Mechanical Design Certificate

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(Code 928)

GRCC Program:

Certificate

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 fundamentals and industrial tool design is 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.

The following scheme is presented as a guide only. Courses may be taken in any order as long as all requirements (including prerequisites) are met.

First Semester

EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD (3/4)
DR 150 - Introduction to SolidWorks (3/4)
MN 199 - Theory of Machine Shop (3/4)
DR 180 - Introduction to Mechanical Concepts (3/4)
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics (4/4) OR
MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra (4/4) OR
MA 110 - College Algebra (4/4) *

Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

DR 212 - Tool Design (3/4)
DR 224 - Die Design (3/4)
DR 190 - Intermediate Solidworks (3/4)
EG 201 - Advanced Engineering Graphics (3/4)
TE 104 - Advanced Technical Mathematics (3/3) OR
MA 108 - Trigonometry (2/2)
— — Mechanical Design Elective (3(4) / 4(6))

Total Credits: 17/18

Total Credits: 33/34

* If taking MA 110 , only one math course is required. In this case, students should choose an elective course to meet the credit hour requirements of the certificate.

Mechanical Design Electives

DR 225 - Advanced Die Design (3/4)
DR 241 - Mold Design Theory (3/4)
DR 140 - Introduction to Inventor (3/4)
DR 240 - Advanced SolidWorks (3/4)
DR 258 - Introduction to Pro-Engineering (3/4)
DR 260 - Introduction to Catia (3/4)
MN 220 - Basic Plastics Processing (4/6)
TE 282 - Coop Education in Technology-1 (3/3)

Transfer Opportunities:

The Transfer Guide for many bachelor’s degree majors offered at Michigan colleges and universities is available at the Counseling and Career Center and online at www.grcc.edu.