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Program Title: Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Description: More and more industries are getting inclined towards technology to increase efficiency and productivity. This means more jobs for mechanical engineering technicians. Mechanical Engineering Technology deals with the production, transmission and utilization of mechanical and fluid energy. Mechanical engineering technicians help in the design, development and manufacturing of industrial machinery and other equipments. They are also involved with preparing layouts, recording data and analyzing. You will learn the latest technology, techniques and standards of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Syllabus: The course prepares individuals be engaged in the design and development phases of a variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Topics include:
- Engineering Graphics
- Precalculus Mathematics
- Technical Physics
- Materials Science
- Computer-Aided Drafting
- Elements of Thermodynamics
- Applied Fluid Mechanics
- Quality Control Systems
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Mechanical engineering Technicians can find employment in a wide variety of industries like automobiles, chemical, electronics, steel plants, refineries technical wings of armed forces, space research organization etc. Mechanical Technicians held more than 140,000 jobs last year. The starting salaries are around $35,000 and can go up to $72,000 for experienced professionals. The job outlook in this field is predicted to be very good in the long run.
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