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Mechanical Design ProgramMechanical Design Program

Associate DegreeFour semesters

Mix of Sketching, 2DCad, and Parametric Modeling

Applied math

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Student ProfileStudent Profile Mechanically inclined Enjoy Drawing & Design Attention to detail Math problem solving Extensive use of computers

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Semester OneSemester One Exploring Mechanical Design Introductory 2D CAD, Modeling, and

Sketching Courses Introductory Math Communications and Psychology Courses

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Cad and Drafting (Semester 1)Cad and Drafting (Semester 1) Reverse Engineering Project Sketching Fundamentals Orthographic Projection, Auxiliary View, Section

View, and Dimensioning basics Use of 2D CAD System Modeling basics and basics of modeling drawing

environment

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Semester TwoSemester Two CAD Fabrication & Assembly with

Prototype Metal Fabrication Trigonometry Advanced 2D CAD Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing General Physics

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Cad Semester 2Cad Semester 2 Specific to the mechanical field Topics include section views, intersections &

developments,sheet metal developments, welding drawings, design and working drawings, and conventional dimensioning & tolerancing

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing is a 2 credit stand alone course.

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Semester ThreeSemester Three Materials Science (metallic and non-

metallic) Strength of Machine Members CAD - E.C.D. CNC Mechanical Design Solidworks Advanced

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Core Courses (Semester 3)Core Courses (Semester 3) Strength of Materials. Force analysis, vectors,

applied algebra & trigonometry. ECD. Electrical drawing on CAD. Use of symbol

libraries, customization, automation of drawing processes.

Solidworks. Advanced modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, loft & surface, molds & dies

CNC. 2 & 3 axis, file importation, mold making

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Semester FourSemester FourSemester FourSemester Four Design Problems Mechanisms (motion study) Written Communications Race & Ethnic Diversity Fluid Power (hydraulics & pneumatics) Elective

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Core Courses (Semester 4)Core Courses (Semester 4) Design Problems. Group project designing a

device. Application of other core courses. Mechanisms. Graphical kinematics: Study of

displacement, velocity, and acceleration of machine elements; cam design.

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On the Job - Entry LevelOn the Job - Entry Level Modeling,Detailing,Drafting Design/Fabrication interface Assist in component selection Mix of 2D & 3D CAD

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On the Job - ExperiencedOn the Job - Experienced Product Designer in design team Technical Sales/Service Engineer with additional education Design and Fabrication responsibilities, especially in

smaller shops.