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Mechanical Technology - Program Description

Graduates of the Bachelor of Mechanical Technology (B. Tech) program design, operations, construction, maintenance and systems testing. Consumer products, factory automation, and the defense industry are a few of the many areas employing pour highly sought graduates.

Students in this Major:

• Learn design skills and manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Learn to apply mathematical and science skills in a hands-on world.
• Utilize sophisticated laboratory equipment in testing products and processes.
• Develop computer skills for solving technical problem solving.
• Often participate in small team projects and sometimes are asked to function as the team leader. Communication and project management skills are very important.
• Often participate in small team projects and sometimes are asked to function as the team leader. Communication and project management skills are very important.

Admission Requirements:

• Candidates should have completed NYS Regents Math B with grade 80 or better, or Course III with one additional year of high school mathematics, and be ready to enroll in pre-calculus. If a student does not meet this criterion, he/she will be required to take prerequisites in mathematics.
• Students who graduate with a two year college degree in a program related area will be evaluated with the objective of awarding maximum credit toward the completion of the (B Tech) degree.
• Transfer students from community colleges, universities or other institutions of higher learning with some coursework completed will be evaluated on case-bycase bases.
• Refer to the table of high school course prerequisites for admission.

* Fulfills writing intensive requirement.

UL = Upper Level Courses (300/400)
GER = General Education Requirement

Note: Mechanical Technology students must meet seven of ten General Education Requirements, 45 upper level credits, and successfully complete the SUNY Canton Computer Competency requirement.

—This is a new technology program; when it graduates its first class, application will be submitted to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for accreditation of this program as an engineering technology program.

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