2024-2025 Catalog
Product Design Engineering Technology (PDET-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Product Design Engineering Technology offers a unique blend of industrial design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing skills. Students learn to apply the principles of Design Thinking to guide the development of new products.
Most learning takes place in an active classroom environment founded on team collaboration and hands-on prototyping. Students will frequently use tools such as CAD, 3D printing, and computer analysis. Specific emphasis is placed on skills such as Designing for Manufacturing, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, ergonomics, and technical communication.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, furniture, automotive, outdoor power equipment, defense & aerospace, manufacturing, and more.
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Program Outcomes
- Student will demonstrate the ability to apply engineering principles in the development of mechanical designs from initial concept through realization suitable for manufacturing.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to document mechanical designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD).
- Students will demonstrate the ability to present design concepts and realizations via formal oral presentations.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to present design concepts and realizations in written form.
- Students will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering science applicable to the design of mechanical products.
- Graduates will be employable at a competitive salary and wage.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 20/SAT 1030, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500, English Score of ACT17/SAT 450 ERW
- Placement into MATH 115 or higher
- Placement into ENGL 150 or higher
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.5 Cumulative College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Placement into MATH 115 or higher
- Placement into ENGL 150 or higher For Junior Status and smooth transition into the GRCC off campus cohort
- Minimum completion of 60 transferable semester credit hours or more with a combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- Successful completion of COMM 121 , ENGL 150 , ENGL 250 , MATH 126 or MATH 130 , PHYS 211 , MATL 240 , Introductory Computer Aided Design (CAD) course, a Culture Competency course, a Self and Society Competency course, or transfer equivalent courses of C grade of higher.
University Requirements - 40 to 44 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 40 to 43 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 7 to 9 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 80 Credits Required
Major Courses - 27 Credits Required
Additional Requirements - 35 Credits Required
Electives - 18 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 18 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum.
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
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Contact Information
Product Design Engineering Technology Program
(231) 591-2755
[email protected]
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