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Associate of Applied Science
Brightpoint Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Energy Specialization
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Energy Specialization
Brightpoint Community College
This two-year degree prepares students to be mechanical engineering technologists with a focus on energy utilization and power generation systems. Technologists help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices; install, repair, test, adjust, and operate energy-related devices like photovoltaic and wind turbine systems; create, review and edit CAD drawing; or assist with development phases in research and development labs.
Outcomes
By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
- Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- Display professional ethics and to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes BCC allows open admission for this program. More information on how to get started at BCC can be found at: https://www.brightpoint.edu/admissions/get-started/. This degree may be transferable to some four-year colleges. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Brightpoint accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.brightpoint.edu/paying-for-brightpoint/pay-tuition/military-veterans-educational-benefits/credit-for-prior-experience/ |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
3835
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | At Brightpoint, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-winning faculty, Brightpoint Community College can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both! |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Not required. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree Mechatronics Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Bridgewater College | Engineering - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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| 17-3027.01 | Automotive Engineering Technicians | Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete