Mechanical Design/CAD Technology

Program Summary

Students will be trained to translate the ideas and calculations of engineers into complete and accurate working plans to be used by skilled craftspersons. Students will be exposed to different CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software and create CAD models and drawings.

The program offers a background in engineering and science so that a design can be accurately represented in drawings. Graduates of this program will be prepared to make calculations concerning the strength, reliability, and cost of materials as well as other design considerations.

Degrees Offered

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Scholarships

• Future Leaders – Iowa resident on the Marshalltown campus, freshman status studying Applied Technology programs, K-12 Teacher Education or Business Administration. Financial need considered, but not full federal assistance.

• Dale & Mary Jefferson Industrial Tech – Resident of IVCCD majoring in Industrial Technology, 2.67 or higher GPA, financial need considered (but not full federal assistance).

• Chuck Lander Memorial Industrial Technology – Marshall County high school graduates with a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must be MCC sophomores.

• Lennox Centennial Team – MCC sophomore enrolled in the Industrial Technology program. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a graduate of a Marshall County high school.

For other scholarships, go to Scholarships.

Faculty

Bill Atcher, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Design/CAD Technology, Bill.Atcher@iavalley.edu

Related Majors

Mechanical Design – Virtual Reality Technology

AAS Degree Requirements
General Education /Credit Hours
ART101 Art Appreciation 3
or
MUS100 Music Appreciation (3)
CSC118 Computer Systems and Applications 3
ENG105 Composition I 3
or
ENG111 Technical Writing (3)
MAT781 Applied Math I 4
MAT782 Applied Math II 4
PHY121 Elements of Physics 4
or
PHY162 College Physics I (4)
SPC112 Public Speaking 3
Social Science Electives 3
Total 27

Program Requirements
PHY172 College Physics II 4
CAD105 CAD I 2
CAD185 2D CAD IA 3.5
CAD186 2D CAD IB 3.5
CAD187 2D CAD IIA 3.5
CAD188 3D CAD IIB 3.5
CAD189 3D CAD IIIA 3.5
CAD190 3D CAD IIIB 3.5
CAD191 3D Automation IA 3.5
CAD192 3D Automation IB 3.5
EGT127 Statics & Strength 4
EGT141 Fluids Power 3
MFG204 Manufacturing Processes 4
MFG322 Introduction to CAD/CAM 3
MFG506 Quality Assurance 1
Total 49
Total Required Hours 76