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15 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0278

The Industrial Design Engineering Certificate prepares students for CAD drafting positions using Computer Aided Design modeling software, such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD, to design and 3D print computer models. Students will be proficient in 3D Computer modeling and 2D drafting and annotation of part drawings. Students will have access to special equipment for digital manufacturing and prototyping including 3D Printers, Laser Cutters and Computer machines.

Possible job positions include: 3D CAD Modeler and Prototype Designer, Industrial Designer, Product Designer, Research Engineer, Industrial Draftsperson, 3D Printing Technician, and Mechanical Designer.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CAD 107Introduction to 3D Printing4
CAD 210Industrial Design Techniques4
Select at least seven credit hours from the following:7
CAD 230
& CAD 232
Introduction to SolidWorks
and Intermediate SolidWorks
or
CAD 116
& CAD 117
Basic AutoCAD
and Intermediate AutoCAD
Total Hours15

Industrial Design Engineering Certificate Pathway

The following pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Industrial Design Engineering Certificate.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester OneHours
CAD 116
or CAD 230
Basic AutoCAD
or Introduction to SolidWorks
3
 Hours3
Semester Two
CAD 107 Introduction to 3D Printing 4
CAD 117
or CAD 232
Intermediate AutoCAD
or Intermediate SolidWorks
4
 Hours8
Second Year
Semester One
CAD 210 Industrial Design Techniques 4
 Hours4
 Total Hours15

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. Full-time students should contact the department chair or program coordinator to discuss a full-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Create computer models using CAD.
  2. Describe common tools and materials used in prototyping.
  3. Apply rapid prototyping for product design.
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