Mechanical Design Engineering Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
This program teaches drafting and engineering skills through CAD and places heavy emphasis on the needs of manufacturers. As such, there are two emphasis area pathways for students to choose between in pursuit of the A.A.S. degree in this program; machining or mathematics. All students will learn manufacturing principles with computer-aided design applications. The machining emphasis path provides students with skills in this in-demand medium as context for how they must design. The math emphasis pathway allows focus on the higher-level coursework in calculus, geometry and statistical methods which also rounds out the design technician as well as better preparing them for transfer options. There is a two-semester Intermediate Technical Certificate focused more squarely on design, as well as a four-semester advanced technical certificate.
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MCTE-105 | Technical Mathematics for Machining and Computer Aided Design Technologies | 3 |
| MDET-110 | SolidWorks Basic | 4 |
| Select one Pathway | 7-11 | |
| Machining Pathway: | ||
| Machining Technology Theory I | ||
| Machining Technology Lab II | ||
| Math Pathway: | ||
| Productivity Software for Technical Programs | ||
| Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
| Credits | 14-18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDET-115 | Basic Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MDET-120 | Intermediate SolidWorks | 3 |
| Select one Pathway | 7-10 | |
| Machining Pathway: | ||
| Productivity Software for Technical Programs | ||
| Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
| Math Pathway: | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MDET-210 | Advanced SolidWorks Techniques | 3 |
| MDET-220 | Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MDET-235 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| A.A.S. Institutionally Designated | 3-5 | |
| Select one Pathway | 3-4 | |
| Machining Pathway: | ||
| Fundamentals of Oral Communication | ||
| Math Pathway: | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | ||
| Credits | 15-18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| MDET-215 | Industrial Process | 3 |
| MDET-225 | Machines and Mechanisms | 3 |
| MDET-230 | Advanced Mechanical Design | 4 |
| GEM 6 - A.A.S. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Select one Pathway | 3 | |
| Machining Pathway: | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Math Pathway: | ||
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-69 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic three-dimensional (3D) Computer Aided Design (CAD) software commands, in a related pedagogical sequence to generate geometric constructs to create parametric feature-based geometry methodology for parts, assemblies, and drawings.
- Use Microsoft Office for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as the internet.
- Apply mathematical skills to plan, calculate and execute precision measuring techniques to validate design and manufacturing applications for parts and assemblies.
- Interpret and apply American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards to produce detailed working drawings used in contemporary manufacturing industries.
- Demonstrate appropriate work relationships and habits, communication and computational skills used in contemporary technical industries.
- Demonstrate form, fit, and functional requirements with parametric feature-based modeling methodology.
- Create, evaluate, and validate 3-D part functionality by utilizing CAD/CAM software and additive manufacturing technology.
- Interpret, calculate and demonstrate the application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing in accordance with AMSE Y14.5 standards.
- Use Technical mathematical skills to calculate and predict statics and strength of materials and/or Kinematic analysis for mechanisms.
- Apply basics and intermediate design principles for mechanical design in accordance with manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrate product cycle methodology, incorporating accumulated curriculum skill sets to plan, design, construct, for final design project.
- Demonstrate ability to think quantitatively, evaluate data, and draw conclusions using sound mathematical principles and practices.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.