Mechanical Design Engineering Technology (ATC)
Advanced Technical Certificate
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Manufacturing and Trades
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
The Mechanical Design Engineering Technology program offers students the opportunity to learn skills required by today's industries. Students can pursue a two-semester Intermediate Technical Certificate, a four-semester Advanced Technical Certificate, or a four-semester Associate of Applied Science Degree. Mechanical Design Engineering Technology places heavy emphasis on design and manufacturing principles with computer aided design applications. Portions of the Associate of Applied Science Degree options may transfer to various four-year institutions.
Current industry professionals may enroll in a single course on a space-available basis with instructor permission.
Trades & Industry Division
Parker Technical Education Center
7064 West Lancaster Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 769-3448
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAOT-165 | Productivity Software for Technical Programs | 1 |
| MACH-150 | Machining Technology Theory I | 6 |
| MCTE-105 | Technical Mathematics for Machining and Computer Aided Design Technologies | 3 |
| ENGL-101 or ENGL-101P |
Writing and Rhetoric I or Writing and Rhetoric I |
3 |
| MDET-110 | SolidWorks Basic | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ATEC-117 | Occupational Relations and Job Search | 2 |
| ENTP-105 | Entrepreneurship Skills | 3 |
| MACH-201 | Design for Manufacturing | 1 |
| MDET-115 | Basic Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MDET-120 | Intermediate SolidWorks | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| MDET-210 | Advanced SolidWorks Techniques | 3 |
| MDET-215 | Industrial Process | 3 |
| MDET-220 | Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing | 3 |
| WELD-112 | Safety and Leadership | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ENGL-202 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| MDET-225 | Machines and Mechanisms | 3 |
| MDET-230 | Advanced Mechanical Design | 4 |
| MDET-235 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
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.