Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 106061
Mechanical design technicians apply knowledge of mechanical engineering technology to design , develop , and test new or revised machinery . Working primarily on a computer utilizing 2D drafting or 3D modeling programs , you assist product engineers by detailing sections of machine designs . As a graduate of the Mechanical Design Technology program , you ' re also equipped for such careers as detailer and mechanical drafter . With additional education and / or work experience , you may also become a product designer , lead designer , project engineer , or technical sales / service representative .
FT Median Annual Wage With 57 % Employed in Field
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Mechanical Design Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-606-111 Mechanical Design-Exploring 10-606-116 CAD-Intro 10-606-160 Solidworks Fundamentals 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-103-131 Micro : Excel-Intro 10-606-119 Sketching-Technical 10-606-129 Assembly Design 10-606-211 Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-606-106 SolidWorks Intermediate Semester Total
1 1 1 1 3 1 2 2 2 3 2 19
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .)
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
A high school background in mathematics , science and industrial education . High school algebra or equivalent . Familiar with Microsoft Word and File Management .
Some credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
CAD ( Computer Aided Drafting ), 906061 Parametric Modeling , 906062
Ask your advisor about 4-year university all-credit transfer opportunities .
Second Semester
10-614-204 Additive Manufacturing 10-442-153 Prototype Metal Fabrication 10-606-128 Fabrication Design 10-614-136 3D Modeling with Inventor 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-606-213 CAD-Auxiliary & Flat Pattern 10-806-154 General Physics 1 Semester Total
Third Semester
10-606-138 Statics 10-606-216 SolidWorks Advanced 10-664-100 Automation 1 : Control Logic 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-420-173 Mechanical Design-CNC 10-606-148 Materials-Strength 10-606-168 Large Model Management 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-606-141 Design Problems 10-606-145 Kinematics 10-606-215 SolidWorks Simulation 10-623-170 Engineering Materials - Intro 10-620-100 Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-620-101 Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics 10-606-146 Cams & Gears Semester Total
1 2 2 1 2 2 4 14
2 2 1 3 2 3 1 3 17
3 2 2 3 1 3 1 1 16
Prepare detail and assembly drawings for the documentation of mechanical components and products .
Total Credits 66
Create CAD geometry , parts , and assemblies . Design Mechanical components and products . Analyze Mechanical Engineering Problems . Select purchased parts . Operate word processing and spreadsheet programs .
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program requirements , but must be passed with a C or better .
Students considering pursuing a four-year degree should take Intermediate Algebra w / Apps , 10- 804-118 , in place of 10-804-113 , College Tech Math 1A and 10-804-196 , Trigonometry w / Apps in place of 10-804-114 , College Tech Math 1B .
Understand application of electromechanical devices and servos .
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