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(Also see Computer Integrated Manufacturing)

Department Chair: Joseph Cirone, 847.376.7612, jcirone@oakton.edu

This Mechanical Design curriculum trains students in mechanical design based on computer-aided techniques. Oakton’s curriculum provides courses in basic principles as well as hands-on applications. Students, including those working in industrial settings, are prepared for employment as mechanical designers, mechanical engineering technicians and technical salespeople.


 

  • Mechanical Design/CAD A.A.S.
  • Mechanical Design/CAD Certificate
  • Computer-Aided Design Certificate
  • Industrial Design Engineering Certificate
  • CAD Interior Design Certificate
  • SolidWorks Certificate
  • General Design Certificate
  • Revit – Building Information Modeling (BIM) Certificate

Mechanical Design Courses

MEC 105
Processes and Materials  
3 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)

Course covers properties of materials including plastics and decomposites, ceramics and metals. Processes discussed include molding, machining, forming and joining operations. Non-traditional methods such as EDM, stereolithography and abrasive cutting are presented. Course may include plant tours.

Delivery mode: Face-to-Face | Hybrid | Online
MEC 210
Computer Integrated Manufacturing  
4 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 2)

Course provides overview of hardware, software and procedures involved in computer design and manufacturing. Content includes hardware and fundamentals of CAD, programmable controllers, NC programming, robotics technology, inventory management and computer-integrated manufacturing.

Delivery mode: Face-to-Face

Fee: $50

MEC 220
Elements of Machine Design  
3 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)

Course examines design of machine elements as affected by material properties, loading conditions, stresses, deformation and costs. Content includes failure analysis, shafts and couplings, clutches and brakes, mechanical fasteners and springs.

Delivery mode: Face-to-Face | Hybrid | Online
MEC 230
Statics and Strength of Materials  
3 credit hours (lecture: 3 | lab: 0)

Course covers concepts of statics and strength of materials. Content includes forces, force components, trusses, centroids, equilibrium, stress and strain, defection of beams, torsion, and various types of joints.

Recommended: MAT 114 or higher-level MAT course.  
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face | Hybrid | Online
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