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Mechanical Technology: Mechanical Design, A.A.S.

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

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Program
Award
A.A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Mechanical technicians are employed as engineering support staff in a variety of diverse positions. These positions are in areas such as engineering design, product development and laboratory testing.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_05e3ba9f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements Day and Evening (MECH)

10 items
  1. A total of at least 63-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Technology: A minimum of 33-credit hours to include: DRF 173 - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design - CADD DRF 173L - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design Lab ELT 110 - Principles of Electricity ELT 110L - Principles of Electricity Lab MET 110 - Engineering Drawing I MET 125 - Processes MET 125L - Processes Lab MET 205 - Mechanics of Materials MET 260 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics MET 260L - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab MET 270 - Instrumentation MET 270L - Instrumentation Lab TEC 102 - Introduction to 3D Technology TEC 102L - Introduction to 3D Technology Lab TEC 250 - Introduction to Robotics TEC 250L - Introduction to Robotics Lab Plus 8-credit hours of mechanical design electives. The mechanical design electives are to be selected from the area of computer aided drafting and design. Typical courses include: DRF 180 - Drafting Techniques I DRF 279 - Technical Seminar DRF 283 - Mechanical Design (CADD) DRF 283L - Mechanical Design (CADD) Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Applied Mathematics and Sciences: A minimum of 5-credit hours to include: TEC 110 - Introduction to Technical Calculations TEC 120 - Applied Engineering Mechanics TEC 121L - Applied Engineering Mechanics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Health/ Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Communication - Written and Oral (COMW and COMO): A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: ENG 101 - Writing I * Communication - Oral General Education approved elective
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (MATH) General Education : A minimum of 4-credit hours to include: MAT 111 - Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry or higher level mathematics by advisement* Students planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program are advised to take more than the minimum mathematics required.
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Natural Science and Scientific Reasoning (NSCI) General Education: A minimum of 4-credit hours to include: PHY 131 - General Physics I PHY 131L - General Physics I Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ - General Education approved elective that meets DVRS
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Technical Electives: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ - A minimum of 3-credit hours selected from technology courses
    Not resolved to a course
  10. General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: ___ ___ - A minimum of 3-credit hours to be selected from SOCS, USCV, ARTS, HUMN, GLBL, WLNG
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program Day

0 items

    First Semester

    7 items
    1. ENG 101
      Writing I
      As published: “Writing I 3 Cr. *”
      3
    2. MAT 111
      Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Cr. or higher level of mathematics selected by advisement
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MET 110
      Engineering Drawing I 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MET 125
      Processes 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MET 125L
      Processes Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. TEC 110
      Introduction to Technical Calculations 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. General Education Elective (SOCS, USCV, ARTS, HUMN, GLBL, WLNG) 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Second Semester

    8 items
    1. DRF 173
      Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. DRF 173L
      Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ELT 110
      Principles of Electricity 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ELT 110L
      Principles of Electricity Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. TEC 102
      Introduction to 3D Technology 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. TEC 102L
      Introduction to 3D Technology Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    8. Communication - Oral (COMO) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Third Semester

    9 items
    1. TEC 120
      Applied Engineering Mechanics 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. TEC 121L
      Applied Engineering Mechanics Lab 1 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. MET 260
      Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. MET 260L
      Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. MET 270
      Instrumentation 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. MET 270L
      Instrumentation Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    7. TEC 250
      Introduction to Robotics 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    8. TEC 250L
      Introduction to Robotics Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Mechanical Design elective (selected from computer aided drafting and design) 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Fourth Semester

    6 items
    1. MET 205
      Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PHY 131
      General Physics I 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. PHY 131L
      General Physics I Lab 0 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Mechanical Design elective (selected from computer aided drafting and design) 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Technical elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Health/Physical Education elective 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Typical Program Evening

    0 items

      First Semester - Evening

      3 items
      1. ENG 101
        Writing I
        As published: “Writing I 3 Cr. *”
        3
      2. MAT 111
        Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry 4 Cr. or higher level of mathematics selected by advisement *
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MET 110
        Engineering Drawing I 2 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Second Semester - Evening

      5 items
      1. DRF 173
        Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design 2 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. DRF 173L
        Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Design Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. TEC 110
        Introduction to Technical Calculations 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. TEC 120
        Applied Engineering Mechanics 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. TEC 121L
        Applied Engineering Mechanics Lab 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Third Semester - Evening

      6 items
      1. MET 125
        Processes 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MET 125L
        Processes Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MET 260
        Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. MET 260L
        Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      5. TEC 250
        Introduction to Robotics 2 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. TEC 250L
        Introduction to Robotics Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Fourth Semester - Evening

      4 items
      1. PHY 131
        General Physics I 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PHY 131L
        General Physics I Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. TEC 102
        Introduction to 3D Technology 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. TEC 102L
        Introduction to 3D Technology Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Fifth Semester - Evening

      4 items
      1. MET 205
        Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Health/Physical Education 2 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. DRF 180
        Drafting Techniques I 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. DRF 279
        Technical Seminar 1 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Sixth Semester - Evening

      4 items
      1. ELT 110
        Principles of Electricity 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ELT 110L
        Principles of Electricity Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. DRF 283
        Mechanical Design (CADD) 4 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      4. DRF 283L
        Mechanical Design (CADD) Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Seventh Semester - Evening

      3 items
      1. MET 270
        Instrumentation 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. MET 270L
        Instrumentation Lab 0 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. General Education Elective (SOCS, USCV, ARTS, HUMN, GLBL, WLNG) 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Eighth Semester - Evening

      3 items
      1. Communication - Oral General Education elective 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Technical Elective 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice elective 3 Cr.
        Not resolved to a course

      Note

      0 items

        Additional Costs

        0 items

          Scholarship Opportunities

          0 items
            Source. Niagara County Community College, catalog 2026-2027 Student Catalog — https://catalog.niagaracc.suny.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=3547&returnto=2917. Captured page pages/0084.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.