Engineering Technology

Mechanical and Manufacturing Concentration

The BS in Engineering Technology (ET) program at Drexel University is organized around a multidisciplinary, practice- and systems-based learning approach to solving real-world problems. The program prepares graduates for success as future technology innovators and industry leaders, bringing designs from theory into reality. The ET program stresses multidisciplinary knowledge and extensive use of hands-on laboratory exercises in a majority of the classes. It promotes student-focused teaching and career-focused education, emphasizing a practical application of theory.  

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology concentration stresses on the design, development, testing, manufacturing, and integration of industrial machinery, consumer and biomedical products, CNC (Computer Numerical Control), prototyping machinery, and similar equipment. The concentration includes study in computer graphics, statics, dynamics, stress analysis, thermo-fluid system analysis, industrial robotics and mechatronics and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools, including instrumentation and testing procedures and integration of various industrial systems.

During the first three years, students in engineering technology take electrical, mechanical, computer, and industrial courses to get a solid, multidisciplinary, systematic background in different engineering fields. Students are required to complete general and concentration engineering technology courses, technical electives, and free elective courses that permit students great latitude in tailoring the program of study to match their career goals.

Additional Information

For more information, visit the Engineering Technology webpage.

Degree Requirements

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See General Education Requirements

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CHEM course is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

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MATH course is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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Students select 6.0 additional credits from any BET, EET, MET, MHT or INDE courses not already required. See advisor for specific courses.

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Students not participating in co-op will not take COOP 101; 1 credit of Free Elective will be added in place of COOP 101.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4 year, no co-op

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CHEM course is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

**

MATH course is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

***

Students not participating in co-op will not take COOP 101; 1 credit of Free Elective will be added in place of COOP 101.

†

See General Education Requirements

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Students select 6.0 additional credits from any BET, EET, MET, MHT or INDE courses not already required. See advisor for specific courses.

4 year, 1 co-op

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CHEM course is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

**

MATH course is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

***

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

†

See General Education Requirements

††

Students select 6.0 additional credits from any BET, EET, MET, MHT or INDE courses not already required. See advisor for specific courses.

5 year, 3 co-op

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CHEM course is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

**

MATH course is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

***

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

†

See General Education Requirements

††

Students select 6.0 additional credits from any BET, EET, MET, MHT or INDE courses not already required. See advisor for specific courses.

Program Level Outcomes

• Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
• Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
• Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
• Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
• Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.