If you’re passionate about applying science, engineering, and mathematics to real-world challenges, LTU’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology is designed for you. This program gives you a strong foundation in mechanical, manufacturing, and electrical engineering technologies, preparing you for a variety of exciting career paths in the industry.
Engineering technology professionals use science, engineering, and mathematics to solve problems in research, product development, manufacturing, marketing, technical sales, services, and maintenance. They play key roles in product development, from building and testing equipment to conducting experiments, analyzing results, and ensuring quality control. As society becomes more reliant on technology, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is increasing, with a wide range of career opportunities available to graduates, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.
COM1103
3
This course provides an introduction to the role of the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the organization in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication as they relate to planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling.
MGT2203
3
Tech. Elective
TIE/TME
XXX3
3
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, logarithms, trigonometric functions, identities, equations. No credit after completion of MCS1224 or MCS1414. Calculus
MCS1074
4
An introductory course for students who have not had high school chemistry or who need preparation before taking CHM1213. No degree credit in engineering, sciences or architecture. Fundamentals of chemical terminology, stoichiometry calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, solution chemistry, and the chemistry of metals and non-metals. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours, 4 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 0054, MCS 1214, MCS 1113, MCS 1224, MCS 1254, MCS 1414.
CHM1154
4
Total Credits:
14
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Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
COM2103
3
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1213
3
Topics include, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, mean value theorem, applications of differentiation, anti-derivatives, indefinite integrals, inverse trigonometric functions, substitutions, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of integration. Applications will be emphasized. In addition to regular class meetings, all students are required to participate in calculus lab sessions. The schedule, frequency, and modality of these labs may vary by section. Refer to the class schedule and course syllabus for details.
MCS1414
4
“Algebra based kinematics and dynamics of particles, work, energy, bodies in equilibrium, rotational motion, thermal energy and thermodynamics.
3 Credit Hours. Lect. 3 hrs.
PHY2213
3
Introductory laboratory covering experiments to complement College Physics 1. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2213.
PHY2221
1
Tech. Elective
XXX3
3
Total Credits:
17
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Introduction to the use of the numerical methods and tools for solving engineering problems. MATLAB will be applied to solve problems in engineering mechanics, strength of materials, thermal fluids, and audio engineering technology. Examples of C language usage in engineering applications will be discussed.
TME2003
3
SSC Elective
SSC2XX3
3
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1223
3
General Elective
XXX3
3
“Algebra based simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, geometric optics, electric charge, current, DC Circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic induction. 3 Credit Hours. Lecture 3 hrs.
PHY2223
3
Introductory lab covering experiments compatible with College Physics 2. 1 Credit Hours. Lab 2 hrs. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: PHY 2223.
PHY2221
1
Total Credits:
16
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Students will study and apply leadership, ethics, teamwork, and professional development relevant to engineering. The course will introduce frameworks for various leadership concepts and ethical approaches in personal, professional, and organizational settings. Students will develop personal leadership and ethical philosophy through self-reflection and self- and peer assessment of teamwork and problem-solving.
EGE3022
2
LLT Elective
LLT2XX3
3
The course covers Principles of DC and AC circuits. Topics include current voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law, power and energy. Series, parallel and series-parallel networks, theorems, and methods of analysis, will be covered. Course also includes capacitance, magnetic circuits, inductance, sinusoidal waveforms, phasors, resonance, transformers, filters, transient circuits, and polyphase systems.
TEE3103
3
Tech. Elective
XXX3
3
Tech. Elective
XXX3
3
Jr./Sr. HRM Elective
HRM3/4XX3
3
Total Credits:
17
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Tech. Elective
XXX3
3
Organization, planning, and scheduling of technology projects, quantitative tools used in technology project management, project types, methods of selecting, initiating and operating a project, process of controlling and terminating a project, role of project managers in the organization business.
TIE3203*
2
Nature and deformation behavior of materials commonly used in manufacturing, product quality and tolerances, manufacturing processes for casting, machining, and metal forming. Manufacturing joining processes include welding, blazing, soldering, study of the heat flow, theory and the criteria for selecting particular processes is studied. Case studies from major manufacturing experiences.
TIE3063
3
Analytical and graphical study of static forces, moments and couples. Determination of the resultant and equilibrium of all types of force system (ex-coplanar, concurrent non-parallel systems). Theory of static friction with related problems. Determination of centroids of composite bodies. Analytical study of the motion of rigid bodies. Inertia, mass, Newtons laws of motion, equations rotation, plane motion, angular velocity analysis of compound and epicycle gear trains; displacement, velocity and acceleration analyses of mechanisms.
TIE3113
3
Six sigma methodology, SPC and six sigma, statistical definition of six sigma, use of Minitab and Excel, data collection, organization and description, basic probability, types of sampling, estimation of one population parameter and testing hypotheses for populations parameter.
TME3333
3
Total Credits:
14
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Jr./Sr. Elective
LLT/SSC/PSY
3/4XX3
3
Tech. Elective
XXX3
3
Basic concepts of system properties, state and equilibrium, temperature and pressure, Forms of energy including heat transfer, mechanical equivalent of heat, first law of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps, Entropy Mechanisms of heat transfer, convection, and radiation.
TME3204
4
Course will cover all topics related to Engineering Quality such as: Inference from two populations, Statistical Process Control, Process Capability Analysis, Analysis of variance, regression analysis, design of experiment, the Taguchi method, measurement system analysis, Process Mapping, Non-parametric tools, Root cause Analysis.
TME4343
3
Methods of integration, functions of two variables, partial derivatives, double integrals, power series, operations with series, introduction to differential equations, first order linear differential equations, higher order diff. eq., initial value problems, Laplace transform. No credit after completion of MCS2423.
MCS3324
4
Total Credits:
17
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This course will prepare students to engage in engineering design process and follow the required engineering standards. Topics include details of the three stages of the engineering design process: Establishing Needs, Developing Design and Presenting Solutions. Also included will be a comparison between scientific and engineering design methods. The following engineering standards topics will also be covered: history and purpose, role of governments in standards, standards and codes, types of standards, standards interpretation, and characteristics of good standards.
TIE3353
3
Fundamental and advanced concepts of engineering economics analysis: equivalence; interest factors; payments; annuities and rates; economic uniform annual cost; present worth; internal rate of return; pay-off; and comparative analysis. Also included are evaluation of alternative manufacturing engineering projects; that are either mutually exclusive; and/or that are independent. Depreciation accounting for capital goods procured for manufacturing operations; Income tax in various accounting methods; and analysis of investment opportunities.
TIE3163
3
Introduction to the field of operations management and relevant quantitative tools to manage cost, quality, time, and flexibility of business operations. Topics include operations strategy, manufacturing and service processes, supply chain management, lean operations, quality management and control, forecasting techniques, capacity and aggregate planning, inventory control, and project scheduling.
MGT3113
3
An advanced course in engineering materials including metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites. Thermodynamics of materials, phase transformations, solidification, elastic and plastic deformation, strengthening mechanisms, fracture, fatigue, and embrittlement. Case studies in engineering materials selections for manufacturing fabrication. Lecture 3 hrs.
TME4103
3
Microcomputer-based systems, digital representation of numbers, common architecture of various processors. Design of software systems, memory and resister transfer operations, subroutines and stack operations, branch operations, threads and debugging strategies. Interfacing methods, timing generators and measurements. Serial and parallel interfaces.
TEE4214
4
Total Credits:
16
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Properties and scope of CAD, Geometric modeling, fundamentals of computer-aided manufacturing using software, applications of programming in two and three dimension, numerical control.
TME4113
3
Definitions and terminologies, lean culture, importance of lean processes in business, service and production sectors, foundations of lean processes, lean systems, establishing a vision of lean processes, creating strategies, focus on the problem process, standardization process, lean organizational cycle.
TME4413
3
Basics of transducer and control devices, temperature detection and measurement, magnetic sensors, capacitive and ultrasonic transducers, pressure and flow sensors, photo optical devices. Signal conditioning, inverting, non inverting, integrators, differentiators and comparators. Pulse width and timing control circuits, introduction to semiconductors and applications, motor controls and industrial instruments, Applications of digital logic.
TEE4224
4
This course is structured to enhance teamwork experience in designing and developing products. The course fosters and expands entrepreneurial concepts by utilizing all of the student’s educational and professional experience. Students Teams will follow product development cycle used in industry. Students team will practice effective problem solving, conflict resolutions and develop leadership skills.
TIE4115
5
Total Credits:
15
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