Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science. To learn more about this program visit our on line catalog.
Program Summary
In today's vast global marketplace of emerging products, nearly every new invention either includes mechanical and electrical components or relies on them in the manufacturing process.Traditionally, the companies engaged in design and manufacturing form teams - usually made up of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineers and technicians. Each team member contributes specific expertise as needed at various stages of the project, but often with little insight into the requirements of the other disciplines. As a result, the process as a whole is less efficient than it might ideally be.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology (ELM) program bridges this gap with an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving in a design and manufacturing environment where the challenges are both mechanical and electrical.
Program graduates are prepared to bring this broader understanding to the design, development, manufacturing, and technical support of emerging products, integrating and improving both the product and the process.
The Bachelor of Science program is a "2+2" program that builds on the Associate in Engineering program, with additional coursework in mathematics, control systems, servers, and more advanced engineering concepts. Graduates of the Bachelor's program can expect greater opportunity for career advancement in the field of electromechanical engineering.
The Bachelor Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET).
Areas of Study
Students in the BSELM program take courses in advanced math, science, and sensor technology. In addition, students take crossover courses that vary according to prior educational background:
- Students with electronics backgrounds focus on mechanical processes and principles; and
- Students with mechanical backgrounds concentrate on electronics.
The final year of the Bachelor's program incorporates computer programming, data communications, power systems, and control systems, along with a two-semester senior project. This project provides an opportunity to research and develop a significant project that integrates mechanical and electrical subsystems.
Career Opportunities
Program graduates are prepared to work in the field of manufacturing, in roles that require an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving in a design and manufacturing environment where the challenges are both mechanical and electrical.
In larger firms, this might be as a member of the design or manufacturing team, while smaller companies might assign this role to a single individual.
Enrollment Information
Students may enroll as freshman candidates in either the Associate in Engineering in Electrical Engineering Technology (AEEET) or the Associate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Technology (AEMEC) programs. Upon completion of the Associate's degree requirements, students move directly into the Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program for their third and fourth years of study.
Additionally, students have the option of completing the Associate's degree prior to pursuing enrollment in the Bachelor of Science program.
Although the Bachelor's program is designed primarily for students who have completed an ABET-accredited associate's degree in either Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology, graduates of other engineering technology associate's degree programs can also pursue the BSELM degree.
Transfer students with an Associate's degree in engineering technology are encouraged to apply to the B.S. in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. Depending on the student's prior academic study, candidates may be required to make up certain introductory level courses, or may test out of certain required courses based on acquired knowledge and background.
Certifications
After meeting state requirements for appropriate work experience (eight years in Vermont; varies in other states) graduates may also pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, which requires graduation from an accredited program and passing a national examination.
Prerequisites and Other Requirements
Students admitted to the Bachelor's in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program must have completed a strong Associate's degree program in engineering technology at an accredited college or university, preferably including electrical, mechanical, or computer engineering technology courses. The minimum number of credits required for the Bachelor's degree is 68.
Students in the program are also encouraged to add further depth to their technical backgrounds through elective courses in statistics, chemistry, business management, and advanced programming. General Education electives (a total of 24 required credits for Bachelor's candidates) provide the exposure to the humanities and social sciences so important to the total educational experience.
Campus Locations
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program is offered at the Randolph Center campus.
Other
The Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET). For more information on accreditation, contact ABET at:
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
(410) 347-7700