Academic year: 2024-2025
Mechanical Design Technology- Associate Degree
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.
Delivery
Day Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 11,414, Books: $ 977, Supplies: $ 410 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,801 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 106061
Requirements for Program Entry
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.
Program Outcomes
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. 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.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Mechanical Design Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10606111- Mechanical Design-Exploring 1 10606116- CAD-Intro 1 10606160- Solidworks Fundamentals 1 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10103131- MS Excel Intro 1
8 Week 2 10606119- Sketching-Technical 2 10606211- Mech AutoCAD Fundamentals 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10606106- SolidWorks Intermediate 2
Semester Total 17
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10614236- Intro to Rapid Prototype 2 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3 10606128- Fabrication Design 2 10606107- 3D Modeling with Inventor 1 10804114- College Technical Math 1B 2
8 Week 2 10606213- CAD-Auxiliary & Flat Pattern 2 10606129- Assembly Design 2
Full Semester 10806154- General Physics 1 4
Semester Total 18
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10606138- Statics-Mechanical Design 2 10606216- SolidWorks Advanced 2 10664100- Automation 1: Control Logic 1 10606152- Design for Various Mfg Methods 2
8 Week 2 10420173- Mechanical Design-CNC 2
10606148- Materials-Strength 3 10606168- Large Model Management 1 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
Semester Total 16
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1
10606141- Design Problems 3 10606145- Kinematics 2 10606215- SolidWorks Simulation 2 10606159- Engineering Materials- Intro 3 10620100- Fluids 1: Basic Pneumatics 1
8 Week 2 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
10620101- Fluids 2: Basic Hydraulics 1 10606146- Cams & Gears 1
Semester Total 16
Total Credits 67
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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.