Mechanical Design Certificate

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Academic Program Code: 928

The Mechanical Design Certificate Program includes all of the courses to prepare students 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 229 - Detail Drafting Credit Hours: 3
DR 279 - Team Design Project Credit Hours: 3
EG 110 - Industrial Graphics with CAD Credit Hours: 3
EG 201 - Advanced Engineering Graphics Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

Select one (1) Mechanical Design Elective from the following courses.

DR 140 - Introduction to Inventor Credit Hours: 3
DR 155 - Introduction to NX Credit Hours: 3
DR 212 - Tool Design 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
EL 144 - Basic Electricity and Electronics Credit Hours: 4
MN 119 - Introductory Machine Operations Credit Hours: 5
MN 199 - Theory of Machine Operations 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

24 (minimum)

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements

What’s Next?

This Mechanical Design Certificate is a step in your mechanical design career.

Did you know that these courses fit into a more advanced GRCC program that allows you keep increasing your skills in this area?

Check out this program to see where you can go next!

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