Bachelor of Science, Major in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Bachelor of Science, Major in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science)8
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)3
Component Area V (Creative Arts)3
Component Area VI (U.S. History)6
Component Area VII (Political Science/Government)6
Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences)3
Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 14
Degree Specific Requirements
COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I 24
ENGL 3330Introduction to Technical Writing3
MATH 1420Calculus I 14
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
General Physics-Mechanics and Heat
and General Physics Laboratory I
4
PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
General Physics-Sound, Light, Electricity, and Magnetism
and General Physics Laboratory II
4
Major: Foundation
ETDD 1361Engineering Graphics3
ETDD 33883-Dimensional Parametric Design3
ETEC 1010Engineering Foundations 32
ETEC 2382Manufacturing Processes3
ETEC 3367Engineering Materials Techniques3
ETEC 3375Statics3
ETEC 4199Senior Design I1
ETEC 4376Strength of Materials3
ETEC 4399Senior Design II3
ETEE 1340Introduction to Circuits3
ETEE 2320Circuits and Systems3
ETEE 3373Control Systems Technology3
ETME 2305Engineering Analysis Methods3
ETME 3376Engineering Dynamics3
ETME 3378Applied Fluid Mechanics3
ETME 4376Applied Thermodynamics3
ETME 4378HVAC Systems3
ETME 4380Applied Finite Element Method Analysis3
ETME 4385Mechanical Design3
ETSM 3386Industrial Safety3
Major: Prescribed Electives 46
Minor: Not Required 5, 6
Total Hours120
1

MATH 1420 satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one credit hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific Requirement.

MATH 1420 requires the following prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1410, or an A or B in AP Calculus, or a 660 on the new Math SAT, or a 28 on the Math ACT, or a 276 on the Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions ACCUPLACER. 

2

ETME major students must take a specific class section of COSC 1436 to learn C (C++) programming. Students must consult with academic advisors to select a class section of COSC 1436 offering C (C++) programming. 

3

ETME major students must take ETEC 1010 for two credit hours to learn necessary software skills for this major. 

4

See Prescribed Electives course list below.

5

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

6

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Prescribed Electives 4
Select two courses from the following:
ETDD 3310Product Design & Development3
ETDD 4380Material Hand & Plant Layout3
ETEC 3340Solar and Wind Energy Systems3
ETEC 3382Manufacturing Processes II3
ETEC 4315Quality Assurance and Control3
ETEC 4340Alternative Energy Technology3
ETEC 4391Work Base Mentorship3
ETEE 3360Electrical Power & Machinery3
ETEE 3376Microcontroller Applications3
ETEE 4351Automation and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)3
ETME 3320Mechatronics3

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First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area I3Component Area I3
Component Area IV3Component Area III4
Component Area VI3ETEE 13403
ETDD 13613MATH 142024
ETEC 101012 
 14 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VII3Component Area VI3
COSC 143634Component Area VII3
ETEC 23823ETEE 23203
PHYS 1301
PHYS 1101
4ETME 23053
 PHYS 1302
PHYS 1102
4
 14 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VIII3Component Area III4
Component Area IX23ETEE 33733
ETEC 33673ETME 33763
ETEC 33753ETME 33783
ETSM 33863ETME 43803
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3ETEC 43993
ENGL 33303ETME 43763
ETDD 33883ETME 43783
ETEC 41991ETME 43853
ETEC 43763Prescribed Electives43
Prescribed Electives43 
 16 15
Total Hours: 120
1

ETME major students must take ETEC 1010 for two credit hours to learn necessary software skills for this major.

2

Satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics), one credit hour of Component Area IX (Component Area Option), and the Degree Specific Requirement.  

MATH 1420 requires the following prerequisites: C or better in MATH 1410, or C or better in MATH 1410, or an A or B in AP Calculus, or a 660 on the new Math SAT, or a 28 on the Math ACT, or a 276 on the Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions ACCUPLACER. 

3

ETME major students must take a specific class section of COSC 1436 to learn C (C++) programming. Students must consult with academic advisors to select a class section of COSC 1436 offering C (C++) programming.

4

See Prescribed Electives course list below. 

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours. 

All minors can be paired with this degree program.

Prescribed Electives 4
Select two courses from the following:
ETDD 3310Product Design & Development3
ETDD 4380Material Hand & Plant Layout3
ETEC 3340Solar and Wind Energy Systems3
ETEC 3382Manufacturing Processes II3
ETEC 4315Quality Assurance and Control3
ETEC 4340Alternative Energy Technology3
ETEC 4391Work Base Mentorship3
ETEE 3360Electrical Power & Machinery3
ETEE 3376Microcontroller Applications3
ETEE 4351Automation and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)3
ETME 3320Mechatronics3

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers.  Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.

The BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

  • Advanced mechanical discipline knowledge.
  • Application of design and analysis concepts to mechanical engineering and technology.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, quality assurance, and ethics.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to logically solve practical problems.