Computer Aided Design Concentration (9444)
This concentration emphasizes using CAD (computer aided design) for layout, design, and creating drawings in mechanical and industrial applications.
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should take MATH 1650 College Algebra (A), MATH 2400 Calculus for Business, Social, and Life Sciences, and PHYS 1610 General Physics I in lieu of MATH 1180 Technical Mathematics I, MATH 1280 Technical Mathematics II, PHYS 1100 Applied Physics Mechanics, and PHYS 1200 Applied Physics Heat and Thermodynamics.
First Semester | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|
CADT 2100 | Introduction to SolidWorks | 3 |
CIMN 1110 | Machining Processes | 3 |
ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1111 |
English Composition I (A) 1 or English Composition I (B) |
3 |
ENGR 1000 | Introduction to Engineering Technology | 2 |
FYEX 1000 | First Year Experience | 1 |
MATH 1400 | Technical Mathematics 2 | 4 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Second Semester | ||
CADT 2500 | Advanced SolidWorks | 3 |
COMM 1000 or COMM 1100 |
Effective Public Speaking or Effective Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
CIMN 1160 | Applied Electricity | 2 |
MECT 1600 | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | 2 |
MECT 2370 or CIMN 1210 |
Materials Technology or Materials Processing |
3 |
PHYS 1550 | Everyday Physics 3 | 3 |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
CADT 2600 | SolidWorks Design Productivity | 3 |
CIMN 2240 | Jig and Fixture Design | 2 |
ENGL 1121 | English Composition II-Technical Focus | 3 |
MECT 2250 | Mechanism Design | 3 |
Select course(s) from the Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives list | 3 | |
Select course(s) from the Arts and Humanities Electives List | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
BUSM 1300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUSM 2400 or ENGL 1120 |
Business Communication or English Composition II |
3 |
CIMN 2390 | Fluid Power Technology | 3 |
CIMN 2875 | Design and Manufacturing Capstone | 3 |
QENT 1200 | Quality Concepts and Techniques | 2 |
Credit Hours | 14 | |
Total Credit Hours | 63 |
1 | English course selection is based on placement rest results (ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B) is 4 credits; only 3 credits apply to the degree). |
2 | MATH 1180 Technical Mathematics I will also meet this credit requirement. MATH 1400 Technical Mathematics will require additional coursework for transfer. |
3 | PHYS 1100 Applied Physics Mechanics will also meet this credit requirement. PHYS 1550 Everyday Physics will require additional coursework for transfer. |
Technical course |
Electives
Course | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Arts and Humanities | ||
ARTS 1120 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
ARTS 2220 | Survey of Art I | 3 |
ARTS 2230 | Survey of Art II | 3 |
ENGL 2250 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
ENGL 2260 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
ENGL 2280 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
ENGL 2290 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
HUMX 1100 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
MUSC 1200 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUSC 1215 | World Music | 3 |
MUSC 1800 | Popular Music: Rock, Jazz, Country, and Hip-Hop | 3 |
MUSC 2200 | Music History and Literature I | 3 |
MUSC 2250 | Music History and Literature II | 3 |
PHIL 1500 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 2000 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
PHOT 1000 | History of Photography | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
ANTH 1160 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ECON 1150 | Basic Economics | 3 |
ECON 2500 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECON 2600 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
GEOG 1500 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
GEOG 1600 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
HIST 1150 | Western Civilization I: Antiquity Through the Reformation | 3 |
HIST 1250 | Western Civilization II: Age of Revolution Through the Present | 3 |
HIST 2150 | U.S. History: Colonization Through Reconstruction | 3 |
HIST 2250 | U.S. History: Reconstruction to the Present | 3 |
POLS 1300 | U.S. National Government | 3 |
POLS 2500 | Modern Political Ideologies | 3 |
PSYC 1500 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SOCY 1150 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |