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A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University, USA

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$ 25,600 (US$ 25,600) a year

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Course summary

This program focuses on the methods, materials, machinery, and manpower needed to solve real-world problems. The program is focused on providing graduates with skills to develop and implement technological solutions in the areas of product design and development, manufacturing, manufacturing processes, quality control, materials, fluid power, heat power, mechanics, and cost analysis. Mechanical engineering technicians work with scientists and engineers as valuable members of professional teams. Engineering technicians have practical skills and often begin their careers with assignments in simple design, product testing, computer-aided drafting, or customer service. Graduates accept jobs with titles such as laboratory technicians, engineering aides, plant maintenance personnel, designers/CAD specialists, production assistants, and technical salespeople. With additional experience, promotion is possible into positions such as industrial supervisors, machine and tool designers, technical buyers, production expediters, and cost estimators. Students who complete the work for an A.S. degree in mechanical engineering technology can continue in the MET program for approximately two years and earn a B.S. degree.

Program modules

The modules are (3) CGT 110 (Technical Graphics Communications), (5) MA 159 (Precalculus), (3) MET 141 (Materials I), (1) MET 162 (Computational Analysis Tools in MET), (3–4) First-year composition selective, (3) MA 221 (Calculus for Technology I), (3) MET 102 (Production Design and Specifications), (3) MET 111 (Applied Statics), (3) MET 142 (Manufacturing Processes I), (4) PHYS 220 (General Physics), (3) MA 221 (Calculus for Technology I), (3) MET 102 (Production Design and Specifications), (3) MET 111 (Applied Statics), (3) MET 142 (Manufacturing Processes I), (4) PHYS 220 (General Physics), (3) COM 114 (Fundamentals of Speech Communication), (3) MET 214 (Machine Elements, (3) MET 220 (Heat/Power), (3) MET 230 (Fluid Power), (3) Humanities and social science elective, (2–3) Technical selective, (3) CHM 111 (General Chemistry), (3) C and IT 175 (Visual Programming), (3) MA 222 (Calculus for Technology II), (3) MET 320 (Applied Thermodynamics), (3) Technology and society elective, (3) ECON 210 (Principles of Economics), (3) MET 313 (Applied Fluid Mechanics), (3) MET 344 (Materials II), (3) MET 382 (Controls and Instrumentation for Automation), (3) STAT 301 (Elementary Statistical Methods).

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have eight semesters of English, six semesters of academic math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, etc), laboratory science (biology, chemistry, physics, earth/space sciences, physiology/anatomy) and four semester of foreign language. They must have an overall grade point average in all academic coursework. They should possess SAT score of 480 or higher on the Critical Reading section and ACT score of 20 or higher on the English section. International students whose native language is not in English should have the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 550 on paper based exam, 213 on computer based exam, 79 on internet based exam and IELTS score of 6.5 or higher is required for admission.

Purdue University accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Purdue University

Department name

College of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Venue / office name

College of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Purdue University
Knoy Hall Room 145 401 North Grant Street
WEST LAFAYETTE
Indiana
47907

Venue description

The mission of the MET Department is to educate mechanical engineering technicians and technologists who are well grounded in the fundamental principles of science and engineering, and oriented to their practical applications in business and industry. The mission of the MET Department is to educate and graduate students who become mechanical engineering technicians and technologists proficient in the fundamental principles of science and engineering and in their practical applications in industry to meet the needs of Indiana, the nation, and the world.

Telephone number

+1 765 494 7513

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Purdue University provides the on campus housing for students with many housing options like University Residences, Cooperative housing, Fraternities, sororities, off-campus apartments and houses. Living in the University Residences provides students with many opportunities to develop their leadership abilities and they strive to provide a safe environment. Residences provide the facilities such as Bulletin Boards, Check-Cashing and ATMs, Copy Machine, Laundry and Vending, Mailing, Repairs and Maintenance. The Room/Apartment provides the Beds, Mattress and mattress pad/cover, Curtains, Desk with lamp and chair, Dresser, Closet and drawer space, Trash can Smoke detector, Telephone, All utilities and local telephone service, Internet outlets, Cable television outlet and services. The residence housing rates are given in this website (http://www.housing.purdue.edu/HTML/HOUSRates.htm). The Residences has the Dining Services which provides a variety of convenient options offering delicious, nutritious food. Students choose from a number of dining locations that are close to class or home. They can choose to dine buffet style in the dining courts, take out from an On-the-Go or grab a bite from the late-night restaurants or mini-marts. University Residences offers a variety of meal plans to fit their busy schedule. Students may choose from the 10, 12, 15 or 20-meal traditional plans. Cooperative housing is where students live and work together to promote friendship, leadership, and life skills. Cooperative houses have between 14 and 60 members which share responsibilities such as cleaning and preparing meals to maintain a comfortable and affordable living environment. Cooperative housing has 12 houses in which 7 for women and 5 for men. Students who prefer off campus housing can either mail to Office of the Dean of Students, Schleman Hall, Room 207, 475 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or call to +1 765 494 1254 or email us at offcampushousing@purdue.edu.

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