33 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0272
Certificate provides students with in-depth training in product design, development and rapid prototyping. Students will gain hands-on experience with part and assembly design utilizing two- and three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and 3D printers. The certificate prepares students for design positions in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, consumer products and industrial equipment. Job titles may range from CAD Drafter and Design Technician to Mechanical Designer and Product Designer.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| CAD 107 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 4 |
| Select one of the following software tracks: | 7 | |
AutoCAD | ||
| Basic AutoCAD and Intermediate AutoCAD | ||
OR | ||
SolidWorks | ||
| Introduction to SolidWorks and Intermediate SolidWorks | ||
| ENG 120 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MFG 115 | Processes and Materials | 3 |
| MFG 180 | Mechanical Drives | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Advanced AutoCAD | ||
| Advanced SolidWorks | ||
| SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Advanced Engineering Design | ||
| Select two additional CAD, ENG or MFG courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Mechanical Design/CAD Certificate Pathway
The following pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Mechanical Design/CAD Certificate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| CAD 101 | Industrial Drafting and Design | 4 |
| CAD 116 or CAD 230 | Basic AutoCAD or Introduction to SolidWorks | 3 |
| MFG 115 | Processes and Materials | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CAD 107 | Introduction to 3D Printing | 4 |
| CAD 117 or CAD 232 | Intermediate AutoCAD or Intermediate SolidWorks | 4 |
| MFG 180 | Mechanical Drives | 3 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ENG 120 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Advanced AutoCAD | ||
| Advanced SolidWorks | ||
| SolidWorks CAM | ||
| Advanced Engineering Design | ||
| Select two additional courses from CAD, ENG or MFG | 6 | |
| Hours | 12-13 | |
| Total Hours | 33-34 | |
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
- Evaluate design ideas considering aesthetics, safety, function, usability, serviceability, cost, production methods, and market demand.
- Create digital designs 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.
- Develop a solution through group work and collaboration with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.