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

Program Elective Courses

Select one Mechanical Design Elective from the following courses.

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

Total Credit Hours

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