Transcript Mechanical Design Program

Mechanical Design Program
Associate Degree
Four semesters
Mix of Sketching, 2DCad, and
Parametric Modeling
Applied math
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Student Profile
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Mechanically inclined
Enjoy Drawing & Design
Attention to detail
Math problem solving
Extensive use of computers
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Semester 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)
 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 Two
 CAD Fabrication & Assembly with
Prototype Metal Fabrication
 Trigonometry
 Advanced 2D CAD
 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
 General Physics
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Cad 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 Three
 Materials Science (metallic and nonmetallic)
 Strength of Machine Members
 CAD - E.C.D.
 CNC Mechanical Design
 Solidworks Advanced
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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 Four
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Design Problems
Mechanisms (motion study)
Written Communications
Race & Ethnic Diversity
Fluid Power (hydraulics & pneumatics)
Elective
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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 Level
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Modeling,Detailing,Drafting
Design/Fabrication interface
Assist in component selection
Mix of 2D & 3D CAD
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On the Job - Experienced
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Product Designer in design team
Technical Sales/Service
Engineer with additional education
Design and Fabrication responsibilities, especially in
smaller shops.
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