1 Mechanical Design Program AAssociate Degree FFour semesters MMix of Sketching, 2DCad, and Parametric Modeling AApplied math

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

3 Semester One  Exploring Mechanical Design  Introductory 2D CAD, Modeling, and Sketching Courses  Introductory Math  Communications and Psychology Courses

4 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

5 Semester Two  CAD Fabrication & Assembly with Prototype Metal Fabrication  Trigonometry  Advanced 2D CAD  Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing  General Physics

6 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.

7 Semester Three  Materials Science (metallic and non- metallic)  Strength of Machine Members  CAD - E.C.D.  CNC Mechanical Design  Solidworks Advanced

8 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

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

10 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.

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

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