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

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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.

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Program Pathway

First Year Fall			First Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
ENG 101	English Composition	3	ENG 102 or 112	Composition and Literature or Technical Writing	3
MAT 114	Introduction to Applied Algebra	3	EGT 101	Foundations of Engineering	2
Gen Ed	Arts/Humanities	3	EGT 136	Mechanics	3
GDT 112	Computer Graphics	3	CAD 153	Computer-Aided Drafting	3
CAD 152	Computer-Aided Design	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		15	TOTAL		14
Second Year Fall			Second Year Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credits	Course Number	Course Name	Credits
Gen Ed	Behavioral/Social Sciences	3	Gen Ed	Diversity	3
PHY 201 or PHS 108	General Physics I or Intro to Physical Geology	4	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
EGT 231	Strength of Materials	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
CAD 228 or 226	Solid Modeling or Architectural	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
CAD 230 or EGT 150	BIM for Commercial Architecture or Introduction to CNC Programming	3	Restricted Elective	Choose from the list	3
TOTAL		16	TOTAL		15

General Education Requirements (22 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (3 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

PHS 108 - Introductory Physical Geology (4 Credits)
OR
PHY 201 - General Physics I (4 Credits)

Diversity

Select one 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 (23 Credits)

CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design (3 Credits)
CAD 153 - Computer-Aided Drafting (3 Credits)
EGT 101 - Foundations of Engineering Technology (2 Credits)
EGT 136 - Mechanics (3 Credits)
EGT 231 - Strength of Materials (3 Credits)
GDT 112 - Computer Graphics (3 Credits)

Select One Pathway:

Architectural Pathway

Mechanical Pathway

Restricted Electives (15 Credits)

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

CAD 226 - CAD: Architectural (3 Credits)
CAD 228 - CAD: Solid Modeling (3 Credits)
CAD 230 - BIM for Commercial Architecture (3 Credits)
CAD 269 - Internship I (3 Credits)
EGR 103 - Introduction to Engineering Science (3 Credits)
EGT 150 - Introduction to CNC Programming (3 Credits)
EGT 234 - Machine Design (4 Credits)
EGT 235 - Fluid Power (3 Credits)
ELE 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 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)
IST 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)

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