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Mechanical Design Program

Mechanical Design Program. Associate Degree Four semesters Mix of Sketching, 2DCad, and Parametric Modeling Applied math. Student Profile. Mechanically inclined Enjoy Drawing & Design Attention to detail Math problem solving Extensive use of computers. Semester One.

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Mechanical Design Program

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  1. Mechanical Design Program Associate Degree Four semesters Mix of Sketching, 2DCad, and Parametric Modeling Applied math

  2. Student Profile • Mechanically inclined • Enjoy Drawing & Design • Attention to detail • Math problem solving • Extensive use of computers

  3. Semester One • Exploring Mechanical Design • Introductory 2D CAD, Modeling, and Sketching Courses • Introductory Math • Communications and Psychology Courses

  4. Cad and Drafting (Semester 1) • Reverse Engineering Project • Sketching Fundamentals • Orthographic Projection, Auxiliary View, Section View, and Dimensioning basics • Use of 2D CAD System • Modeling basics and basics of modeling drawing environment

  5. Semester Two • CAD Fabrication & Assembly with Prototype Metal Fabrication • Trigonometry • Advanced 2D CAD • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing • General Physics

  6. Cad Semester 2 • Specific to the mechanical field • Topics include section views, intersections & developments,sheet metal developments, welding drawings, design and working drawings, and conventional dimensioning & tolerancing • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing is a 2 credit stand alone course.

  7. Semester Three • Materials Science (metallic and non-metallic) • Strength of Machine Members • CAD - E.C.D. • CNC Mechanical Design • Solidworks Advanced

  8. Core Courses (Semester 3) • Strength of Materials. Force analysis, vectors, applied algebra & trigonometry. • ECD. Electrical drawing on CAD. Use of symbol libraries, customization, automation of drawing processes. • Solidworks. Advanced modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, loft & surface, molds & dies • CNC. 2 & 3 axis, file importation, mold making

  9. Semester Four • Design Problems • Mechanisms (motion study) • Written Communications • Race & Ethnic Diversity • Fluid Power (hydraulics & pneumatics) • Elective

  10. Core Courses (Semester 4) • Design Problems. Group project designing a device. Application of other core courses. • Mechanisms. Graphical kinematics: Study of displacement, velocity, and acceleration of machine elements; cam design.

  11. On the Job - Entry Level • Modeling,Detailing,Drafting • Design/Fabrication interface • Assist in component selection • Mix of 2D & 3D CAD

  12. On the Job - Experienced • Product Designer in design team • Technical Sales/Service • Engineer with additional education • Design and Fabrication responsibilities, especially in smaller shops.

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