Mechanical Engineering Technology - Bellingham Technical College

Mechanical Engineering Technology from Bellingham Technical College is a Campus Associate Mechanical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is based on general and mechanical engineering theory with specialized applications in manufacturing, process piping, structural detailing, and engineering drawing and design. Coursework provides multilevel training in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and solid modeling using specialized 3D graphics software. Knowledge of national drawing standards and common industry practices are acquired through instruction and class projects, providing the necessary background for transferring skills to specific industrial design projects. A wide variety of companies employ graduates, including structural engineering companies, architectural firms, commercial and residential construction firms, petroleum refineries, equipment wholesalers/distributors, and numerous manufacturers in the following industries: electronics, aircraft, industrial equipment, and wood products (e.g., truss, cabinet, door, and furniture manufacturers). Graduates will develop a parametric solid model of an existing assembly or one of their own design, and then create a set of working drawings including exploded assembly views and dimensioned individual part drawings; demonstrate proficiency in using CAD software command functions to generate engineering drawing; create fully dimensioned orthographic and isometric CAD drawings (of various machine parts) that adhere to national standards and industry conventions; design and evaluate the stress, strain, and deflection levels of engineering components subjected to deformations, axial loads, and shear loads; apply static's principles including force equilibrium and force resultants to determine the member forces for structural elements that comprise trusses, machines, and frames; apply knowledge of various pipes, fittings, connections, and process piping equipment (such as valves, pumps, tanks, etc.) to draft single line, double line, and isometric depictions of industrial piping systems and demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret structural steel framing plans and detail all structural steel beams for a single floor level according to AISC specifications. View more details on Bellingham Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Mechanical Engineering courses.