Certificate of achievement - mechanical design drafting technology

Students are advised that certain requirements for this program may not currently be offered on a regular basis. Please consult with the department chair or a counselor regarding the status of this program.

 

Certificate of Achievement - Mechanical Design Drafting Technology
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010

This certificate program prepares students for an entry level job as a mechanical drafter.  Drafters work under the supervision of project engineers, senior designers and machinists to prepare, interpret and revise technical drawings using computer-aided-drafting (CAD) methods.  Engineering technicians work as support staff in field, laboratory and/or office environments.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a "C" grade or better.  Some courses are not offered every semester so please consult with the program director for assistance in scheduling classes.

Required courses

Units

CHEM 108

Introductory Chemistry

  4

ENGIN 120*

Engineering Drawing

  3

ENGIN 122

Principles of Mechanical Drafting

  3

ENGIN 126

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting AutoCAD

  4

ENGIN 226

Computer-Aided Design Drafting, Advanced Concepts - AutoCAD

  4

MATEC 120

Introduction to Machine Technology

  4

PHYS 110

Elementary Physics

  3

Plus at least 3 units from:

ENGIN 111

Mathematics for Technicians

  4

MATH 121*

Plane Trigonometry

  3

Plus at least 3 units from:

ENGIN 239

Statics and Strengths of Materials

  4

MATEC 121

Machine Processess II

  3

MATEC 222

Introduction to Computer Numerical Control

  3

Plus at least 3 units from:

ARTDM 160*

3D Modeling and Animation I

  3

ENGIN 129

Introduction to SolidWorks

  4

ENGIN 222

Principles of Structural Steel Drafting

  3

ENGIN 223

Principles of Pipe Drafting

  3

ENGIN 298

Independent Studies

  0.5-3

Total units required

34-37

*Certain courses required for this certificate have recommended or prerequisite coursework that could add additional units. See catalog description for details.

 

Certificate of achievement in Mechanical Design Drafting Technology (DataTel code CA.MDDT.D)
SLO#1. prepare, interpret and revise technical drawings using computer aided drafting (CAD) and design software.

SLO#2. use geometric dimensioning and tolerancing according to ANSI standards.

SLO#3. develop technical drawings using geometric construction and descriptive geometry.

SLO#4. perform basic machine processes.

SLO#5. identify the role of computers and CAD in mechanical drafting.

SLOs updated 3/17/2010 9:49:29 AM

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