Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Program Faculty

• Keith Fisher
• MET 119 / MET 340 / MET 430 (ME 435) / MET 201 /
  MET 211 / MET 303
• research interests related to biomechanics, fluid
  power, and educational methods improvement.
• Student section advisor for ASME
• Robb Larson
• ME 201 / MET 456 / ME 404 / MET 457 / ME 405 /
  MET 360 / MET 480
• research involvement includes Transportation and
  Snow Science activities.
• faculty advisor for three Montana State
  University club activities, including MSUs SAE
  chapter known as Bobcat Motor Sports, the
  Compleat Anglers fly-fishing club, and the MSU
  Hellcats hockey club.
• Kevin Cook
• MET 101 / MET 401 / MET 345 / MET 465 / MET 449
  (ME 448) / MET 454 (ME 454)
• creative activity interests relate to education
  methods research/ development, as well as
  curriculum design and integration. Also involved
  in biofilm laboratory research equipment
  development.
• MET Program Coordinator and Certifying Officer
• Kevin Amende
• MET 314 / MET 420 / MET 466 / Capstone Course
  Support
• research interests relate to HVAC system testing
  and improvement (AAON)
• Faculty advisor for the ASHRAE student section
• Vic Cundy
• MET 325
• research interests relate to HVAC system testing
  and improvement (AAON)

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Enrollment
Fall 2009
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MET Graduates
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MET Placement
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MET at MSU
Skilled Technician
Mechanical Engineering Technology Bridging
the Gap
Engineer

• Product / System Development
• Design / RD / Test / Manufacturing / Sales

Product / System Manufacture or
Implementation Design / RD / Test /
Manufacturing / Sales / Service / Build /
Installation / Functional Test
The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)
program at Montana State University provides
students with scientific and engineering
knowledge combined with applied technical skills.
Graduates are then capable of bridging the gap
between the engineer and the skilled technician.
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MET Placement
Placement for MET students has averaged 85 for
the last several years (85 for 2008 graduates)
with an Average Salary 51,000
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Student Activities

• Accomplishments and Activities
• Competed in RSC in Pullman, WA, April 2009.

ASME/MET and ME Student Section
2st Place - Micro-Baha Car Competition 3nd Place
- National Design Competition

• Accomplishments and Activities
• Competed in SAE Formula West race, Fontana CA,
  June 2005, 2006, and 2007
• Did not complete 2008 car in time to compete
  This vehicle will be used for 2009 entry
• SCCA Races around Montana, COE and MIE Recruiting
  and Outreach, Community Service, and Fundraising
  to support next years new race car

SAE Club Bobcat Motor Sports

• Accomplishments and Activities
• Participated in senior section sponsored HVAC
  Design project (courthouse building system design)

ASHRAE
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MET Curriculum Change Summary
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FE Exam Results
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FE Exam Topics
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Questions?