The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program covers a broad range of technologies necessary to apply and control manufacturing processes. It includes production methods for industrial and consumer products. The manufacturing engineering technology professional must be able to plan, design and implement the facilities, tools and machines used in production as well as understand the operations process to produce high-quality products at competitive prices.
B.S. Degree in MET (4-Year)
Four-year B.S. degree graduates qualify for jobs related to production, process and productivity improvement, and process design. They also qualify for supervisory and managerial positions in plant engineering.
Graduates of Missouri Western’s manufacturing program have a strong and broad foundation that enables them to perform well in any field in which application of manufacturing principles is required.
Students can choose three paths in the four-year B.S. degree:
The General concentration provides students with the building blocks to continue their education and achieve a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a concentration in either bio-manufacturing or design and technical graphics.
The Design & Technical Graphics concentration in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program focuses on the computer applications, especially computer-aided drafting and design, for industries. It is created to meet the business and industrial trend of more and more computer applications in production.
A.A.S. Degree in MET (2-Year)
The Department also offers a two-year A.A.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates of Manufacturing Engineering Technology include entry-level positions with industries engaged in plant design, machine and tool design, robotics and industrial automation, and computer-integrated manufacturing.
Students can choose three paths in the two-year A.A.S. degree:
The General concentration provides students with the building blocks needed to achieve an associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology .
The Instrumentation and Automation concentration focuses on hands-on learning in electricity, electronics and computer applications in industry and is designed to meet the workforce needs in the expanding electronics and automation applications field. Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates with the Instrumentation and Automation option include entry-level positions with industries engaged in industrial automation, automated production line operation, plant electricity and computer-integrated manufacturing operation and maintenance.
The Precision Machining concentration centers on hands-on learning in Missouri Western’s expanded professional machine tool and CNC labs and prepares workforce ready graduates. Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates with the Precision Machining option include entry-level positions with industries engaged in machine and tool design, manufacturing machine operation, CNC operation and troubleshooting/maintenance.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology is the profession in which an understanding and application of a broad range of technologies is necessary for production and control of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing includes methods of production of industrial commodities and consumer products. The manufacturing professional must be able to plan, design, and implement sequence of operations using current technologies to produce products at competitive prices. Four-year B.S. degree graduates qualify for jobs related to production, productivity improvement, and process design. They also qualify for supervisory and managerial positions in plant engineering.
Program Educational Objectives (BS MET)
- Possess the general knowledge of manufacturing industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and implement production systems in a manufacturing setting.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the industrial workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42-47 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| EGT 205 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGT 215 | Computer-Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| EGT 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGT 260 | Statics | 3 |
| EGT 325 | Machine Parts and Mechanical Design | 3 |
| EGT 350 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EGT 356 | Fluids and Hydraulics | 3 |
| EGT 370 | Financial Aspects of Engineering Projects | 2 |
| EGT 490 | Engineering Technology Internship | 1-4 |
| MET 100 | Electrical Circuits for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 101 | Electronic Instrumentation for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 111 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| MET 132 | Manufacturing Methods | 3 |
| MET 232 | Automated Manufacturing | 2 |
| MET 242 | CNC Machining Processes | 2 |
| MET 260 | Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
| MET 315 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| MET 322 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
| MET 372 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| MET 422 | Electrical Power Technology | 3 |
| MET 452 | Automation and Process Control Technology | 4 |
| CHE 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 119 | Trigonometry | 2 |
| MAT 147 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all EGT and MET prefix major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Bio-Manufacturing Option (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology is the profession in which an understanding and application of a broad range of technologies is necessary for production and control of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing includes methods of production of industrial commodities and consumer products. The manufacturing professional must be able to plan, design, and implement sequence of operations using current technologies to produce products at competitive prices. Four-year B.S. degree graduates qualify for jobs related to production, productivity improvement, and process design. They also qualify for supervisory and managerial positions in plant engineering.
The Bio-Manufacturing option in the B.S. MET program is created to meet the ever-growing demand of highly educated workforce by the bio-production and research companies in the animal health corridor. B.S. degree graduates in bio-manufacturing qualify for jobs related to bio-production, packaging, maintenance, design, and lab scale-up work.
Program Educational Objectives (BS MET)
- Possess the general knowledge of manufacturing industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and implement production systems in a manufacturing setting.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the industrial workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
- Possess basic knowledge in organic chemistry, cell biology and microbiology
- Familiarize with GMP, as well as governmental regulations related with bio-production.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42-47 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BIO 106 | Principles of Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 205 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 390 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 120 | General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
| CHE 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 311 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| EGT 205 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGT 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGT 325 | Machine Parts and Mechanical Design | 3 |
| EGT 356 | Fluids and Hydraulics | 3 |
| EGT 440 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGT 490 | Engineering Technology Internship | 1-4 |
| MET 100 | Electrical Circuits for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 101 | Electronic Instrumentation for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 111 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| MET 132 | Manufacturing Methods | 3 |
| MET 232 | Automated Manufacturing | 2 |
| MET 315 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| MET 322 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
| MET 372 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| MET 452 | Automation and Process Control Technology | 4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 119 | Trigonometry | 2 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all EGT and MET prefix major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Design & Technical Graphics Option (Bachelor of Science, B.S.)
Manufacturing Engineering Technology is the profession in which an understanding and application of a broad range of technologies is necessary for production and control of manufacturing processes. Manufacturing includes methods of production of industrial commodities and consumer products. The manufacturing professional must be able to plan, design, and implement sequence of operations using current technologies to produce products at competitive prices. Four-year B.S. degree graduates qualify for jobs related to production, productivity improvement, and process design. They also qualify for supervisory and managerial positions in plant engineering.
The Design & Technical Graphics option in the B.S. MET program focuses on the computer applications, especially computer aided drafting and design, in industries. It is created to meet the business and industrial trend of more and more computer applications in production.
Program Educational Objectives (BS MET)
- Possess the general knowledge of manufacturing industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and implement production systems in a manufacturing setting.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the industrial workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
- Possess strong background knowledge and skills in computer aided drafting and design in industries.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Students must complete General Studies courses | 42-47 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CET 270 | Electrical Installations | 3 |
| CET 308 | Analysis of Structures | 3 |
| CET 358 | Structural Steel and Wood Design | 3 |
| EGT 102 | Programming for Engineering Technology | 3 |
| EGT 202 | Surveying I | 3 |
| EGT 205 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGT 215 | Computer-Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| EGT 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGT 260 | Statics | 3 |
| EGT 325 | Machine Parts and Mechanical Design | 3 |
| EGT 345 | 3D Modeling and Design Processes | 3 |
| EGT 350 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| EGT 356 | Fluids and Hydraulics | 3 |
| EGT 370 | Financial Aspects of Engineering Projects | 2 |
| EGT 490 | Engineering Technology Internship | 1-4 |
| MET 111 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| MET 260 | Mechanics of Materials | 4 |
| MET 315 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| ART 100 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| ART 110 | Beginning Drawing I | 3 |
| ART 120 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 119 | Trigonometry | 2 |
| MAT 147 | Applied Calculus | 5 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all CET, EGT, and MET prefix major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
University Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 120 credit hours (100 level and higher, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper-division courses. Lower-division transfer courses accepted as meeting upper-division departmental course requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.
- Earn 30 of the last 45 credit hours at MWSU in institutional coursework (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Associate of Applied Science, A.A.S.)
The Department also offers a two-year A.A.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates of Manufacturing Engineering Technology include entry-level positions with industries engaged in plant design, machine and tool design, robotics and industrial automation, and computer-integrated manufacturing.
Students can choose three paths in the two-year A.A.S. degree: General, Instrumentation & Automation, and Precision Machining.
The General concentration provides students with the building blocks needed to achieve an associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
The Instrumentation and Automation concentration focuses on hands-on learning in electricity, electronics and computer applications in industry and is designed to meet the workforce needs in the expanding electronics and automation applications field. Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates with the Instrumentation and Automation option include entry-level positions with industries engaged in industrial automation, automated production line operation, plant electricity and computer-integrated manufacturing operation and maintenance.
The Precision Machining concentration centers on hands-on learning in Missouri Western’s expanded professional machine tool and CNC labs and prepares workforce ready graduates. Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates with the Precision Machining option include entry-level positions with industries engaged in machine and tool design, manufacturing machine operation, CNC operation and troubleshooting/maintenance.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| 15-19 | ||
| Core Requirements | ||
| ACT 201 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| EGT 205 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| EGT 215 | Computer-Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| MET 100 | Electrical Circuits for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 111 | Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
| MET 132 | Manufacturing Methods | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 14-19 | |
General | ||
Instrumentation and Automation | ||
Precise Machining | ||
Concentrations:
General
Instrumentation and Automation
Precision Machining
General Concentration
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| EGT 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| EGT 260 | Statics | 3 |
| EGT 325 | Machine Parts and Mechanical Design | 3 |
| MET 101 | Electronic Instrumentation for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 232 | Automated Manufacturing | 2 |
| MET 242 | CNC Machining Processes | 2 |
| MET 315 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
Instrumentation and Automation
Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates of manufacturing engineering technology in instrumentation and automation option include entry-level positions with industries engaged in robotics and industrial automation, computer- integrated manufacturing, and automated production.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| MET 101 | Electronic Instrumentation for Manufacturing | 3 |
| MET 231 | PLC and Automation | 3 |
| MET 232 | Automated Manufacturing | 2 |
| MET 322 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
| MET 324 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Precision Machining
The Precision Machining option centers on "hands on" learning in Machine Tool and CNC Labs and will prepare workforce ready graduates. Career opportunities for two-year associate degree graduates of this option include entry-level positions in machine and tool design, machine operation, and CNC machine operation and maintenance.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| EGT 220 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| MET 131 | Machine Workshop | 3 |
| MET 223 | Machines and Tooling | 3 |
| MET 241 | CNC Machining | 3 |
| MET 242 | CNC Machining Processes | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum of 62 credit hours (100 level and above, maximum of 6 CED credit hours applicable).
- Earn 20 of the last 30 credit hours at MWSU in institutional course work (exclusive of credit by examination).
- Participate in required departmental and campus wide assessments.
- Earn a grade of C or higher in all EGT and MET prefix major coursework.
- Earn an overall GPA of at least 2.00 and a major GPA of at least 2.0.
- Fulfill the Missouri Constitution requirement.
- Successfully pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement exam.