Mechanical Design Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 928

The Mechanical Design Certificate Program includes all of the courses to prepare you for an entry level position as an engineering technician. The topics of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using AutoCAD and 3D parametric modeling with SolidWorks are featured in this program. Engineering graphics, industrial tool design, and prototyping (ie. 3D printing) are also covered in this program.

All credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences in Mechanical Design.

Program Courses

DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks Credits: 3
DR 180 - Introduction to Mechanical Concepts Credits: 3
DR 190 - Intermediate Solidworks Credits: 3
DR 212 - Tool Design Credits: 3
DR 229 - Detail Drafting Credits: 3
EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD Credits: 3
EG 201 - Advanced Engineering Graphics Credits: 3
MN 199 - Theory of Machine Operations Credits: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select one Mechanical Design Elective from the following courses.

DR 140 - Introduction to Inventor Credits: 3
DR 224 - Die Design Credits: 3
DR 225 - Advanced Die Design Credits: 3
DR 240 - Advanced SolidWorks Credits: 3
DR 241 - Mold Design Theory Credits: 3
DR 258 - Introduction to Pro Engineer/Creo Credits: 3
DR 260 - Introduction to Catia Credits: 3
MN 220 - Basic Plastics Processing Credits: 4
MN 235 - Basic Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Programming Credits: 3
TE 282 - Manufacturing & Technology Internship Credits: 3

Mechanical Design Certificate

Program Courses

Program Elective Courses

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