The ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering Technology program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of North Texas focuses on the applications of science and engineering to analyze, design, develop, implement and oversee advanced mechanical systems and processes. The program is built upon a strong foundation of science, mathematics and technical course work designed to meet the diverse needs of a mechanical engineering technologist. Students in the program are being trained to work in a team-oriented, concurrent engineering environment.

Engineering technologists must be capable in both design and manufacturing in order to position themselves as economic and industry front-runners and to take advantage of global growth. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is preparing students to do just that, as our Mechanical Engineering Technology emphasis places primary focus on the design and analysis of products, tools, machines and components needed in the world today.

In this program, students will study:

• Data collection and analysis
• Documentation
• Mechanical Design
• Industrial operation
• Fluid mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Heat transfer
• Product design and development
• Assembly and detail drawing of machine parts
• Computer-aided engineering
• Engineering graphics
• Manufacturing processes and materials
• Strength of materials
• Quality assurance

Faculty members have a wide array of research interests, affording students the opportunity to choose from a variety of areas for their projects in the Capstone course sequence. Current research interests include:

• Conceptualized systems
• Corrosion
• Cryogenic power sources
• Nanotechnology
• Environmental concerns
• Finite element techniques
• Fluid dynamics
• Industrial adhesives
• Industrial training
• Materials engineering
• Metal and ceramic matrix composites
• Plastics processing
• Process control systems
• Space nuclear reactors
• Surface coatings
• Transportation materials
• Welding and joining