
Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management
et.uncc.edu
PROGRAM SUMMARY
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Credit Hours: 128
Concentrations: Applied Energy
Declaring the Major: Minimum GPA of 2.0 required. Prerequisite courses typically include: MATH 1100/1103 or higher, PHYS 1101 with
laboratory, and 9 or more credits of ETGR, ETCE, ETME, ELET, or CMET courses completed with a 2.0 or higher. Change of Major forms are
accepted year-round; orientation/advising sessions are required for new students.
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Advising (For the Major): Required upon admission to the major and before each semester. Assigned advisors hold group advising sessions,
followed by individual advising by appointment.
Advising (For General Education): By Student Services Specialists in the department.
Minimum Grades/GPA: GPA of 2.0 in the major required for graduation. Grades of C or better required in all freshman-level courses, as
shown on Suggested Plan of Study.
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Teacher Licensure: No
Evening Classes Available: Some upper division (junior/senior) classes are available late afternoon or evening on a rotating basis. It is
highly unlikely that students would be able to complete degree requirements through evening courses alone.
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Weekend Classes Available: No
Other Information: Students who complete an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in a related field before enrolling at UNC
Charlotte are eligible for the Mechanical Engineering Technology 2+2 Program, which allows students to complete their BSET degrees with a
minimum of two additional years of coursework.
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Contact(s): Professor Nan Byars, Program Coordinator (nabyars@uncc.edu)
Ms. Cecilia Dontoh, Student Services Specialist (cdontoh@uncc.edu)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The first two years in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program emphasize engineering technology fundamentals. Students
concentrate on mathematics, science, written and oral communication skills, and mechanical specialization classes including computer
aided drafting, statics, mechanisms, manufacturing processes and engineering materials. The third and fourth years emphasize design
and analysis with advanced classes in thermodynamics, heating / ventilation / air conditioning, strength of materials, machine design,
fluid mechanics and senior design project. Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduates design, build, test and maintain a wide
variety of machines, cars, jet fighters, and other high-tech devices and systems. A concentration in applied energy is available in
which students may focus their major elective courses by choosing to take four energy-related courses.
Areas
Pre-Major/
Prerequisites
Credit
Hours
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Major
90
General Education
25
(not satisfied by other
major requirements)
Related Work
Foreign Language
Electives
1-3
12
Total Credit Hours
128
Description
The Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management does not have a pre-major
program. Students must adhere to all prerequisite requirements for all courses. Prerequisite requirements
cannot be waived and no exceptions will be approved.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum is highly structured and some major courses are
offered once a year. Some courses required for the major also fulfill the General Education writing and oral
requirements. Major courses generally have the ENER, ETGR and ETME prefixes.
First-Year Writing Courses / Basic Skills of Information Literacy & Technology (UWRT 1101 & 1102 or
UWRT 1103); Mathematical & Logical Reasoning (MATH 1103 & STAT 1220); Social Science (ANTH
1101/GEOG 1105/ECON 1101 or 2101/POLS 1110/SOCY 1101); 2 Natural Science Courses (PHYS
1101/1102 with Labs, CHEM 1251); Themes of Liberal Education (LBST 110X, 2101, 2102, & 211X).
Experiential Learning (Co-ops and Internships opportunities are available for students).
Not required
Major Electives are selected from an approved list maintained by the Department of Engineering
Technology and Construction Management. Students completing the applied energy concentration should
complete four of the following courses (ENER 4140 Energy Management, ENER 4250 Analysis of
Renewable Energy Systems, ENER 4260 Hydrogen Production and Storage, ENER 4275 Air Conditioning
Systems, ENER 4270 Fuel Cell Technology)
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SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
Freshman Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
PHYS 1101
PHYS 1101L
MATH 1103
ETGR 1100L
ETME 1111
ETGR 1201
UWRT 1101
Spring Semester
PHYS 1102
PHYS 1102L
XXXX XXXX
ETME 1112
UWRT 1102
XXXX XXXX
Credit
Hours
General
Education
Introductory Physics I
Introductory Physics I Laboratory
Pre-Calculus Math for Science & Engineering
Engineering Technology Computer Applications Lab
CAD Modeling I
Intro to Engineering Technology
Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts I
3
1
3
1
3
2
3
X
X
X
Introductory Physics II
Introductory Physics II Laboratory
MATH 1121 ET Calculus OR ETGR 2171 Engineering Analysis I
CAD Modeling II
Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts II
Social Science Elective
3
1
3
3
3
3
Course Title
W/O
Course
Notes
X
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
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X
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
Must complete with a grade of C or better
32 Credit Hours for Year
Sophomore Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
CHEM 1251
ETME 2130
ETME 2100
ETME 2100L
ETGR 2101
STAT 1220
Spring Semester
ETGR 2272
ETGR 2106
ETGR 2122
ETME 2102
ETME 2131
LBST 2101
Credit
Hours
General
Education
Principles of Chemistry
Applied Materials and Manufacturing I
Sophomore Design Practicum
Sophomore Design Practicum Lab
Applied Mechanics I
Elements of Statistics
3
3
2
1
3
3
X
Engineering Analysis II
Electronic Circuits & Devices
Technical Programming
Mechanisms
Applied Materials and Manufacturing II
Western Cultural and Historical Awareness
3
3
3
3
2
3
Course Title
W/O
Course
Notes
Must complete with a grade of C or better
X
X
32 Credit Hours for Year
Junior Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
ETGR 3071
ETGR XXXX
ETME 3113
ETME 3123
ETME 3123L
ETME 3133
LBST 110X
Spring Semester
ETGR 3222
ETME 3100
ETME 3100L
ETME 3143
ETME 3133L
ETME 3213
ETME 3150
Credit
Hours
General
Education
W/O
Course
ET Professional Seminar (W)
Engineering Analysis III or IV: ETGR 3171 or ETGR 4272
Dynamics
Strength of Materials
Stress Analysis Lab(W)
Fluid Mechanics
LBST 1100 Series : Arts & Society
1
3
3
3
1
3
3
X
W
Engineering Economics
Junior Design Practicum
Junior Design Practicum Lab
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics Lab (W)
Machine Design I
Applied CAD Modeling and Simulation
3
2
1
3
1
3
3
Course Title
Notes
Recommend both if interested in Graduate School
X
W
X
X
W
33 Credit Hours for Year
Senior Year
Course Number
Fall Semester
ETGR 4100
ETME 4244
ETME 4143L
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
LBST 2102
Spring Semester
ETGR 3295
ETGR 4200
ETME 4163L
ETME 4163
XXXX XXXX
XXXX XXXX
LBST 221X
Credit
Hours
General
Education
W/O
Course
Notes
Capstone Design Project I (W,O)
Applied Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Lab (W)
Major Elective
Major Elective
Global & Intercultural Connections
2
3
1
3
3
3
X
W,O
Departmental Approval Required
X
W
Multidisciplinary Professional Development
Capstone Design Project II (W,O)
Instrumentation Lab (W)
Instrumentation and Controls
Major Elective
Major Elective
LBST 2200 Series: Ethical Issues and Cultural Critique
1
2
1
3
3
3
3
Course Title
Chosen from approved major elective list
Chosen from approved major elective list
X
W,O
Departmental Approval Required
Chosen from approved major elective list
Chosen from approved major elective list
X
31 Credit Hours for Year
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ADVISING RESOURCES
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General Education Requirements for ALL Students: ucol.uncc.edu/general-education
Undergraduate Catalog: catalog.uncc.edu
Central Advising website: advising.uncc.edu
William States Lee College of Engineering advising website: coe.uncc.edu/current-students/advising.html
Department of Engineering Technology advising website: et.uncc.edu/advising.html
University Advising Center website: advisingcenter.uncc.edu
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