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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Are you inventive, good with technology and like to draw? Mechanical design could be the right career for you.

In this program, you’ll develop the critical thinking and computer drafting skills needed to create manufacturing drawings for everything from a car to a complex robotic work cell. You’ll practice designing new products and build hands-on prototypes using machine tools, welding, laser cutting and 3D printing.

Whether you want to work as a technician in drafting, design or sales, this program prepares you to join engineering teams in the manufacturing, testing, aerospace and robotics industries,as well as in consultant engineering firms and research companies.

For more information about the CAD and mechanical design programs, including career information, new student orientation, and club activities, visit the instructor web site for CAD and mechanical design.

Detailed Information

For more information about the CAD and mechanical design programs, including career information, new student orientation, and club activities, visit the instructor web site for CAD and mechanical design.

  1. Use the systems, symbols, language and mechanics of the drafting field.
  2. Skillfully apply computers and engineering office software for documentation, communication, design, and drafting.
  3. Identify, solve, and apply engineering calculations relevant to a full drafting and design project.
  4. Work productively in a team environment and/or as an independent drafter/designer when required.
  5. Work with the sense of responsibility and accuracy required in the field of engineering design and drafting.
  6. Develop individual and full sets of drafting projects including shop drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, and construction plans using 2-D CAD and 3-D CAD solid modeling.
  7. Create accurate solid model computer files to transfer to rapid prototypes, CNC use, shop drawings, or engineering designs.
  8. Identify and select appropriate materials and processing of materials used in industry for a design project.
  9. Demonstrate basic shop practices in woods, metals, plastics, and composites, including machining, fabrication/welding, assembly and testing for design prototypes.
  10. Demonstrate global awareness of the impact of efficiency, effectiveness, cost, and sustainability in design.
  11. Create, track, and maintain an engineering design project from inception through scheduling, drafting, prototyping, costing, and documentation.

Breaking Ground on Your Pathway


Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

Plan Your Courses

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Total Program Credits: 95 - 99


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED121
Applied Written Communication   1
4
CAD 101
Introduction to Technology   2
3
CAD 111
Applied Technical Math 1   3
3
CAD 114
Engineering Graphics/CAD 1   4
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED123
Leadership Skills for Business and Industry   1
3
CAD 120
Basic Blueprint Reading  
3
CAD 121
Applied Technical Math 2   3
3
CAD 124
Engineering Graphics/CAD 2  
5
Total Credits
 
14
 

Third Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CAD 133
Introduction to Design  
5
CAD 137
Applied Technical Math and Physics  
3
CAD 141
Shop Practices  
2
CAD 142
CAD Solid Modeling  
5
Total Credits
 
15
 

Fourth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CAD 244
Structural CAD Applications   5
3
CAD 246
Manufacturing Processes and Precision Measuring  
2
CAD 252
CAD Solid Modeling/Graphics 2  
4
CAD 261
Project Design and Management  
4
PHYS 101
General Physics   5
5
Total Credits
 
18
 

Fifth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
CAD 242
Mechanical Design Fundamentals  
5
CAD 251
Applied Tolerances and GD&T  
3
CAD 255
Technical Applications I   6
4
CAD 256
Mechanical CAD Applications  
3
 
Approved Technical Design Electives   7
3 - 5
Total Credits
 
18-20
 
CAD 258
Schematic CAD Applications  
4
CAD 260
Fabrication and Piping CAD Applications  
3
CHEM&161
General Chem: w/Lab I  
5
ELMT 112
Electrical Theory  
5
ELMT 243
Introduction to Programmable Controllers  
4
MATH&142
Precalculus II  
5
MATH&146
Introduction to Stats  
5
MATH&151
Calculus I  
5
MMGT 243
Fundamentals of Project Management  
5
MMGT 244
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma  
2.5

Sixth Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
APLED125
Employment Preparation   1
3
CAD 264
Technical Applications II   6
4
CAD 265
Manufacturing and Measuring Systems  
2
CAD 268
Schematics/Advanced CAD  
3
 
Approved Technical Design Electives   7
3 - 5
Total Credits
 
15-17
 
CAD 258
Schematic CAD Applications  
4
CAD 260
Fabrication and Piping CAD Applications  
3
CHEM&161
General Chem: w/Lab I  
5
ELMT 112
Electrical Theory  
5
ELMT 243
Introduction to Programmable Controllers  
4
MATH&142
Precalculus II  
5
MATH&146
Introduction to Stats  
5
MATH&151
Calculus I  
5
MMGT 243
Fundamentals of Project Management  
5
MMGT 244
Introduction to Lean Six Sigma  
2.5
1 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2 CAD 101 may be substituted with an equivalent course or combination of courses approved by the department dean.
3 This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the department dean. This course may be substituted as approved by the CAD instructor or department dean with APLED 112.
4 This course may be substituted with ENGR 103 Engineering Graphics/CAD.
5 This course may be substituted with an approved elective or with co-op credits CAD 266 or 267. This course may also be substituted with equivalent courses or approved Technical Design Electives.
6 This course may be substituted with co-op credits CAD 266 and 267.
7 The following Spokane Falls Community College courses may be accepted as electives: ENGR 120, ENGR 201, ENGR 202, ENGR 203, ENGR 240.

  • Tuition

  • Resident

    $
    10,049

  • Non-Resident

    $
    12,694

  • International

    $
    23,416

  • Avg. Books

    $
    702

  • Estimated Course Fees

    $
    908

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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