Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college and employment. This course encourages students to develop a growth mindset and make wise choices. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Prototyping-Introduction to 10614152 Introduction to the prototype & design industry using a variety of shop tools and equipment, machine processes, and fabrication techniques with an emphasis on shop safety, hand skills, accuracy, professionalism, and working within specified tolerances to build three dimensional models. Course Typically Offered: Fall
CAD-Intro 10606116 CAD terminology, drawing preliminaries, basic inquiry and setting commands, layer setting and manipulation, basic drawing and display commands, basic edit commands, and plotting, using AutoCAD software. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Prototype Machine Tool 10420151 Introduction to machine shop fundamentals using precision measuring instruments; performing machine tool operations on a metal lathe, vertical and horizontal milling machines and surface grinders; and basic foundry applications. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Model Finishing 10614148 Introduces use of spray guns and airbrushes to safely apply gradients, glosses and textured paints to a variety of prepped and sanded materials & 3D Printed models. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Sketching-Technical 10606119 Graphically describe objects with and without a CAD system; understand and demonstrate the fundamental components of an engineering drawing: geometric construction, orthographic projection, section views, dimensioning & tolerancing.( Prerequisite: Accepted into Mechanical Design Technology program, Mechanical CAD Certificate or Prototype and Design Technology program; Corequisite: 10-606-116, CAD- Intro.) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
College Technical Math 1A 10804113 Topics include solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
CNC Mach / 2D Prog-Intro 10614235 Introduction to CNC machining and programming using computer drawing software such as AutoCAD and SurfCAM, to produce three dimensional models from 2D geometry with an emphasis on machining materials used in the prototype & design industry.( Prerequisites: 10-606-116, CAD-Intro; 10-614-152, Prototyping-Introduction to, 10-420-151 Prototype Machine Tool) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to SolidWorks Modeling 10614238 terminology, software operation, creating and manipulating SolidWorks models from blue prints to reverse engineering, utilizing basic modeling functions.( Prerequisite: 10-606-119, Sketching Technical) Course Typically Offered: Spring
College Technical Math 1B 10804114 Topics include: performing operations on polynomials; solving quadratic and rational equations; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; and oblique triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems.( Prerequisite: 10-804-113, Tech Math 1A with grade C or better) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Advanced Model Finishing 10614149 Expands on paint theory, safety, and equipment. Introduces use of vinyl masking systems and creation of multi layered painting processes as well as advanced techniques with gloss, metallic paint, and clear coat. High end sanding, buff and polishing techniques are also covered.( Prerequisite: 10-614-148, Intro to Model Finishing) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Advanced SolidWorks Modeling 10614155 Introduces expanded SolidWorks terminology, software operation, object creation, and manipulation of advanced surface models. Also utilizes assemblies, motion studies, and advanced modeling functions.( Prerequisite: 10-614-238, Intro to SolidWorks Modeling) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro Molding Process / Tech 10614156 Introduces the utilization plaster, single sided RTV molding, and hard-cast tooling techniques used to create engineering replicas.( Prerequisite: 10-614-152, Intro to Prototype & Design; 10-614-148, Intro to Model Finishing) Course Typically Offered: Fall
CNC Machining-Adv 10614138 Create three-dimensional prototypes on the CNC machining center using SolidWorks and SurfCAM software with a focus on 3 axis surface machining and multiple part setups and an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.( Prerequisites: 10-614-235, Intro to CNC Mach / 2D Prog; 10-614-238, Prototype Solidworks Modeling) Course Typically Offered: Fall
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