Modern Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Certificate
This certificate program is designed for individuals looking to start or advance a career in high-demand and technology-driven industries. It provides comprehensive knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques, quality control practices, and workplace safety. Through a combination of technical courses and software applications, students gain theoretical and hands-on experience in machine tool operations, computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), additive manufacturing (3D printing), and metrology. This program ensures that graduates are prepared to excel in various roles, including machine operations, CAD designers, tool designers, CNC programmers, process specialists, and quality control specialists. The flexible curriculum is designed to accommodate working professionals and those balancing multiple commitments.
Admission to 51³Ô¹Ï - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Contact Information
Mechanical Engineering Technology Department
Dr. Jeff Hung
Lupton Hall, Room 169
934-420-2046
met@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Fall 2025
Subject to revision
MTH 110 Statistics | 3 |
MET 101 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Technology | 2 |
MET 105L Technical Drawing & CAD | 1 |
MET 117 Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
MET 127 Adv. Manufacturing Processes | 2 |
MET 150 Solid Modeling | 2 |
MET 252 Quality Control (Metrology) | 3 |
MET 301 Three-Dimensional Printing Applications | 3 |
MET 303 Tool Design | 3 |
MET 351 Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
MET 409 Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
IND 308 Occupational Safety or IND 310 Industrial Hygiene | 3 |
Curriculum Summary
Total Required Credits: 30
MTH 110 Statistics
Basic concepts of probability and statistical inference. Included are the binominal, normal, and chi-square distributions. Practical applications are examined. Computer assignments using Minitab form an integral part of the course. Prerequisite(s): MP2 or MTH 015
MET 101 Intro to Mech Eng Technology
This is an introductory course in a computer programming language. Programs are specifically written to be used in the areas of statics, strength of materials, machine design, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Applications of the theoretical concepts are covered in the required laboratory. Corequisite(s): MET 101L
MET 105 MET 105L Technical Drawing and CAD Lab
This is a laboratory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in technical drawing and computer aided design (CAD). Students will apply traditional drafting techniques, such as ortho-graphic projection, dimensioning, and tolerancing, though 2D CAD software. Note: Student who have received credits for MET104 cannot receive credit for this course.
MET 117 Manufacturing Process
The main purpose of this course is to introduce the mechanical engineering technology student to the principles and operation of mechanical equipment such as lathes, drill press, milling machines and measuring requirements and measuring instruments. Several manufacturing processes such as welding, powder metallurgy, sheet metal forming, extrusion, etc. are also covered. Individual laboratory projects will be assigned to each student to reinforce the topics covered in the theory. NOTE: Students completing this course may not receive credit for AET 218T. Corequisite(s): MET 117L
MET 127 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
This course is a continuation of MET 117. Topics emphasize the theory and operation of manual and numerically controlled milling machines and machining centers. Additional topics covered are the gear shaper, indexing head, point-to-point drilling and milling, and three axis measurement. Laboratory projects will be assigned to reinforce the topics covered in theory. Prerequisite(s): MET 117 and MET 105L Corequisite(s): MET 127L
MET 150 Solid Modeling
This course introduces advanced topics in computer graphics. Students will learn 3D solid modeling based on parametric constraints, dimensions, and features such as extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, hole, fillet, and shell. The course also teaches students how to create assemblies and 2D technical drawings from 3D models. In the required laboratory course MET 150L, exercises will be assigned to the students for hands-on experience with related topics. Note: Student who have received credits for MET 104 cannot receive credit for this course. Prerequisite(s): MET 105L or ARC 121 Corequisite(s): MET 150L
MET 252 Quality Control (Metrology)
This course covers different aspects of dimensional metrology principles, calibrations, and practices. Common measurement tools and methods used in the industry will be introduced. Topics covered include: Gage Blocks, Fixed Gages, Height Gages, Plug Gages, Dial Gages, Angle Measurements, Pneumatic Gages, Surface Metrology, Optical Metrology, Load Cells Calibration, Introduction to GD&T, and Gage R&R Analysis. Laboratory exercises covered include: Gage Blocks Stacking and Calibration, Dial Gages & Plug Gages in Inspection, Micrometer Calibration, Transducers & Load Cell Calibration, Surface Roughness measurements and analysis, Angle measurements using Sign Bar, Gear Inspection, Air Gage Inspection, Inspection of Flatness, Straightness, Perpendicularity. Prerequisite(s): MET 150T, MET 127 Corequisite(s): MET 252L
MET 301 Three-Dimensional Printing Applications
This course explores 3D printing technology and its application in product development, prototyping, and manufacturing. 3D printing technologies, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), and Stereolithography (SLA) will be presented and utilized during hands-on laboratory projects. Strategic material selection to optimize functionality and performance of 3D printed parts, will be incorporated in project design. The students will design, prepare, print, and test functional 3D parts. Various slicer software programs will be used to design parts for 3D printing. Prerequisite(s): MET 150 or ARC 123 Corequisite(s): MET 301L
MET 303 Tool Design
This course covers the fundamentals of tool design, with main focus on the principles of jigs and fixtures design. Topics covered include: General tool design, economics of tool design, materials used for tooling, work holding principles, jig design, fixture design, die design and operation, power presses, metal cutting, forming and drawing. Students will be using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software packages in designing different jigs and fixtures. Applications of the theoretical concepts and hands-on 3D CAD modeling are covered in the required laboratory. Prerequisite(s): MET 104 or MET 150 and MET 127 with a grade of C or higher Corequisite(s): MET 303L
MET 351 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
This course provides the student with experience in computer graphics NC programming techniques. Students will generate 2-D and 3-D parts on CAM software and analyze the tool paths required for various types of machining operations. Programs will be processed to produce EIA-NC code which will then be loaded into a CNC machine to manufacture a part. Students will also create 2-D and 3-D files on CAD software and learn how to export the CAD files to CAM software. Prerequisite(s): MET 127 and Junior Status
MET 409 Statistical Quality Control
Students will be introduced to techniques for determining the quality of mass manufactured products by means of statistical analysis. State of-the-art computers and software will be used to generate and analyze process control charts and histograms, plus continuous variables, and attribute control charts. Tests for special causes and capability analysis of a process will be addressed. Prediction of the probable percentage defective in a monitored process as well as the producer's and customer's risk will be emphasized. Students will learn to define the Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) and the military sampling plans (MIL Standard). Applications of the theoretical concepts are covered in the required laboratory. Prerequisite(s): MET 109, MET 252, MTH 110 Corequisite(s): MET 409L
IND 308 Occupational Safety
This course introduces the fundamentals of occupational safety and examines potential accidents, which may occur in the modern work environment that employs complex materials, processes and technologies. We will review the history and safety legislation of the regulatory agency OSHA. Acquiring and analyzing hazard information, organizing and setting up occupational safety programs, accident causes, and their control and accident record keeping will be addressed.
IND 310 Industrial Hygiene
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of industrial hygiene as well as to a recognition of health hazards in the facility environment. This course includes analysis of solvents, particulates, industrial dermatoses, industrial noises, ionizing and noniodizing radiation, temperature extremes, biological hazards, and indoor air quality issues. A study of methods with which to evaluate exposures to hazardous substances; a detailed analysis of control programs; and an examination of environmental protection acts and amendments are also included.