Mechanical Design Engineering Technology (ATC)
Advanced Technical Certificate
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
This program teaches drafting and engineering skills through CAD and placed heavy emphasis on the needs of manufacturers. All students will learn manufacturing principles with computer-aided design applications. Students are also provided the opportunity to apply their skills specifically to the machining discipline.
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MACH-150 | Machining Technology Theory I | 6 |
| MACH-151L | Machining Technology Lab I | 6 |
| MCTE-105 | Technical Mathematics for Machining and Computer Aided Design Technologies | 3 |
| MDET-110 | SolidWorks Basic | 4 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ATEC-117 | Occupational Relations and Job Search | 2 |
| CAOT-165 | Productivity Software for Technical Programs | 1 |
| MDET-115 | Basic Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MDET-120 | Intermediate SolidWorks | 3 |
| GEM 1 - A.A.S. Written Communication | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MDET-210 | Advanced SolidWorks Techniques | 3 |
| MDET-220 | Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing | 3 |
| MDET-235 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ENGL-202 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MDET-215 | Industrial Process | 3 |
| MDET-225 | Machines and Mechanisms | 3 |
| MDET-230 | Advanced Mechanical Design | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 57-58 | |
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 access 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 Y4.5 standards.
- Use technical mathematical skills to calculate and predict statics and strength of materials and/or Kinematic analysis for mechanisms.
- Apply basic 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.