Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
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 10-606-211 Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-606-106 SolidWorks Intermediate Semester Total
1 1 1 1 3 1 2 2 3 2
17.00
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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Some credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
CAD ( Computer Aided Drafting ), 906061
Ask your advisor about 4-year university all-credit transfer opportunities .
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10-614-236 Intro to Rapid Prototype 10-442-153 Prototype Metal Fabrication 10-606-128 Fabrication Design 10-606-107 3D Modeling with Inventor 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-606-213 CAD-Auxiliary & Flat Pattern 10-806-154 General Physics 1 10-606-129 Assembly Design Semester Total |
2 2 2 1 2 2 4 2
17.00
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Third Semester |
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Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : • High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). • College transcript . If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation .
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Prepare detail and assembly drawings for the documentation of mechanical components and products . Create CAD geometry , parts , and assemblies . Design Mechanical components and products . Analyze Mechanical Engineering Problems . Select purchased parts .
10-606-138 Statics-Mechanical Design 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 10-606-159 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
Fifth Semester Semester Total
2 2 1 3 2 3 1 3
17.00
3 2 2 3 1 3 1 1
16.00
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Operate word processing and spreadsheet programs . Understand application of electromechanical devices and servos . Participate as a member of a manufacturing team . Work in an organized manner , documenting work performed .
Total Credits
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
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