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The days of the T-square and drafting board are gone.  The Mechanical Design Technician program utilizes the latest in hardware and software.  Comprehensive instruction is given and practical experience is gained in mechanical design.  As a student, you will work on all aspects of the design process, starting in the first semester. 

Both two dimensional (2D) and three dimensional (3D) drawing is taught throughout the program.   AutoCad 2002 is utilized for all 2D drawings and SolidWorks 2001 for all 3D work.  The Mechanical Design Technician program selection of software is based on industry needs.  Graduates are well versed in the packages used by the area's companies.

Extensive experience is gained with dimensioning practices, allowances, sections, drafting standards, auxiliary views, exploded views, fabrication drawings detail and assembly drawings, gears and cams, structural shapes, and intersections. Other topics covered through classroom study include practical geometry, basic fabrication methods, 
engineering geometry, linear velocity, engineering materials and properties, kinematics of machinery and manufacturing processes.

Areas of Study                                                        

  • 2D Drawing - AutoCAD 2002
  • 3D Drawing - SolidWorks 2001
  • Dimensioning Practices
  • Allowances
  • Sections
  • Auxiliary Views
  • Exploded Views
  • Fabrication Detail Drawings
  • Gears & Cams
  • Structural Shapes
  • Intersections
  • Practical Geometry
  • Engineering Geometry
  • Basic Fabrication Methods
  • Linear Velocity
  • Engineering Materials
  • Engineering Processes
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Kinematics of Machinery
  • Statics & Strengths
  • Elements of Machine Design
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances

 
Types of Employment
  • Entry Level Occupations - Available to graduates
    • CAD Drafter (2D & 3D)
    • Detail Drafter
    • Drafter
    • Engineering Technician
  • Advanced Level Occupations - Available to graduates after obtaining experience
    • CAD Department Supervisor
    • Checker
    • Designer
    • Layout Drafter

Helpful Courses in High School

  • Algebra
  • AutoCAD
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Chemistry
  • Machine Shop
  • Mechanical Drafting
  • Physics

Associate Degree Program Outline

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Sem. Course # Course Title Credits Hrs / Wk
Lec - Lab
1st 606 - 132 Technical Drawing 1 2 0 - 4
606 - 133 Technical Drawing 2 2 0 - 4
606 - 126 Computer Aided Drafting 2 0 - 4
804 - 113 College Technical Math 1-A 3 3 - 0
804 - 114

College Technical Math 1-B

 2 2 - 0
801 - 195

Written Communications

 3 3 - 0
809 - 198

Introduction to Psychology

 3 3 - 0
Semester Total 17
2nd 606 - 143 Technical Drawing 3 2 0 - 4
606 - 144 Technical Drawing 4 2 0 - 4
606 - 136 Manufacturing Materials 1 1 - 0
606 - 151 Statics 3 2 - 2
804 - 116 College Technical Math 2 4 4 - 0
806 - 121 Technical Physics 1 3 2 - 2
xxx - xxx Elective 3
Semester Total 18
3rd
606 - 145 Technical Drawing 5 2 0 - 4
606 - 128 CAD Solids 2 1 - 2
606 - 159 Manufacturing Processes 2 2 - 0
606 - 122 Geometric Dimensioning & 
Tolerancing		 2 2 - 0
606 - 118 Mechanisms 2 1 - 2
606 - 131 Strength of Materials 3 2 - 2
809 - 197 Contemporary American Society / Multicultural 3 3 - 0
801 - 197 Technical Reporting OR 3 3 - 0
801 - 198 Speech 3 3 - 0
Semester Total 19
4th
606 - 137 Manufacturing Process Applications 2 0 - 4
606 - 138 Design Problems 2 0 - 4
606 - 127 CAD Intermediate 2 1 - 2
606 - 116 Elements of Machine Design 3 3 - 0
606 - 129 Advanced CAD Solids 2 1 - 2
809 - 195 Economics 3 3 - 0
xxx - xxx Elective 3
Semester Total 17
Program Total 71

Suggested Electives
606 - 110 Descriptive Geometry 2 1 - 2
606 - 105 Fluid Power Schematics 3 2 - 2
606 - 107 Drafting Seminar 2 1 - 2
606 - 186 Directed Study Mech. Design 1 0 - 3
606 - 146 Technical Drawing 6 2  0 - 4