| The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) program concentration provides students with
educational experiences in the major elements of manufacturing.
Graduates are able to apply their knowledge
and understanding to manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, problem solving, project
management, and supervision to fulfill many career opportunities.
Two sequences of study have been developed within the manufacturing concentration:
- Programming & Automation--a multi-disciplinary course of studies in
manufacturing (primary) and electronics (secondary) that will prepare students for
challenging jobs in the complex world of industrial automation design, installation,
troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- General Manufacturing--a study of the materials, processes, and analytical
tools used in modern, world-class manufacturing environments.
With the approval of a MET advisor, a student may develop a sequence of technical electives
selected with the goal of developing proven technical understanding & competence in one
or two manufacturing areas.
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Educational Objectives of the MET Program |
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Graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program at East Tennessee
State University will:
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphical modes.
- Have the knowledge, abilities and skills required to adapt to evolving
technological situations and pursue life-long learning.
- Use acceptable industry standards and ethical judgments to
identify, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
- Be technically qualified and possess fundamentals to function effectively within an engineering enterprise.
- Function effectively as manufacturing technologists in the state and regional
industries dealing with manufacturing, production, and support systems.
- Function effectively in team-oriented open-ended activities in an industrial environment.
- Possess the capability of attaining professional goals, outcomes, and growth opportunities.
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Educational Outcomes of the MET Program |
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- Problem Solving Skills: Graduates will be capable of employing:
- Mathematics and Science Foundation Skills by applying mathematical skills
to solve problems, understanding and utilizing scientific principles, and utilizing physics
and chemistry to model and solve problems.
- Engineering Technology Skills by selecting processes or models during
product development, applying technology properly, solving problems using commercial
software applications, and employing computer-based process design tools and techniques.
- Analysis and Synthesis Skills through choosing appropriate models,
combining skills from various areas, and synthesizing solutions to engineering problems
both real and modeled.
- Communication Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the capability to communicate via:
- Written Communication Skills by writing effective documents that are audience
specific, describe technical operations, and bibliographic entries while being capable of
critically evaluating technical material.
- Oral Communications Skills by preparing presentation materials, performing
presentations, critiquing other presentations, conducting group discussions, and participating
in team-based activities.
- Graphical Communication Skills by preparing charts and graphs, translating
information into graphical formats, preparing accurate technical drawings and sketches, and
developing three dimensional models.
- Self-Actualization: Graduates will know their professional responsibilities and
understand consequences of actions; participate actively in learning; and recognize the need
to continue developing skills and knowledge.
- Group/Teamwork Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to be effective
team members and leaders through displaying the capability to understand behavior types
and group dynamics; load balance in group processes; lead in group situations; and plan,
organize, and control activities.
- Professional Skills: In preparation for their jobs, graduates will demonstrate
the ability to select appropriate materials and processes; analyze and solve open-ended
problems; use appropriate computer modeling techniques; plan projects/experiments to
meet specific objectives; and identify and integrate necessary multi-disciplinary resources.
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Career Opportunities in Manufacturing |
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| Upon completion of the four-year degree program, the graduate will be capable of performing
job assignments which may involve working in one or more of the following technical areas: |
