Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology - BS           1

MANUFACTURING ANDMECHANICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY - BSManufacturing and mechanical engineering technology (MMET) preparesstudents for dynamic careers in industry. Graduates are versatile andeffective in diverse areas that require understanding of the dependenciesamong material properties, product design, costs, manufacturingsystems, and process technologies. The student views manufacturingfrom an enterprise and system perspective, recognizing the importanceof customer and supplier interactions. To meet these diverse needs,this degree program provides a foundation of mathematics, science, andspecialized technical courses, as well as preparation in oral and writtencommunication. The three main areas of concentration are productdesign, manufacturing systems integration and automation, and qualityassessment. Studies in these areas are supported by a solid foundationin materials and manufacturing processes.

The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program isaccredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission ofABET, http://www.abet.org/.

Program MissionThe mission of the Manufacturing and Mechanical EngineeringTechnology program at Texas A&M University is to provide a high-quality, application-oriented education producing professionals who caneffectively contribute to leadership, the advancement of manufacturingand mechanical engineering technology, and improved performanceof industrial endeavors. The educational mission is complementedby applied research and the development of new interdisciplinarytechnology that mutually benefits the university and its industrial,governmental, and academic collaborators. The people in the programare committed to providing service and leadership in the promotion andadvancement of the University and the profession.

Program Educational ObjectivesThe MMET program prepares students who after a few years aftergraduation:

• Demonstrate manufacturing and mechanical technical knowledge,problem solving skills, and implementation skills for careers indesign, installation, operations, technical sales, or service functions inindustry;

• Demonstrate increasing level of leadership and responsibility;• Exhibit both immediate and sustainable productivity in a dynamic

work environment.

Program RequirementsThe freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering,biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering,computer science, electrical engineering, electronic systemsengineering technology, industrial distribution, industrial engineering,manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanicalengineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclearengineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering.The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineeringin that students take CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112. Biomedical Engineering also

requires a two semester sequence of chemistry courses consistingof CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.  Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineeringshould refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized thatmany students will change the sequence and number of courses taken inany semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however,should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses aremet.

First YearFall Semester

CreditHours

ENGL 104 Composition and Rhetoric 1 3ENGR 111 Foundations of Engineering I 1 2MATH 151 Engineering Mathematics I 1,2 4PHYS 218 Mechanics 1 4University Core Curriculum (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university-core-curriculum) 3

3

  Semester Credit Hours 16SpringCHEM 107 General Chemistry for Engineering

Students 1,43

CHEM 117 General Chemistry for EngineeringStudents Laboratory 1

1

ENGR 112 Foundations of Engineering II 1 2MATH 152 Engineering Mathematics II 1 4PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics 1 4University Core Curriculum (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university-core-curriculum) 3

3

  Semester Credit Hours 17

  Total Semester Credit Hours 33

1 A grade of C or better is required.2 Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results

will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which maybe at a higher or lower level.

3 Of the 18 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3must be from creative arts (for Industrial Distribution this is 3 hoursfrom language, philosophy and culture, see IDIS curriculum formore information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences, 6 fromAmerican history, and 6 from government/political science. Therequired 6 hours from international and cultural diversity may bemet by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioralsciences (for Industrial Distribution this is language, philosophy andculture), and American history requirements if they are also on theapproved list of international and cultural diversity courses.

4 BMEN and CHEN require 8 hours of freshman chemistry, which maybe satisfied by CHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 andCHEM 102/CHEM 112; Credit by Examination (CBE) forCHEM 101/CHEM 111 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 plusCHEM 102/CHEM 112; or 8 hours of CBE for CHEM 101/CHEM 111 orCHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 102/CHEM 112.

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Second YearFall Semester

CreditHours

MMET 105 Engineering Graphics 1 2MMET 181 Manufacturing and Assembly Processes I 1 3Select one from: 3

COMM 203 Public Speaking  COMM 205 Communication for Technical Professions  ENGL 210 Technical and Business Writing  

MMET 206 Nonmetallic Materials 1 3STAT 211 Principles of Statistics I 1 3University Core Curriculum (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university-core-curriculum) 3

3

  Semester Credit Hours 17SpringMMET 207 Metallic Materials 1 3MMET 275 Mechanics for Technologists 1 3MMET 281 Manufacturing and Assembly Processes II

13

ISEN 302 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects1

2

University Core Curriculum (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university-core-curriculum) 3

3

  Semester Credit Hours 14Third YearFallENGR 482/PHIL 482

Ethics and Engineering 3

IDIS 300 Industrial Electricity 1,6 4MMET 303 Fluid Mechanics and Power 1,6 4MMET 376 Strength of Materials 1,6 4MMET 380 Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1,6 3

  Semester Credit Hours 18SpringMMET 320 Quality Assurance 1,6 3MMET 361 Product Design and Solid Modeling 1,6 3MMET 363 Mechanical Design Applications I 1,6 3MMET 383 Manufacturing Information Systems 1,6 4High Impact Experience 8 0

ENTC 399 High Impact Experience  Technical elective (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/course-descriptions/entc) 1,5,7

3

  Semester Credit Hours 16Fourth YearFallMMET 370 Thermodynamics for Technologists 1,6 4MMET 402 Inspection Methods and Procedures 1,6 3MMET 410 Manufacturing Automation and Robotics 1,6 3MMET 429 Managing People and Projects in a

Technological Society 1,63

MMET 463 Mechanical Design Applications II 1,6 3

  Semester Credit Hours 16SpringMMET 412 Production and Inventory Planning 1,6 3MMET 422 Manufacturing Technology Projects 1,6 2Technical elective (advisor approved) 1,5 3University Core Curriculum (http://catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/university-core-curriculum) 3

6

  Semester Credit Hours 14

  Total Semester Credit Hours 95

5 See departmental advisor for a list of approved technical electives.Students interested in Co-op may use ENGR 385 for up to 3 semestercredit hours. ENTC 485 is not for general use as a technical elective.

6 Completion of ENGL 104, MATH 151, MATH 152,CHEM 107/CHEM 117, and PHYS 218 with a C or better required.

7 Must be a 300- or 400-level course in MMET or other technical areaand should be selected in consultation with a student’s advisor.

8 All students are required to complete a high-impact experience inorder to graduate.  The list of possible high-impact experiences isavailable in the ETID advising office.

The curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required forgraduation. Additional courses may be taken.

Total Program Hours 128