Mechanical Design/CAD A.A.S.
The associate degree in Mechanical Design/CAD provides students with in-depth training in product design, development and rapid prototyping. Students will develop skills and practical experience in part and assembly design utilizing two- and three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printing technology, while building a solid foundation in general education. The degree prepares students for design positions in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer products and industrial equipment. Job titles may range from Mechanical Designer and Product Designer to Design Engineer.
Courses
- CAD 101 — Industrial Drafting and Design
- CAD 103 — Autodesk Fusion 360
- CAD 105 — Industrial Design Engineering
- CAD 107 — Introduction to 3D Printing
- CAD 116 — Basic AutoCAD
- CAD 117 — Intermediate AutoCAD
- CAD 118 — Advanced AutoCAD
- CAD 210 — Industrial Design Techniques
- CAD 230 — Introduction to SolidWorks
- CAD 232 — Intermediate SolidWorks
- CAD 234 — Advanced SolidWorks
- CAD 238 — SolidWorks CAM
- CAD 240 — Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
- CAD 270 — Advanced Engineering Design
- EGL 101 — Composition I
- EGL 102 — Composition II
- EGL 111 — Introduction to Business and Technical Writing
- EGL 212 — Technical Writing Applications
- ENG 120 — Engineering Graphics
- MAT 114 — Applied Mathematics I
- MFG 115 — Processes and Materials
- MFG 180 — Mechanical Drives
- PHY 101 — Applied Physics
- SPE 103 — Effective Speech