26 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0278
Industrial Design Engineering certificate prepares students for CAD drafting and design positions. Curriculum includes instruction in Computer-Aided Design modeling software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design and 3D print computer generated models. Students will become proficient in 3D computer modeling and 2D drafting and annotation of part drawings. Upon completion, students will be prepared for the following jobs: Prototype Designer, Industrial Drafter/Designer, Product Designer, 3D Printing Technician and Mechanical Designer.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| CAD 105 | Industrial Design Engineering | 4 |
| CAD 107 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 4 |
| CAD 210 | Industrial Design Techniques | 4 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Autodesk Fusion 360 and Laser Applications | ||
Or | ||
| Basic AutoCAD and Intermediate AutoCAD | ||
Or | ||
| Introduction to SolidWorks and SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Fluid Power and Controls | ||
| CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | ||
| Industrial Robotics and Automation | ||
| Total Hours | 26 | |
Industrial Design Engineering Certificate Pathway
The following pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Industrial Design Engineering Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| CAD 105 | Industrial Design Engineering | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Autodesk Fusion 360 | ||
| Basic AutoCAD | ||
| Introduction to SolidWorks | ||
| Hours | 11 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CAD 107 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 4 |
| CAD 210 | Industrial Design Techniques | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate AutoCAD | ||
| Laser Applications | ||
| SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Fluid Power and Controls | ||
| CNC Machine Operation - NIMS | ||
| Industrial Robotics and Automation | ||
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 26-27 | |
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence and selection of courses. Full-time students should contact the department chair or program coordinator with questions about the course sequence, prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate design ideas considering aesthetics, safety, function, usability, serviceability, cost, production methods and market demand.
- Create digital models to visualize design concepts utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Evaluate CAD models and assemblies based on critical thinking and problem-solving skills considering form, fit and function factors.
- Prepare 2D and 3D technical drawings and documentation including bill of material (BOM) based on industry specifications.
- Build prototype models using common prototyping methods and technologies, including 3D printing to proof design concepts.