As a student of mechanical engineering technology, you will explore analysis, design, and manufacturing processes through the use of computers and state-of-the-art mechanical engineering equipment to develop practical experience. Studies include computer-aided design, and specialized areas such as strength of materials, engineering graphics, machine design, mathematics, and physics. You may also work on student team projects such as the electric bus and the all-terrain Baja vehicle. You are required to successfully complete two co-op work semesters beginning junior year and a senior design project. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. (See www.abet.org for information about TAC/ABET accreditation.)

As a graduate you'll be qualified for a career in areas such as design, manufacturing operations, maintenance, and field service. Your knowledge of engines, design, machine parts, sensors, and mechanical devices will enable you to work with equipment and machinery related to power engineering, HVAC, automatic controls systems, and computer-aided solid modeling.

Course of Study - BMET

First Year Fall Semester

• English I
• College Mathematics I
• Introduction to Engineering and Technology
• Mechanical Graphics or Manufacturing Processes I 

First Year Spring Semester

• English II
• College Mathematics II
• College Physics I or Mechanical Design I
• Manufacturing Processes I or Mechanical Graphics

Second Year Fall Semester

• Social Science Elective
• Calculus I
• Thermodynamics
• Mechanical CAD Applications I
• Statics

Second Year Spring Semester

• Social Science Elective
• Mechanical Elective I
• Calculus II
• Strength of Materials
• College Physics II
• Writing Competency Assessment

Second Year Summer Semester

• Optional Cooperative Work Term

Third Year Fall Semester

• Chemistry I
• Technical Communications
• Mechanical Elective II
• Calculus III
• Fluid Mechanics

Third Year Spring Semester

• Cooperative Work Semester I

Third Year Summer Semester

• Electricity and Electronics
• Applied Differential Equations I
• Material Science
• Dynamics

Fourth Year Fall Semester

• Cooperative Work Semester II

Fourth Year Spring Semester

• Humanities or Social Science Elective
• Mechanical Elective III
• Heat Transfer
• Mechanical Instrumentation Lab

Fourth Year Summer Semester

• Humanities or Social Science Elective
• Mechanical Elective IV
• Mechanical CAD Applications II
• Mechanical Design Project

Co-op Opportunities for Students in the Department of Electronics and Mechanical
Career preparation at Wentworth also includes finding, securing and successfully completing two co-op semesters. Co-ops are full time work experiences in Wentworth's curriculum. For four year majors, co-op is in the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year. For five year majors, co-op is in the summer before the senior and fifth year.

Students in the Electronics and Mechanical Department have worked at great companies including: iRobot, Mass Electric, Analog Devices, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Depuy Johnson & Johnson, Raytheon, Electromechanica, Gillette and Sikorsky.

Co-op allows Electronics and Mechanical Department students to gain valuable skills such as:

• Electrical and/or mechanical design and prototype fabrication
• Troubleshooting and technical maintenance
• Building WAN between multiple sites
• Understanding data acquisition and signal processing systems
• Operating and testing of sensor systems for engines, boilers, and burners
• Constructing and soldering test circuits
• Developing hardware and software

Each major has its own designated Co-op Coordinator who assists students in finding and securing co-ops. Alicia LaPolla is the Co-op Coordinator for Computer Engineering Technology majors. Andréa Juliano is the Co-op Coordinator for Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Engineering majors. Andréa says:

Schools that are still lacking a solid co-op program are putting their students at a serious disadvantage upon graduation. They are simply unable to compete in the job market with the practically and professionally experienced students from programs like the one here at Wentworth.

Department of Electronics and Mechanical, Additional Information
The Department of Electronics and Mechanical offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BMET program described above), Electronic Engineering Technology (see additional literature for the BEET program), Computer Engineering Technology (see additional literature for the BCOT program), and Electromechanical Engineering (see additional literature for the BELM program).

The Course of Study guide above is intended to be used for comparative reference only. Please refer to the Wentworth Institute of Technology Course Catalog for detailed course descriptions, departmental requirements, pre-requisites, and institutional policies.

Please contact the Wentworth Admissions Office at 617-989-4000 or 800-556-0610 or via email at admissions@wit.edu if you have questions about the Admissions Process.

Please contact the Department of Electronics and Mechanical directly at 617-989-4120 if you have questions about this course of study.

Refer to the Course Catalog for course descriptions.

most recent update: 09/07/05