Program Overview

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Product Design Engineering Technology Major

Engineering Technology Student Outcomes All Engineering Technology programs share the following Student Outcomes : By the time of graduation from any of the Engineering Technology programs, students are expected to have: 1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline 2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline 3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technica literature 4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements , and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes 5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams. This major offers a program of coursework for students planning careers in Product Design and Development. Product design as a process is the efficient and effective development of ideas and concepts that lead to new products. Product Design Engineering Technology as a discipline overlaps the conceptual talents of industrial designers and the analytical knowledge required of engineers. All Product Design Engineering Technology students are required to complete 60 hours of required courses. They also need to select and complete 6 credit hours of Technical Electives in consultation with an advisor Product Design Engineering Technology Mission Statement The mission of the Product Design Engineering Technology program in the BS in Engineering Technology degree is to prepare students to be competent in the area of product design with the potential for growth in management and leadership. Program Educational Objectives for Product Design Engineering Technology The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of BSET-Product Design Engineering Technology (PDET) program at CMU describe the expected accomplishments of the BSET-PDET graduates during their first few years after graduation. The main goal of the BSET-Product Design Engineering Technology program at CMU is to provide a competitive curriculum and learning environment that prepare graduates who will be able to: 1. Attain employment and practice successfully in a product design engineering technology related profession; 2. Work in multi-disciplinary teams providing technical knowledge and effective communication as engineering technologists; 3. Remain technically current through continuous learning and self-improvement; 4. Understand and exhibit professional, ethical and social responsibility as they pursue their careers. Product Design Engineering Technology Program Criteria In addition to the Engineering Technology Student Outcomes, graduates of the Product Design Engineering Technology program will demonstrate knowledge and technical competency in: 1. use of 3D parametric computer-aided drafting and design software for a variety of mechanical drawing techniques (such as orthographic, section, auxiliary, assembly models, detailed working drawings and rendered images), 2. application of principals of geometric dimensioning and toleracing, 3. application of principles of engineering materials and applied mechanics, 4. application of principles of manufacturing methods, 5. applications of calculus and statistics, 6. use of advanced 3D parametric modeling tools for design and analysis, 7. application of physics, materials, manufacturability, environmental and economic concepts to design of machine or mechanical elements, 8. use of industry codes, specifications, and standards (ASME, ANSI, or others), 9. technical communications typically used in preparation of engineering proposals, reports, and specifications.

Total: 69 semester hours