Mechanical Engineering Technology Option, Computer-Aided Design, A.A.S.

This program gives students the opportunity to develop skills in computer-aided design (CAD). Lecture and laboratory courses provide an application-based study in engineering technology. Students obtain the scientific, engineering, and technical skills necessary to function as a contributing member of the engineering team. Articulation agreements exist with Washington County Public Schools, Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School, and Greencastle-Antrim High School for high school students to earn credit and/or dual-enroll in the program. The program is particularly beneficial for the in-service technical person who wishes to upgrade job skills or apply a degree toward a new position.

General Education Requirements (22 Credits)

Diversity

Select a course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
ENG 102 - Composition and Literature (3 Credits)
OR
ENG 112 - Technical Writing I (3 Credits)

Mathematics

MAT 114 - Introduction to Applied Algebra (3 Credits)

Program Requirements (24 Credits)

CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design I (3 Credits)
CAD 153 - Computer-Aided Design II (3 Credits)
CAD 226 - CAD III: Architectural (3 Credits)
OR
CAD 228 - CAD III: Mechanical (3 Credits)
EGT 101 - Computerized Spreadsheets for Engineers (2 Credits)
EGT 136 - Mechanics (3 Credits)
EGT 231 - Strength of Materials (3 Credits)
GDT 112 - Computer Graphics (3 Credits)
IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)
STU 106 - Professionalism in the Workplace (1 Credit)

Restricted Electives (14 Credits)

Electives should be selected in consultation with an advisor to satisfy career goals or a transfer college curriculum. Select elective credits from the following list:

CAD 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)
EGT 150 - Introduction to CNC Programming (3 Credits)
EGT 234 - Machine Design (4 Credits)
EGT 235 - Fluid Power (3 Credits)
INT 101 - Introduction to Industrial Technology (3 Credits)
INT 102 - Introduction to PLCs (3 Credits)
INT 104 - Facilities Safety and Compliance (3 Credits)
INT 107 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (3 Credits)
INT 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
INT 158 - Advanced Motors, Machines and Mechanical Devices (3 Credits)

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)

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