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ASAST in Mechanical Engineering Technology Credit Distribution

Subject Area/Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 12
Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above* (6)
General physics or general chemistry (6)
II. Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering Technology 24**
A. Statics 3
  • Engineering Mechanics I
  • Statics and Dynamics
  • Applied Statics
B. Strength or Mechanics or Materials 3
C. Manufacturing Processes 3
D. Machine or Mechanical Design 3
E. Electronics 3
  • Electronic Devices
  • Instrumentation and Control
F. Computer-Aided Design 3
G. Mechanical Engineering Technology Electives 6
  • Machine Design II
  • Mechanisms
  • Kinematics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Industrial Safety
III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Requirement 3
B. Free Electives 6
Total 60 credits


*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.
**Fewer credits are required in Free Electives.

Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Precalculus Algebra or above
• One full year of General Physics
• 3 credits of Computer Programming

Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.


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