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60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0270

The Mechanical Design/CAD A.A.S. degree curriculum focuses on preparing students for job positions in mechanical design, architectural design, interior design and building information management.

Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Requirements
Area A — Communications
EGL 101Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
EGL 102
Composition II
EGL 111
Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended)
EGL 212
Technical Writing Applications
SPE 103
Effective Speech
Area B — Mathematics
Select one course from Area B (Mathematics)3
Area C — Science
(PHY 101 recommended)3
Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select one course from a social or behavioral science discipline3
Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts
Select one course from a humanities or fine arts discipline3
Area F — Global Studies 1
Select one course that satisfies Global Studies requirement0-3
Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2
Select one course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement0-3
Total Hours18
1

Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.​

2

Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement. 

Course List
Code Title Hours
Major Requirements
CAD 116Basic AutoCAD3
CAD 117Intermediate AutoCAD4
CAD 118Advanced AutoCAD4
CIS 101Introduction to Computer Information Systems3
ENG 120Engineering Graphics3
MEC 105Processes and Materials3
MEC 220Elements of Machine Design3
MEC 230Statics and Strength of Materials3
Select additional CAD, FME, GIS, MEC, or MFG courses; contact an academic advisor for a list of acceptable courses16
Total Hours42

Mechanical Design/CAD Pathway

The following pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechanical Design/CAD.

General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester OneHours
EGL 101 Composition I 3
CAD 116 Basic AutoCAD 3
ENG 120 Engineering Graphics 3
MEC 105 Processes and Materials 3
CAD 230 Introduction to SolidWorks 3
 Hours15
Semester Two
MAT 114 Applied Mathematics I 4
CAD 117 Intermediate AutoCAD 4
MEC 220 Elements of Machine Design 3
CAD 232 Intermediate SolidWorks 4
 Hours15
Second Year
Semester One
PHY 101 Applied Physics 4
CAD 118 Advanced AutoCAD 4
MEC 230 Statics and Strength of Materials 3
CAD 234 Advanced SolidWorks 4
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 3
 Hours18
Semester Two
CAD 107 Introduction to 3D Printing 4
Select one of the following: 3
EGL 102
Composition II
EGL 111
Introduction to Business and Technical Writing
EGL 212
Technical Writing Applications
SPE 103
Effective Speech
Select one of the following: 3
HUM 165
Introduction to World Music 1
HUM 210
World Mythologies 1
PHL 205
World Religions 1
Select one of the following: 3
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology 2
SOC 103
Social Problems 3
SSC 105
Introduction to Ethnic Studies 2
 Hours13
 Total Hours61
1

Course fulfills the Global Studies requirement. At least one Global Studies course is required for degree completion.

2

Course fulfills the U.S. Diversity Studies requirement. At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.

3

Course fulfills both the Global Studies and U.S. Diversity Studies requirements.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Evaluate mechanical designs and select the proper process and materials for production.
  2. Create 2D and 3D computer drawings and models for manufacturing and prototyping.
  3. Evaluate computer aided design models and assemblies based on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  4. Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  5. Develop a solution through group work.
  6. Communicate ideas and solutions to design problems effectively through written and oral presentations.
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