Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Charles Lowe, Program Director
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) offers a variety of courses in the following areas: manufacturing processes, manufacturing principles, smart manufacturing, and metrology. Students in this program also take additional courses such as: engineering graphics, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, statics, dynamics, automation and control (Programmable Logic Controller - PLCs). The program culminates with a senior project that integrates coursework with a practical project assignment in the student's area of interest. Graduates of the MFET program are qualified for positions in manufacturing systems design, development and manufacturing, maintenance, field operations, and various other technical functions. Potential positions are manufacturing engineer, quality assurance engineer, project engineer, robotics engineer, and mechatronics engineer.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is to sustain a high quality undergraduate program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree. It is a significant component of the University's commitment to science, engineering and technology, particularly in fields of major importance to the region. Through the University's distance learning program, the MFET program provides opportunities for technical personnel throughout the state and elsewhere to enhance their education and pursue baccalaureate level studies. Simultaneously, the program supports the general education components that yield a well-rounded graduate who is aware of societal needs and issues.
Program Educational Objectives
The objective of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program is to prepare graduates to establish themselves as successful professionals in manufacturing systems or related areas during the first few years of their careers by having demonstrated their ability to:
- Identify and solve increasingly complex technical problems, both theoretically and practically, as raised by continually evolving technologies and industry needs and practices.
- Make educated, responsible, and ethical decisions in response to the needs of the profession and society, with these decisions solidly grounded in science and engineering fundamentals.
- Work effectively as member or leader of technical teams and clearly communicate ideas leading to successful team outcomes.
Student Outcomes
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program has adopted, after deliberations by its constituents, five student outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. These outcomes are listed below:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Curriculum
The curriculum provides baccalaureate degree graduates with instruction in the knowledge, techniques, skills, and use of modern equipment in manufacturing engineering technology. Baccalaureate degree graduates build on the strengths of associate degree programs by gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for entry into manufacturing careers practicing various tools, techniques and processes. The curriculum must include instruction in the following topics:
- Materials and manufacturing processes;
- Product design process, tooling, and assembly;
- Manufacturing systems, automation, and operations;
- Statistics, quality and continuous improvement, and industrial organization and management; and
- Capstone or integrating experience that develops and illustrates student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills in successfully solving manufacturing problems.
Requirements
Lower-Division General Education
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 0-6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 8 |
| 3 |
General Education requirements in information literacy and research, impact of technology, and philosophy and ethics are met through the major.
Upper-Division General Education
Met in the major through a built-in minor in engineering management.
Requirements for Graduation
Requirements for graduation include the following:
- Minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward the major.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward a minor.
- Completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better. The W course must be taken at Old Dominion University.
- Completion of Senior Assessment.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Grade Requirement
Critical MFET course sequences within the Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum require a minimum grade of C before progressing to subsequent courses. A grade of C- does not satisfy the requirement for a C grade.
The following courses require a minimum grade of C:
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Major
Students completing this major will receive a minor in engineering management.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| 32-38 |
| 12 |
| 77 |
| Total Credit Hours | 121-127 |
Degree Program Guide*
The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years. It is just one of several plans that will work and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.
Plan of Study Grid
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ENGN 121 |
Introduction to Engineering and Technology |
4 |
| MATH 162M |
Precalculus I () |
3 |
| ENGL 110C |
English Composition () |
3 |
| CHEM 121N |
Foundations of Chemistry I Lecture |
3 |
| CHEM 122N |
Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MATH 163 |
Precalculus II () |
3 |
| PHYS 111N |
Introductory General Physics |
4 |
| ENGN 122 |
Computer Programming for Engineering |
4 |
ENGL 211C
|
Writing, Rhetoric, and Research ()
or Writing, Rhetoric, and Research: Special Topics |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EET 120 |
Fundamentals of Logic Circuits |
3 |
| EET 125 |
Logic Circuits Laboratory |
1 |
| ENGT 230 |
Engineering Graphics and Computer Solid Modeling |
3 |
| ENGT 200 |
Statics |
3 |
| MATH 211 |
Calculus I () |
4 |
| COMM 101R |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 17 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MFET 235 |
Introduction to Robotics |
3 |
| MET 200 |
Materials and Manufacturing Processes () |
3 |
ENGT 270
& ENGT 286 |
Automation and Controls
and Automation and Controls Laboratory |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 16 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| MFET 310 |
Design for Manufacturing |
3 |
| MET 310 |
Dynamics |
3 |
| ENGT 365 |
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing |
3 |
|
3 |
| STAT 330 |
An Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| MFET 320 |
Introduction to Mechatronics |
3 |
| MFET 330 |
Quality Systems in Manufacturing |
3 |
| MFET 340 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Senior |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| ENGT 434 |
Introduction to Senior Design Project |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| ENMA 401 |
Project Management |
3 |
|
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
| ENGT 435W |
Senior Design Project () |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| EET 405 |
Data Communications and Computer Networks |
3 |
| ENMA 480 |
Ethics and Philosophy in Engineering Applications ** |
3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 121 |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) Approved Electives
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MFET 410 | Computer Numerical Control in Production | 3 |
| MFET 420 | Introduction To Welding Technologies | 3 |
| MFET 430 | Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| MFET 440 | Advanced Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MFET 450 | Lean Engineering | 3 |
| MFET 460 | Facilities Planning and Material Handling | 3 |
| MET 427 | Mechatronic System Design | 3 |
| MET 431 | Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| MET 485 | Maintenance Engineering | 3 |
Engineering Management (ENMA) Approved Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| 6 |
| Introduction to Engineering Management | |
| Engineering Economics | |
| Decision Techniques in Engineering | |
| Risk Analysis in Engineering Management | |
Please see the full Engineering Management Minor overview and requirements here.
Linked Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs
Linked Bachelor's/Master's programs are designed to allow qualified students to secure a space in a master's program available in the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology while they are still pursuing their undergraduate degrees. An eligible student can choose a master's program in the same discipline as his/her bachelor's program or in a complementary discipline. Subject to the approval of the undergraduate and graduate program directors, a student enrolled in a linked program can count up to six credit hours of course work towards both the undergraduate and the graduate degrees. Full-time students may be able to complete the requirements for the bachelor's degree in four years and the master's degree in one additional year. Students in linked programs must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree).
Students who are matriculated in an undergraduate major in the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology with a GPA of at least 3.00 overall and 3.00 in the major are eligible to apply for admission to a Linked Bachelor's/Master's program. Transfer students who desire to be admitted to a linked program at the time they join an undergraduate major at Old Dominion University are eligible to apply if their overall GPA at their previous institution is 3.25 or higher. Prerequisite courses may be required for engineering technology majors to pursue a master's degree in engineering.
Continuance in a Linked Bachelor's/Master's program requires maintenance of a GPA of 3.00 or higher overall and in the major.
Linked Bachelor-to-PhD Programs
For a select number of exceptionally well-qualified students, the college has established a linked doctoral program that enables students to be admitted directly into the PhD program upon completion of the baccalaureate degree. A select number of exceptionally well-qualified students can be admitted to the Bachelor/PhD program in their junior year while they are pursuing one of the undergraduate programs at Old Dominion University. This program encourages admitted students to work closely with faculty members and pursue a research experience. Just as in the Linked Bachelor/Masters program, six credit hours of graduate course work may again be counted towards the undergraduate degree and doctoral course work mentioned above for the Bachelor/PhD program. For linked bachelor's to doctoral programs, students must earn a minimum of 198 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 78 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Students in these programs must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or better throughout their bachelor's and doctoral studies.
The student may opt to obtain the master's degree along the way to the doctorate. To obtain the master's degree, the student must utilize the six graduate credits obtained as part of their undergraduate program, use 18 credits of the graduate course work that is part of the PhD, and work with the Graduate Program Director to plan the final 6 credits.
