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Nov 24, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mechanical Engineering (AS)
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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Mechanical engineers are active in all engineering functions of a product including creative design, research and development, production, and management. Energy, airplanes, automobiles, space vehicles, machinery, earth-moving equipment, and medical hardware are but a few examples of the infinite number of products that mechanical engineers have produced through their use of the basic laws of physical sciences.
Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is awarded.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes available by clicking here.
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Career Pathway
Students are advised to select career pathway electives after careful consideration of their career choices in their second year. Some electives may not transfer to engineering programs at some four-year institutions.
Career Pathway Electives:
Career Pathway Electives:
Humanities Electives:
Art, Communications, English (EN103 or higher), ESL (ES 100 or higher, up to 6 credits), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts
Social Science Electives:
Anthropology, Geography, History, Economics, Government, Law, Psychology, Sociology
Program Notes
Students are advised to check transfer requirements at four year institutions. Some institutions require 2 (two) Chemistry courses for specific engineering programs. CH 110 and CH 120 sequence is recommended in such cases.
This program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.
Graduation Competency
Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.
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