DRAFTING - ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY ( Archived )
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Program Type:
Certificate of Achievement
Division:
Engineering & Technology
Program Description:
This program prepares students to work in mechanical design, industrial design, or manufacturing areas as entry level designers, virtual prototype builders, or Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drafters.
The emphasis is on creating engineering drawings and CAD models of mechanical devices and, under supervision by qualified engineers, creating mechanical designs and conducting Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation and analysis. Entry level students will learn to create engineering drawings which range from sketches used in preliminary design to finished working drawings that document mechanical designs based on current industry standards. Both CAD and traditional instrument drawing techniques are taught. Intermediate courses prepare students to create three-dimensional computer models of parts and assemblies in preparation for advanced analysis, and to extract complex engineering drawings from these models. In the advanced course sequence, students learn to perform mechanical design simulation including dynamic analyses, load and motion simulation, and computer-aided stress analysis for virtual testing and design optimization.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all courses with a grade of C or better.
Effective academic year: 2003-2004
Program Outcomes:
The following program outcomes are units of knowledge which are to be accomplished throughout completion of the program for both the Mechanical Design and the Architect/Engineering/Constructions options.
1. Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively using technical, graphical, oral and written formats.
2. Students will demonstrate appropriate mastery of industry drawing standards and Computer-Aided Design techniques in the design of components, systems or processes of mechanical design or architectural design.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments using emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to improve processes.
4. Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams to identify, analyze and solve technical problems of contemporary professional, societal and global issues while respecting diversity.
5. Students will demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities and show a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in lifelong learning.
Required Units in the Major:
31
Required Courses
Required Electives
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None
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